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Seaman-Journey-Galapagos-Cruise

Seaman Journey Galapagos Cruise

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Going on an adventure to the Galapagos Islands is a dream for many travelers, and there’s no better way to experience this unique paradise than on the M/C Galapagos Seaman Journey. This first-class expedition catamaran provides an exceptional experience, blending adventure, comfort, and exclusivity.

With just 16 seats available, visitors can have a personalized trip around one of the planet’s most biodiverse locations. This blog post will discuss the Seaman Journey’s outstanding features, opulent amenities, and the life-changing adventures that await you in the Galapagos.

During your trip in Galápagos Islands, you will get the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of birds, sea lions, marine iguanas, and the well-known giant tortoises.

Activities includes snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, hiking with a guide along volcanic routes, and discovering stunning beaches that occupy each day. With a jam packed schedule of adventure and life-changing experiences, you will immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural splendor of the Galápagos Islands.

Ship at a Glance

Guests
16
Crew
9
Cabins
Built
Guide ratio

Specifications

Type
Small Yacht
Year built / refurbished
-
Length
27.6 m (90 ft)
Beam
11 m (36 ft)
Decks
Cruising speed
Guests
16
Cabins
Crew
9
Hull
Electricity

Highlights

  • With only 16 passenger seats, this first-class catamaran guarantees a personalized trip.
  • Indoor and outdoor lounges, a solarium, and dining areas for relaxing.
  • See the famous Galapagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
  • Guided hikes across volcanic landscapes to witness stunning geological formations.
  • Supports local conservation efforts and eco-friendly tourism practices.

What's Included

  • Airport assistance (Quito or Guayaquil, if flights are booked through Real Dreams Tour)
  • Transfers in Galapagos
  • Accommodation on board in double cabin
  • All meals during the cruise
  • Naturalist Bilingual Guide
  • All visits and excursions according to the itinerary
  • Snorkel Gear(mask, tube and fins)
  • Kayaks
  • Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea

Not Included

  • Round trip flight to/from Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance fee USD 200 p/p
  • Galapagos Ingala card USD 20 p/p
  • Tips
  • Local Taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals and services not mentioned above
  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
  • Extras and personal expenses

Cabins & Suites

Deck Plans

Rates by Season

2026 · 5-day · Itinerary A: $3516 p.p.
2026 · 5-day · Itinerary B: $3516 p.p.
2026 · 7-day · Itinerary C: $5274 p.p.
2026 · 9-day · Itinerary C1: $7032 p.p.
2026 · 11-day · Itinerary D: $8790 p.p.
2026 · 15-day · Itinerary F: $12306 p.p.

Itineraries

5-Day Northern & Central

5 days / 4 nights · From $3516 pp
Islands visited: Bartolome, Mosquera, North Seymour, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe

Day 1— Flight to Galapagos- Bartolome Island-Bartolome Island

Day 2— Mosquera Islet & North Seymour Island

Day 3— Genovesa Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay

Day 4— South Plazas Island & Santa Fe Island

Day 5— David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre

5-Day Southern & Eastern

5 days / 4 nights · From $3516 pp
Islands visited: San Cristobal, Lobos, Española, Floreana

Day 1— Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Centre

Day 2— San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt & Lobos Island

Day 3— Española Island: Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay & Suarez Point

Day 4— Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout

Day 5— Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre

7-Day Western

7 days / 6 nights · From $5274 pp
Islands visited: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Rabida, Chinese Hat

Day 1— Santa Cruz Island – Highlands & Twin Craters

Day 2— Isabela Island – Moreno Point & Fernandina Island – Mangle Point

Day 3— Isabela Island – Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove

Day 4— Fernandina Island – Espinoza Point & Isabela Island – Vicente Roca Point

Day 5— Santiago Island – Espumilla Beach & Puerto Egas

Day 6— Rabida Island & Chinese Hat

Day 7— Santa Cruz Island – Black Turtle Cove

9-Day Northern & Southern

9 days / 8 nights · From $7032 pp
Islands visited: Bartolome, Mosquera, North Seymour, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, Floreana

Day 1— Bartolome Island

Day 2— Mosquera Islet & North Seymour Island

Day 3— Genovesa Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay

Day 4— South Plazas Island & Santa Fe Island

Day 5— David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre & Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Centre

Day 6— San Cristobal Island: Galapaguera & Cerro Brujo

Day 7— Española Island: Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay & Suarez Point

