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Floreana

Floreana is not sailing anymore, please click here to see all [other Galápagos Mid Range Cruises.](https://www.galapatours.com/trips/mid-range "Galápagos Mid Range Cruises") [](https://www.galapatours.com/trips/mid-range "Galápagos Mid Range Cruises")The charming Motor Yacht Floreana is a beautiful traditional vessel owned and managed by the Peñaherrera Andrade family from Galápagos, with a history stretching back generations. Usually skippered by one of the family, there is a real homely and welcoming feel to Floreana, and everyone who works on board has superb local knowledge that will make your voyage more than just a vacation. \- Owned by a local family; \- Welcoming home-from-home boat; \- Traditional nautical decor; \- Fantastic sun deck. **Traditional charm** Completely rebuilt in 1998, Floreana’s beautiful mahogany woodwork and furniture shines amongst her bright, fresh decor. Wonderful panoramic windows throughout her communal salon and dining area make this a fabulous place to socialize and to learn from the bilingual naturalist guide onboard. A library and video and music centre mean there’s something for everyone who would like to unwind after the day’s excursions. The upper deck forms a wonderful sun terrace, offering both shade and full sun, with plenty of chairs and tables to be able to enjoy a drink and the delightful Galápagos breeze. The yacht’s bar service provides an excellent range of drinks and our buffet food service has a deserving reputation for being both superb quality and plentiful. The 7 crew including your bilingual naturalist guide always go the extra mile to make your trip a memorable one. There’s a relaxed ambiance on board which means that you can simply enjoy your time to the full, letting the crew take care of everything. Tourist **Superior accommodation** Floreana offer 8 double cabins for a maximum of only 16 guests ensuring a more intimate and personal Galápagos cruise. Each cabin is air conditioned and has a private bathroom with hot and cold water, shower and bathroom products. All cabins feature mahogany bunks - an upper single and lower wide bunk which is large enough for a cosy couple to enjoy. Our comments This is our favourite yacht in this class. The family-owned Floreana’s crew always feature in our guest comments for their smiles, their service and their enthusiasm. This gives an adventure aboard a Floreana Galápagos Cruise a real “home-from-home” feel that we love.

Angelito

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](https://www.galapatours.com/animal/galapagos-penguin), walk among hundreds of [Blue-Footed boobies](https://www.galapatours.com/animal/blue-footed-booby) and witness the mating dance of the endangered [Waved Albatross](https://www.galapatours.com/animal/galapagos-waved-albatross). The “B” itinerary stays in the western part of the archipelago to explore [Fernandina](https://www.galapatours.com/island/fernandina) and the many diverse sites on [Isabela](https://www.galapatours.com/island/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](https://www.galapatours.com/animal/galapagos-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.

Danubio Azul

Danubio Azul is a compact Galápagos yacht for travellers who prefer an intimate group and active days in the islands. She carries a maximum of 14 guests and offers both naturalist and diving itineraries, so the trip can be shaped around wildlife, visitor sites or time underwater. The onboard setup is simple and practical: air-conditioned en-suite cabins, a sun deck, dining room and bar, small library, al-fresco dining and a dedicated dive deck. Two pangas support island landings, while kayaks and snorkelling equipment make it easy to keep exploring between walks and water activities. Choose Danubio Azul if a smaller group, active programme and an uncomplicated yacht feel right for you. Consider another vessel if you are looking for a more polished luxury experience or larger onboard spaces.

Aqua

Aqua is a practical three-deck Galápagos yacht for active travellers who want a choice between naturalist cruising and diving programmes. With space for 16 guests in nine air-conditioned, en-suite cabins, she offers a straightforward small-ship base rather than a ship-first luxury experience. Between excursions, guests can use the shaded outdoor lounge, sun deck, indoor lounge, library and dining area. The real appeal is the flexibility: choose a naturalist itinerary for the islands' wildlife and visitor sites, or a diving programme if time underwater is the priority. Choose Aqua if you want an active, good-value Galápagos trip and the unusual option to match the boat to either a naturalist or diving holiday. Consider another yacht if contemporary design or a more refined onboard experience matters most.