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The new 38-meter (124-foot) expedition vessel “Galapagos Explorer” will set sail in June 2024 with the sole goal of exploring the astonishing Galapagos Islands and rediscovering all of their wildlife. The Galapagos Explorer is the most exclusive yacht on the islands because of its small guest-to-staff ratio—just 12 people are accommodated on board. From tailored dining experiences to carefully chosen activities on land and in the sea, the committed staff consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty, providing exceptional personalized service and meticulous attention to detail.
Four decks make up the Galapagos Explorer. There are two Luxury Cabins and one Superior Suite on the lowest deck (Deck 1). Two Luxury View Cabins, an interior guest dining and lounge room, and an outdoor, shaded lounge area are all located on the middle deck (Deck 2). The Deluxe View Suite, a large al fresco terrace, a bar, and a guest dining room are all located on terrace 3, the uppermost level of the boat. The yacht’s top deck, Deck 4, has a sundeck with a hot tub and cozy sun loungers that stare out over expansive views to top off the experience.
The Galapagos Explorer has 6 beautiful cabins and suites, 12 crew members, including 2 naturalist guides, and 12 guests. This more personalized crew-guest ratio guarantees a more personalized and exclusive service.
Being a yacht with exclusive capacity for 12 people, the facilities are also exclusive. In this way, the service is totally personalized with the highest quality service for an exclusive group of guests.
Enjoy warm, starry nights by moonlight in the outdoor lounge of the “Galapagos Explorer.” You can enjoy a good read, a cocktail, or a pleasant conversation outdoors during the day and night. The area is complemented with a large table and chairs made of lacquered wood and comfortable. By the way, the outdoor lounge is located at the stern of the yacht, on the middle deck.
The hall is a large space decorated with soft sofas and quaint cushions over them. The walls of warm and uniform tons hosted paintings of some Galapagos flora and fauna species. This relaxing area is refreshed with large windows that allow the guests to have great views of the sea and the archipiélago. A coffee table crowns the area with some of the best specialist books on Galapagos biodiversity. Its warm and cozy illumination by night will make you stay in this area enjoying a read or simply watching a movie on the large TV of the area.
The dining room of the Galapagos Explorer is spacious, with natural light coming from its side windows. Its tables are made of lacquered wood, as are its chairs and the latter share soft cushions. The walls have a warm tone and the paintings hanging on the walls represent the flora and fauna of the islands. Beautiful chandeliers with coral shapes hang from the ceiling and provide warm and elegant light in the evenings.
Savor your meals on the yacht’s open-air dining terrace, carefully prepared to be enjoyed under the stars on a clear night, under a beautiful sunset, or enjoying a deep blue sky at midday. The outdoor dining room of Galapagos Explorer assures you the best experience of gastronomy while you enjoy beautiful landscaping outdoors.
The bar of Galapagos Explorer is located in the Outdoor Dining area on the upper deck and offers the most varied cocktails and drinks to the guests. Many of them have been inspired by the biodiversity of the Galapagos. This bar offers the finest in whiskies, rums, wines, and bourbon. In this same sense, imagine enjoying a cocktail or a refreshing drink under a starry night or a dreamlike sunset. The Galapagos Explorer bar makes it possible. Ask the Yacht’s bartender to prepare the exclusive cocktail of the day!
The yacht features a private, opulent terrace with expansive views. Indulge in the luxury of your sun-drenched surroundings while lounging on the cozy sun loungers or unwind in the hot tub that doubles as a Jacuzzi. The sun loungers serve as an outdoor lounge area, too; there, you will be able to enjoy a good conversation, the Galapagos landscapes, or tasty cocktails.
Enjoy complete connectivity to the outside world while on board, thanks to the yacht’s high-speed Wi-Fi coverage in all areas.
Meticulously appointed, air-conditioned rooms include four beautiful cabins and two exquisite suites featuring either portholes or windows. Ensuite bathrooms with luxurious showers and vanities complete the space.
