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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.
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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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Transfers to and from ship
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Kayaks on board
Air conditioning & private bathroom
Standup paddle boards
Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices
Wetsuits
English guides
Sundeck with jacuzzi
Snorkel gear (free of charge)
Travel for good: Each booking supports Ventura's Conservation Project.
All meals
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.
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.
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