Bonita Galapagos Yacht – Mid-Range Cruise

Bonita is a tourist superior Galapagos yacht for just 16 guests, completely renovated in 2020 and known for its friendly, family-style atmosphere. It sails a 7-day western route and two 5-day routes (southern and eastern) from Baltra, with 8 cabins, a 360° sun deck, and snorkeling gear, wetsuits, kayaks and paddleboards included. Prices start from $2,900 per person (5 days, 2026 reference rate).

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Bonita at a glance

Cabins on board Bonita

Bonita has 8 cabins in three categories, with double or twin beds. Four cabins are on the upper deck, next to the bridge, and the rest are on the main and lower decks. Wi-Fi is available on board.

Life on board

Guests share a lounge at the bow with TV, a small library and board games, a bar with national and international drinks, and a dining room on the main deck. Meals combine Ecuadorian and international cuisine, served buffet or à la carte, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available on request. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours.

The sun deck has loungers and sofas with 360° views, perfect for spotting wildlife between islands. Each day includes guided hikes, snorkeling, panga (dinghy) rides and, in designated areas, kayaking and paddleboarding.

Safety: two life rafts for 15 people each, life jackets for every guest, lifebuoys, flares and SOS signals, a complete fire detection and protection system, and an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Bonita itineraries

• Itinerary A, western route, 7 days (Sunday to Saturday): Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill, Charles Darwin Station, Highlands, Twin Craters), Santiago (Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Egas Port), Isabela (Vicente Roca Point, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay, Moreno Point) and Fernandina (Espinoza Point). Best for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.
• Itinerary B, southern route, 5 days (Saturday to Wednesday): Santa Cruz Highlands, Floreana (Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay), Española (Suárez Point, Gardner Bay) and San Cristóbal (Kicker Rock, Lobos Island). Best for waved albatross (April to December), Nazca boobies and snorkeling.
• Itinerary C, eastern route, 5 days (Wednesday to Sunday): South Plaza, Black Turtle Cove, Genovesa (Darwin Bay, El Barranco), Santiago (Sullivan Bay), Bartolomé and North Seymour. Best for frigatebirds, red-footed boobies and the iconic Pinnacle Rock view.

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

Is Bonita right for you?

• Families and groups of friends: a relaxed, informal yacht with water activities included.
• Travelers on a mid-range budget: a comfortable way to see the Galapagos from $2,900 per person.
• Short on time: the 5-day routes cover iconic islands such as Española, Genovesa and Bartolomé.
• Prefer more comfort? Compare yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more mid-range Galapagos cruises.
• Sister ships: Eco Galaxy and Alya catamarans are good alternatives if your dates are full.

Plan your Bonita cruise

As a local operator in Ecuador 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.

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