Save up to $2,000 per person when you book select 2024 or 2025 departures of the below-linked Galapagos Angel Cruise.
Also, receive two complimentary hotel nights and two airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil on all 7- or 8-day cruises, or one complimentary hotel night and one airport transfer on all 4- or 5-day cruises aboard Galapagos Angel. Applies only when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from cruise operator.
Offers valid on new bookings only, subject to availability and not combinable with other offers. See all Galapagos cruise deals for a comprehensive list of current savings on this and other adventures.
Step aboard the 16-guest Galapagos Angel, a simple yet entirely modern ship that’s among the newest sailing in the Galapagos Islands. The Angel has the feel of a private yacht with a focus on outdoor social spaces and sustainable travel via carbon neutral operations and local social aid efforts. Choose between 4-, 5-, 7- and 8-day itineraries full of underwater exploration, panga rides and land treks, led by a certified bilingual naturalist guide.
Kayaks, wetsuits and snorkel gear travel on board with you to maximize opportunities for below-water wildlife encounters. And after each excursion, return to the Galapagos Angel’s air-conditioned lounge, al fresco bar for a drink, or Sun Deck Jacuzzi for a relaxing soak.
The Galapagos Angel operates two main 8-day itineraries, which can be combined to create a 15-day/14-night cruise with no repeated landing sites. There is also a shorter 7-day route, two 5-day routes and a 4-day route that each offer different variations of the Angel’s 15-day circuit. You may also customize your trip to be 11 or 12 days. Every Galapagos Angel cruise operates round-trip from Baltra Island for ease of logistics.
The 8-day Angel Central Galapagos Islands Cruise visits the islands of North Seymour, Santiago, Genovesa, Rabida, Espanola, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe and South Plaza. Highlights include the red-sand beach of Rabida Island, the chance to spot the Galapagos short-eared owl and red-footed booby birds at Genovesa Island, and witnessing the breeding site of nearly all of the world’s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses on Espanola Island. The Angel’s 5-day and 4-day routes split up the visits found on the 8-Day Central Galapagos Angel Cruise if you want to hone in on one area.
The 8-day Angel West Galapagos Islands Cruise visits the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana and Mosquera Islet. Highlights include a hike above the iconic Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island, visiting the newer volcanic Western Islands and the Sierra Negra Volcano, seeing one of the Islands’ newest visitor sites at Dragon Hill and visiting the southern island of Floreana for a completely different landscape. The Angel’s 7-day itinerary skips time on Santa Cruz Island – making the route a perfect complement to any lodge-based Galapagos tours on Santa Cruz.
Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Galapagos cruises and Galapagos trips. This ship is a favorite for private Galapagos yacht charters for groups of 16 or fewer, as well as Galapagos family cruises. Contact us for additional charter dates on this ship, which may not be listed below.
Receive 2024 pricing when you book your select 2025 departure of the below-linked Galapagos cruises aboard Cormorant II, Galapagos Horizon, Natural Paradise, or Galapagos Angel.
Offer valid on new bookings only, for a limited time upon availability and may not be combined with other offers. See all Galapagos cruise deals for a comprehensive list of current savings on these and other adventures.
Newly designed and built in the Netherlands, the 16-guest Galapagos Angel yacht is one of the newest yachts sailing the Galapagos Islands. This ship explores the Enchanted Islands with outstanding itineraries, top-notch service and a laid-back style. Her spacious decks, Jacuzzi and al fresco dining put the beauty of the Galapagos Islands at center stage on your journey.
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AdventureSmith Explorations’ Galapagos Angel review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our small ship cruise experts have been aboard nearly every first-class Galapagos cruise ship. Please read on for all about the Galapagos Angel then contact our small ship cruise experts to compare this yacht with other small cruise ships, yachts and catamarans offering private Galapagos yacht charters.