Two individual private Luxury Cabins are located on the Port or Starboard side of the yacht’s lower deck. Every air-conditioned cabin has a small, private ensuite bathroom with a single vanity and an opulent shower. Well-considered porthole placements offer stunning views of the Galapagos Islands and the Pacific Ocean.
There are two private Luxury View Cabins on the middle deck (Deck 2) of the boat, one on the port side and one on the starboard. Wide-ranging views of the Pacific Ocean are available through the windows, giving visitors an unmatched opportunity to take in the island’s natural splendor. Every air-conditioned cabin has a small, private ensuite bathroom with a single vanity and an opulent shower.
Sophisticated and elegant, our Superior Suite is situated on Deck 1, the lower deck. This large, air-conditioned suite has two separate ensuite bathrooms with luxurious showers and single vanities that were meticulously created. Well-placed portholes offer breathtaking views of the Galapagos Islands and the Pacific Ocean. An elegant surface, neutral hues, and wooden accents work together to create a cozy and sophisticated ambiance.
Our Deluxe View Suite, which is located on the upper deck (Deck 3), provides a special and exclusive experience. Large, unimpeded windows provide stunning views of the Galapagos Islands, where the vivid colors of the Pacific Ocean beyond come to life. This air-conditioned, spacious suite has a double ensuite bathroom with a posh shower and single sinks.
The cuisine concept of Galapagos Explorer is straightforward: tasty, harmonious meals that astonish and please. The skilled chefs turn each meal into a gastronomic adventure by fusing inventiveness with healthful ingredients. Love goes into preparing each meal, bringing happiness to the table.
The Galapagos Explorer offers guests three meals a day. The menu and food offerings are made with the freshest and most locally sourced ingredients. This way, each dish will be unique, a festival of colors and flavors. In addition, regional and international cuisine will be reflected in each flavor dish.
After each excursion, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, and refreshments will be served. In addition, the Galapagos Explorer’s bar area offers an unmatched variety of cocktails and drinks!
The chefs of Galapagos have many years of experience and are true connoisseurs in marine and regional cuisine.
Explore the Galapagos Islands’ wild waters from above and below. Swim with vibrant fish or paddle over the lush or dive indigo ocean below the surface. You may also trek up active volcanoes, see breathtaking scenery, and take pictures of well-known land creatures. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center to discover more about the distinctive ecology of the islands—it’s the cherry on top.
Imagine finding vibrant aquatic life glowing in the glistening pure water below as you drift over a volcanic sea floor. You are instantly thrust into an underwater realm where iguanas hunt, penguins play, turtles glide, and an abundance of colorful tropical fish dart across the watery expanse.
A sea kayaker’s dream come true, the Galapagos Islands are teeming with both marine and terrestrial life. You choose how you want to explore these unspoiled waters, and the breathtaking scenery of the islands provides the perfect setting. Go at your own speed. As you glide across the gorgeous blue sea, unwind and enjoy your own aquatic wildlife spectacle. The Galapagos penguin, sea lion, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, pelican, and marine iguana, to mention a few, are all vividly shown in the first act.
With an abundance of flora and fauna to explore and diverse terrains to traverse, the Galapagos Islands offers hikers, of all levels, countless outdoor adventures good for the heart and soul. Breathe deeply, taking in the fresh, salty sea air, as you navigate the rugged landscape, climbing over rocky shorelines, trekking through unique landscapes and meandering across pristine beaches.
The chain of volcanoes is renowned for its peculiar fauna, a great deal of which are widespread because of its lonely terrain shelters. Look at a few of the most spectacular Galapagos animals, like the gigantic iguana, land tortoise, boobies with blue feet, and frigatebirds in their natural setting.
Island tours sometimes referred to as land-based tours, provide adventurous travelers with a special opportunity to discover the allure of each magical island in the Galapagos. Discover the varied islands’ unique animals, sceneries, and ecosystems by exploring them.
Enthusiasts of birding will have a great time searching for the roughly 45 distinct bird species found in the area.
