Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury that sets a new standard for Galapagos

A Galápagos Cruise on board the Petrel

6 Reviews

Luxury

What we love about the Petrel

Every main cabin style centres on private balcony comfort.

The suite categories give couples more space without losing intimacy.

A single cabin option makes Petrel more flexible for solo travelers.

Petrel
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Petrel

Petrel is a small luxury catamaran with a very clear promise: private balcony comfort for a maximum of 16 guests. That makes her easy to understand for travelers comparing Galapagos ships. She is modern, bright and more spacious than many older yachts, but still small enough for a personal expedition rhythm.

The cabin categories are a particular strength. Petrel has larger suites and double cabins with private balconies, plus a single cabin option. For couples, the attraction is obvious: your own outdoor space, a comfortable cabin and quick access to the ship's social areas. For solo travelers, the single cabin can make the ship easier to consider without forcing a shared arrangement.

Choose Petrel if you want a contemporary catamaran, balcony cabins and a relaxed luxury feel. She is less suitable if you prefer a traditional wooden yacht or if your budget points toward a simpler tourist-class vessel.

Amenities on board the Petrel

meal

All meals

footprint

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

wetsuit

Wetsuits

drinks

Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices

triple

Triple cabins

air conditioning

Air conditioning & private bathroom

EN guide

English guides

jacuzzi

Sundeck with jacuzzi

transfer

Transfers to and from ship

balcony

Private Balcony

snorkeling

Snorkel gear (free of charge)

kayak

Kayaks on board

-25% for children ≤ 11

Food & Drinks on board the Petrel

Food on Petrel follows the comfort-forward catamaran style: relaxed meals around landings, snorkeling and evening briefings, with enough ship space for dining to feel unhurried. The al fresco areas and sun deck are part of the pleasure, because Galapagos meals are often best when the sea air and island light are still part of the day.

Sustainable Tourism

Petrel operates in the protected Galapagos framework of fixed routes, limited visitor sites and naturalist-guided excursions. Her responsible-travel strength is small-scale access: 16 guests, controlled landings and a ship design that lets travelers enjoy the islands from private balconies and open decks without adding unnecessary activity pressure.

Cabins categories on board the Petrel

Suite
Suite

Type:

Double

Max. occupancy:

2

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Double matrimonial
Standard Double

Type:

Double

Max. occupancy:

2

More about this cabin

Technical details of Petrel

Category
Luxury
Type
Motor Catamaran
Main Engines
2 x Yanmar
Length
35
Gross tonnage
208t
Beam
12,5
Draft
1,65
Electricity
110V
Cruising speed
10 knots
Capacity
16

The sailing routes of Petrel

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Southeast Galapagos

4 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Central Galapagos

5 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Northwest Galapagos

6 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Southeast Galapagos

6 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Southeast Galapagos

8 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Northwest Galapagos

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Southeast & Central Galapagos

8 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Central & Northwest Galapagos

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From NW to SE Galapagos

11 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Southeast & North Galapagos

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North & Northwest Galapagos

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The whole Galapagos Archipelago

15 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Northwest & Southeast Galapagos

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The whole Galapagos Archipelago

15 Days Galapagos cruise on board the Petrel

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Reviews of Petrel

Chris

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Great! The crew - Gustavo Barba, our Galapagos National Park Naturalist, was fantastic! He made the trip fun and interesting for a wide range of ages - from my sixteen year olds to retirees on the trip. He had a great attitude, encyclopedic knowledge and seemed to know the best spots for everything from locating mating blue footed boobies to swimming with sharks, turtles and sea lions. Our Cruise Director, Jose, was warm and friendly, and loved to share his Ecuador with all of the guests. Captain Pedro Rocafuente and his crew were remarkable, in part because they maintained the boat in an immaculate condition, seemingly all at night when we were sleeping or when we were out on the multiple excursions each day. I am already missing Chef Carlos' wonderful cooking, which highlighted many Ecuadorean dishes, and despite a very active six days, I feel I gained weight. It may be expensive, but I feel I will likely only do a trip to the Galapagos once or twice in my life and this more than lived up to our expectations. A wonderful experience made possible by the fantastic crew, naturalist and facilities available on the Petrel.