Choose the Galapagos Angel for an approachable yacht experience of the Galapagos Islands. The ship has an excellent guest-to-crew ratio, with 11 crew members to 16 guests creating an intimate and service-oriented experience. And notably, the Galapagos Angel is a part of a sustainably minded company that operates 100% carbon neutral cruises. For each passenger aboard the Angel, they offset 1.5 tons of carbon dioxide, protect 1 shark, collect 8 pounds of trash and train 2 kids in sustainability.
The Galapagos Angel yacht features three decks, leaving ample space to make memories, gather with new friends and relax between active morning and afternoon excursions. Like all AdventureSmith’s first-class partner ships, this yacht features equipment that meets or exceeds the international safety standards: life vests, GPDS, sonar, naval radars, and fire detection and prevention systems. Hydraulic stabilizers make for a smooth ocean ride, plus WiFi onboard allows guests to stay connected.
The Sun Deck features a Jacuzzi with wrap-around booth seating, along with loungers for sun bathing. At the stern of the ship is a swim platform and a Main Deck’s aft Porch offering a wraparound couch that’s protected from the wind. Below the bridge on the bow, enjoy bench seating for a captain’s view of the Islands.
The Main Deck features an intimate 388 square foot social area that includes an indoor dining room, lounge, TV, library and a coffee station. The Galapagos Angel yacht offers a varied menu, including international and local cuisines, designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs including vegetarians. Special dietary needs can be accommodated if notified in advance of departure. Fresh juices, fruits, salads and desserts typically accompany each meal. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style while delicious and international dinners are plated.
Every day is an adventure aboard the Galapagos Angel with English-speaking certified naturalist guides and opportunities to hike, swim, snorkel and kayak. All gear is included aboard to ensure you make the most of your time in the Islands, including wetsuits, snorkel gear (mask, fins), underwater cameras and walking sticks.
All cabins have air-conditioning, panoramic windows, TV and a safety box. Private bathrooms include hot water, bathrobes and a hair dryer. Twin beds in cabins on the Main Deck can be converted into a King-size bed.
The 16-guest Calipso yacht cruises the Galapagos Islands with bright and breezy spaces and a sundeck Jacuzzi, on 4-, 5- or 8-day itineraries. Choose between two 8-day cruises: a dive-focused itinerary or a classic naturalist cruise itinerary. Travelers short on time can consider the abbreviated 4- or 5-day itineraries which are each a smaller portion of the full 8-day naturalist cruise. And those wanting the complete experience—naturalist cruise AND liveaboard dive cruise—can have it all by combining back-to-back itineraries.
The 8-day Naturalist Cruise operates round-trip from San Cristobal and visits Bartolome, Santiago, Chinese Hat, Fernandina, Isabela, North Seymour, South Plaza, Floreana, Santa Fe and Santa Cruz islands. The 5-day Naturalist Cruise offers the first 5 days of the 8-day itinerary, and the 4-day Naturalist Cruise features the final 4 days of the 8-day itinerary. Each Naturalist itinerary invites travelers to experience the enchanted archipelago’s classic visitor sites through snorkeling, nature walks and panga rides.
The 8-day Dive Cruise operates round-trip from San Cristobal and aims to visit Lobos, Santa Cruz, Baltra, Wolf, Darwin, Isabela, Fernandina and Santiago islands. Galapagos is considered the best pelagic diving on the planet as it includes the infamous islands of Darwin and Wolf, in the world’s largest shark biomass of 12.4 tons per hectare (2.47 acres). But with strong currents, this region’s dive sites are only accessible to experienced divers with the proper qualifications (inquire for details).
The range of itinerary options offered by Calipso ensures there is something for every style of Galapagos traveler. However, you can set your own agenda by booking this dive-equipped yacht as one of our private Galapagos yacht charters for your group of 16 or fewer.
Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Galapagos cruises, Galapagos trips and other Galapagos diving options.
The 16-guest Calipso yacht in Galapagos is a ship that truly offers it all: dedicated liveaboard dive departures and dedicated naturalist cruises. This bright, airy and nautical ship offers comfortable accommodations, views throughout the ship, and a plush Sundeck featuring a Jacuzzi with 360-degree views.
