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Galapagos Legend

The Galapagos Legend, a luxurious cruise ship, is expertly designed to host up to 100 guests. Spanning over 18,000 square feet (approximately 1,800 square meters), it offers an expansive haven of comfort and entertainment.

The Galapagos Legend is very well maintained

With renovations in 2001, 2004, and 2007; the 301 ft. boat is designed to please. Traveling at 15 knots and with 1800 square meters of social areas, the boat provides a comfortable, entertaining, and educational atmosphere for your Galapagos Islands Adventure.

Aboard the Galapagos Legend, you will never run out of things to do. Enjoy relaxing in a sauna, spa, or Jacuzzi; go swimming; or use the running track and exercise equipment. Kids can enjoy the “kids’ corner,” playground, and mini cinema and read books or watch videos from the library. There is a vast lounge with panoramic windows and a bar where you can interact and get to know other passengers aboard.

Not only is the Galapagos Legend perfect for families and couples, but business travelers can take advantage of the conference room, which accommodates up to 90 people, with an international phone, fax, and internet, allowing you to connect with the rest of the world. The 45 cabins aboard are tastefully decorated, accommodating up to 100 guests, with minibars and air conditioning; “Moon Deck” cabins boast private balconies.

Galapagos Legend Itineraries & Prices

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Day 1
Baltra Island / Santa Cruz Island

Monday
AM: Arrival to Baltra & Embarkation Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra, meet your naturalist guides, and transfer by bus and pier to board the yacht and begin your Galapagos journey.

PM: Black Turtle Cove Exploration Cruise the mangroves of Black Turtle Cove, spotting sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, and coastal birds in this protected lagoon (easy, 1-hour Zodiac ride, no landing).

Tuesday
AM: Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) Land at Prince Philip’s Steps for a rocky hike through Nazca and red-footed booby colonies, with options for kayaking, glass-bottom boating, or deep snorkeling.

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa) Explore Darwin Bay, walking sandy trails among swallow-tailed gulls, frigatebirds, and nesting seabirds, with kayaking or snorkeling alternatives.

Wednesday
AM: Explore South Plaza Island on a rocky hike among sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, and cactus-covered cliffs alive with seabirds.

PM: Snorkel the turquoise bay of Santa Fe Island, then walk past giant Opuntia cacti to observe endemic Santa Fe land iguanas and abundant sea lions.

Thursday
AM: Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands for an easy walk among wild giant tortoises and Darwin’s finches in their natural habitat. Departure – Baltra Airport Transfer to Baltra Airport for your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

Prices 2026

Itinerary Charter Price Legend Balcony Balcony Suite Plus Balcony Suite Legend Suite
3 Nights A - Genovesa, Plazas, Santa Cruz Ask for price US$3,856.00 US$3,614.00 US$3,319.00 US$3,078.00
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Day 1
Baltra Island / Mosquera Island

Thursday
AM: Arrival to Baltra & Embarkation Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra, meet your naturalist guides, and transfer by bus to the pier to board the Galapagos Legend and begin your expedition.

PM: Las Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) Visit Las Bachas Beach for swimming, a scenic shoreline walk, and lagoon birdlife, with chances to see marine iguanas and green sea turtle nesting sites.

Friday
AM: Puerto Egas (Santiago Island) Land on black volcanic sand at Puerto Egas, walking the dramatic shoreline to observe Galapagos fur seals and intertidal wildlife, with optional snorkeling.

PM: Rábida Island Explore the red-sand shores of Rábida Island, hike through palo santo and cacti to a scenic viewpoint, then snorkel, kayak, or glass-bottom boat before returning onboard.

Saturday
AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island) Explore Urbina Bay, walking across uplifted coral at the base of Alcedo Volcano and spotting land iguanas and giant tortoises, with optional snorkeling.

PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) Visit historic Tagus Cove, hike to Darwin Lake and volcanic viewpoints, then snorkel with turtles, penguins, and flightless cormorants or kayak the sheltered cove..

Sunday
AM: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina Island) Explore Punta Espinosa, the marine iguana stronghold, with snorkeling alongside penguins, turtles, and flightless cormorants.