Derek S.

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Großartiges Schiff Die Kabinen sind sehr geräumig, alle mit eigenem Balkon. Das Essen wird in Buffet-form präsentiert und schmeckte immer fantastisch. Das Schiff wurde exzellent besetzt von Marvin und seinem Team, alle waren sehr professionell und hatten Ahnung,von dem was sie taten. Die Reiseführer Harry und Morris waren absolut spitze. Falls jemand darüber nachdenkt auf die Petrel zu gehen, kann ich das demjenigen nur empfehlen! Für etwas mehr Geld bekommt man eine großartige Leistung und viele Tagesaktivitäten geboten. Am Abend kann den Luxus an Bord genießen und den Sonnenuntergang vom eigenen Balkon aus mitverfolgen. Quelle: https://goo.gl/QHrZDL

Annie

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Wonderful Time In A Wonderful Place We were very pleased with the boat, crew and fellow passengers. Morris was a very knowledgable guide and accomplished photographer/underwater videographer, as well as friendly and excellent english spoken. Carlos did a great job bartending and serving meals and spoke english well also. Almost all of the crew we had contact with could communicate at least somewhat in english and were very friendly/helpful. We had a great mix of people aboard (22 to 60's) from various countries/locations. Food was plentiful and varied. Our favorite were the two barbecue lunches on the top deck including the last lunch of grilled fish, octopus, lobster and prawns plus baked potatoes, salad, etc. After each excursion there was generally fresh juice and a snack waiting as well, such as chicken wings, empanadas, fried yucca with honey, etc. We did Itinerary A which went to many locations on Isabela island, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, North Seymour, Santa Fe and San Cristobal. Saw a wide variety of animals including blue footed boobies, sea lions, many types of iguanas, penguins, dolphins, rays, etc. Snorkeling 4 or 5 times was our favorite. Snorkeled with penguins, sea lions (santa fe had whole colony swimming with us), rays, sharks, dolphins, turtles. Galapatours also helped us with some information beforehand (what to bring, cultural differences etc), which made the trip completely perfect. I highly recommend the Petrel cruise!

Don

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Best Trip Ever Linda and I have returned from our trip. This was our best trip ever. The crew were all great; helpful, cheerful and informative. Eduardo was the director and very special. The guide, Harry, was terrific. And the ship was top-notch. We'd like to thank you for all your help. Also, thanks to galapatours. Everything went very smoothly for the whole time. Best Regards, Don

cpanczner

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Eine wundervolle Erfahrung Meine Frau, unsere Zwillinge und ich buchten eine sechs-Tages Kreuzfahrt in den Süden. Es war eine fantastische Erfahrung - wandern, schnorcheln und Kayak Touren, es war alles dabei. Ich werde nie wieder vergessen, wie wir mit Seelöwen um die Wette schwammen und die Schildkröten im Wasser beim verspeisen von Algen beobachteten. Es mag zwar teuer sein aber die Galapagos Inseln besucht man nur ein oder zwei Mal im Leben. Eine tolle Zeit, die uns die Besatzung, der Guide und die Extras an Bord der Petrel erst ermöglichten. Quelle: https://goo.gl/a7GLSR

Ann Arbor

Petrel Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Eine gute Mischung Abenteuer und Entspannung Die Reise hat uns sehr gefallen. Der Reiseleiter Morris verfügte über großartiges Wissen und konnte super Englisch. Auch Carlos, der Kellner, und der Rest der Besatzung konnte hervorragend mit uns kommunizieren. Alle waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. An Bord gab es eine gute Mischung aus Passagieren zwischen 20 und 60 Jahren aus aller Welt. Das Essen war abwechslungsreich und es wurde großzügig aufgetischt. Nach jedem Ausflug gab es frische Fruchtsäfte und einen Snack, wie Chicken Wings, Empanadas usw. Die Galapagos Inseln sind ein wunderbarer Ort auf Erden. Falls Sie planen dort hin zu reisen, genießen Sie es. Quelle: https://goo.gl/NJZTPw

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