Elite Galapagos Cruise

Elite Galapagos Cruise

A modern 16-guest catamaran with bright suites and generous deck space

A Galápagos Cruise on board the Elite

18 Reviews

Luxury

What we love about the Elite

A modern twin-hull layout gives Elite more light, width and open space.

Suites are built around panoramic glass, so the islands stay close.

Sky-deck dining adds a special open-air rhythm after active excursions.

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Elite Galapagos Cruise

Elite is a modern Galapagos catamaran for travelers who want the comfort advantages of a newer twin-hull ship: more beam, more light, broad social spaces and a steadier feel underway than many older monohulls. She carries 16 guests, so the experience stays small, but the onboard spaces feel generous.

The suites are designed around views. Panoramic glass, private bathrooms and contemporary finishes give the ship a clean, bright style, while the sky deck, al fresco dining area, saloon and bar create several places to unwind after snorkeling or island walks. This is a good ship for travelers who want luxury comfort without moving up to a 40- to 100-guest expedition vessel.

We like Elite most for couples and friends who want a refined catamaran, a relaxed atmosphere and strong guide-led exploration during the day. It is not the right fit if you are looking for classic nautical charm, a bargain yacht or a ship with lots of different restaurants and entertainment spaces. Elite works because she feels modern, spacious and still properly Galapagos-focused.

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Amenities on board the Elite

meal

All meals

transfer

Transfers to and from ship

balcony

Private Balcony

air conditioning

Air conditioning & private bathroom

paddle

Standup paddle boards

drinks

Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices

wetsuit

Wetsuits

EN guide

English guides

jacuzzi

Sundeck with jacuzzi

snorkeling

Snorkel gear (free of charge)

binoculars

Expedition Binoculars

single bed

Single cabin without supplement

footprint

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

kayak

Kayaks on board

-25% for children ≤ 11

Food & Drinks on board the Elite

Food on Elite fits the ship's polished but relaxed style. Current source material points to buffet breakfasts and lunches, with dinner often feeling a little more composed and sometimes served on the sky deck. The best meals are the ones that keep the Galapagos day close: fresh produce where available, open air, and time to talk through the wildlife you have just seen.

Sustainable Tourism

Elite's catamaran design can be more efficient and stable than older single-hull designs, but we avoid making technical sustainability claims without operator proof. What we can say confidently is that Elite operates within Galapagos National Park controls: fixed itineraries, limited landing sites, naturalist-guided visits and strict visitor management designed to protect the islands.

Cabins categories on board the Elite

Double matrimonial
Golden Suite

Type:

Double/Matrimonial (convertible)

Max. occupancy:

2

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Technical details of Elite

Category
Luxury
Type
Motor Catamaran
Length
37.5 mt / 123.03 ft
Main Engines
2 x 500 HP each
Draft
1.90 mt / 6.23 ft
Beam
13.5 mt / 44.29 ft
Electricity
110V + 220 V
Cruising speed
12 knots
Year built
2019
Crew members
10 + Cruise Service Officer + Guide
Capacity
16

Reviews of Elite

Jill H.

Elite Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Ultimate Luxury Cruise with Adventure A week of pure bliss on board the Elite. We were lucky enough to have a small group aboard, so there were more staff than guests! The animals and nature in the Galapagos was remarkable, but so was the luxury catamaran and staff. Source: https://tinyurl.com/264pw8lb

Deborah W.

Elite Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

An Exceptional Experience The entire trip was first class from the accommodations to the food to the staff….I could go on and on. If you want to experience the lap of luxury while visiting spectacular locations, this is the boat for you. We loved every minute. Source: https://tinyurl.com/25abzqra

Jeffrey May

Elite Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Perfectly managed Everything was fantastic in every way. Staff, boat,food, organization, excursions,etc. All wonderful and perfectly managed. Source: https://tinyurl.com/264xm335

MELANIE RACHEL

Elite Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Such a great guide! Ruly is so passionate about the galapagos an communicated it charmingly! He is a great ambassador for your Brand Source: https://tinyurl.com/264xm335

CHI YING LEE

Elite Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Ruly = fantastic! Wonderful teamwork. There was nothing they would not do to accommodate our needs. Helpful n charming. Our guide Ruly is passionate about conservation n it is infectious. He is highly knowledgeable n i have learnt so much. Thank you to Benjamin n his team for a fabulous time Source: https://tinyurl.com/264xm335

Nancy Haller

Elite Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Great ship and the guide Enrique was excellent My son and I had a wonderful time! The accommodations, the sites we visited, the weather, the guides, the food – everything was first class and I would not hesitate for a second to recommend your cruise to anyone. As a matter of fact, I have given your name to a person who is looking to give her husband a surprise trip for his birthday. Our guide, Enrique, was excellent and the nature walks with him were full of information. He was very charismatic and handled his job with fun as well as professionalism. I honestly cannot think of a constructive recommendation. Everything was first class. Many thanks again! Source: https://tinyurl.com/264xm335

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