Galapagos Sailboats

Maximum capacity: 16 passengers

Advantages of travelling on a motor sailer

A motor sailboat in Galapagos offers several advantages to travelers. Firstly, a motor sailboat is faster than a traditional sailboat, allowing you to visit more destinations in less time. In addition, a motor sailboat can offer more stability and comfort, as you are not exposed to the rough seas and winds that can sometimes occur in the Galapagos. Another advantage is the ability to sail to areas that are difficult to reach with a traditional sailboat. Motor sailers also have modern amenities such as air conditioning, private bathrooms and comfortable cabins, making your Galapagos experience more enjoyable and comfortable. Finally, a motor sailboat has a small crew, which means you get more personal attention and a more intimate experience. All of these factors combine to make a motor sailboat in the Galapagos a great choice for anyone looking for a unique and exciting adventure.

Mary Anne

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Beagle

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Samba

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Merak

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All Galapagos cruises aboard sailboats

What to expect from a motor sailboat?

A motor sailboat in the Galapagos Islands can offer you a unique and intimate way to explore this incredible region. The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their abundant wildlife, and a powerboat provides the perfect platform to get up close and personal with the animals and scenery. A motor sailboat allows you to explore the many coves, bays and inlets of the islands that are inaccessible to larger vessels. You can snorkel, kayak and swim in the turquoise waters and hike the volcanic islands to see giant tortoises, iguanas and other exotic wildlife.

You will be able to experience the natural beauty of the islands with a small group of fellow travelers, and the experienced crew will provide you with a comfortable and safe experience. In the evenings, you can relax on deck and watch the stars or dine on delicious local cuisine. A motor sailboat in the Galapagos is an unforgettable way to experience this unique and pristine environment.

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.