First Class M/Y Galaxy
The yacht Galaxy is a first class motor yacht and offers great possibilities to explore the Galapagos Islands. The Galaxy features 9 comfortable double cabins spread out over the decks, giving you a pleasant stay on board. All cabins have private bathrooms with hot and cold water and air conditioning. On board there is the spacious lounge with bar and the dining room, TV, a small library and sun deck.
On the routes of Yacht Galaxy you can discover the highlights of the islands and experience Galapagos. There are a variety of excursions, for example, volcano hikes and visits to the islands, mangrove forests, turtle nurseries, scientific centers, marine habitats and more. On a cruise on the Galapagos Galaxy, visitors will see land as well as marine flora and fauna. They can also go hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and more.
Information about the ship
- Year of construction: 2007, rebuilt in 2022
- Type: First Class Motor Yacht
- Length: 35 meters / 114.8 feet
- Beam: 7.60 meteres / 25 feet
- Speed: 12 knots
- Engine: 2 Cumming Motors 350 HP
- Electricity: 110 / 220 Volt
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Social areas: sundeck with chairs, bar, lounge, dining room, coffee station, TV/DVD – and reading area
- Safety equipment:6 lifebuoys, 2 survival rafts, 15 passengers each, 30 life jackets for passengers, 20 life jackets for crew, Flare gun, smoke signals, flashlights with SOS signals and other types of visual signals. CO2 extinguishers, fire detectors and complete fire protection system, fire extinguishers, external automated defibrillator, fire suits, medicine cabinet
- Cabins: Upper deck: 4 double cabins. Main deck: 3 double cabins. Lower deck: 1 twin cabin. All cabins with private bathroom with shower and hot/cold water, hair dryer, and towel dryer.
- Crew: 8 crew members + 1 Bilingual Guide
Itineraries
Tuesday to Saturday - Route A: 5 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the boat – Lobos Islet
- Day 2: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet – Suarez Point
- Day 3: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay – Cormorant Point, Devil´s Crown
- Day 4: Santa Fe Island – South Plaza Island
- Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Saturday to Tuesday - Route B: 6 Days
- Day 1: Arrival at Baltra Airport, Transfer to the ship – Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
- Day 2: Isabela Island: Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Albermarle Point
- Day 5: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas – Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove
- Day 6: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Thursday to Tuesday - Route C: 6 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transfer to the ship – Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
- Day 2: Rabida Island – Chinese Hat
- Day 3: North Seymour Island – Mosquera Island
- Day 4: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay – Bartolomé Island
- Day 5: Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps (El Barranco) – Darwin Bay
- Day 6: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center – Transfer to the airport
Saturday to Saturday - Route D: 8 Days
- Day 1: Arrival at Baltra Airport, Transfer to the ship – Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
- Day 2: Isabela Island: Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Albermarle Point
- Day 5: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas – Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove
- Day 6: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill – Santiago Island: Black Turtle Cove
- Day 7: Rabida Island – Chinese Hat
- Day 8: North Seymour Island – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Saturday to Tuesday - Route E: 4 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, Transfer to the ship – Mosquera Island
- Day 2: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay – Bartolomé Island
- Day 3: Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps (El Barranco) – Darwin Bay
- Day 4: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center – Transfer to the airport
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly, but are subject to change due to weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns or instructions from the Galapagos National Park.
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Cancellation conditions
- All cancellations must be done in written form.
- Refund or reschedule without penalty 90 days before cruise departure. Subject to handling fee of US $100 per person.
- Between 89 to 60 days before the cruise departure: only reschedule is allowed
- Cancelations less than 60 days before cruise departure, penalty 100%
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