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Step aboard the Galaxy Yacht and spend 4–6 days island-hopping through the Galapagos with expert naturalists, intimate wildlife encounters and daily snorkel and kayak opportunities. This small-ship cruise balances comfort with active exploration across San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana and Santa Cruz.
Step aboard the Galaxy Yacht and spend 4–6 days island-hopping through the Galapagos with expert naturalists, intimate wildlife encounters and daily snorkel and kayak opportunities. This small-ship cruise balances comfort with active exploration across San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana and Santa Cruz.
You step off the short flight into San Cristóbal with salt on your lips and the Galaxy Yacht waiting at anchor, a compact, polished platform for close-up encounters. The ocean here has a temperament — warm eddies that invite snorkeling, cooler currents that push nutrients to the surface, and shorelines where sea lions claim the sand without apology.
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Operated by GALAXY CRUISES · Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos
You step off the short flight into San Cristóbal with salt on your lips and the Galaxy Yacht waiting at anchor, a compact, polished platform for close-up encounters. The ocean here has a temperament — warm eddies that invite snorkeling, cooler currents that push nutrients to the surface, and shorelines where sea lions claim the sand without apology.
Across 4–6 days the itinerary threads San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana and Santa Cruz: white coral beaches at Gardner Bay, the volcanic cliffs of Punta Pitt, the coral ring at Devil’s Crown and the research outpost at Puerto Ayora. Geology is visible at every step — black pahoehoe flows, eroded tuff cones and eroded coral collars that make underwater chutes. Culturally, visits include the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center and Post Office Bay, where 18th-century sailors improvised a mail barrel system still in use.
Wildlife dominates the program: blue-footed and Nazca boobies, marine iguanas sculpted into lava, playful sea lions and the waved albatross when in season. Guides are bilingual naturalists who translate behaviour into context and safety.
Practical guidance: pack reef‑safe sunscreen, a well-fitting snorkel mask and water shoes for sharp reef and volcanic gravel, and expect short hikes over rough, uneven terrain. Mornings are best for calm seas and wildlife activity; afternoons are ideal for snorkeling when fish are most visible. Bring local currency for park entry fees and a small dry bag for camera gear — the islands reward close attention and sensible preparation.
moderate.
4–6 days.
Moderate fitness: able to do short hikes on uneven volcanic terrain and participate in multiple snorkeling/kayaking sessions.
Usually not; Galapagos National Park entrance and the Galapagos Transit Control Card are paid separately on arrival (cash, USD). Confirm with your operator before travel.
Basic snorkeling skills are recommended; guides assist novices and offer brief instruction, but comfort in open water improves the experience.
The yacht is a first-class small ship accommodating up to 16 passengers with private cabins, indoor/outdoor dining, and onboard amenities like Wi‑Fi where coverage permits.
Vessels carry basic medical kits and emergency protocols; serious medical evacuations require coordination with local authorities — disclose medical conditions during booking.
The Galapagos were crucial to early scientific thought; Darwin visited several islands in 1835 and the archipelago later became a protected national park in 1959 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978.
Visitor numbers and strict landing rules help limit human impact; choose operators who follow Galapagos National Park protocols and use reef‑safe products to reduce ecological strain.
GALAXY CRUISES operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the short flight into San Cristóbal with salt on your lips and the Galaxy Yacht waiting at anchor, a compact, polished platform for close-up encounters. The ocean here has a temperament — warm eddies that invite snorkeling, cooler currents that push nutrients to the surface, and shorelines where sea lions claim the sand without apology.
You step off the short flight into San Cristóbal with salt on your lips and the Galaxy Yacht waiting at anchor, a compact, polished platform for close-up encounters. The ocean here has a temperament — warm eddies that invite snorkeling, cooler currents that push nutrients to the surface, and shorelines where sea lions claim the sand without apology.
Across 4–6 days the itinerary threads San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana and Santa Cruz: white coral beaches at Gardner Bay, the volcanic cliffs of Punta Pitt, the coral ring at Devil’s Crown and the research outpost at Puerto Ayora. Geology is visible at every step — black pahoehoe flows, eroded tuff cones and eroded coral collars that make underwater chutes. Culturally, visits include the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center and Post Office Bay, where 18th-century sailors improvised a mail barrel system still in use.
Wildlife dominates the program: blue-footed and Nazca boobies, marine iguanas sculpted into lava, playful sea lions and the waved albatross when in season. Guides are bilingual naturalists who translate behaviour into context and safety.
Practical guidance: pack reef‑safe sunscreen, a well-fitting snorkel mask and water shoes for sharp reef and volcanic gravel, and expect short hikes over rough, uneven terrain. Mornings are best for calm seas and wildlife activity; afternoons are ideal for snorkeling when fish are most visible. Bring local currency for park entry fees and a small dry bag for camera gear — the islands reward close attention and sensible preparation.