M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey is a first-class catamaran offering superior comfort, style and stability. Her maximum capacity of 16 passengers combined with the spaciousness of a catamaran enables both connection with shipmates and privacy.
Choose the Seaman Journey for a stable, roomy, sun-filled Galapagos journey. One of the best aspects of this yacht is that she is a catamaran. The multihull design of the Seaman Journey reduces rocking while under motor and at anchor, allowing for smoother sailing. The shallow draft of the catamaran’s hulls enables the ship to get closer to shore, and this design also creates more roomy cabins and spacious areas above deck, making the Seaman Journey an ideal Galapagos yacht. Finally, Seaman Journey uniquely offers a citizen science program, with opportunities for guests to document whales and penguins for scientific databases.
Our Galapagos experts have been aboard the Seaman Journey firsthand. Read our dedicated Seaman Journey Galapagos Review written by one of our specialists, or consult this page further for a detailed description of the catamaran, including ship specs, deck plan, cabin images and photo gallery. Our small ship cruise experts have been aboard nearly every first-class Galapagos cruise ship. Let us help you compare the Seaman Journey with other small cruise ships, yachts and catamarans offering Galapagos cruises and private Galapagos yacht charters.
The dining room and saloon/lounge area are on the main deck with large windows and doors to the outer deck. The onboard mini-library, available in the lounge, contains books on the Galapagos to further educate on this unique location. Multiple deck lounge areas are spread throughout the yacht; two bow viewing areas on the Main Deck offer a private reprieve, while the Upper deck offers a social element with tables and chairs, outdoor dining and a bar. The Seaman Journey is touted as having one of the best sundecks in the Galapagos Islands with her teak deck, covered area and sun beds on the top deck.
Each meal on board the M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey features national and international dishes, prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients of the highest quality. In fact, most vegetables and fruits are grown on the boat operator’s organic farm, ensuring a varied and healthy menu. All meals are served buffet style and include choice of meat, chicken and seafood. There is also a vegetarian menu and other options for visitors with dietary restrictions. The chef may provide guests with a hands-on cooking lesson, such as making ceviche. Al fresco dining might be offered on occasion.
English speaking, certified naturalists offer opportunities for learning about the unique islands and wildlife, during off-ship excursions as well as while on board. These experienced guides offer a valuable educational component to a fun, comfortable Galapagos visit.
This catamaran offers sea kayaking and free use of snorkeling equipment for above- and below-water exploration. A sport platform off the stern is available for jumping into the ocean and the bow offers a unique net that provides a close-up view of dolphins that may swim alongside the ship. Two pangas are on board for off-yacht excursions.
All eight Seaman Journey cabins feature lower beds, large picture windows, nightstand, closet, small stool, air conditioning, private bathrooms, hair dryer, safe, 110/220 volt outlets (three in the cabin and one in the bathroom), private facilities and hot water. Beds are fixed at either queen or twin sizes, so cannot be individually configured. Triple occupancy for two adults and a child under 12 years old may be accommodated with a sofa bed in Upper Deck Suites.
M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey Cruises offer a first-class expeditionary catamaran experience of the Galapagos Islands. Intimacy and camaraderie await on board with just 16 passengers. Encounter many endemic species like Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, land and marine iguanas, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and much more while cruising the Galapagos Islands in style.
Seaman Journey operates four Galapagos cruise itineraries (two 8-day cruises, one 5-day cruise and one 4-day cruise), which can be combined in various ways to create longer 11-, 12- or 15-day cruises. Book a Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Seaman Journey for the trip of a lifetime.
Seaman Journey is an updated catamaran featuring teakwood flooring, sun beds and outside dining, which have garnered it attention as one of the best sundecks in the Islands. The 16-guest Galapagos small ship offers a comfortable, clean and bright home. The first-class motor catamaran features cabins and suites with opening, panoramic windows; a sport platform for diving; spacious sundecks, both covered and in full sun; and fine dining both indoors and al fresco. Snorkel gear, pangas and kayaks on board enable excursions for guests of varying activity levels.
