Endemic is a luxury Galapagos catamaran for 16 guests where every suite has floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and a private balcony. It has a sky deck with jacuzzi and outdoor bar, a lounge with 180-degree views and a bilingual naturalist guide, and sails expeditions of 4 to 15 days from Baltra. Cruises from US$4,990 per person.
Let’s talk about your tripEndemic at a glance
| Category | Luxury |
| Vessel type | Motor catamaran, in service since 2018 |
| Capacity | 16 guests in 8 suites with private balconies, plus a single room |
| Crew | Nearly one crew member per guest, plus a bilingual naturalist guide |
| Decks | Main deck, upper deck and sky deck with jacuzzi |
| Itineraries | 4, 5, 6 and 8-day expeditions; combinations of 10 to 15 days |
| Embarkation | Baltra Airport |
| Departures | Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, depending on the itinerary |
Suites on board the Endemic
The Endemic has 8 suites: four with private balconies on the main deck and four panoramic Golden Suites on the upper deck. All have floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and a private bathroom. A single room is available for solo travelers.
Endemic deck plans
Life on board
Guests share a lounge with 180-degree panoramic views, a salon with a fully stocked bar, a shaded upper terrace for wildlife watching and a bow sun terrace. The semi-covered sky deck has a jacuzzi, an outdoor bar and a food counter.
Dinners follow three menu themes based on local ingredients and careful presentation. Each day includes guided excursions with your naturalist guide: hikes, snorkeling and dinghy rides.
Endemic itineraries
- 3D, 4 days (Thursday to Sunday): Bartolomé, Floreana (Devil’s Crown, Cormorant Point, Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay), Chinese Hat, North Seymour and Black Turtle Cove.
- 4C, 5 days (Sunday to Thursday): Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill, Charles Darwin Station, Highlands), San Cristóbal (Kicker Rock, Witch Hill, Lobos Island), Española (Gardner Bay, Suárez Point), Santa Fe and South Plaza. Best for waved albatross (April to December).
- 5E, 6 days (Thursday to Tuesday): the 3D route plus Bachas Beach and Genovesa (Darwin Bay, El Barranco).
- 5F, 6 days (Tuesday to Sunday): Santiago (Sullivan Bay, Buccaneer Cove, Espumilla Beach), Isabela (Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove), Fernandina (Espinoza Point), Rábida and Mosquera. Best for penguins and flightless cormorants.
- 7A, 8 days (Sunday to Sunday): Bachas Beach, Genovesa, Santa Cruz Highlands and the full western route of Isabela, Fernandina and Santiago.
- 7B, 8 days (Sunday to Sunday): the southern and eastern islands of 4C combined with Bartolomé, Floreana, Chinese Hat and North Seymour.
See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below. Longer expeditions of 10 to 15 days are available.
Is the Endemic right for you?
- Couples and honeymooners: suites with private balconies and a jacuzzi on the sky deck.
- Travelers who want stability: a catamaran hull is steadier than a monohull yacht.
- Solo travelers: a dedicated single room.
- Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more luxury Galapagos cruises.
- Sister ships: Petrel and Grand Ocean Spray are good alternatives if your dates are full.
Frequently asked questions about the Endemic
How many guests does the Endemic carry?
Up to 16 guests in 8 suites with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, plus a single room for solo travelers. The crew ratio is close to one crew member per guest.
Which itineraries does the Endemic sail?
The core expeditions are 4 days (Thursday to Sunday), 5 days (Sunday to Thursday), 6 days (Thursday to Tuesday or Tuesday to Sunday) and 8 days (Sunday to Sunday, two different routes). They combine into longer expeditions of 10 to 15 days. All start and end at Baltra.
How much does an Endemic cruise cost?
2026 rates per person in a suite start at US$4,990 for 3 nights, US$6,190 for 4 nights, US$7,490 for 5 nights and US$9,990 for 7 nights. Longer expeditions go up to US
8,690 for 14 nights. Flights and park fees are not included.
What makes the Endemic different from other luxury yachts?
It is a catamaran, so it is very stable at sea, and every suite has its own private balcony. Guests also enjoy a sky deck with jacuzzi and outdoor bar, a lounge with 180-degree panoramic views and three themed dinner menus based on local ingredients.
When does the Endemic depart?
Expeditions depart on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from Baltra Airport, depending on the itinerary you choose.
What our travelers say
Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.
Plan your Endemic cruise
As a local operator in Ecuador since 2006, we help you choose the right dates, suite and itinerary, and can add flights, hotels in Quito or a tour in the Ecuadorian Amazon or Andes.
Before you travel, check the requirements to enter Galapagos and our Galapagos packing list.
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