Galapagos Islands Cruise: 5-Day Cruise Aboard the 'Archipel II'

Galapagos Islands Cruise: 5-Day Cruise Aboard the 'Archipel II'

Experience an amazing journey aboard the catamaran ‘Archipel II’, a tourist-superior motor catamaran, as you sail around the UNESCO-listed Galapagos Islands on this 5-day cruise. 

Accommodating no more than 16 passengers, this tour lets you encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises and Darwin’s famous finches on nature walks, and listen to nightly briefings from a naturalist guide on-board. Sleep comfortably in your twin cabin equipped with sea-view windows. You will see wild Galapagos giant tortoises in the Highlands, White Reef Tipped Sharks in Las Tintoreras, explore Punta Espinoza and Punta Moreno, and maybe see flamingos in Cormorant Point!

You will return home with stunning pictures and unforgettable lifelong memories!

This 5-day comfortable and cosy cruise takes you either to the eastern or to the western section of the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of 19 islands located in the Pacific Ocean, 621 miles (1,000 km) off the Ecuadorian coast. 

Discover a melting pot of wildlife and do this in-style aboard the Archipel I, a tourist-superior motor catamaran. Its powerful engines provide a cruising speed of 10 knots, and have been designed to minimise the impact on the Galapagos ecosystem. Accommodating a maximum of just 16 passengers, the spacious yacht is fully equipped, with two decks (uncovered and shaded), a living room-library, and a spacious dining area where all your snacks and buffet-style meals are provided (from lunch on your first day to breakfast on your day of departure). 

Water, tea and coffee are included, and if you fancy something else, cocktails and other beverages are available for purchase from the bar on-board. 

No detail has been overlooked: Enjoy the modern decor and never burn your feet walking on the wood flooring of the open-air sun deck. Sip a cocktail al fresco while watching wildlife, and relax your aching muscles on the sun deck after an exhilarating day. 

Your Galapagos National Park–certified naturalist guide provides nightly briefings using a laptop or TV. 

Enjoy relaxingin the cosy cabins with private facilities. Cabins are on average 10m2 in size and are all situated on the main deck, away from the engine room, allowing you to sleep peacefully during overnight passages. Choose a cabin twin or double cabin; all face outwards and have sea-view windows that open, as well as privately controlled air-conditioning. 

Our experienced crew make sure you receive top-notch service throughout your journey. 

To reach the islands, you’ll typically leave the yacht at the anchorage-site and board a dinghy for the final stretch to land. Your crew is trained and ready to assist you as needed. 

See below for itinerary details.

Itinerary Overview

Itinerary A:

Day 1: Arrival Baltra Airport - Highlands 

Day 2: Las Tintoreras - Tortoise breeding centre & Wetlands

Day 3: Punta Moreno - Elizabeth Bay 

Day 4: Tagus Cove - Punta Espinoza 

Day 5: Las Bachas - Departure Baltra Airport 

Itinerary B:

Day 1: Arrival Baltra Airport - Highlands 

Day 2: Cormorant Point - Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout

Day 3: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez

Day 4: Punta Pitt - Cerro Brujo

Day 5: Isla Lobos - Departure San Cristobal Airport