AdventureSmith Explorations’ Calipso review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our small ship cruise experts have been aboard nearly every first-class Galapagos cruise ship. Please read our Calipso review below then contact our small ship cruise experts to compare the Calipso with other small cruise ships and yachts offering private Galapagos yacht charters.
Choose the Calipso yacht in Galapagos for her superior guest-to-crew ratio, with 11 crew members to only 16 guests making for a service-oriented experience with attention to detail. Also choose this ship for the chance to explore the underwater world of Galapagos, whether diving on a dedicated liveaboard departure, snorkeling and a half-day dive opportunity on a classic naturalist cruise, or experiencing both via back-to-back departures.
The Calipso yacht in Galapagos offers various indoor and outdoor spaces in which to both relax and prepare for exciting off-ship adventures. Guest comfort is prioritized with amenities including a top-deck Jacuzzi; al fresco bar, dining and chaise loungers; a well-stocked indoor bar and lounge; and protected interior stairwells. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the ship.
Mealtimes invite guests to get to know each other better in an open seating arrangement. Indoors, the nautical decor and rows of windows accompanying the dining room ensure that the vistas never end. Outdoors on the Sundeck, a modern bar and adjoining long, family-style table welcome guests to not only take in the vistas but also experience them with all the senses. Cozy couches offer a welcoming space to rest and learn about the next day’s adventures. And a coffee and tea station is always available.
The spacious outdoor dive platform acts as an adventure-preparation zone for both naturalist departures and dive-focused departures. Wetsuits, fins and dive vests can hang dry; masks and snorkels can be stored in a dedicated cubby; oxygen tanks sit snugly in rows; and steel benches afford each guest space to put gear on and off.
When cruising aboard the Calipso yacht in Galapagos, expect action-packed days.
Her naturalist cruises offer frequent opportunities to swim, snorkel, kayak, hike, explore by panga and practice photography with amazing wildlife as your subjects. A wetsuit and snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) are assigned to each guest for the duration of the cruise. Four double kayaks are available for exploring under your own power.
On her dedicated dive departures, Calipso acts as a liveaboard dive vessel. On these dive-focused departures, Calipso offers complimentary weights, weight belts and oxygen tanks, as well as safety gear including: Dive Alert, SMB, Nautilus Lifeline and a safety noisemaker.
Aboard the Calipso yacht in Galapagos, the almost 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio translates into an elevated level of service. Her crew of 11 includes a naturalist guide (naturalist cruise departures) or 1 certified dive guide per 8 divers (dedicated dive departures). Your guide is ready to educate and reveal the wonders of Galapagos, both above and below the waterline.
Calipso offers 8 guest cabins spread across the Upper and Main decks (a 9th cabin, not pictured, is available to a single traveler). Each cabin measures 120, 130 or 140 square feet and features air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, storage space and a private en suite bathroom with hot water, shampoo, conditioner, soap and a hair dryer. Main and Upper Deck cabins (used on most departures) can be configured with one matrimonial bed or two twin beds; two additional, Lower Deck cabins offer twin beds only.
Horizon Galapagos Cruises offer stability, speed and comfort aboard the luxury, 16-passenger trimaran Horizon, one of the newest vessels sailing the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Horizon offers efficient navigation due to three hulls, saving time between island visits and consuming less fuel. Due to her comfortable spaces, private balconies and modern build, Galapagos Horizon is a fine addition to our Galapagos luxury cruises.
Remote Galapagos Island visits are followed by relaxing on private balconies, the ample deck space or in the luxurious lounge and dining room aboard Galapagos Horizon. Kayak, stand-up paddleboard, snorkel, swim, hike and tour by panga while spotting sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, rays, frigatebirds, finches and so much more.
Galapagos Horizon trimaran operates two main 8-day Galapagos cruise itineraries, which can be combined into an all-encompassing 15-day cruise with no repeated landing sites. There is also a shorter 5- and 4-day cruise itinerary. You may also opt for a variation of these main Horizon Galapagos Cruise itineraries, customizing your trip to be 11, 12, or the full 15 days.
