Private Galapagos Cruise Charters

Planning a private Galapagos cruise is not only about finding a ship. It is about finding the right ship for your group. We compare the full Galapagos fleet independently, rather than showing the vessels of just one operator. Families, friends, clubs and travel agencies can compare capacity, cabin layout, itinerary and comfort in one place.

Every specialist on our team has travelled in the Galapagos. Tell us your group size, travel dates and priorities. We will prepare an impartial shortlist and confirm clearly what can and cannot be customized.

Once a group reaches about 10 travelers, it is worth comparing the cost of individual cabins with exclusive use of a small ship. For roughly 12 to 16 travelers, a charter often becomes especially compelling when the vessel’s cabin layout fits the party well. It is still a comparison—not an automatic rule—because dates, unused cabins, ship category and requested extras all affect the quote.

What exclusive use changes

• Privacy: the cabins, dining room, lounge, decks and tenders are shared only with your invited group and the crew.
• One group rhythm: meals, briefings, wake-up calls and the daily pace can be discussed around your group rather than several unrelated parties.
• Guide setup: a certified guide normally accompanies the group. For a 16-person party, a second naturalist guide may be requested for smaller landing groups or specialist attention, subject to availability and cost.
• Special interests: photography, birding, family learning, university programs, a preferred language or a celebration can be planned with the operator in advance.
• Practical coordination: dietary requirements, cabin allocation, mobility considerations and transfers are easier to coordinate as one booking.

What a charter does not make unlimited

• Protected itineraries: visitor sites, landing times and permitted activities are controlled by the Galápagos National Park and the vessel’s approved operation. We can request alternatives and choose the best-fitting approved route, but changes are never guaranteed.
• Scuba diving: snorkeling is common on naturalist cruises, but scuba diving cannot simply be added everywhere. A diving-focused group needs a suitably authorized diving program, vessel and guide; mixed diving and naturalist requests must be checked case by case.
• Availability: securing the whole ship is harder once cabins have already been sold, so fixed dates, special guides and the most suitable vessels reward early planning.
• Cabin economics: charter pricing is normally for the vessel. If several cabins remain empty, individual cabin bookings may offer better value.

We ask for your group size, preferred dates, approximate budget, cabin needs and priorities, then compare suitable ships and approved routes. Your proposal will spell out the itinerary, inclusions, guide arrangement, extras, payment schedule and cancellation terms before you commit.