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La Pinta
La Pinta is a luxurious cruise ship renowned for its exceptional service to a maximum of 48 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. This vessel delivers a unique blend of entertainment options for adults and children.
La Pinta is an ideal boat to experience the Galapagos, with luxurious facilities and a relaxed environment.
With its unique \”Young Pirates\” Program for children 7-12 years old, there\’s something for the whole family. Sizeable windows and the airy interior make the boat an excellent place for relaxing after a busy day of touring the Islands.
La Pinta features a Jacuzzi, gym, natural history library, dining room, sundeck, and sky bar. The boat\’s capacity allows for 48 guests, and with a crew of 25 and 3 certified naturalists, you\’re assured the personalized service you deserve. The elegant dining area best serves Ecuadorian and international cuisine with healthy, light, vegetarian, and children\’s options.
Cabins are tastefully decorated with large panoramic windows, air conditioning, and fully equipped private bathrooms. Interconnected cabins can accommodate families as well as triple cabins.
La Pinta Itineraries & Prices
Day 1
Baltra Island / North Seymour Island
Baltra Island / North Seymour Island
Friday
AM: Baltra Island & Embarkation
Arrive at Baltra Island, transfer to the dock, and board La Pinta. Settle into your cabin, attend the welcome briefing and safety drill, and enjoy lunch onboard.
PM: Explore North Seymour Island on a guided walk among seabirds, sea lions, and land iguanas, with an optional dinghy ride, followed by a welcome cocktail and dinner onboard
Day 2
Isabela Island / Fernandina Island
Isabela Island / Fernandina Island
Saturday
AM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
Explore Punta Vicente Roca by panga beneath towering lava cliffs, spotting seabirds and marine life, with optional snorkeling alongside green sea turtles.
PM: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
Visit Punta Espinoza, the youngest island in the archipelago, known for penguins, flightless cormorants, Galapagos hawks, and striking volcanic landscapes.
Day 3
Isabela Island
Isabela Island
Sunday
AM: Explore Urbina Bay, walking across uplifted seabed with corals, shells, land iguanas, and possible giant tortoises, then sail the Bolívar Channel watching for whales.
PM: Visit historic Tagus Cove, hike to Darwin Crater for sweeping views, and snorkel or kayak in the sheltered bay before returning onboard.
Day 4
Rábida Island / Santa Cruz Island
Rábida Island / Santa Cruz Island
Monday
AM: Land on the striking red-sand beach of Rábida Island, observe marine iguanas and finches, then snorkel from shore or enjoy a glass-bottom boat.
PM: Explore Dragon Hill, walking past a brackish lagoon with birdlife and inland trails offering panoramic views and land iguana sightings.
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Tuesday
AM: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation efforts and observe giant tortoises, followed by lunch ashore in Puerto Ayora.
PM: Explore the lush Santa Cruz Highlands, spotting Darwin’s finches, Scalesia forests, and giant tortoises in their natural habitat before returning to the yacht..
Day 6
Floreana Island
Floreana Island
Wednesday
AM: Cruise Floreana’s north shore by panga to Baroness Cove, then visit historic Post Office Bay, home to the legendary mail barrel, with optional kayaking or snorkeling.
PM: Snorkel or glass-bottom boat at Champion Islet, then walk Punta Cormorant past flamingo lagoons to a white-sand turtle nesting beach.
Day 7
Baltra
Baltra
Thursday
AM: Conclude your journey on Baltra Island, transferring to the airport for your return flight to the mainland, from this uplifted island chosen as the archipelago’s air gateway in the 1940s.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Luxury Cabin | Luxury Plus Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nights West - North Seymour, Isabela, Fernandina | Ask for price | US$7,946.00 | US$7,946.00 |
Day 1
Baltra Island /Santa Cruz Island
Baltra Island /Santa Cruz Island
Thursday
AM: Arrive at Baltra Airport, transfer aboard La Pinta, attend the welcome briefing and safety drill, settle into your cabin, and enjoy lunch onboard.
