Daphne Galapagos Cruise

A Galapagos cruise on board the Daphne proves that you don’t have to have a huge budget to see the best the Galapagos has to offer in comfort. Built in 1979 and fully refitted in 2015, Daphne and her crew pride themselves on offering a 1st Class service and experience at a superb price.

- Exceptional value cruise
- Fully refitted in 2015
- Great choice of itineraries
- Full length sun deck

Traditional Motor Yacht
Daphne is a traditional motor yacht design, and she’s proud of this heritage. Yet despite this, she offers comfortable accommodation with some features you wouldn’t necessarily expect on a cruise vessel this class. Cabins are located on the upper or lower decks, with communal areas on the main deck between. Guests who are prone to motion sickness will appreciate the cabins on the lower decks as they will have less movement. These are laid out as twin bunk beds, although the lower bunks are big enough for a cosy couple if you prefer! All the rooms feature traditional porthole style windows, wood finishes, en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and individual air conditioning for your comfort. Upper deck cabins are a mix of twin bunk and traditional beds, and they offer lovely panoramic windows giving you stunning views of the Galapagos islands and the sea. All the cabins feature 110V outlets for charging your devices, as well as reading lights and plenty of storage.

Eat, Drink and Relax
Daphne’s main deck hosts her dining room and salon. These areas feature a stunning polished teak floor, and lots of other beautiful real wood fixtures and fittings. Two dining tables set for eight people each ensures a delightful sociable mealtime experience, allowing you to share the memories or your day exploring Galapagos with like-minded travellers while you enjoy the view from the huge picture windows. Delicious local and international dishes are served her, and the chef uses only the freshest local ingredients so you can enjoy three wonderful meals as well as plenty of tasty snacks throughout the day.

Also located here is the ship’s well-stocked bar, which can serve you a variety of local and imported beers, wines and spirits. Water, tea, and coffee are always available, 24 hours, free of charge to all our cruise guests.

The lounge features a wonderful U-shaped couch which again sums up the social focus of this relaxed boat. Here you can chat, unwind with a drink, or watch a movie on the flat screen TV with DVD player. This is also where your expert bilingual naturalist guide will give you amazing briefings about the islands and their unique flora and fauna, and outline the next day’s activities on your Galapagos adventure.

Outside, you can climb the stairway up to the stunning sundeck. This runs the whole length of the boat and offers wonderful views. There is plenty of seating and comfortable loungers up here, and for those who don’t want to get too much sun there’s a shaded area to cool off in. If you’re looking for a little more privacy, Galapagos Daphne has a small shaded terrace at the stern end of the main deck with comfortable seating for three or four.

Fantastic Itineraries
Daphne’s expert Galapagos naturalist guide will really make your trip come to life, thanks to their knowledge of the islands and the best places to see what the archipelago has to offer. Daphne has a choice of two eight day itineraries and two shorter for or five day itineraries.

Each of Daphne’s cruise itineraries have been carefully planned to give you a real flavor of a key area of the Galapagos archipelago. For the ultimate experience, why not join the two eight day itineraries into a complete Galapagos experience - this would make a fabulous trip of a lifetime at a really superb price.

As well as island excursions by “panga” (inflatable boat) you will also go snorkeling with sea lions and turtles thanks to the complimentary snorkel gear carried on board Daphne. For guests who wish to hire a wetsuit, these are available for only $5 per day.

Our comments
Experiencing the Galapagos aboard the yacht Daphne is a superb option for those who are looking to enjoy an amazing Galapagos experience on a budget, but would like to enjoy more space and comfort than is usually available on a budget class boat. Daphne’s crew are consistently highly rated - they go above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing time. We really like her itineraries, they have been cleverly put together - but if you can stretch to it, joining the two eight-day trips would make for a remarkable “special occasion” trip of a lifetime.Click here to read less