The Beluga Galapagos Cruise vessel is a classically designed motor yacht, with elegant wood finishes and comfortable guest areas. You will feel at home on the Beluga, while enjoying the lounge areas or the sundeck. The crew is one of the most experienced in the Galapagos, ensuring the highest levels of safety and service.
This vessel often operates alongside its sister-ship the M/Y Cachalote Explorer, offering similar itineraries of 6-15 days. The itineraries offered on this Galapagos cruise vary from the standard, possible offering some of your key island preferences in shorter periods of time. Come explore the uniqueness of the Galapagos with us, in comfort and style!
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Charles Darwin Station
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Highlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Sombrero Chino – Rabida Island
Sombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Rabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 3 – Sierra Negra – Puerto Villamil
Sierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
Puerto Villamil
Isabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches.
Day 4 – Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay
Moreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Elizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 5 – Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Tagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 6 – Espinosa Point – Vicente Roca Point
Espinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Vicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 7 – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove – Bartholomew Island
Espumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 8 – North Seymour Island – Baltra Departure
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – La Galapaguera – El Junco Lagoon
La Galapaguera
San Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
El Junco Lagoon
San Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet
Gardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn Islet
Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 – Cormoran Point – Devils Crown – Post Office Bay
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 4 – Dragon Hill – Sullivan Bay
Dragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 5 – Darwin Bay – Devils Crown
Darwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Devils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 6 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra Departure
Black Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Sierra Negra – Tortoise Breeding Center
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. – Note: Passengers must transfer to Isabela Island via speed boat ferry or by small plane, ideally the day before. Day 1 activities depend on when the passengers arrive to Isabela
Sierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
Tortoise Breeding Center
Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Day 2 – Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay
Moreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Elizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 3 – Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Tagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 – Espinosa Point – Vicente Roca Point
Espinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Vicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 5 – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove – Bartholomew Island
Espumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 6 – North Seymour Island – Baltra Departure
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Charles Darwin Station
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Highlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – South Plaza – Santa Fe Island
South Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 3 – Cerro Brujo – La Galapaguera – El Junco Lagoon
Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
La Galapaguera
San Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
El Junco Lagoon
San Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 4 – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet – Suarez Point
Gardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn Islet
Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Suarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 5 – Cormoran Point – Devils Crown – Post Office Bay
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 6 – Dragon Hill – Sullivan Bay
Dragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 7 – Darwin Bay – Prince Phillip Steps
Darwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Prince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 8 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra Departure
Black Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Rates
These are the standard prices for the Beluga Galapagos cruises. There may be promotional rates available for your prospective travel dates. Let us know your travel plans and we will give you the best quote possible. If you see a lower published price elsewhere, and you prefer to book with us, just let us know.
Cabin Type
6 days
8 days
15 days
Standard Cabins
$4000
$5300
$9800
Rates Per Person – Based upon double occupancy
Included
– Accommodation (sharing double cabins). – Meals. – Excursions led by a professional naturalist guide (English/Spanish). – Use of snorkel equipment. – Wetsuit. – Use of kayaks. – All transport between visitor sites and yacht. – Welcome cocktail.
Not Included
– Air tickets to and from the Galapagos. Tickets have to be bought with -Enchanted Expeditions – US$50 dollars net surcharge per pax if not. – National Park fees (US$100 Subject to change). – Transit Control Card (US$20 Subject to change). – Bottled beverages on board. – Isabela Municipal dock fee (US$10 per person subject to change).
Deck Plans
Gallery
Technical Specs
Technical Specifications:
Capacity: 16
Contruction Year: 1994
Width: 7mts/ 23ft
Max speed: 12 Knots
Crew: 10 members (Captain, bilingual naturalist guide , cook, 2 engineers, barman, and 4 sailors).
