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Enchanted Expeditions Galapagos Cruises span three distinctly different small yachts: Beluga, Cachalote Explorer and Passion. This page brings the complete current fleet, departure dates and prices together in one place, so you can compare the ships before choosing a route. We are independent Galapagos specialists and have worked with these vessels and the people behind the operation for years. Ask us about cabin position, atmosphere, sea conditions, itinerary differences or which yacht best matches your priorities. You receive the same published fare as booking directly, with independent advice, help arranging flights, hotels and land extensions, and the additional safety of booking through a German tour operator.
The Enchanted Expeditions fleet is small enough to understand ship by ship. Beluga is a traditional 16-guest motor yacht with generous exterior deck space and a straightforward, comfortable onboard style. Cachalote Explorer is the most expedition-like of the three, carrying up to 16 guests in a sturdy former fishing-vessel profile with an intimate atmosphere. Passion is the roomiest and most refined choice, a larger classic yacht limited to 14 guests, with substantial social space and more privacy per traveler. Open the ship cards below for photographs, cabins and specifications, then use the dates section to see departures that suit your plans.
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Booking through Galapatours does not add a markup. Our Best Price Guarantee means you receive the same published fare as booking directly with Enchanted Expeditions, while gaining an independent Galapagos specialist on your side. We compare Beluga, Cachalote Explorer and Passion with one another and with the wider Galapagos fleet, so you can judge the route, cabin position, deck space, comfort level and atmosphere on their merits. We can also arrange the corresponding flights, hotels and land extensions. Your booking is made with Ventura TRAVEL GmbH and includes the financial protection explained here. Prefer to talk through the trade-offs? Book a free video consultation.
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Enchanted Expeditions is an Ecuador-based operator with more than four decades of experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos. Its founder, Judy Carvalhal, began her connection with the islands as a naturalist guide before establishing the company in Quito in 1987. That history matters because Galapagos cruising is not simply hotel service moved onto a boat: route permits, landing logistics, naturalist guiding and the practical rhythm of two daily excursions shape the experience at least as much as the cabin.
The present Enchanted Expeditions Galapagos fleet consists of three yachts. Beluga combines classic motor-yacht lines with ample open deck space. Cachalote Explorer has the purposeful feel of a compact expedition vessel and suits travelers who value character over polish. Passion is larger and more spacious, with a refined classic-yacht atmosphere. None is automatically the best choice. The useful question is which ship, cabin and route fit your priorities.
Start with the itinerary. Western routes commonly emphasize Isabela and Fernandina, while other circuits rebalance the journey toward central, northern or southern visitor sites. Then compare cabin position, available deck space, desired comfort and the number of nights aboard. Our wider Galapagos cruise search lets you compare Enchanted Expeditions with other small ships, while our guide to choosing the right itinerary length explains why a short and a longer voyage can feel fundamentally different.
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