Fragata Galapagos Cruise | Motor Yacht

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Yacht Class

4-Star

Program Duration

4-15 Days

Capacity

16 Guests

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating islands aboard the Fragata Galapagos cruise. This remarkable vessel offers an exceptional experience, blending comfort, adventure, and awe-inspiring encounters with the unique wildlife and landscapes of this pristine archipelago.

Step aboard the Fragata and be embraced by its warm and inviting atmosphere. The yacht boasts cozy cabins with private facilities, providing a peaceful sanctuary for relaxation after days filled with exploration. The spacious social areas, including a dining room and lounge, exude charm and offer panoramic views of the breathtaking surroundings.

The Fragata yacht’s carefully curated itineraries promise unforgettable encounters with the Galapagos’ iconic inhabitants. Accompanied by knowledgeable naturalist guides, embark on exhilarating expeditions to observe majestic giant tortoises, rare bird species, and marine life that will leave you in awe. Snorkeling excursions unveil a vibrant underwater world, where graceful sea turtles and playful sea lions gracefully glide through crystal-clear waters.

Committed to sustainability, the Fragata yacht takes responsible tourism to heart. From energy-efficient practices to waste management systems, the yacht endeavors to protect the fragile ecosystem it traverses, ensuring that future generations can also revel in the Galapagos’ wonders.

Next departures

Tour Name Start Date End Date Spaces Left Price From

Itinerary Details

Itinerary Details

Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Bachas BeachAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

PMBachas Beach

Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.


Day 2 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince 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.

PMDarwin Bay

Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.


Day 3 – Bartholomew Island – Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island

Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.

PMSullivan 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 4 – South Plaza – Santa Fe IslandAMSouth Plaza

South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.

PMSanta Fe Island

Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.


Day 5 – Cerro Brujo – Cerro Brujo – Isla LobosAMCerro Brujo

San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.

Cerro Brujo

San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.

PMIsla Lobos

San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.


Day 6 – Suarez Point – Gardner Bay – Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point

Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.

PMGardner 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 7 – Post Office Bay – Devils Crown – Charles Darwin StationAMPost 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.

Devils Crown

Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.

PMCharles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.


Day 8 – North Seymour Island – Baltra DepartureAMNorth 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 – Mosquera IsletAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

PMMosquera Islet

Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.


Day 2 – Vicente Roca Point – Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point

Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.

PMEspinosa Point

Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.


Day 3 – Urbina Bay – Tagus CoveAMUrbina 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.

PMTagus Cove

Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.


Day 4 – Puerto Egas – Sombrero ChinoAMPuerto Egas

Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.

PMSombrero Chino

Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.


Day 5 – Charles Darwin Station – HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.

PMHighlands

Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.


Day 6 – Las Tintoreras – Tortoise Breeding Center – Wetlands – The Wall of TearsAMLas Tintoreras

Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.

Tortoise Breeding Center

Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.

PMWetlands

Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.

The Wall of Tears

Isabela Island: The Wall of TearsIsabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.


Day 7 – Rabida Island – Dragon HillAMRabida Island

Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.

PMDragon Hill

Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.


Day 8 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra DepartureAMBlack 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 – Highlands

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.


Day 2 – Las Tintoreras – Tortoise Breeding Center – Wetlands – The Wall of Tears

Las Tintoreras

Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.

Tortoise Breeding Center

Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.



Wetlands

Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.

The Wall of Tears

Isabela Island: The Wall of TearsIsabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.


Day 3 – Rabida Island – Dragon Hill

Rabida Island

Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.



Dragon Hill

Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.


Day 4 – 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 – Mosquera IsletAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

PMMosquera Islet

Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.


Day 2 – Vicente Roca Point – Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point

Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.

PMEspinosa Point

Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.


Day 3 – Urbina Bay – Tagus CoveAMUrbina 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.

PMTagus Cove

Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.


Day 4 – Puerto Egas – Sombrero ChinoAMPuerto Egas

Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.

PMSombrero Chino

Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.


Day 5 – Charles Darwin Station – Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.

Baltra Departure

Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Tortuga BayAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

PMTortuga Bay

Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga BayA pristine location with a beautiful white-sand beach. It´s a great place for swimming and even surfing.


Day 2 – Charles Darwin Station – HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.

PMHighlands

Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.


Day 3 – Las Tintoreras – Tortoise Breeding Center – Wetlands – The Wall of TearsAMLas Tintoreras

Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.

Tortoise Breeding Center

Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.

PMWetlands

Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.

The Wall of Tears

Isabela Island: The Wall of TearsIsabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.


Day 4 – Rabida Island – Dragon HillAMRabida Island

Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.

PMDragon Hill

Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.


Day 5 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra DepartureAMBlack 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 Fragata 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 4 days 5 days 8 days 12 days 15 days
Standard Cabin $1942 $2427 $3883 $5751 $7181
Rates Per Person – Based upon double occupancy

Included

– Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are on tour.
– Naturalist Bilingual Guide (English-Spanish).
– All the site detailed on the program (may chance due to force majeure).
– Snacks after visiting every site.
– Unlimited drinking water, tea & coffee.
– Airport-Dock, Airport-Itabaca Shuttle Service and vice versa (included only during operational dates).

Not Included

– Airfare to and from Galapagos.
– Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD $100, per person.
– Snorkeling Equipment 5 Days: USD $25, per person – 8 Days: USD $35, per person.
– Wetsuit 5 Days: USD $25, per person – 8 Days: USD $35, per person.
– Tips, Souvenirs, or other expenses.

Deck Plans

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Technical Specs

Technical Specifications:

  • Capacity: 16
  • Contruction Year: 1994
  • Width: 5 mts/ 17 fts
  • Depth: 2.67 mts
  • Max speed: 9 Knots
  • Exterior Material: Naval steel
  • Crew: 8 Members ( Captain, a bilingual naturalist guide, a chef, a chef’s assistant, barman, engineer, and two sailors).
  • Electricity: 110 V
  • Engine: 2 X 240 H.P. DETROIT DIESEL 8V-71.

Facilities:

  • Dining room:
  • Snorkelling equipment: Extra Cost: 25
  • Reception Area:
  • Living room:
  • TV in social areas:
  • DVD in social areas:
  • Sun deck:
  • Music system:
  • Bar:
  • Mini library:
  • Life jackets:
  • Air conditioning throughout:
  • Wetsuit: Extra Cost: 35
  • Solarium:
  • First aid kit:
  • Water dispenser:
  • Water filtration systems:
  • Sound System:

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