Galapagos Yacht Comparison Chart
Wondering how to choose the right Galapagos cruise or which is the best boat on the Galapagos Islands?
Use our comparison chart of many Galapagos boats, small ships and catamarans offering cruises in the Galapagos Islands.
Find out which boats offer the best price and the best guide to passenger ratios, plus other key information to help you decide which boat could be best for you.
These yacht prices are for 2022 departures in low season in the lowest priced cabin category and do not include domestic flights from the mainland to The Galapagos.
$ = Small hire fee for snorkelling equipment.
*Comparisons are for 8 day cruises except where no 8 day itinerary is offered.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alya | Motor catamaran | 16 | £3,000 pp for 6 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Anahi | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,495 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Angelito | Motor yacht | 16 | currently unavailable | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Budget yacht |
 | Archipell I | Mid-range catamarans | 16 | £3,615 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | $ | Superior yacht |
 | Archipell II | Mid-range catamarans | 16 | £3,615 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | $ | Superior yacht |
 | Beagle | Motor sail yacht | 14 | currently out of service | 14:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Beluga | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,200 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Bonita | Motor yacht | 16 | £2,705 pp for 7 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Cachalote Explorer | Motor yacht | 16 | £3,150 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | mid range yacht |
 | Camila | Motor Trimaran | 16 | £5,810 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Corals I | Motor yacht | 36 | £2,835 pp | 12:01 | no | yes | yes | $ | mid range yacht |
 | Corals II | Motor yacht | 20 | £2,835 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | $ | mid range yacht |
 | Cormorant | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,270 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Elite | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,610 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Endemic | Motor catamaran | 16 | £6,610 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Evolution | Expedition cruise ship | 32 | £5,350 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Galaxy | Motor yacht | 16 | £3430 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Galaxy II EcoCataraman | Motor yacht | 16 | £2,770 pp for 6 days* | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Grace | Motor yacht | 16 | £6,235 pp | 8:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Grand Majestic | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,885 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Infinity | Motor yacht | 20 | £6,270 pp | 10:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Integrity | Motor yacht | 16 | £5,385 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | La Pinta | Expedition cruise ship | 48 | £5,390 pp for 7 days* | 16:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Small cruise ship |
 | Letty | Motor yacht | 20 | £4,080 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Mary Anne | 3-masted sailing ship | 16 | £3,835 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | MV Galapagos Legend | Expedition cruise ship | 100 | £3,015 pp | 14:01 | no | no | yes | $ | large cruise ship |
 | MV Isabela II | Small cruise ship | 40 | £4,695 pp for 7 days* | 14:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Small cruise ship |
 | MV Santa Cruz II | Cruise ship | 90 | £4,215 pp for 7 days* | 15:01 | yes | yes | no | yes | large cruise ship |
 | National Geographic Islander | Small cruise ship | 48 | price on request | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Small cruise ship |
 | National Geographic Endeavour II | Large cruise ship | 96 | price on request | 15:01 | no | no | yes | yes | large cruise ship |
 | Natural Paradise | Motor yacht | 16 | £5,035 pp | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yachts |
 | Nemo II | Motor sail catamaran | 14 | £2,800 pp | 12:01 | no | no | yes | yes | mid range yacht |
 | Nemo III | Motor sail catamaran | 16 | £3,000 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | mid range yacht |
 | Ocean Spray | Motor catamaran | 16 | £5,810 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Origin & Theory | Motor yacht | 20 | £6,885 pp | 10:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Passion | Motor yacht | 14 | £4,385 pp | 14:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Petrel | Motor catamaran | 16 | £5,560 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Reina Silvia | Motor yacht | 12 | £4,040 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Samba | Motor yacht with sails | 14 | £3,080 pp | 14:01 | no | no | yes | yes | mid range yachts |
 | Sea Star Journey | Motor yacht | 16 | currently unavailable | 16:01 | no | yes | yes | yes | Ultimate yacht |
 | Seaman Journey | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,235 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Superior yacht |
 | Silversea – Silver Galapagos | Expedition cruise ship | 100 | price on request | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | large cruise ship |
 | Solaris | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,735 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | no | yes | Mid range yacht |
 | Tip Top II | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,340 pp | 16:01 | yes | no | yes | yes | Mid range yacht |
 | Tip Top IV | Motor yacht | 16 | £4,170 pp | 16:01 | no | no | yes | yes | Mid range yacht |
 | Treasure of the Galapagos | Motor catamaran | 16 | £4,150 pp for 7 days* | 16:01 | no | no | no | yes | Superior yacht |