Seaman Journey Galapagos Catamaran (Luxury)

Luxury category catamaran
Use of kayaks included
Snorkel equipment included
Routes of 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15 days
Certified bilingual naturalist guide

Duration
5 to 15 days
Departure
Baltra Airport, or San Cristobal Airport on the 5-day B and 15-day F2 routes
Departure days
5-day A: Thursdays · 5-day B: Mondays · 7-day: Fridays · 9-day: Thursdays · 11-day: Fridays · 15-day F: Fridays · 15-day F1: Thursdays · 15-day F2: Mondays
Languages
English, Spanish

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Tour overview

The Seaman Journey is a Luxury-class catamaran built for people who want the full archipelago, not a sample of it. Programmes run 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15 days, and the longest routes cross from Genovesa in the north to Fernandina in the west.

The short 5-day A route sets the tone: Bartolome Island, Mosquera Islet and North Seymour, Genovesa’s El Barranco and Darwin Bay, the Plazas and Santa Fe, and the David Rodriguez tortoise breeding centre on San Cristobal. The 7-day route swaps in the west: Moreno Point, Mangle Point, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Espinoza Point and Vicente Roca Point.

Snorkel equipment and use of the kayaks are included, along with every meal from lunch on day one and unlimited water, tea, coffee and snacks. Wetsuits are rented on board by trip length.

Ecosportour is an Ecuadorian operator, so your cruise, Galapagos flight and mainland nights are quoted and handled by one team.

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Itinerary

Day 1 · Thu: Arrival in Galapagos and Bartolome Island

Arrival in Galapagos via Santa Cruz and boarding. Guided excursion to Bartolome Island.
Day 2 · Fri: Mosquera Islet and North Seymour

Two guided visits: Mosquera Islet and North Seymour Island.
Day 3 · Sat: Genovesa: El Barranco and Darwin Bay

A full day on Genovesa Island with landings at El Barranco and Darwin Bay.
Day 4 · Sun: Plazas Islands and Santa Fe

Guided visits to the Plazas Islands and Santa Fe Island.
Day 5 · Mon: San Cristobal and departure

Visit to the David Rodriguez tortoise breeding centre on San Cristobal, then transfer to the airport.

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What's included

Included

Meals from lunch on day 1 until breakfast on the final day
Accommodation with private bathroom
Excursions as listed in the itinerary with a certified bilingual naturalist guide (English/Spanish)
Snorkel equipment
Use of kayaks
Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee and snacks

Not included

Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $200 per person
Galapagos transit control card: $20 per person (subject to change)
International flights and the Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil flight
Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
Wetsuit rental: $40 for 5 days / $60 for 7 days / $80 for 9 days / $100 for 11 days
Alcoholic drinks and sodas (there is a bar on board)
Tips for guides and crew
Any other personal expenses

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Good to know

What makes the Seaman Journey different from other catamarans?

It is a Luxury-category catamaran and the rate includes use of the kayaks as well as snorkel equipment, all meals from lunch on day 1 and unlimited water, tea, coffee and snacks.
How much does a wetsuit cost?

Wetsuits are rented on board by trip length: $40 for 5 days, $60 for 7 days, $80 for 9 days and $100 for 11 days per person.
Which fees do I pay separately?

The Galapagos National Park entrance fee of $200 per person and the transit control card of $20 per person, which is subject to change. International and Galapagos flights and mainland airport transfers are also excluded.
Which route reaches Isabela and Fernandina?

The 7, 11 and 15-day itineraries head west to Moreno Point, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Espinoza Point and Vicente Roca Point. The 5 and 9-day routes stay in the central, northern and eastern islands.
Is there a discount for children or a solo traveller supplement?

Children under 12 receive a 10% discount, applicable to one child for every two paying adults. Solo travellers pay a 70% single supplement.