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Sea Star

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Small motor yacht offering sleek and stylish on board spaces, with well-equipped cabins and a sundeck with two Jacuzzis.

The Sea Star is a single-hulled yacht accommodating up to 16 guests with spacious suites and a sun deck with two Jacuzzis. The 42-metre vessel offers a large solarium with shaded and uncovered areas and comfortable sun loungers, as well as a small book and video library for those interested in learning more about the history and wildlife of the Galapagos.

Guests can enjoy a mix of international and local cuisines in buffet style meals created by the professional chef. The yacht also has its own kayaks, which can generally be used once or twice per voyage, as well as snorkelling equipment for exploring the underwater wildlife. There are seven 25-metre matrimonial/twin suites and one larger 35-metre suite, all with panoramic windows, (some also have a balcony), private bathroom and air conditioning. Connecting suites are available for groups or families.

What our clients say

"The Galapagos boat exceeded our expectations. We had a large room with a good bathroom. All the meals were excellent." "The wildlife in Galapagos was what we went for and…
KK, Middlewich Jul 2016
A palatial cabin bigger than most hotel rooms; crew were very helpful and careful, e.g. over safety, and very considerate to me as a non-swimming, non-snorkelling, non-kayaking guest, giving me…
RD, Harrow Jul 2017
“The cruise trip itself was really good with good naturalist and crews on board along with great activities”
YC, Borough Oct 2013
“The boat, luxurious rooms, food and staff were excellent. Wines (extra) are adequate."
SC, Norwich Oct 2013

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Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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