Galapagos Motor Catamarans

Maximum capacity: 12-20 passengers

Advantages of travelling on a motor catamaran

One of the biggest advantages of travelling by motor catamaran in the Galapagos is the reduced risk of seasickness. This allows visitors to fully enjoy their time on the islands without the discomfort of motion sickness. The catamarans are equipped with cabins, outdoor seating and plenty of shade to keep passengers comfortable during the trip.

In addition, motor catamarans provide an environmentally friendly means of transport, which is important in an area such as the Galapagos Islands, where the preservation of fragile ecosystems is a priority. With their low fuel consumption and emissions, catamarans are an environmentally responsible way to explore the islands.

In conclusion, motor catamarans in the Galapagos are a great choice for travellers looking for a comfortable, eco-friendly and adventurous experience. With a reduced risk of seasickness and spacious amenities, passengers are sure to have an unforgettable trip.

Ocean Spray

A superb motor catamaran that befits the superb surroundings

Elite

A brand-new luxury catamaran with fantastic guides

Aqua Mare

The Galapagos Islands’ first true superyacht experience

Alia

Luxury Galápagos travel with every modern convenience

Lonesome George

Superb value from this sustainable sailing catamaran

Anahi

An extremely stable catamaran with first class service

Hermes

An incredible Ultra-Luxury Catamaran

Millennium

A fantastic adventure to the world's last paradise

Endemic

The most highly-evolved Galápagos Yacht to date

Anali

A delightfully informal yacht with a touch of luxury

Petrel

Luxury that sets a new standard for Galápagos

Treasure

Unforgettable itineraries

All Galapagos Cruises aboard Motor Catamarans

What to expect from a motor catamaran?

Motor catamarans in the Galapagos are a popular way to get around for those looking to experience the Galapagos. These luxurious boats offer a smooth and stable ride, making them a great option for those prone to seasickness.

Catamarans have a wider base than traditional boats, which helps reduce the amount of rocking and rolling in rough seas. They are also faster and more manoeuvrable, making it easier for passengers to get from one island to another in a short space of time. The larger size of motor catamarans also provides plenty of space to relax and take in the stunning scenery.

Victoria Tran

Golondrina Galapagos Cruise

Budget

We booked an 8 days boat tour of the Golondrina (15 tourists and 8 crew members boat) for our family of 8 (4 adults, 4 boys ages 9-12) from July 12, 2019 to July 19, 2019 with Thomas Richmond from Galapatours. We booked in May 2019 so it was kind of late planning on our part but everything went smoothly and Thomas and Andino were prompt and very helpful, even returning our calls and emails on the weekend. We had a wonderful time on the Golondrina. Everything was easy and was as expected. The crew picked us up at the airport. We booked our own airlines as we were coming from Machu Picchu and Lima, Peru through Quito. We went on a wonderful adventure of the Galapagos on the Golondrina with its fantastic crew for 8 days, hiking and snorkeling everyday and seeing amazing landscape and animals and the kids learned so much and it was great healthy living. The ocean can be rough at night as the boat traveled for 5-6 hours across miles to get to the next island destination but you can't control the ocean and we were deep asleep after all the exercises every day anyway. Kids had no problem with any part of the trip and participated in the hiking and snorkeling in the middle of the ocean fine. We brought our own wetsuits for the kids. All the crew on our boat were fantastic. The other 7 passengers on our boat were 3 adults from Washington state, 2 from Texas, and 2 from Switzerland, and they were friendly, well-educated, fit, and engaging. At the end of our 8 days tour, the tour guide walked us to the correct bus transport at the airport (the only way to do it: bus for 5 minutes, ferry across, then taxi to town), to get into Santa Cruz town as we were staying on this main island for extra days (must do as the town is wonderful!). From the first time I emailed Thomas at Galapatours, he emailed me back and called me right away and he presented me with boat options and all the information was there to make the boat decision. I paid by credit card and everything was set and we just showed up at the airport in Baltra and the crew took care of us from there, as in the itinerary. The 8 days boat tour is the way to see the Galapagos, as most islands are far apart and boat can travel at night. As it is, we only saw the Eastern part of the Galapagos archipelago, but we saw all the animals as expected, so maybe we were very lucky (saw humpback whales too). Next time, we will do another 8 days to see the Western side and we will use Galapatours to book our trip!

Bruna Schmitt

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

We booked a 3 night cruise on the Grand Majestic which was just wonderful! Mr. Thomas Richmond helped us with the entire booking process and answered all of our questions that we had before the trip. The boat was extremely comfortable, the staff were very kind, especially Mayra and Salomão! The food was wonderful, everything was always fresh and very tasty. Every day we had activities in the morning and in the afternoon, always accompanied by our guide Gustavo, who had a vast knowledge of the islands, fauna and flora of the region. We started our trip in San Cristobal, went to Floreana, Española and ended the trip in Santa Cruz. Our days at the Grand Majestic were fantastic, and we will definitely return to the Galápagos one day to visit other islands.

Diederik Quint

Cachalote Explorer Galapagos Cruise

Premium

Took a fabulous 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer that I would easily rate a 5-star experience. Great crew and excellent cook! I booked thru Galapagostours.com as I found their website the easiest to use and most detailed with respect to information on ships, the islands, animals and itineraries. And Tom was always available when I had additional questions about my booking. Highly recommend you use them!

Shane Dolan

Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Finally got to complete our trip to the Galapagos Islands which was canceled days before we were to set off in March of 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Finally, two years later we were ready to set off again and Galapatours were very helpful in working with us and our needs to rescheduling our cruise itinerary. All in all it was well worth the wait as we got to experience nature and the unique wildlife that you will never see anywhere else in the world. What a trip

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Richa D

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

The trip was beyond magical! The snorkeling near Chinese hat and also the beach walk at the Lobos island was breathtaking. What a trip! It was very well planned with quality snacks and meals provided throughout.

Brian S

Aida Maria Galapagos Cruise

Budget

Our week on the Aida Maria was fantastic, exceeding expectations. The crew and guide were fantastic, and the meals were really good - again, better than expected. The highlight was, of course, all of the animals we got to see up close and personal, on land and in the water.