
Origin and Theory
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 20
MVs Origin and Theory are two of an ever-growing range of small luxury cruisers in the Galápagos islands.

La Pinta
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 48
First class expeditionary motor yacht with luxurious facilities and large panoramic windows offering an uninterrupted sense of connection with the natural environment.

Grace
Class: First Class
Price bracket: ££££
Capacity: 18
First class yacht with a nostalgic ambience which aspires to the elegance and prestige of its namesake, Princess Grace of Monaco, who spent her honeymoon on board.

Ocean Spray
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 16
Ocean Spray is a small and intimate first class motor catamaran offering ocean-borne luxury, excellent service and well guided excursions in the Galápagos Islands.

Passion
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 12
Passion is a spacious yet intimate yacht offering no-holds-barred luxury for just 14 guests.

Galapagos Legend
Class: First Class
Price bracket: ££
Capacity: 100
Galápagos Legend is a good value, family-friendly cruise ship which owing to its relatively large size is particularly stable and offers many activities and entertainment.

Mary Anne
Class: Upper Mid-Range
Price bracket: ££
Capacity: 24
Romantic luxury Galápagos sailboat, evoking an age of high seas adventure.

Letty
Class: Upper Mid-Range
Price bracket: ££
Capacity: 20
Letty is a good value, family-friendly Galápagos cruise vessel. It is a very popular, small, mid-range motor yacht, with a strong commitment to sustainable tourism.

Seaman Journey
Class: Upper Mid-Range
Price bracket: ££
Capacity: 16
Comfortable catamaran catering to just 16 passengers, ensuring camaraderie and excellent service.

Treasure of Galapagos
Class: Upper Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 18
The Treasure of Galapagos is a fine choice for visitors seeking a cruise on a small, intimate and modern catamaran with plenty of facilities.

Cachalote Explorer
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 16
Cachalote Explorer is a converted fishing boat, renovated in 2018, offering economical cruises in the Galapagos for those who prefer a small vessel.

Archipel I
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 16
Archipel I is a small, contemporary motor catamaran offering 16 guests a superior Galapagos cruising experience a with highly professional crew.

Coral I & Coral II
Class: Upper Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 20 & 36
Two small motor yachts offering family-friendly cruises with a nautical feel.

Beluga
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 16
A well-appointed motor yacht designed for those who prefer the intimacy of travel on a small craft while enjoying maximum comfort.

The Beagle
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 14
A romantic retro-style brigantine offering an adventurous sea-faring experience in an informal ambiance.

Samba
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 14
A very good value cruise on a small and friendly owner-operated craft.

Silver Origin
Class: First Class Superior
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 100
State-of-the-art cruise vessel offering stability, a wide range of facilities and the highest crew to guest ratio in the Galapagos.

Aqua Mare
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 16
The Galapagos’ first superyacht allows you to explore the archipelago in style and comfort.

Santa Cruz II
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 90
Santa Cruz II is a first class yacht refurbished in 2015 with an impressive range of facilities and activities, contemporary cabins and special programmes for families.

Alya
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 16
MC Alya is a small, new (2017), first class motor catamaran offering wildlife cruises in the Galapagos Islands.

Solaris
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 16
A sleek new (2019) contemporary yacht welcomes couples, families and singles to enjoy a Galapágos experience in a sociable environment with just 16 guests max.

Tip Top II
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 16
Good value Tip Top II is a stable motor cruiser catamaran for 16 guests with stylish and business-like cabins and public areas.

Isabela II
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 40
Top-of-the-range cruise liner combining the amenities and comforts of a large ship with the exclusivity and exploratory spirit of a smaller vessel.

Evolution
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 32
Nostalgic and luxurious Galápagos cruise ship, with more than a hint of retro 1920s style yet all the amenities of the modern age.

Monserrat
Class: Mid-Range
Price bracket: £
Capacity: 20
A great value option for exploring the archipelago in a lovely small ship with excellent service and comfort

MC Elite
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 16
This luxury catamaran lets you explore the best of the Galapagos archipelago in comfort and style. Relax on your own private balcony or soak up the sun on the sun deck before exploring the unique islands.

Integrity
Class: Upper Mid-Range
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 16
Sail around the Galapagos islands in comfort onboard the Integrity. With outstanding service on-board and wonderful explorations of the islands and seas around the archipelago.

Endemic
Class: First Class
Price bracket: £££
Capacity: 16
Discover the unique Galapagos islands onboard this lovely catamaran, watch the world go by from your private balcony before venturing onto a new island for a fascinating wildlife experience
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