Angelito Galapagos

Angelito Galapagos Cruise

A family-run 16-guest yacht with classic wood character and strong guiding.

A Galápagos Cruise on board the Angelito

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What we love about the Angelito

Family-owned since 1992, so the atmosphere feels personal and proudly local.

Large-window cabins are unusually pleasant for a yacht in this class.

A 2013 refit keeps the classic wood-finished character comfortable and cared for.

Angelito yacht exterior underway in the Galapagos
Angelito deck plan
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Angelito Galapagos Cruise

The Angelito is a lovely budget-class Galápagos cruise yacht that has been family-owned and operated since her launch in 1992. She's been lovingly cared for, and the dedication of her owners is visible in everything she does. This is a budget-class cruise with first-class passion from the operator.

Angelito isn't just a business, she's part of a family - and that shows. From her beautifully clean exterior to the stunning waxed wood interior fittings to the quality of service - everyone on board is obviously proud of the yacht. Every trip has at least one member of the family on board to ensure that their exacting standards never slip.

Her accommodation is made up of 8 double cabins that are bright and airy - and, remarkably for this class of Galápagos cruise, all enjoy lovely big windows for stunning sea and island views. Angelito is fully air-conditioned, and every cabin enjoys a private bathroom with shower and hot and cold water. All this combined with the lovely decor makes her cabins charming places to retire to at the end of the day.

Communal areas on board are no less charming. Angelito's main saloon and dining room is comfortable and cozy and flooded with Galápagos sunshine thanks to large windows throughout. Beautiful wood finishes and comfortable furniture make this a great place to chat with like-minded fellow travelers, enjoy a superb meal, and relax with a well-deserved drink from the bar.

As well as a rich array of meals from the kitchen, covering Ecuadorian specialities and international favorites, there is a never-ending supply of complimentary tea, coffee and water available at all times. If you would like something a little stronger, your dedicated barman will be only too pleased to assist, and he'll even be happy to deliver your drinks to the substantial upper sundeck if that's where you'd prefer to take them!

Angelito's philosophy is not to rush. They would much rather you had wonderful, long and intimate encounters with the islands' wildlife than hurry you to try and "tick off" as many islands as possible. On Angelito, quality is more important than quantity.

Given this philosophy, it's no surprise that one of your naturalist guides may well be Maya, who has been a member of Angeito's crew for over 30 years experience. First she worked as a Tour leader and Translator on board and has the licence as a National Park naturalist since 1992. With a maximum of only 16 guests per trip and a total of 8 crew, Angelito will provide you with an extraordinary experience that can't be bettered by any other ship in her class.

The Angelito offers two different 8-day itineraries, each of which has it's own attractions in terms of wildlife and habitat. For advice on the best one for you, contact one of our Galápagos specialist travel advisors today, who can help pick the perfect itinerary for you.

As a flavor, the Angelito “A” itinerary visits Espanola, Bartolome, North Seymour, and Genovesa Islands, and gives the opportunity to snorkel with penguins, walk among hundreds of Blue-Footed boobies and witness the mating dance of the endangered Waved Albatross. The “B” itinerary stays in the western part of the archipelago to explore Fernandina and the many diverse sites on Isabela, without missing snorkeling at Floreana or exploring the white-sand beaches of Santa Cruz. Isabela is the largest Galápagos island and is home to 60% of the region’s land wildlife, as well as beautiful snorkeling with green sea turtles, penguins, flightless cormorants, and Galápagos sharks.

Angelito is all about passion, quality, and a love and respect for the islands - and this shines through from the moment you step on board. We adore the full-length sundeck on this yacht - it's one of the biggest in her class and is a stunning place to drink in the Galápagos ambiance. Her naturalist guides are among the most experienced, most qualified and most knowledgeable in the Galápagos, and their emphasis on long and intimate wildlife encounters means this is a "must do" Galápagos cruise for nature lovers.

Amenities on board the Angelito

footprint

Travel for good: Each booking supports Ventura's Conservation Project.

air conditioning

Air conditioning & private bathroom

shared bedroom

Single travellers can share cabin

EN guide

English guides

transfer

Transfers to and from ship

snorkeling

Snorkel gear (free of charge)

-20% for children ≤ 11

Food & Drinks on board the Angelito

Food on Angelito fits her family-run, classic small-yacht atmosphere. Meals are relaxed and social rather than formal: Ecuadorian and international dishes, fresh fruit and vegetables, poultry or fish/seafood, rice or pasta, and plenty of tea, coffee and water between excursions. What matters here is the rhythm. After snorkeling or a sunny landing, you come back to a bright dining room, familiar faces and a meal that feels generous without pretending to be luxury dining. Tell us dietary needs when booking so the crew can prepare properly.

Sustainable Tourism

Angelito's responsible side is practical and tied to the realities of operating a small yacht in a protected archipelago. Published technical profiles mention her 2013 refit, Cummins diesel engines and generators, and diesel-filtration equipment, while every cruise operates under Galapagos National Park visitor-site schedules and group limits. We would not describe Angelito as a modern eco-yacht. Her strength is lower-volume, locally rooted cruising with a family operator that has lived with these islands for decades.

