Bonita Yacht — Comfortable Galapagos Cruise
Kayaks, paddleboards and wetsuits included, on 5- and 7-day routes
- Kayaks and paddleboards included
- Snorkel gear and wetsuits included
- Welcome cocktail on board
- Certified bilingual naturalist guide
- Three routes of 5 or 7 days
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Duration5 or 7 days
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DifficultyEasy
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DepartureBaltra Airport, Galapagos
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Departure daysSaturday for the 5-day B itinerary, Wednesday for the 5-day C itinerary, Sunday for the 7-day A itinerary
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LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
Tour overview
The Bonita is the boat to pick if you want to be in the water rather than looking at it. Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel equipment and wetsuits are all included in the rate, so nothing gets added to your bill every time you want to go out.
Three routes sail from Baltra. The 5-day B route runs south to Floreana, Española and San Cristobal, with Devil’s Crown, Suarez Point and Kicker Rock. The 5-day C route heads north to Genovesa, Sullivan Bay and Bartholomew. The 7-day A route crosses west to Isabela and Fernandina, where the marine iguana colonies are the largest anywhere.
Cabins have private bathrooms, meals run from lunch on day one to breakfast on the last day, and a welcome cocktail is waiting when you board. Every excursion is led by a certified naturalist guide working in English and Spanish.
The 5-day B route is detailed below. Ask us for the day-by-day of the C or A programmes.
Itinerary
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Day 1 · Saturday: Baltra and the Santa Cruz Highlands
Reception at Baltra airport and transfer to the yacht, then an afternoon in the Santa Cruz highlands, where giant tortoises move through the wet green interior.
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Day 2 · Sunday: Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown and Post Office Bay
Flamingo lagoon and green-sand beach at Cormorant Point, snorkelling over the sunken crater of Devil's Crown, then the wooden mail barrel at Post Office Bay.
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Day 3 · Monday: Española: Suarez Point and Gardner Bay
Suarez Point for waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and the blowhole, then the white sand and sea lion colony of Gardner Bay.
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Day 4 · Tuesday: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center, Kicker Rock and Lobos Island
The Interpretation Center and the towering cleft of Kicker Rock, a magnet for sharks and rays, then Lobos Island and its sea lions and blue-footed boobies.
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Day 5 · Wednesday: Santa Cruz: Las Bachas and departure
A final morning on the pale sand of Las Bachas beach, a green turtle nesting site, then transfer to Baltra airport.
What's included
Included
- All meals, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the final day
- Cabin accommodation with private bathroom
- All excursions listed in the itinerary
- Certified naturalist guide, bilingual Spanish/English
- Snorkel equipment
- Wetsuits
- Use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
- Unlimited purified water, tea and coffee
- Welcome cocktail
- Shampoo, conditioner and soap for daily use
Not included
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee: US$200
- Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$20 per person (subject to change)
- International flights and Quito or Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito or Guayaquil flights. Important: Galapagos flights must be booked through Ecosportour. If they are not, the yacht operator charges a penalty of US$60 per person
- Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
- Alcoholic drinks (there is a bar on board)
- Tips for the guide and crew
- Any other personal expenses
What to bring
- Cash for the National Park entrance fee and the Transit Control Card
- Cash for tips for the guide and crew
- Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
- Swimwear, a quick-dry towel and shoes you can get wet
- Closed walking shoes for lava and rocky trails
- A light jacket for evenings on deck
Good to know
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Do I have to buy my Galapagos flights with you?
Yes. The Bonita operator requires the Galapagos flight tickets to be issued through Ecosportour. If they are bought elsewhere the yacht operator charges a penalty of US$60 per person, billed directly to you.
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Do I have to pay extra for water sports?
No. Snorkel equipment, wetsuits, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are all included in the cruise rate.
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Which fees do I pay on top of the cruise rate?
The Galapagos National Park entrance fee of US$200 and the Transit Control Card of US$20 per person, which is subject to change.
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Is there a discount for children?
Yes. For every two confirmed adults, one child up to 11 years and 11 months receives a 20% discount.
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What does a single traveller pay?
Sole use of a cabin carries a 50% single supplement.
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Which route reaches the western islands?
The 7-day A route, departing Sunday. It covers Isabela's Vicente Roca Point, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay and Moreno Point, plus Fernandina's Espinoza Point.
Book this tour
Tell us your dates and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.
Write to us and we will hold your places while you decide.
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