Eco Galaxy is a first class, eco-friendly Galapagos catamaran for just 16 guests, built with recycled materials, LED lighting and water and fuel saving systems. It sails a 5-day southern route and 6-day western and northern routes, with 8 cabins, a 360° sun deck, and snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks and paddleboards included. Prices start from $4,100 per person (5 days, 2026 rate).
Let’s talk about your tripEco Galaxy at a glance
| Category | First Class |
| Vessel type | Catamaran |
| Capacity | 16 guests in 8 cabins |
| Crew | 9 crew members + cruise director + bilingual naturalist guide |
| Itineraries | 5-day southern route; 6-day western and northern routes |
| Embarkation | Baltra or San Cristóbal airport, depending on the itinerary |
| Children | From 6 years old |
| Price from | $4,100 per person (5 days, 2026 rate) |
Cabins on board Eco Galaxy
Eco Galaxy has 8 cabins for a maximum of 16 guests, with smart climate control and low-energy LED lighting. Wi-Fi is available on board.
Life on board
Guests share social lounges, a dining room and a 360° sun deck. Meals are a fusion of Ecuadorian and international cuisine, with vegetarian options, and there is a snack after each activity. Purified water, coffee and tea are available at all times.
Each day includes guided hikes, panga (dinghy) rides and snorkeling, plus kayaking and paddleboarding in authorized areas. Snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks and paddleboards are included.
Sustainability: built with about 50% less wood than a conventional vessel, using recycled materials, LED lighting, smart climate control, water purification and recirculation, and biodegradable cleaning products.
Eco Galaxy itineraries
- Itinerary A, southern route, 5 days (Tuesday to Saturday): San Cristóbal (Lobos Island), Española (Gardner Bay, Suárez Point), Floreana (Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown), Santa Fe, South Plaza and Santa Cruz. Best for waved albatross (April to December), blue-footed boobies and snorkeling.
- Itinerary B, western route, 6 days (Saturday to Thursday): Santa Cruz, Isabela (Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Albemarle Point), Fernandina (Espinoza Point) and Santiago (Egas Port). Best for penguins, flightless cormorants and marine iguanas.
- Itinerary C, northern route, 6 days (Thursday to Tuesday): Santa Cruz, Chinese Hat, Rábida, North Seymour, Genovesa (El Barranco, Darwin Bay), Santiago (Sullivan Bay), Bartolomé and San Cristóbal. Best for red-footed boobies, frigatebirds and the iconic Pinnacle Rock view.
See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below. Consecutive itineraries can be combined for a longer cruise.