The 2024 Seaman Journey Western Galapagos Islands Cruise is an 8-day journey that visits eight islands and islets of the Galapagos Islands, including Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Chinese Hat and Bartolome. From the tiny outposts of Chinese Hat and Rabida to Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago, this itinerary covers a wide range of Galapagos diversity. The Seaman Journey Western Galapagos Islands Cruise can be combined with the Eastern Islands itinerary to create a 15-day voyage, or combine it with 4- or 5-day options to create an 11- or 12-day itinerary.
The 2024 Seaman Journey Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise is a small ship cruise around the Eastern Galapagos Islands over 8 days. From the beautiful beaches of Espanola to the whaling history and traditions at Post Office Bay and an informative finish at the Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz Island, this trip has a bit of everything. The Seaman Journey Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise can be combined with the Western Islands itinerary to create a 15-day voyage, or opt for the shorter 4- or 5-day options, which comprise the first 4 days or last 5 days of this itinerary.
The 2024 Seaman Journey Northern Galapagos Islands Cruise is a small ship cruise that visits the northern Galapagos Islands over 4 days. Sailing from Baltra to San Cristobal Island by way of the northernmost Genovesa Island, this short cruise stops at Genovesa’s Darwin Bay and Prince Philip’s Steps (El Barranco), as well as small islands like North Seymour, Plaza and Santa Fe. Genovesa, known as Bird or Tower Island, has a large and varied number of bird colonies, so this is a great trip for birders. It’s among the best islands in the archipelago to see frigatebirds, Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, storm petrels, Darwin’s finches, Galapagos mockingbirds and swallow-tailed gulls. The Seaman Journey Northern Galapagos Islands Cruise comprises the first four days of the 8-day Eastern Islands itinerary. This Northern route can be combined with the Western Islands Seaman Journey itinerary to create an 11-day itinerary.
The 2024 and 2025 Seaman Journey Southern Galapagos Islands Cruise is a small ship cruise around the Southern Galapagos Islands over 5 days. From the beautiful beaches of Espanola to the whaling history and traditions at Post Office Bay and an informative finish at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island, this shorter Galapagos trip has a bit of everything. The Seaman Journey Southern Galapagos Islands Cruise comprises the final five days of the 8-day (2024) or 9-day (2025) Eastern Islands itinerary. This Southern route can be combined with the Western Islands Seaman Journey itinerary to create a 12-day itinerary in 2024, or an 11-day itinerary in 2025; or combine with the Northern and Western itineraries for a comprehensive 15-day voyage.
The 2025 Seaman Journey Western Galapagos Islands Cruise is a 7-day journey that visits seven islands and islets of the Galapagos Islands, including Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida and Chinese Hat. From the tiny outposts of Chinese Hat and Rabida to Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago, this itinerary covers a wide range of Galapagos diversity. The Seaman Journey Western Galapagos Islands Cruise can be combined with the Northern and Southern Islands itinerary to create a 15-day voyage, or combine it with either 5-day option to create an 11-day itinerary.
The 2025 Seaman Journey Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise is a small ship cruise around the Eastern Galapagos Islands over 9 days. From the beautiful beaches of Espanola to the whaling history and traditions at Post Office Bay and an informative finish at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island, this trip has a bit of everything. The Seaman Journey Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise cannot be combined to create longer voyages.
The 2025 Seaman Journey Northern Galapagos Islands Cruise is a small ship cruise that visits the northern Galapagos Islands over 5 days. Sailing from Baltra to San Cristobal Island by way of the northernmost Genovesa Island, this short cruise stops at Genovesa’s Darwin Bay and Prince Philip’s Steps (El Barranco), as well as small islands like North Seymour, Plaza, Santa Fe and Bartolome. Genovesa, known as Bird or Tower Island, has a large and varied number of bird colonies, so this is a great trip for birders. It’s among the best islands in the archipelago to see frigatebirds, Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, storm petrels, Darwin’s finches, Galapagos mockingbirds and swallow-tailed gulls. The Seaman Journey Northern Galapagos Islands Cruise comprises the first five days of the 9-day Eastern Islands itinerary. This Northern route can be combined with the Southern and Western Islands Seaman Journey itinerary to create a 15-day voyage, or combine it with the Western itinerary for an 11-day journey.
Every itinerary that Seaman Journey sails is sure to bring amazement. However, you can set your own agenda by booking this catamaran as one of our private Galapagos yacht charters for your group of 16 or fewer.
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