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Galapagos Angel is a modern luxury yacht for 16 guests, built in 2023 with hydraulic stabilizers, two upper deck suites, a sundeck lounge and a bilingual naturalist guide. It sails 4, 5, 7 and 8-day itineraries from Baltra. Cruises from US$2,745 per person.

Galapagos Angel at a glance

CategoryLuxury
Vessel typeMotor yacht with hydraulic stabilizers, built in 2023
Capacity16 guests in 2 suites and 6 double cabins
Crew10 crew members and a bilingual naturalist guide
Size35 m (115 ft) long, 8 m (26 ft) beam; speed 11 knots
ItinerariesA and B, 8 days; 4, 5 and 7-day options
EmbarkationBaltra Airport
DeparturesSunday, Monday and Thursday, depending on the itinerary

Cabins on board the Galapagos Angel

Suite on the Galapagos Angel yacht

All 8 cabins have a private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.

  • Suites (upper deck): 2 suites of 18 m² (196 ft²).
  • Double cabins 3 to 6 (main deck): 14 m² (152 ft²).
  • Double cabins 1 and 2 (main deck): 13 m² (143 ft²).

Double cabin on the Galapagos Angel yacht

Galapagos Angel deck plans

Galapagos Angel yacht deck plan: sundeck

Galapagos Angel yacht deck plan: upper deck

Galapagos Angel yacht deck plan: main deck

Life on board

Lounge on the Galapagos Angel yacht

Guests share a lounge, a dining room with a coffee station and a sundeck lounge with outdoor seating.

Sundeck lounge on the Galapagos Angel yacht

Each day includes guided excursions with your naturalist guide: hikes, snorkeling, sea kayaking and dinghy rides. Kayaks, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, underwater cameras and walking sticks are included.

Safety on board

The Galapagos Angel’s equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard, with hydraulic stabilizers, two 25-person life rafts, two radars, two GPS units, a Navtex receiver, a depth sounder and fire detection and prevention systems.

Galapagos Angel itineraries

Aerial view of the Galapagos Angel yacht

  • 8 days A (Sunday to Sunday): North Seymour, Santiago (Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, Egas Port), Genovesa (Darwin Bay, El Barranco), Rábida, Santa Cruz (Highlands, Black Turtle Cove), Española (Gardner Bay, Suárez Point), Santa Fe and South Plaza.
  • 8 days B (Sunday to Sunday): Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill, Bachas Beach), Bartolomé, Isabela (Vicente Roca Point, Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Moreno Point, Sierra Negra Volcano), Fernandina (Espinoza Point), Floreana and Mosquera.
  • 7 days D (Monday to Sunday): Bartolomé, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana and Mosquera. Selected departures.
  • 5 days A (Sunday to Thursday): North Seymour, Santiago, Genovesa and Rábida.
  • 5 days C (Thursday to Monday): Santa Cruz, Española, Santa Fe and South Plaza.
  • 4 days A (Thursday to Sunday): Santa Cruz, Española, Santa Fe and South Plaza. Best for waved albatross (April to December).

See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below.

Is the Galapagos Angel right for you?

  • Travelers who want a modern yacht: built in 2023, with stabilizers for a smoother ride.
  • Couples: two upper deck suites.
  • Value seekers: one of the most affordable luxury options, from US$2,745.
  • Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more luxury Galapagos cruises.
  • Sister ships: Grand Majestic, Galapagos Horizon and Infinity are good alternatives if your dates are full.

What our travelers say

Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.

Frequently asked questions about the Galapagos Angel

How many guests does the Galapagos Angel carry?

Up to 16 guests in 8 cabins: 2 suites on the upper deck and 6 double cabins on the main deck. A crew of ten and a bilingual naturalist guide look after the group.

Which itineraries does the Galapagos Angel sail?

Two 8-day itineraries from Baltra, Sunday to Sunday: A (North Seymour, Santiago, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, Rábida, Santa Cruz, Española, Santa Fe and South Plaza) and B (Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Isabela, Fernandina and Floreana). Shorter options are 4 days (Thursday to Sunday), 5 days (Sunday to Thursday or Thursday to Monday) and 7 days (Monday to Sunday, selected departures).

How much does a Galapagos Angel cruise cost?

2026 rates per person in a standard cabin are US$2,745 for 4 days, US$4,245 for 5 days, US$5,645 for 7 days and US$6,645 for 8 days. Suites cost US$2,945, US$4,545, US$6,245 and US$7,245. Children under 15 sharing with an adult get a 20% discount and the single supplement is 50%.

Is the Galapagos Angel a new yacht?

Yes. It was built in 2023 and has hydraulic stabilizers, which make navigation more comfortable, and safety equipment that meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard.

What is included in the price?

