Stella Maris Galapagos Charter

Stella Maris Galapagos Charter

Doubtlessly the most exclusive ship in Galapagos

A Galápagos Cruise on board the Stella Maris

Luxury

What we love about the Stella Maris

A 12-guest charter-style setup makes the experience unusually private.

Spacious yacht accommodation suits families or friends traveling together.

The sun deck and Jacuzzi give downtime a more private-yacht feeling.

Stella Maris Galapagos Charter
Stella Maris Galapagos Charter
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Stella Maris Galapagos Charter

Stella Maris is best understood as a private-charter-style Galapagos yacht rather than a conventional cruise ship. She carries up to 12 guests, which changes the whole rhythm: quieter briefings, more flexible deck time and the feeling that the yacht is a private base for one family or a small group of friends.

The ship's personality is classic luxury yacht rather than new-build expedition catamaran. Expect spacious cabins, a master suite, VIP-style accommodation, teak decks, a light lounge, al fresco areas and a sun deck with Jacuzzi. The atmosphere is more polished and private than most Galapagos yachts, but still anchored in National Park landings, snorkeling, kayaking and guide-led wildlife encounters.

Choose Stella Maris if privacy, charter atmosphere and space matter more than having a large expedition ship. She is less ideal if you want a scheduled small-group cruise with multiple departure dates, a lower price point or a very modern catamaran layout.

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Amenities on board the Stella Maris

transfer

Transfers to and from ship

wifi

Internet/Wifi

kayak

Kayaks on board

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)

footprint

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

meal

All meals

Food & Drinks on board the Stella Maris

Food on Stella Maris should feel like part of the private-yacht experience. The useful detail is not a long menu list, but the rhythm: flexible, service-led meals for a very small group, often paired with al fresco deck time. This suits travelers who want the Galapagos day to feel personal from breakfast through evening drinks.

Sustainable Tourism

Stella Maris operates in the strict Galapagos National Park framework of fixed itineraries, licensed guiding and controlled visitor access. Her lower-impact argument is mainly scale: up to 12 guests, private-charter logistics and fewer people moving through each landing together. We avoid presenting her as a technical eco yacht without vessel-specific proof.

Cabins categories on board the Stella Maris

Suite
Standard Double

Type:

Double

Max. occupancy:

2

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Technical details of Stella Maris

Category
Luxury
Type
Small Yacht
Main Engines
Caterpillar 3412, 625HP
Length
131ft / 40m
Cruising speed
13 knots max.
Capacity
14

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