Horizon Galapagos Trimaran

Private balconies for 16 guests, with routes from Genovesa to the volcanic west.

A Galápagos Cruise on board the Horizon

12 Reviews

Luxury

What we love about the Horizon

The Galápagos' only luxury trimaran — wide, modern and intimate at 16 guests.

All eight cabins have a private balcony, panoramic windows and en-suite bathroom.

Route choice spans Genovesa birdlife, Española beaches and the volcanic west.

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Horizon belongs on our shortlist for travellers who want the intimacy of a 16-guest Galapagos expedition but do not want to give up private outdoor space. She is the archipelago's only luxury trimaran, with a broad, contemporary layout that feels very different from a traditional yacht. Most importantly, every cabin has a private balcony and panoramic windows: after an early landing or snorkel, you can still watch the islands from your own quiet corner rather than retreating from the scenery.

The route should drive your decision as much as the ship. One eight-day programme connects Española's wildlife-rich coast, Gardner Bay and Genovesa's seabird colonies with Bartolomé and North Seymour. The western programme heads towards Isabela and Fernandina, where younger lava landscapes, marine life and remoter visitor sites shape a more volcanic journey. Shorter four-, five- and seven-day options focus the experience differently. We can help compare them, because choosing Horizon for her balconies but overlooking the itinerary would miss the most important part of a Galapagos cruise. Visitor sites and activities remain subject to National Park and operational conditions.

Between excursions, the indoor lounge and dining room, alfresco bar and sundeck Jacuzzi give 16 guests an unusual amount of shared space without making the atmosphere anonymous. Nine crew, a cruise director and a bilingual naturalist guide support the expedition rhythm. We recommend Horizon to couples, friends and families who value modern design, natural light and a real balcony more than classic yacht character or the lowest price. The honest trade-off is that a trimaran is still a small expedition vessel: sea conditions can be felt, and no hull design should be treated as a guarantee against motion. If traditional nautical character or budget matters more, we would compare Horizon with a simpler conventional yacht.

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Amenities on board the Horizon

transfer

Transfers to and from ship

snorkeling

Snorkel gear (free of charge)

jacuzzi

Sundeck with jacuzzi

air conditioning

Air conditioning & private bathroom

kayak

Kayaks on board

balcony

Private Balcony

footprint

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

meal

All meals

EN guide

English guides

wifi

Internet/Wifi

drinks

Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices

wetsuit

Wetsuits

-20% for children ≤ 14

Food & Drinks on board the Horizon

Meals on Horizon are designed around active Galapagos days: breakfast before the first outing, lunch after a landing or snorkel, and dinner when the group has time to compare what it saw. Guests can dine in the bright indoor dining room, while the upper deck also offers an alfresco dining area and bar when the programme and conditions allow. Individual recent guest feedback has praised the care given to dietary needs, but requirements should always be shared with us before departure so the onboard team has time to prepare and confirm what is possible.

Sustainable Tourism

Horizon follows the Galapagos National Park's fixed itineraries, controlled visitor sites and naturalist-guide rules, which govern where groups land and how wildlife encounters are managed. At operator level, Royal Galapagos also states that each booking contributes to its wider carbon-offset, habitat-protection, coastal-clean-up and environmental-education work. These are fleet-level commitments rather than proof of a Horizon-specific fuel, water or waste system, so we do not present the ship as impact-free or make an unsupported carbon-neutral claim. For travellers comparing vessels on sustainability, we prefer that distinction to a vague green label.

Cabins categories on board the Horizon

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Stateroom Double

Type:

Double/Matrimonial (convertible)

Max. occupancy:

2

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Technical details of Horizon

Category
Luxury
Beam
43 ft (13 m)
Draft
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
Safety
International SOLAS standard, 2x 25-man life raft, Navtex 300TX FURUNO, 2 GPS, Depth Sounder, 2 naval radars, Fire detection and prevention systems etc.
Length
125 ft (38 m)
Gross tonnage
540 t
Cruising speed
11 knots
Capacity
16
Main Engines
2xSCANIA Diesel Engines DI13 070 550HP

Reviews of Horizon

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Gregory D from Oro Valley

Horizon

Luxury

A small boat cruise is the way to see the Galápagos Islands. The single biologist allowed for continuity of learning on these remarkable different islands. The crew was wonderful making a great experience.e

Maxwell

Horizon

Luxury

Greatest trip ever I did an 8 day/7 night cruise on the new trimaran Camilla. I went in with very high expectations and this trip exceeded them. Starting with Tom who helped me book the best cruise for my interests, to Jhosellyn (naturalist guide) who was incredibly knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, geology, and even astronomy (and a lot of fun!), and the Captain of the boat who did everything possible to give us even more opportunities to explore these incredible islands. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who has this on their bucket list -- it was better than I could have imagined. Source: https://bit.ly/2X3Ovdd

Fire2020

Horizon

Luxury

Absolutely amazing week on the Camila My wife and I recently got home from a 'bucket list' trip to the Galapagos. We decided it was a once in a lifetime trip and we wanted to do it 'right'. We had never spent this much money for a week trip, and we are happy to say: IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. We loved the Camila. It's Galapatours` newest boat and was in great shape. Our stateroom with king bed and balcony was almost as big as our bedroom at home. The bathroom was huge, with double sinks, and a wonderful shower with lots of hot water. We only had 12 passengers on our cruise and we were served by 12 staff/crew. Like how often do you get a 1 to 1 ratio on a cruise? Cudos to our Nature Guide/Cruise Guide Daniel and our cruise host Deena. You are both incredible people and we LOVED your customer service ethic. You took care of every need. Deena, a special thanks for our romantic dinner! It is a memorable night! Food was wonderful. Got to snorkel all but one day. Safety is job one. We loved our fellow cruisers who have become lifelong friends. Source: https://bit.ly/2X3Ovdd

Our opinion

Horizon

Luxury

The premier trimaran in the Galapagos Sustainability: Camila's entire operation has been included in the offsets, from the fuel used by the engines on board the trimaran to the bus rides her crew and guides take to work. Aboard Camila, rest assured that from arrival in the Galapagos Islands to the point of departure, the impact of your carbon footprint will be a net zero. Common Areas: A highlight of the Galapagos Camila is her ample deck space for sunning, wildlife viewing and al fresco dining. Relax on the Sun Deck in the elevated Jacuzzi following a long active day on this adventure cruise. Indoors, relax in the luxurious lounge, separated from the dining room. In the dining room, enjoy fine regional cuisine while taking in scenic views. Crew and guides include the experienced captain, a bilingual Galapagos National Park naturalist guide, a cruise manager and 10 other crew members. Activities Aboard Camila: Snorkeling gear and wetsuits are available for use aboard Camila, as are kayaks for further exploring the Galapagos Islands up close, off ship. Daily excursions with naturalist guides include hikes to view points and beaches.