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18 Reviews
What we love about the Nemo I
A real sailing-catamaran feel when wind and conditions allow.
Indoor and outdoor dining make the trip naturally sociable.
North and South routes offer walks, snorkeling, kayaking and pangas.
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Nemo I brings a proper sailing-catamaran feeling to a Galapagos cruise: wind, open deck space, shared meals and active days that are mostly about the islands, not the ship. We like her for travelers who want a small, sociable base with character, especially if the idea of sailing between visitor sites feels more exciting than a hotel-style yacht.
Life on board is simple, close and communal. The seven-cabin layout uses compact en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, including double-bed cabins, double-plus-upper-single layouts and one bunk-style cabin. The social heart is the combination of indoor and outdoor dining spaces: breakfast before a landing, lunch after the water, and evenings where the day naturally becomes a conversation with the other guests. When conditions allow, Nemo I can sail, which gives the journey a different texture from a purely motorized yacht.
The route choice is a real strength. North and South programmes can be combined into longer cruises, with walks, snorkeling, kayaking and panga rides shaping the day. Choose Nemo I if you want active island time, a relaxed catamaran mood and a crew-led experience that feels personal. Consider another ship if you want large cabins, private balconies, polished luxury interiors or many onboard facilities.
All meals
Transfers to and from ship
Snorkel gear (free of charge)
Travel for good: Each booking supports Ventura's Conservation Project.
Kayaks on board
Air conditioning & private bathroom
Single travellers can share cabin
Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices
English guides
-20% for children ≤ 11
Food on Nemo I fits the family-run catamaran style: social, unfussy and part of the day's rhythm. Expect three meals a day, snacks, drinking water, and cooking that is meant to restore you after walks, kayaking, snorkeling and panga rides. Review material for the Nemo fleet regularly praises the food, crew and guide team, which matches the kind of experience this yacht should deliver: not formal dining, but good shared meals around an outdoor or indoor table. Tell us dietary needs when booking so we can confirm them before you travel.
Nemo I's responsible-travel story is strongest when kept practical. She is a small sailing catamaran, can sail when wind and conditions allow, and lists a watermaker among her onboard equipment. Every cruise also runs within the Galapagos National Park system of visitor sites, landing controls and guide-led wildlife rules. We would not describe Nemo I as a high-tech eco-yacht. Her lower-impact appeal is the smaller scale, the sailing character where conditions permit, and the fact that good behavior on land and in the water is built into each day.
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