The 8-day Horizon Western Galapagos Islands Cruise visits the western, central and southern Galapagos Islands. Embark at Baltra, cruise to Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, Floreana and Santa Fe, and disembark at San Cristobal Island. The 8-day Horizon Western Galapagos Islands Cruise can be combined with the 8-day Horizon Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise to create an all-encompassing 15-day/14-night itinerary. It can also be combined with the 5-day Horizon Northern Galapagos Islands Cruise to create a 12-day cruise or the 4-day Horizon Southern Galapagos Islands Cruise to create an 11-day cruise.
The 8-day Horizon Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise visits the eastern, central and northern Galapagos Islands. Embark at San Cristobal, cruise to Espanola, Bartolome, Rabida, Santiago, Genovesa, Mosquera, Santa Cruz and North Seymour, and disembark at Baltra Island. The 8-day Horizon Eastern Galapagos Island Cruise is action-packed and features a wide diversity of Galapagos ecosystems. The 8-day Horizon Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise can be combined with the 8-day Horizon Western Galapagos Islands Cruise to create an all-encompassing 15-day/14-night itinerary.
The 5-day Horizon Northern Galapagos Islands Cruise focuses on the central and northern Galapagos Islands. Embark at Baltra, cruise to Bartolome, Rabida, Santiago, Genovesa, Mosquera, Santa Cruz and North Seymour, and disembark at Baltra Island. The 5-day Horizon Northern Galapagos Island Cruise can be combined with the 8-day Horizon Western Galapagos Islands Cruise to create a fulfilling 12-day/11-night itinerary.
The 4-day Horizon Southern Galapagos Islands Cruise visits San Cristobal, Española and Santa Cruz islands, stopping at 6 visitor sites in 4 days. This small ship cruise begins in San Cristobal and ends in Baltra. The 4-day Horizon Southern Galapagos Island Cruise highlights some of the best visitor spots in the southern islands. It can be combined with the 5-day Horizon Northern Islands Cruise to create the 8-day Horizon Eastern Islands Cruise. It can also be combined with the 8-day Horizon Western Galapagos Islands Cruise to create an 11-day itinerary.
Every itinerary that Galapagos Horizon sails is sure to bring enchantment. However, you can set your own agenda by booking this luxury trimaran as one of our private Galapagos yacht charters for your group of 16 or fewer.
Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Galapagos cruises and Galapagos trips.
Save up to $2,000 per person when you book select 2024 or 2025 departures of the below-linked Horizon Galapagos Cruise.
Also receive two complimentary hotel nights and two airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil when booking 8-day cruises in 2025. Guests on 8-day cruises in 2024 or 4- or 5-day cruises in 2025 receive one complimentary hotel night and one airport transfer. Applies only when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from cruise operator.
Offers valid on new bookings only, subject to availability and may not be combined with other offers. See all Galapagos cruise deals for a comprehensive list of current savings on this and other adventures.
Save up to $2,000 per person when you book select 2024 or 2025 departures of the below-linked Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise.
Also receive two complimentary hotel nights and two airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil when booking 8-day cruises in 2025. Guests on 8-day cruises in 2024 or 4- or 5-day cruises in 2025 receive one complimentary hotel night and one airport transfer. Applies only when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from cruise operator.
Offers valid on new bookings only, subject to availability and may not be combined with other offers. See all Galapagos cruise deals for a comprehensive list of current savings on this and other adventures.
Save up to $3,000 per person when you book select 2024 or 2025 departures of the below-linked Infinity Galapagos Cruise.
Also receive two complimentary hotel nights and two airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil when booking 8-day cruises in 2025. Guests on 8-day cruises in 2024 or 4- or 5-day cruises in 2025 receive one complimentary hotel night and one airport transfer. Applies only when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from cruise operator.
Offers valid on new bookings only, subject to availability and may not be combined with other offers. See all Galapagos cruise deals for a comprehensive list of current savings on this and other adventures.