Treasure Galapagos Cruise

Anahi

Anahi is one of the small Galápagos catamarans we recommend when travelers want the islands—not a formal hotel at sea—to remain the heart of the trip. With only 16 guests, an eight-person crew and a certified naturalist guide, days feel personal and purposeful: early wildlife walks, snorkelling, panga rides and kayaking, followed by a comfortable return to a yacht that was thoroughly renovated in 2024. Recent guests repeatedly praise the energy of the excursions, the care of the crew and how much wildlife the itineraries fit into each day. The double hull is an important part of Anahi’s appeal. It gives her a steadier feel and more usable deck space than many traditional small yachts. Six 16 m² Standard cabins on the Main Deck can be arranged as a double or twin, while the two 25 m² Upper Deck Suites add a sofa bed, panoramic views and room for a third guest. All eight cabins have an ocean view, private bathroom, air conditioning and a safe. We particularly like the shaded stern deck and open-air dining area after an active day; the Jacuzzi and complimentary Starlink are welcome bonuses, but the atmosphere remains relaxed rather than showy. Choose the itinerary as carefully as the cabin. Anahi’s programme can take you west to the volcanic landscapes and marine life of Isabela and Fernandina, north to Genovesa’s seabird colonies, or through Española, Floreana and San Cristóbal; longer combinations create an 11-, 12- or 15-day journey. Book Anahi if you value a small group, an active rhythm and broad route choice. If private balconies or contemporary hotel-style luxury matter more, compare another ship. Ask our Galápagos specialists which circuit best matches the wildlife and landscapes you most want to see.

Tip Top II

Tip Top II is especially interesting for travelers who want the Galapagos logistics to feel simpler from the start. The included flights from Quito or Guayaquil are a real advantage, because inter-island travel planning can otherwise feel like one more moving part before the cruise even begins. Here, that important step is already built into the package. On board, Tip Top II offers a classic small-yacht rhythm with experienced crew and generous communal areas. That combination works well for travelers who value a friendly, proven operation over flashy design. The ship is not trying to be the newest luxury catamaran; her strength is a practical, comfortable platform for landings, snorkeling, wildlife watching and relaxed evenings with the group. Choose Tip Top II if you want an established Galapagos yacht with flights included and a reassuringly straightforward setup. She is less ideal if you want private balconies, very contemporary interiors or an ultra-boutique feel. For travelers who prefer clear logistics and a classic onboard atmosphere, she remains a sensible choice.

Reina Silvia Voyager

Reina Silvia Voyager is one of the Galápagos catamarans we recommend when modern comfort should make the islands feel closer, not compete with them. She carries just 16 guests, and eight of her ten cabins open onto a private balcony—an unusually generous setup for a ship of this size. We especially like the rhythm this creates: watch the anchorage from your own cabin before breakfast, spend the day hiking, snorkeling or exploring by panga, then come back to a jacuzzi and broad open decks without losing the intimacy of a small expedition group. The ship was custom-built for Galápagos cruising in 2020. Inside, there is a bright lounge and one sociable dining room; outside, a covered bar, shaded seating, BBQ area and sundeck give everyone room to spread out. The two Main Deck single cabins are a genuinely useful choice for solo travelers, while the eight balcony cabins range from flexible double/twin layouts to fixed doubles upstairs. Recent independent guest feedback repeatedly praises the guide, crew, meals and cabin comfort, but the real luxury here is how smoothly the ship supports full island days. Depending on your itinerary, those days can take you from Genovesa’s seabird colonies and Bartolomé’s volcanic views to the wildlife-rich shores of Española, Floreana, Isabela or Fernandina. Book Reina Silvia Voyager if you want a contemporary catamaran, a small social group and plenty of private outdoor space. Choose carefully between the two itinerary families: the ship is excellent, but the island route should decide whether it is the right cruise for you.

Seaman Journey

Seaman Journey is one of the catamarans we recommend when travelers want to spend their budget on the Galápagos experience itself: full days of snorkeling, panga rides and island walks, a genuinely small group, and a crew that keeps the rhythm warm and relaxed. Our travelers most often praise the guide and crew, the amount they manage to see in a day, and the pleasure of coming back to good food after being out in the islands. With only eight cabins for 16 guests, the ship feels personal without feeling cramped. The broad catamaran layout creates several places to spread out: a shaded sun deck, an aft outdoor lounge and dining area, an indoor saloon with wide windows, and the bow for watching the water ahead. Six Standard Ocean View cabins sit on the Main Deck; the two larger Suites are upstairs and open directly onto the outside deck. The twin-hull design can feel steadier than a comparable monohull in some conditions, although this remains a small expedition vessel and you can feel the sea on longer passages. We would choose Seaman Journey for curious, active travelers who value a friendly atmosphere and good, honest comfort over private balconies, a Jacuzzi or glossy luxury design. A detail we especially like is the connection back to San Cristóbal: produce from the operator’s hydroponic farm reaches the galley, so the dining story feels rooted in the islands rather than imported from a generic cruise formula.