Solaris
Solaris: A new 16-passenger yacht with no single supplement
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $2,595/per person
Launched in 2019, the 16-passenger Solaris is one of the newest first class ships in the islands. Solaris one of the few ships in the islands to offer multiple single cabins with no supplement for solo travelers, as well as triple cabins for families and groups. The boat features a bar and lounge with panoramic windows, library, sundeck, and dining room with café-style seating. Excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide and include snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Solaris has 5 Upper Deck Cabins (226-280 sq. ft.). Three cabins have a queen and a single bed and two cabins have a queen and a double sofa bed. There are also 6 Main Deck Cabins. Five are single cabins (118 sq. ft.) and one has a queen and a single bed.
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2019
Type: Power Motor Yacht
Length: 115 feet (35 meters)
Width: 30 feet (9 meters)
Capacity: 16 passengers
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Accommodations: 6 Main Deck Cabins and 5 Upper Deck Cabins
Crew: 8 member crew + 1 naturalist guide
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A (8 days, Central/Western Islands)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday
Isabela: Tintoreras / Wetlands / Wall of Tears / Tortoise Breeding Center
Thursday
Isabela: Punta Moreno / Tagus Cove
Friday
Punta Espinosa (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Saturday
Santiago: Espumilla Beach / Puerto Egas
Sunday
Rabida / Chinese Hat
Monday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Tuesday
North Seymour / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (8 days, Northern/Southern/Central Islands)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Mosquera
Wednesday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip’s Steps
Thursday
Plazas / Santa Fe
Friday
San Cristobal: Leon Dormido / Interpretation Center
Saturday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Sunday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Punta Cormorant
Monday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
Tuesday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B5 (5 days, Southern/Central Islands)
Friday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Interpretation Center
Saturday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Sunday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Punta Cormorant
Monday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
Tuesday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B4 (4 days, Northern Islands)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Mosquera
Wednesday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip’s Steps
Thursday
Plazas / Santa Fe
Friday
San Cristobal: Leon Dormido / Return to Mainland
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Trip length: 8, 5, and 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 10 cabins
Prices 2020:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, gratuities, wetsuit rentals
Prices in parenthesis are for peak departure dates (Christmas & New Year departures)
4 day cruise: $2,595 ($2,895) per person
5 day cruise: $3,595 ($3,995) per person
8 day cruise: $5,995 ($6,495) per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 20% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement: None
Charters: from $41,520 (4 days), $57,520 (4 days), $95,920 (8 days)
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