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Darwin Yacht, Galapagos Islands Ecuador. The Darwin yacht is an economy yacht, offers particularly attractive value for money – something of a rarity at Galapagos, past reviews detail a high level of service so this is definitely a recommended Galapagos cruise option.
Cruise Overview
With a dining room, living room, bar, sun area, and bilingual naturalist guide, the Darwin Yacht offers a relaxed atmosphere between excursions. Its itineraries include destinations such as Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, Española, Santiago, Genovesa, and San Cristobal, providing opportunities to experience the Galapagos wildlife, landscapes, and marine environments.
Specification
Technical Specifications
| Type | Motor Vessel |
| Category | Superior Tourist |
| Capacity | 16 people |
| Length | 60 ft |
| Beam | 18 ft |
| Speed | 9 knots |
| Crew | 6 crew members + 1 English-speaking naturalist guide |
Accommodations and Facilities
| Cabins | 8 double cabins with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot/cold water |
| Cabins 1–2 | Double cabins with berth, private bathroom, hot/cold water and air conditioning. Located on the Upper Deck. |
| Cabins 3–4 | Double cabins with berth, private bathroom, hot/cold water and air conditioning. Located on the Main Deck. |
| Cabins 5–8 | Double cabins with berth, private bathroom, hot/cold water and air conditioning. Located on the Lower Deck. |
Itinerary
8-day Galapagos Itinerary “Discovery”
| Thursday | AM: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach |
| Friday | AM: South Plaza Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| Saturday | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay Española Island: Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suárez Point |
| Sunday | AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown |
| Monday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos / Highlands |
| Tuesday | AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas / Espumilla Beach PM: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove |
| Wednesday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
| Thursday | AM: North Seymour Island PM: Baltra: Transfer to the Airport |
8-day Galapagos Itinerary “Adventure”
| Thursday | AM: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat PM: Mosquera Island |
| Friday | AM: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point PM: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo |
| Saturday | AM: San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido PM: San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos |
| Sunday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Santa Cruz Island: El Chato Santa Cruz Island: Highlands |
| Monday | AM: Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras PM: Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears |
| Tuesday | AM: Rábida Island PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill |
| Wednesday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove PM: Sombrero Chino Island |
| Thursday | AM: Daphne Island PM: Baltra: Transfer to the Airport |
4-day Galapagos Itinerary “Adventure”
| Thursday | AM: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat PM: Mosquera Island |
| Friday | AM: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point PM: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo |
| Saturday | AM: San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido PM: San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos |
| Sunday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Transfer to the Airport |
5-day Galapagos Itinerary “Adventure”
| Sunday | AM: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: El Chato / Highlands |
| Monday | AM: Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras PM: Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears |
| Tuesday | AM: Rábida Island PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill |
| Wednesday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove PM: Sombrero Chino Island |
| Thursday | AM: Daphne Island PM: Baltra: Transfer to the Airport |
5-day Galapagos Itinerary “Discovery”
| Thursday | AM: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach |
| Friday | AM: South Plaza Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| Saturday | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay Española Island: Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suárez Point |
| Sunday | AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown |
| Monday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Baltra: Transfer to the Airport |
4-day Galapagos Itinerary “Discovery”
| Monday | AM: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands |
| Tuesday | AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas / Espumilla Beach PM: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove |
| Wednesday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
| Thursday | AM: North Seymour Island PM: Baltra: Transfer to the Airport |
What’s Included?
- Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapago
- Airport reception and assistance in Galapagos
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
- Cruise Service Officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks
- Soft drinks and juices
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
What is not included?
- Round trip to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
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