Galapagos Yacht Comparison Chart
Here’s a handy quick comparison of all the different vessels offering cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Now you can check which boats offer the best price and the best guide to passenger ratios. We’ve also included a column showing those that have a Smart Voyager certificate, plus other key information to help you decide which one is best for you.
$ = Small hire fee for snorkelling equipment.
*Guide ratios shown are based on the vessels being fully booked.
| Boat | Boat name | Yacht type | No of Pax | 8 Day cruise from £ | Guide ratio | Single cabins | Family Departures | Kayaks available | Snorkel equipment | class | smart Voyager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alya | Motor catamaran | 16 | £3,750 pp for 6 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Anahi | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,495 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Angelito | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,940 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Budget yacht | no |
 | Archipell I | Mid-range catamarans | 16 | £3,680 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | $ | Superior yacht | no |
 | Archipell II | Mid-range catamarans | 16 | £3,680 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | $ | Superior yacht | no |
 | Beagle | Motor sail yacht | 14 | £3,460 pp | 14:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | yes |
 | Beluga | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,880 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | yes |
 | Bonita | Motor yacht | 16 | £2,395 pp for 7 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Cachalote Explorer | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,450 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | mid range yacht | no |
 | Camila | Motor Trimaran | 16 | £6,040 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Corals I | Motor yacht | 36 | £3,040 pp | 12:01 | no | yes | yes | $ | mid range yacht | no |
 | Corals II | Motor yacht | 20 | £3,040 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | $ | mid range yacht | no |
 | Cormorant | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,040 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | yes |
 | Elite | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,265 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Endemic | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,265 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Evolution | Expedition cruise ship | 32 | £5,160 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Galapagos Odyssey | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,595 pp for 6 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Galaxy | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,725 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Galaxy II EcoCataraman | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,675 pp for 6 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Grace | Motor yacht | 16 | £5,760 pp | 8:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Grand Majestic | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,760 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Infinity | Motor yacht | 20 | £5,720 pp | 10:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Integrity | Motor yacht | 16 | £6,080 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | La Pinta | Expedition cruise ship | 48 | £5,145 pp for 7 days* | 16:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Small cruise ship | yes |
 | Letty | Motor yacht | 20 | £3,895 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Superior yacht | yes |
 | Mary Anne | 3-masted sailing ship | 16 | £3,595 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | yes |
 | Millennium | Motor catamaran | 16 | £3,490 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | mid range yacht | no |
 | Monserrat | Motor yacht | 20 | price on request | 16:01 | no | no | no | $ | mid range yacht | yes |
 | MV Galapagos Legend | Expedition cruise ship | 100 | £3,135 pp | 14:01 | no | no | yes | $ | large cruise ship | no |
 | MV Isabela II | Small cruise ship | 40 | £4,170 pp for 7 days* | 14:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Small cruise ship | yes |
 | MV Santa Cruz II | Cruise ship | 90 | £4,215 pp for 7 days* | 15:01 | yes | yes | no | yes | large cruise ship | yes |
 | National Geographic Islander | Small cruise ship | 48 | price on request | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Small cruise ship | no |
 | National Geographic Endeavour II | Large cruise ship | 96 | price on request | 15:01 | no | no | yes | yes | large cruise ship | no |
 | Natural Paradise | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,895 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yachts | no |
 | Nemo II | Motor sail catamaran | 12 | £3,195pp | 12:01 | no | no | yes | yes | mid range yacht | no |
 | Nemo III | Motor sail catamaran | 16 | £3,595pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | mid range yacht | no |
 | Ocean Spray | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,040 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Origin & Theory | Motor yacht | 20 | £6,440 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Passion | Motor yacht | 14 | £4,560 pp | 14:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Petrel | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,040 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Reina Silvia | Motor yacht | 12 | £4,040 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Samba | Motor yacht with sails | 14 | £3,195 pp | 14:01 | no | no | yes | yes | mid range yachts | no |
 | Sea Star Journey | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,640 pp for 6 days* | 16:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht | no |
 | Seaman Journey | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,895 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht | no |
 | Silversea – Silver Galapagos | Expedition cruise ship | 100 | price on request | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | large cruise ship | no |
 | Solaris | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,795 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | no | yes | Mid range yacht | no |
 | Tip Top II | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,495 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Mid range yacht | no |
 | Tip Top IV | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,335 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Mid range yacht | no |
 | Treasure of the Galapagos | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,160 pp for 7 days* | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yacht | no |