Galapagos Horizon Luxury Yacht 5*

Galapagos Horizon Yacht The best way to see the Galapagos Islands is on board a luxury cruise. Guests travel in comfort to the different islands, where they have up-close encounters with blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises, whales and more. The newest ship in Galapagos, the Horizon offers a deluxe way to visit these magical islands. The Horizon is elegant, swift and silent at sea. A motorized trimaran, the Horizon is designed for comfort and stability and is outfitted with spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi. On the Horizon, we emphasize the remarkable Natural History of Galapagos, selecting guides who are knowledgeable about biology and ecology in addition to having excellent language skills and client reviews.

Overall rating

5/5

Itineray

5/5

Accommodation

5/5

Service

5/5

Tour information

Type:

Trimaran Power Engine

Length:

125 ft (38 m)

Beam:

43 ft (13 m)

Passengers:

16

Crew:

11 + 1 Bilingual Naturalist II Galapagos Guide ( Spanish / English , IF NEED IT IN OTHER LANGUAGE , PLEASE LET US KNOW)

Cabins:

9 double cabins quaintly decorated await you: 4 located on the upper deck and 4 on the main deck

Snorkel equipment:

Included on board for the entire trip ( Mask , Tubbe , Fins ) Wetsuit available for rent per day USD 15 p.p.

Tour Code:

Itineraries

  • 4 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 5 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 5 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 8 DAYS PROGRAM
  • NET RATES  2023 – 2024 
  • Full Itinerary 2023-2024

4 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: SAN CRISTOBAL , ESPANOLA & SANTA CRUZ 
DAY 1 Saturday  AM Cristobal :  Arrival in Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Cristobal Island : Isla Lobos – Kicker Rock
DAY 2 Sunday AM Cristobal Island : Pitt Point
PM Cristobal Island : Wicht Point
DAY 3 Monday AM Espanola Island : Suárez Point
PM Espanola Island : Gardner Bay & Osborn Islet
DAY 4 Tuesday AM Santa Cruz : Bachas Beach
PM Transfer out , flight back home

5 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: GENOVESA & CENTRAL ISLANDS 
DAY 1 Tuesday  AM Baltra:  Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Bartholomew Island:  Pinnacle Rock
DAY 2 Wednesday AM Rabida Island
PM Santiago Island: Egas Port
DAY 3 Thursday AM Genovesa  Island : Darwin Bay
PM Genovesa Island :  Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 4 Friday AM Mosquera Ilset
PM Santa Cruz Island  : Highlands
DAY 5 Saturday AM North Seymour
PM Baltra: Transfer to the Baltra Airport

8 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: ISABELA, FERNANDINA & CENTRAL ISLANDS
DAY 1 Saturday  AM Baltra:  Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
DAY 2 Sunday AM Isabela Island : Vicente Roca Point
PM Fernandina Island : Espinosa Point
DAY 3 Monday AM Isabela Island : Tagus Cove
PM Isabela  Island :  Urbina Bay
DAY 4 Tuesday AM Isabela Island : Elizabeth Bay
PM Isabela Island : Moreno Point
DAY 5 Wednesday AM Santa Cruz Island : Charles Darwin Station
PM Santa Cruz Island : Highlands
DAY 6 Thursday AM Santa Fe Island
PM South Plaza Island
DAY 7 Friday AM Floreana Island : Post Office Bay
PM Floreana Island : Cormorant Point
DAY 8 Saturday AM Cristobal Island : Interpretation Center , La Galapaguera
PM Transfer out , flight back home

8 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: B CENTRAL ISLANDS & GENOVESA ISLAND 
DAY 1 Saturday  AM Cristobal :  Arrival in Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Cristobal Island : Isla Lobos – Kicker Rock
DAY 2 Sunday AM Cristobal Island : Pitt Point
PM Cristobal Island : Wicht Point
DAY 3 Monday AM Espanola Island : Suárez Point
PM Espanola Island : Gardner Bay & Osborn Islet
DAY 4 Tuesday AM Santa Cruz : Bachas Beach
PM Bartolomé Island : Pinnacle Rock
DAY 5 Wednesday AM Rabida Island
PM Santiago Island: Egas Port
DAY 6 Thursday AM Genovesa Island : Darwin Bay
PM Genovesa Island : Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 7 Friday AM  Mosquera Islet : Mosquera
PM Santa Cruz : Highlands
DAY 8 Saturday AM North Seymour Island
PM Transfer out , flight back home
NET RATES  2023 – 2024 
CRUISE TWIN / DOUBLE CHARTER
Length (USD) (USD)
4 Days $3410 $50890
5 Days $4595 $68575
8 Days $7225 $107825

 

8 DAYS GALAPAGOS CRUISE 

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AM San Cristobal: Arrival in San Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM San Cristobal Island: Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center

The Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center was opened in 1998 as a phase of the project Interpretation and Environment Education Project. Visitors enjoy expositions on natural history, human history, and conservation.