Cabins categories on board the Angelito

Twin
Standard cabin

Type:

Matrimonial

Max. occupancy:

2

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Technical details of Angelito

Category
Budget
Type
Small Yacht
Beam
24fts / 7m
Capacity
16
Main Engines
2 CAT 125hp each
Length
66fts / 22m
Gross tonnage
152
Electricity
110V + 220V
Cruising speed
10 knots

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Reviews of Angelito

Irene und Lucas

Angelito Galapagos Cruise

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Wir wurden bedient wie Könige Liebe Babett Unsere Kreuzfahrt auf der Angelito war wirklich ausgezeichnet und es hat wirklich alles gepasst. Maja, unsere Natur-Führerin wusste einfach über alles Bescheid, angefangen von den Tieren über die Pflanzen bis zu Geologie der Inseln und man spürte, dass sie das alles mit viel Leidenschaft und Freude macht. Wir sind der Überzeugung, dass wir mit der Wahl der Kreuzfahrt wirklich sehr viel Glück hatten und die richtige ausgesucht hatten. Denn verglichen mit anderen Reisegruppen von anderen Schiffen, waren wir immer als erste auf einer Insel, schauten uns die Tiere und Pflanzen am längsten an und kehrten als letzte wieder zum Schiff zurück. Wir hatten auch das Glück, einige aussergewöhnliche Ereignisse zu beobachten. Beispielsweise sahen wir ein Iguana-Hybrid auf einen Kaktusbaum springen, damit er nicht unten warten musste, bis irgendwann mal ein Kaktusast herunterfällt. Oder etwa 100 Delfine begleiteten unsere beiden Zodiacs und schwammen direkt neben und unter unseren Booten her. Das war wirklich einmalig! Das Schiff Angelito war auch perfekt: die ganze Besatzung war sehr freundlich, wir hatten eine sehr schöne und grosse Kabine, das Essen war ausgezeichnet und wir wurden bedient wie die Könige. Ausserdem hatten wir sicher auch viel Glück mit den Mitreisenden. Wir waren insgesamt 14 Gäste, davon zwei Familien mit Kinder aus Kanada und zwei Damen aus Frankreich. Also die Kreuzfahrt und die paar zusätzlichen Tage auf San Christobal und Isabella waren wirklich toll und bleiben uns in bester Erinnerung. Deshalb, nochmals vielen herzlichen Dank für’s Organisieren unserer Reise. Viele Grüsse Irene und Lucas

Raquel

Angelito Galapagos Cruise

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It was a great trip! Babett, We had a fabulous time in the Galapagos! I was very happy on the Angelito. I liked that is was a family owned/run boat and that the guide had been a guide for a long time. She was VERY knowledgeable. The food was excellent and everyone was friendly. It was a great trip! Thank you so much for asking! Raquel

rossisandro

Angelito Galapagos Cruise

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fraulin5spd

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Great time on the Angelito 6 of us toured the Galapagos for 8 days on the Angelito & had a great time. We hiked & snorkeled daily. It was a very active trip. Our guide,Rosie, was very good—enthusiastic & knowledgeable. We definitely would recommend cruising on the Angelito.

William L.

Angelito Galapagos Cruise

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Fantastic cruise with the Angelito I, along with my wife and 14 friends, chartered the Yacht Angelito for a 1 week cruise around Isabela. Our naturalist guide for the cruise was Maja. I cannot say enough nice things about the yacht, Maja, the crew, or the cruise. 1st of all, the yacht. The cabins were roomy, clean and comfortable, with air conditioning and large functional bathrooms (for a 16 passenger boat). The main salon was comfortable and had plenty of room for the entire group. The sun deck up top was high enough above the water so that you could watch for marine life at a distance, but not so high that you could not see great detail when the animals swam close the the boat. As for Maja and the crew, Maja took the time to explain the history of the areas we were seeing as well as knowing what times the animals would be most active. This meant that we had to leave the boat very early on some days, but we were always the 1st group ashore, saw lots of activity without having a crowd around, and had time for the longest excursions of any of the nearby boats. We had 1 teenager in our group and Maja kept him close and made him feel special. In fact, he mentioned that he wants to be a naturalist. The crew was also exceptional. They had drinks and snacks waiting for us when we returned from snorkeling, were always polite and friendly, kept the boat very clean (especially the cabins), and went out of their way to make sure we were having a good time. They also adopted our teenager as a junior crew member. They spent time teaching him knots, letting him visit the engine room, and I even found him one day in the galley, wearing an apron and chef's hat, helping to prepare our dinner. And speaking of food, Manuel, our cook for the week, did an excellent job of providing great food at every meal. There was a variety of food, with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit as well as meat and seafood. Everyone was happy, from our vegetarian to me, the resident carnivore. Everyone aboard had a fabulous time, saying that the vacation exceeded all expectations in every way. I cannot recommend the Yacht Angelito Galapagos highly enough. Source: goo.gl/XRzwpF

Walter from Toronto

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Amazing experience Just returned from spending Christmas week on the Angelito. The weather was spectacular - the animals co-operated - the rest of the travellers were delightful - food was awesome - we had a fabulous week. We saw everything that was advertised - sea turtles, land tortoises, dolphins, whales, blue footed boobies, sea lines, marine iguanas, land iguanas, lava lizards, sally lightfoot crabs, herons, flamingoes, hermit crabs, a snake or two, and more. The food prepared by Felix was scrumptious and plenty. He even baked a birthday cake. Homer was the bartender and cabin steward - and he is in fact a real angelito (little angel). He was awesome. The only sour note was that our guide Fabian was somehow in a bad mood - maybe because he worked Christmas week. He was rude and pushy. He could not answer questions not on his 'script' and several times made us feel like our being on the boat was an inconvenience. I recommend you try to go when Maja is the guide - she is reputed to be a much better guide than Fabian. Maybe because her English comprehension is better, maybe her personality. When I met Maja I found her to be a lovely person. Source: goo.gl/up5LSN

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