Discover unique species like Darwin’s finch and Galapagos penguin, as well as other fascinating avian species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos waved albatross, and blue- and red-footed boobies, which are found nowhere else in the world.
The Galapagos is a feast for the eyes. There is a mesmerizing fusion of breathtaking scenery and recognizable fauna everywhere you turn. In contrast to conventional wildlife photography, you’ll frequently get up close, which makes it possible to take distinctive shots without using large telephoto lenses.
For additional information about ongoing work to protect the islands’ distinctive ecosystems, visit research and conservation centers. Discover the history and colonization of the Galapagos, and take in displays of the local environment, human and natural history, conservation, and historical images of the area. Find more about the volcanic origins of the islands, the currents in the water, the unique climate, and the emergence of uncommon animals.
Day 1 | · Afternoon: Arrival at Seymour Airport on Baltra Island, BALTRA |
Day 2 | · Morning: Hike Pitt Point, SAN CRISTOBAL. · Afternoon: Sailing around Kicker Rock, SAN CRISTOBAL |
Day 3 | · Morning: Birdwatching and kayaking in Gardner Bay, ESPAÑOLA. · Afternoon: Take a walk through Suarez Point, ESPAÑOLA |
Day 4 | · Morning: Birdwatching in the Cormorant Point, FLOREANA. · Afternoon: Panga ride and snorkeling around Champion Island, FLOREANA |
Day 5 | · Morning: Stroll through the Highland’s lush and see giant tortoises, SANTA CRUZ. · Afternoon: See conservation in action at the Charles Darwin Research Station, SANTA CRUZ. |
Day 6 | · Morning: Take a walk through the beautiful Dragon Hill and see an endemic Iguana that seems to be a dragon, SANTA CRUZ – BARTOLOME. · Afternoon: Hiking, panga riding, and snorkeling in Pinnacle Rock, SANTA CRUZ – BARTOLOME |
Day 7 | · Morning: Hike, diving, snorkeling, and panga riding in the Darwin Bay, GENOVESA. · Afternoon: Birdwatching at the Prince Philip’s Steps, GENOVESA |
Day 8 | · Morning: Wildlife watching at Daphne Major and departure, DAPHNE MAJOR. |
Day 1 | · Afternoon: Arrival at Seymour Airport on Baltra Island, BALTRA · Panga riding Black Turtle Cove. |
Day 2 | · Morning: Take a walk through Chinese Hat, SANTIAGO – RABIDA · Afternoon: Snorkelling, photography, and birdwatching in Rabida Island, SANTIAGO – RABIDA |
Day 3 | · Morning: Take a walk and snorkeling in the James Bay, SANTIAGO. · Afternoon: Hiking, swimming, and kayaking in Espumilla Beach, SANTIAGO. |
Day 4 | · Morning: Birdwatching and diving in the Espinosa Point, FERNANDINA. · Afternoon: Climb to the top of a volcano and see pirate graffiti in Tagus Cove, FERNANDINA |
Day 5 | · Morning: Panga riding and boating in Elizabeth Bay, ISABELA · Afternoon: Snorkelling and hiking in Moreno Point, ISABELA |
Day 6 | · Morning: Stroll through the Highland’s lush and see giant tortoises, SANTA CRUZ. · Afternoon: See conservation in action at the Charles Darwin Research Station, SANTA CRUZ. |
Day 7 | · Morning: Wildlife Watching, snorkeling, and kayaking in Santa Fe, SANTA FE. · Afternoon: Hiking, wildlife Watching and birdwatching in South Plaza, SOUTH PLAZA |
Day 8 | · Morning: Wildlife Watching in Mosquera and departing from Baltra, MOSQUERA |
* Some areas and islands may be closed to the public due to weather conditions, biological research, or the protection of special species. Please ask one of our travel agents about one of our itineraries before hiring it. We will be happy to assist you.
The technical aspects of The Galapagos Explorer are as follows.
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