SUN AM San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point

Pitt Point, situated on the north-eastern tip of the island, hosts frigate birds, storm petrels, and all three types of booby birds: the Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed boobies. A steep trail goes up a cliff and through a ravine leading visitor to an area with an abundance of birds. This site is also great for snorkeling and scuba diving.

PM San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill

Located on the northern coast, this eroded hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of Booby Birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkeling.

San Cristobal Island: Kicker Rock

This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.

MON AM Española Island: Suarez Point

This area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the ocean front, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities.

PM Española Island: Gardner Bay/Islet

Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of Waved Albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.

Española Island: Osborn Islet

Osborn Islet is near Española and is a great place to observe sea lions, parrot fish, butterfly fish, coral and possilbe red-lipped bat fish.

TUE AM Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach.

PM Bartholomew Island:

Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.

WED AM Rabida

Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous red sandy beach and stunning lookouts provides wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.

PM Santiago Island: Egas Port

Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.

THU AM Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view from a cliff.

PM Genovesa Island: El Barranco

Also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky path leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.

FRI

 

AM Mosquera Islet

Located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour, this reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of Orcas feeding on sea lions.

PM Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the Scalesia trees, creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.

Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

The Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center, a long-term program run jointly by the Galapagos National Park Directorate and the Charles Darwin Foundation, began in 1965 to save the giant tortoise population on Pinzón.At the Tortoise Center, visitors can observe a variety of tortoises, including hatchlings, juveniles, and full-grown individuals.

SAT AM North Seymour:

Galapagos Sea Lions, Blue-footed Boobies, land iguanas and Magnificent Frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lavas containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.

AM Baltra: Transfer to Baltra Airport.

5 DAYS GALAPAGOS CRUISE 

THU

 

AM Baltra: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Bartholomew Island:

Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.

FRI

 

 

AM Rabida

Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous red sandy beach and stunning lookouts provides wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.

PM Santiago Island: Egas Port

Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.

SAT

 

 

AM Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view from a cliff.

PM Genovesa Island: El Barranco

Also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky path leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.

SUN AM Mosquera Islet

Located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour, this reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of Orcas feeding on sea lions.

PM Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the Scalesia trees, creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.

Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

The Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center, a long-term program run jointly by the Galapagos National Park Directorate and the Charles Darwin Foundation, began in 1965 to save the giant tortoise population on Pinzón.At the Tortoise Center, visitors can observe a variety of tortoises, including hatchlings, juveniles, and full-grown individuals.

MON AM North Seymour:

Galapagos Sea Lions, Blue-footed Boobies, land iguanas and Magnificent Frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lavas containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.

AM Baltra Island: Transfer to Baltra Airport.

Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

  • Christmas and New Year supplement 25%.
  • 10% off for groups from 6 people, it does not apply from Christmas, New Year departures and charters.
  • Children discount (under 12 years old): 20% from the rate.
  • We accept children from 6 years old.
  • Single Supplement 70 % from the rate.
  • Tickets must be issued by Guidecuador Travel
  • Rates are subject to change; we guarantee rate with previous deposit only

Cruises  itineraries are subject to change without previous notice; due to seasonal changes,

weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.

Galapagos Horizon Luxury Yacht 5* (Deck Plan)

Program includes

  • All visitor site excursions
  • All meals and accommodatio during cruise
  • Regular soft drinks and juices
  • Champagne reception
  • Welcome courtesy
  • Galapagos National Park bilingual Guide
  • Use of snorkeling gear and wetsuits
  • Kayaks
  • Carbon Offset for your Cruise

Not included in Program

  • Round-trip airfare Mainland Ecuador – Galapagos.
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee – $100.*
  • Galapagos Transit Control Card – $20.*
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Plastic bottled beverages

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