Day 8— Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout

Day 9— Fausto Llerena Breeding Center –  Airport

11-Day Western & Highlights

11 days / 10 nights · From $8790 pp
Islands visited: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Rabida, Chinese Hat, Bartolome, Mosquera, North Seymour, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristobal

Day 1— Santa Cruz Island

Day 2— Isabela Island: Moreno Point & Fernandina Island: Mangle Point

Day 3— Isabela Island: Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove

Day 4— Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point & Vicente Roca Point

Day 5— Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Puerto Egas

Day 6— Rabida Island & Chinese Hat

Day 7— Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Bartolome Island

Day 8— Mosquera Islet & North Seymour

Day 9— Genovesa Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay

Day 10— South Plazas & Santa Fe

Day 11—  San Cristobal Island: David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Center

Galapagos seaman journey

15-Day Western & Highlights

15 days / 14 nights · From $12306 pp
Islands visited: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Rabida, Chinese Hat, Bartolome, Mosquera, North Seymour, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Lobos, Española, Floreana

Day 1— Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Twin Craters

Day 2— Isabela Island: Moreno Point & Fernandina Island: Mangle Point

Day 3— Isabela Island: Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove

Day 4— Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point & Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

Day 5— Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Puerto Egas

Day 6— Rabida Island & Chinese Hat

Day 7— Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Bartolome Island

Day 8— Mosquera Islet & North Seymour Island

Day 9— Genovesa Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay

Day 10— South Plazas Island & Santa Fe Island

Day 11— David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre & Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Centre

Day 12— San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt & Lobos Island

Day 13— Española Island: Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay & Suarez Point

Day 14— Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout

Day 15— Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

 

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Life Aboard

Onboard

Activities included

  • Snorkeling — gear provided
  • Panga (dinghy) rides
  • Guided nature hikes with a naturalist
  • Kayaking & paddleboarding
  • Wildlife & birdwatching
  • Beach visits & swimming

Dining & Your Crew

Dining on board

All meals are included — freshly prepared Ecuadorian and international dishes served on board, with drinking water, coffee and tea available throughout the day. Special dietary needs can be arranged with advance notice.

Your crew & guide

9 members + 1 bilingual guide

Wildlife — the Galápagos Big 15

Aboard the Seaman Journey you’ll have the chance to encounter the Galápagos “Big 15” iconic species:

  • Galápagos Giant Tortoise
  • Marine Iguana
  • Galápagos Land Iguana
  • Santa Fe Land Iguana
  • Blue-footed Booby
  • Nazca Booby
  • Red-footed Booby
  • Flightless Cormorant
  • Galápagos Penguin
  • Waved Albatross
  • Frigatebird
  • Galápagos Hawk
  • American Flamingo
  • Galápagos Sea Lion
  • Galápagos Fur Seal

Plus green sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, dolphins and Darwin’s finches along the way.

Good to Know

Who it's for

Travellers who want an intimate small-ship experience — 16 guests, air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and a dedicated naturalist guide on every excursion. Ideal for couples, families and first-time cruisers who prefer a personal, small-group feel over a large ship. It is not designed for dedicated scuba divers.

What to bring

  • Light, quick-dry clothing & comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses & reef-safe sunscreen
  • Swimwear & a light rain jacket
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Binoculars & a camera
  • Snorkel gear is provided on board

The Galápagos National Park entrance fee and the Transit Control Card (INGALA) are paid on arrival · 5, 7, 9, 11 & 15-day itineraries available · contact us for current rates and departure dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests does Seaman Journey carry?
16 guests in air-conditioned cabins, each with a private hot-water bathroom, served by a crew of 9 plus a bilingual naturalist guide.
Do the cabins have air conditioning and private bathrooms?
Yes — every cabin is air-conditioned and has a private hot-water bathroom.
Is there a naturalist guide on board?
Yes. A bilingual (English/Spanish) Galápagos National Park naturalist guide leads every excursion.
What activities are included?
Snorkeling (gear provided), panga rides, guided nature hikes, kayaking and beach visits — all led by your naturalist guide.
When is the best time to go?
The Galápagos is a year-round destination and wildlife is active in every season. The dry season (June–December) brings cooler, breezier days; the warm season (January–May) brings calmer seas and warmer water for snorkeling.
Is it suitable for families and non-divers?
Yes. Snorkeling lets non-divers see the same marine life, and the relaxed pace suits families and first-time cruisers. Children’s discounts may apply — just ask.

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