Samba Cruise

Galapagos cruise to Española, Floreana, San Cristóbal, Isla Lobos, Kicker Rock and Bartolomé Islands.

- 8 days -

Type
Motor Yacht
Pros
Double cabins with single beds in bunk beds
Length
78 ft ( 23.77 m)
Capacity
14 passengers
Crew
6 crew members + 1 multilingual naturalist guide
speed
8.5 knots
Departures
Tuesday
Activities
Hikes, snorkeling, boat rides, swimming

Day	Activities
Tuesday	AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport. Payment of entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park and immigration formalities. Boarding of the bus to the port. PM: Visit to Mosquera. Sailing 45 minutes from Baltra. Soft sand beach and sea lion colony.
Wednesday	AM: Visit to Darwin Bay in Tower. Seabird and wildlife watching. PM: Ascent to Prince Philip's Steps in Tower. Bird watching and walk through the incense forest.
Thursday	AM: Visit to Punta Mejia in Marchena. Snorkel in crystal clear waters. PM: Black Beach in Marchena. Snorkeling and sailing to the west.
Friday	AM: Albemarle Point on Isabela. Exploration of human history and wildlife. PM: Punta Vicente Roca in Isabela. Observation of geological formations and snorkeling.
Saturday	AM: Espinoza Point in Fernandina. Encounter with unique species such as marine iguanas and dwarf penguins. PM: Urbina Bay in Isabela. Observation of land iguanas and giant tortoises.
Sunday	AM: Elizabeth Bay on Isabela. Exploration of mangroves and marine life. PM: Punta Moreno on Isabela. Hike through lava fields and snorkel.
Monday	AM: Post Office Bay in Floreana. Tradition of mail exchange and snorkeling. PM: Champion Islet in Floreana. Snorkeling and wildlife observation.
Tuesday	AM: Check out in Santa Cruz. Visit to the highlands to explore the forest and geological formations.

Day	Activities
Tuesday	AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport. Payment of entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park and immigration formalities. Boarding of the bus to the port. PM: Santa Cruz Highlands. Visit to the private reserve El Chato 2 to observe giant tortoises and walk through a lava tunnel.
Wednesday	AM: Cormorant Point on Floreana Island. Disembark at green beach. Hike through arid zone. Observation of flamingos and sea turtles. PM: Snorkel at Devil's Crown, one of the best underwater sites. PM: Baroness's viewpoint in Floreana. Hike and historical exploration.
Thursday	AM: Punta Suarez in Española. Encounter with marine iguanas and birds. PM: Gardner Bay and Gardner Island in Española. Snorkeling and marine life observation.
Friday	AM: Punta Pitt in San Cristobal. Wildlife exploration and kayaking in the bay. PM: Lobos Island in San Cristobal. Hiking and snorkeling.
Saturday	AM: Barrington Bay in Santa Fe. Hike among giant cactus and sea lion watching. PM: Isla Plaza Sur. Observación de iguanas terrestres y aves marinas.
Sunday	AM: Sombrero Chino. Observación de formaciones volcánicas y snorkel. PM: Bartolome Island. Hiking and snorkeling in a volcanic environment.
Monday	AM: James Bay in Santiago. Exploration of the rocky coastline and snorkeling. PM: Rábida. Walk along red sand beaches and snorkeling.
Tuesday	AM: North Seymour Island. Seabird and wildlife watching. AM: Check out and end of itinerary.

Cabin 1

Type: Triple Cabin

Capacity: 3 people

Each cabin has a bunk bed and a bed for 2 persons, a shower with hot and cold water, a private bathroom, and air conditioning.

Samba Cruise Prices - Galapagos

Double Cabin

US$ 5.000

Individual cabin

US$ 7.500

Children's cabin

US$ 4.000

The following prices are valid for 2025. If you would like to make a reservation for a group, for different services, and/or on specific dates, we can often provide you with a special offer – please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you!

Flights to/from Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil (depending on availability at the time of booking approximately USD490-USD560) (USD490-USD560)

Included Services

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Frequently asked questions about the Samba cruise - Galapagos

The gastronomy on the Samba Cruise stands out as one of the most outstanding in all of South America. Most of our chefs on board have a solid international background and have accumulated experience in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants, both in Ecuador and in various parts of the world.

Access fee to the Galapagos National Park (See our guide to the Galapagos National Park). requirements to enter the Galapagos)
Travel health insurance
Tips for your guide and the crew
Some beverages may be subject to charges (ask your travel advisor).

At Responsible Travel we care about respecting the environment and the primitive and enchanting ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. That is why all the cruises we work with are approved and comply with the best environmental standards issued by the Ecuadorian Government.

In addition to government regulations, Responsible Travel voluntarily offsets the CO2 emissions that each of our cruises causes at no cost to you.