PM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) Zodiac and snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca, beneath towering volcanic cliffs, swimming with penguins, green turtles, and unique reef fish.

Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Highlands & Giant Tortoises Walk through the Santa Cruz Highlands for close encounters with wild giant tortoises and endemic finches in their natural habitat. Departure – Baltra Airport Transfer to Baltra Airport for your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

Prices 2026

Itinerary Charter Price Legend Balcony Balcony Suite Plus Balcony Suite Legend Suite
4 Nights B - Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina Ask for price US$5,066.00 US$4,778.00 US$4,386.00 US$4,103.00
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Day 1
Baltra Island / North Seymour Island

Monday
AM: Arrival to Baltra & Embarkation Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra, meet your naturalist guides, and transfer by bus to the pier to board the Galapagos Legend and begin your expedition.

PM: Explore North Seymour Island on a guided walk among courting frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies, with optional glass-bottom boating or deep snorkeling before returning onboard.

Tuesday
AM: Bartolomé Island Hike the iconic steps of Bartolomé Island for panoramic views of Pinnacle Rock, then snorkel with penguins, reef sharks, and sea lions.

PM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago) Walk the dramatic pahoehoe lava fields of Sullivan Bay, learning about pioneering plants, with optional snorkeling or beach time.

Wednesday
AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal) Hike Punta Pitt, the only site where red-footed, Nazca, and blue-footed boobies nest together, with options for kayaking, glass-bottom boating, or beach snorkeling.

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal) Arrive by dinghy at Cerro Brujo to enjoy sea lion beaches, coastal walks to a hidden lagoon, and relaxed snorkeling along the sandy shore.

Thursday
AM: Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve to observe giant tortoises at different life stages and learn about conservation efforts to restore native populations. Departure – San Cristobal Airport Transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

Prices 2026

Itinerary Charter Price Legend Balcony Balcony Suite Plus Balcony Suite Legend Suite
3 Nights A - North Seymour, Bartolome, San Cristobal Ask for price US$3,856.00 US$3,614.00 US$3,319.00 US$3,078.00
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Day 1
San Cristobal Island

Thursday
AM: Arrival to San Cristobal & Embarkation Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal Airport, meet your naturalist guides, and transfer to the pier to board the Galapagos Legend.

PM: Interpretation Center & Frigatebird Hill Visit the Interpretation Center, then hike Cerro Tijeretas for close views of frigatebirds and sweeping bay panoramas.

Friday
AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island) Relax on the white-sand shores of Gardner Bay, sharing the beach with sea lions and endemic Hood mockingbirds, with optional beach snorkeling or kayaking.

PM: Punta Suárez (Española Island) Explore Punta Suárez, a wildlife hotspot famous for waved albatrosses, dramatic cliffs, and one of the most spectacular naturalist walks in the archipelago.

Saturday
AM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island) Visit historic Post Office Bay, home to the famous mail barrel tradition, with a rocky walk and optional beach snorkeling.

PM: Punta Cormorant & Devil’s Crown Walk Punta Cormorant to flamingo lagoons and turtle nesting beaches, then snorkel the iconic Devil’s Crown, one of the archipelago’s top underwater sites.

Sunday
AM: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) Walk Dragon Hill past marine iguanas and giant Opuntia to a flamingo-fed lagoon and sickle-shaped beach, with optional snorkeling along the rocky shore.

PM: Mosquera Islet Relax on the coral sands of Mosquera Islet, home to sea lions and shorebirds, with snorkeling chances to spot sharks, rays, and barracudas.

Monday
AM: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) Walk through the Santa Cruz Highlands for close encounters with wild giant tortoises and endemic finches in their natural habitat. Departure – Baltra Airport Transfer to Baltra Airport for your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

Prices 2026

Itinerary Charter Price Legend Balcony Balcony Suite Plus Balcony Suite Legend Suite
4 Nights D - Espanola, Florena, Santa Cruz Ask for price US$5,066.00 US$4,778.00 US$4,386.00 US$4,103.00

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