PM: Sail to South Plaza Island for a guided walk among vibrant succulents, colorful land iguanas, playful sea lions, and soaring seabirds amid striking volcanic landscapes.
Day 2
Santa Fe Island / San Cristobal Island
Santa Fe Island / San Cristobal Island
Friday
AM: Arrive by dinghy to a white-sand beach at Santa Fe Island, sharing the shore with sea lions and spotting endemic Santa Fe land iguanas, with options for kayaking, snorkeling, and coastal exploration.
PM: Disembark at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and visit the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve to learn about conservation, then enjoy free time to explore the town.
Day 3
San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island
Saturday
AM: Land at Punta Pitt for a scenic hike along dramatic coastlines, spotting bachelor sea lions, frigatebirds, and the only site where all three booby species nest together, with optional panga ride or snorkeling.
PM: Visit Cerro Brujo, exploring eroded tuff formations and a pristine white-sand beach, enjoying calm waters and early access to one of the island’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.
Day 4
Española Island
Española Island
Sunday
AM: Explore Punta Suárez on a rugged lava walk, spotting waved albatrosses (seasonal), boobies, gulls, colorful marine iguanas, and the dramatic blowhole.
PM: Relax on the white coral sands of Gardner Bay, sharing the beach with sea lions and finches, with options for snorkeling, kayaking, or a glass-bottom boat.
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Monday
AM: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation programs and observe giant tortoises central to the islands’ protection efforts. Cross Santa Cruz by bus and ferry to Baltra Airport, concluding the journey on this uplifted island before your flight back to the mainland.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Luxury Cabin | Luxury Plus Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nights East - South Plazas, San Cristobal, Espanola | Ask for price | US$5,987.00 | US$5,987.00 |
Day 1
Baltra Island /Santa Cruz Island
Baltra Island /Santa Cruz Island
Monday
AM: Arrive at Baltra Airport, cross the Itabaca Channel by ferry, and continue by bus into the highlands to explore Santa Cruz’s ecosystems, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
PM: Visit a giant tortoise reserve and nearby lava tunnels, then continue to Puerto Ayora to board La Pinta and begin the next stage of your Galapagos journey.
Day 2
Santa Cruz Island / Sombrero Chino Island
Santa Cruz Island / Sombrero Chino Island
Tuesday
AM: Cruise by panga around Eden Islet, spotting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and reef sharks amid dramatic volcanic formations, with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat options as conditions allow.
PM: Explore Chinese Hat Islet on a short coastal trail, then swim or snorkel with Galapagos penguins and reef sharks while learning about their evolutionary link to Humboldt penguins.
Day 3
Bartholomew Island / Santiago Island
Bartholomew Island / Santiago Island
Wednesday
AM: Hike Bartolomé Island for iconic summit views over Pinnacle Rock, enjoy a dinghy ride, then snorkel or relax on the beach with chances to see Galapagos penguins.
PM: Visit Sullivan Bay to swim and snorkel along a white coral beach and walk across one of the archipelago’s youngest lava fields, showcasing dramatic volcanic landscapes.
Day 4
Genovesa Island
Genovesa Island
Thursday
AM: Cross the equator en route to Prince Philip’s Steps, climbing the wooden stairs to a prime birding trail with Nazca and red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, fur seals, and occasional short-eared owls; optional kayaking along the cliffs..
PM: Relax on the white coral sands of Darwin Bay, enjoy aquatic activities, a gentle wildlife walk, or a lava trek with panoramic views of the collapsed caldera from the anchorage.
Day 5
Baltra
Baltra
Friday
AM: Conclude your journey on Baltra Island Airport, transferring for your return flight to the mainland. The island’s flat, uplifted terrain led to its selection as the Galapagos airport site in the 1940s.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Luxury Cabin | Luxury Plus Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nights North - Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Genovesa | Ask for price | US$5,987.00 | US$5,987.00 |
What's included
- Included
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Kayaks on board
- Paddle Board
- Not Included
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- A.P.A fee (Advance provisioning allowance)
- Migratory Control Card
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
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