All meals, all excursions with a bilingual naturalist guide, transfers in the islands, expedition gear (kayaks, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, underwater cameras and walking sticks) and carbon footprint compensation. Flights, the park entrance fee, the transit control card, fuel surcharge, drinks, insurance and tips are not included.

Plan your Galapagos Angel cruise

We’re in Quito and Galápagos, and we have been organizing trips to the islands since 2006. We help you choose the right dates, cabin 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.

 
 

1

8 DAYS A - BALTRA TO BALTRA

8 DAYS A / 7 NIGHTS (SUNDAY TO SUNDAY)
SUNDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. North Seymour Island.
MONDAYAM. Santiago Island: Chinese Hat Islet.
PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
TUESDAYAM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
PM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps).
WEDNESDAYAM. Santiago Island: Egas Port.
PM. Rábida Island.
THURSDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
FRIDAYAM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet.
PM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
SATURDAYAM. Santa Fe Island.
PM. South Plaza Island.
SUNDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
2

8 DAYS B - BALTRA TO BALTRA

8 DAYS B / 7 NIGHTS (SUNDAY TO SUNDAY)
SUNDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
MONDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
PM. Bartolomé Island.
TUESDAYAM. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point.
PM. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
WEDNESDAYAM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove.
PM. Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay.
THURSDAYAM. Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
PM. Isabela Island: Moreno Point.
FRIDAYAM. Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano.
PM. Isabela Island: Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center.
SATURDAYAM. Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown and Cormorant Point.
PM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay.
SUNDAYAM. Mosquera Islet. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
3

7 DAYS D - BALTRA TO BALTRA

7 DAYS D / 6 NIGHTS (MONDAY TO SUNDAY)
MONDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. Bartolomé Island.
TUESDAYAM. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point.
PM. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
WEDNESDAYAM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove.
PM. Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay.
THURSDAYAM. Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
PM. Isabela Island: Moreno Point.
FRIDAYAM. Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano.
PM. Isabela Island: Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center.
SATURDAYAM. Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown and Cormorant Point.
PM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay.
SUNDAYAM. Mosquera Islet. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
4

5 DAYS A - BALTRA TO BALTRA

5 DAYS A / 4 NIGHTS (SUNDAY TO THURSDAY)
SUNDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. North Seymour Island.
MONDAYAM. Santiago Island: Chinese Hat Islet.
PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
TUESDAYAM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
PM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps).
WEDNESDAYAM. Santiago Island: Egas Port.
PM. Rábida Island.
THURSDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
5

5 DAYS C - BALTRA TO BALTRA

5 DAYS C / 4 NIGHTS (THURSDAY TO MONDAY)
THURSDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the first excursion.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
FRIDAYAM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet.
PM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
SATURDAYAM. Santa Fe Island.
PM. South Plaza Island.
SUNDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
MONDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
6

4 DAYS A - BALTRA TO BALTRA

4 DAYS A / 3 NIGHTS (THURSDAY TO SUNDAY)
THURSDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the first excursion.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
FRIDAYAM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet.
PM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
SATURDAYAM. Santa Fe Island.
PM. South Plaza Island.
SUNDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

Good to know: the 7-day itinerary runs on selected departures only. Routes are indicative and may change due to weather, wildlife breeding seasons or Galapagos National Park regulations.

2026 rates per person: Standard cabin: 4 days US$2,745 · 5 days US$4,245 · 7 days US$5,645 · 8 days US$6,645. Suite: 4 days US$2,945 · 5 days US$4,545 · 7 days US$6,245 · 8 days US$7,245. 2027 standard cabin rates: 4 days US$2,845 · 5 days US$4,645 · 7 days US$6,245 · 8 days US$7,045. Contact us for current deals.

Prices include:

All meals
Transfers in the islands
All excursions
Expedition gear: kayaks, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, underwater cameras and walking sticks
Bilingual Galapagos National Park naturalist guide
Carbon footprint compensation

Prices do not include:

Flights to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$200.00
Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$20.00
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic drinks
Travel or medical insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Important Notes:
 
♦ All prices per person in US dollars.
♦ Single supplement: 50%.
♦ Children under 15 sharing a cabin with one full-paying adult: 20% discount.
♦ Groups of 4 to 14 guests: 10% discount.
♦ Full-yacht charters available for up to 16 guests.
Galapagos Angel yacht in the Galapagos
Aerial view of the Galapagos Angel yacht
Suite on the Galapagos Angel yacht
Double cabin on the Galapagos Angel yacht
Lounge on the Galapagos Angel yacht
Dining room on the Galapagos Angel yacht
Sundeck lounge and jacuzzi on the Galapagos Angel yacht
Galapagos Yacht Galapagos Angel in Galapagos
cabin with two beds
Galapagos Angel yacht deck plan: main deck

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