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18 Reviews
What we love about the Ocean Spray
Private balconies — your own wildlife lookout between excursions.
Dedicated single cabin — rare privacy for solo travellers or odd-numbered families.
Roomy recovery spaces — Jacuzzi and open decks after active island days.
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We recommend Ocean Spray to active travellers who want the intimacy of a 16-guest Galapagos yacht without accepting the usual small-yacht compromise on light, privacy and room to breathe. Her catamaran layout, panoramic windows and private balconies make the cabins feel connected to the islands even between outings. Couples value that private outdoor corner, while the dedicated single cabin is a rare practical advantage for solo travellers and odd-numbered families. Ask our specialists to confirm that cabin's availability and current supplement for your departure.
The route should drive your choice. Depending on the itinerary, a day may begin among sea lions around Lobos Island and Kicker Rock, continue with the seabird cliffs of Pitt Point or the beach at Witch Hill, or combine Floreana's Post Office Bay and Devil's Crown with a panga ride through Black Turtle Cove. Walking, snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and panga excursions give Ocean Spray an active expedition rhythm. That variety is exactly why we would shortlist her for travellers who want to spend their Galapagos days outside rather than treating the ship as the destination.
Back on board, the bright lounge, broad outdoor decks and sky-deck Jacuzzi give you several ways to reset before the next landing: shower and sit on your balcony, compare sightings over lunch, or warm up after a long snorkel. Travellers often choose a catamaran for its broad, spacious feel, but no 16-guest yacht eliminates motion on open crossings. Ocean Spray is also small-ship expedition luxury, not hotel-style luxury with a large spa, theatre or multiple restaurants. Choose her for balcony privacy, active routes and a sociable small group; compare a larger vessel if maximum stability and more indoor facilities matter more.
All meals
Single cabin without supplement
English guides
Transfers to and from ship
Sundeck with jacuzzi
Private Balcony
Snorkel gear (free of charge)
Air conditioning & private bathroom
Wetsuits
Scuba outing possible
Kayaks on board
Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices
Triple cabins
Travel for good: Each booking supports Ventura's Conservation Project.
-25% for children ≤ 11
Meals on Ocean Spray are designed around expedition days rather than a formal restaurant timetable: buffet breakfast before the first outing, buffet lunch when guests return to the ship, and a plated dinner as the day slows down. The current operator highlights local ingredients, varied menus and carefully sourced fresh produce and proteins. Food is also one of the most consistent strengths in the traveller feedback we reviewed, including the welcome contrast between an active morning in the water and a proper lunch back on board. Dietary requirements should be shared with us well before departure so the onboard team can confirm what can be prepared.
The current operator identifies Ocean Spray as a carbon-neutral-certified vessel and states that its offset programme includes the catamaran's fuel use as well as staff travel. Across the fleet, the operator also reports purified-water filters, improved waste management and a reduction in single-use plastics. We present these as operator-stated measures, not as a claim that cruising has no environmental impact. Ocean Spray also sails fixed Galapagos National Park itineraries with naturalist guiding and controlled visitor sites, so where groups land, how activities run and how guests behave around wildlife are governed by the Park framework. For us, that combination of specific operational measures and regulated visitor practice is more useful than a vague green label.
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