Highlight
The Galapagos Sea Star Journey has a capacity of up to 16 passengers, featuring seven spacious Galapagos Suites – Matrimonial (approx. 25,2 m) and one Sea Star Suite (approx. 35,2 m) equipped with panoramic windows to enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the islands. These come with a private bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning (with independent controls), a minibar and TV. Twin beds (or one faux queen bed) and connected suites are available for families.
Galapagos Sea Star Journey offers you a real depth experience of this unique World Heritage site, in the most exclusive and personalized way. The best way to live a vivid trip in your Galapagos vacation is to cruise around the archipelago and experience the huge diversity between the varieties of islands.
Galapagos Sea Star Journey complies with local and international safety regulations. In addition, we implement sustainable practices throughout our journey to protect the fragile environment of the Galapagos archipelago. Our well planned excursions at distinct sites allow you to encounter the natural wonders of these enchanted Islands and to fully understand its continuing evolution. You will learn of Galapagos land & marine Wildlife, flora, geology and history, the excursions include visits to peculiar landmarks, wildlife trails, mangrove forests, tortoise breeding farms, research centers, marine sites, and more.
Some of the activities you can enjoy are volcano-hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and each combine amongst others.
Technical Specifications
Class: | Boutique Yacht (Superior first class) |
Capacity: | 16 Passengers |
Cabins: | 8 |
Length overall: | 42 m |
Beam: | 9 m |
Year of construction: | 2011 in Guayaquil |
Hull: | Monohull of marine steel |
Speed: | 12 knots |
Ship registry: | Guayaquil – Ecuador |
Deadweight: | 450 tons |
Gross Tonnage: | 480 tons |
Fuel Capacity: | 6.000 gallons |
Port Registry : | Guayaquil |
Machinery (Engines): | 2 Caterpillar 340 HP |
Generators: | Perkins 114 cabe A |
Water maker: | 2000 gallons per day |
Water: | 10000 gallons capacity |
Communication System : | Satellite phone |
Tender: | 2 Zodiacs CARIBE C-16 |
Radar: | 1 Radar Furuno 38.4 Km, 1 Radar Furuno 57.6 Km |
Life Rafts: | 2 Zodiacs for 10 and 25 people |
Radio: | Several consoles HF-VHF-UHF, Nactex, Distrex and handheld units. |
Navigation Equipment: | 1 Satellite compass, 2 magnetic Compasses, Tracking equipment. |
Security equipment: | Smoke detectors, sprinklers throughout the vessel, automatic CO2 tank for kitchen and engine room |
Itinerary A
- 6 days 5 nights
- AM: San Cristobal Airport
- PM: Breeding Center David Rodriguez (San Cristobal Island)
- AM: Suarez Point (Española Island)
- PM: Gardner Bay, (Española Island)
- AM:Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown (Floreana Island)
- PM: Post Office & Baroness Lookout (Floreana Island)
- AM: Santa Fe Island
- PM: South Plazas (Plazas Island)
- AM: North Seymour Island
- PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)
- AM : Mosquera Islet
- PM: Baltra airport
- Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.
Itinerary B
- 5 days 4 nights
- AM: Baltra Airport
- PM: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island)
- AM: Black Turtle Cove
(Santa Cruz Island) - PM: Chinese Hat
- AM: El Barranco, Prince Philip ́s Steps (Genovesa Island)
- PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
- AM: Bartolome Island
- PM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island)
- AM: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) Baltra airport
- Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.
Itinerary C
- 6 days 5 nights
- AM: Baltra Airport
- PM: Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
- AM: White Tipped Reef Shark Canal & Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela Island)
- PM: Wetlands (Isabela Island)
- AM: Moreno Point (Isabela Island)
- PM: Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
- AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)
- PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)
- AM: Espumilla Beach (Santiago Island)
- PM: Puerto Egas (Santiago Island)
- AM: Isla Lobos (San Cristobal Island)
- San Cristobal airport
- Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.
Cruise includes
- Matrimonial/Twin cabin accommodation
- All meals
- Water, Coffee and Tea
- All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking naturalist guide class 2/3
- All transfers in Galapagos airport / yacht (on cruise dates and flights reserved by Galapagos Sea Star Journey)
- Snorkeling gear and Kayaks
Cruise does not include
- Roundtrip flight to Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (currently USD 200 pp)
- Transit Control Card (currently USD 20 pp)
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Wet Suit Rental
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Would you like to start a experience with us?
Please feel free to contact us, our Travel Experts will be happy to send you a free quote according to your needs and budget!