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Natural Paradise is a luxury Galapagos yacht for just 16 guests, built in 2016. It sails two 8-day itineraries, plus 5- and 4-day options, and offers 9 cabins, four of them with a private balcony, a teak sun deck with jacuzzi and al fresco dining. Prices start from $3,245 per person (4 days, 2026 rack rate).

Natural Paradise at a glance

CategoryLuxury
Vessel typeMotor yacht
Capacity16 guests in 9 cabins
Size34 m long, 8 m beam
Built2016
Cruising speed14 knots
Crew9 crew members + cruise director + bilingual naturalist guide
Itineraries8 days (A and B); 5- and 4-day options
EmbarkationSan Cristóbal or Baltra airport, depending on the itinerary
Price from$3,245 per person (4 days, 2026 rack rate)

Cabins on board Natural Paradise

Upper deck balcony suite on the Natural Paradise yacht

All 9 cabins have a private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.

  • Suites 6 and 7 (upper deck): 33 m² (360 ft²) with a private balcony.
  • Junior Suites 8 and 9 (upper deck): 21 m² (226 ft²) with a private balcony.
  • Junior Suite 1 (main deck): 29 m² (317 ft²), the most spacious cabin on the main deck.
  • Standard cabins 2 and 3 (main deck): 16 m² (172 ft²).
  • Standard cabins 4 and 5 (lower deck): 21 m² (224 ft²) and 17 m² (183 ft²).

Natural Paradise deck plan: sun deck

Natural Paradise deck plan: upper deck

Natural Paradise deck plan: main deck

Natural Paradise deck plan: lower deck

Life on board

Jacuzzi on the sun deck of the Natural Paradise yacht

The main deck has a spacious lounge, a bar, a coffee station and the dining room. Upstairs, the teak sun deck has a jacuzzi and loungers, next to an al fresco dining area with barbecue. Internet service is available on board.

Guests kayaking during a Natural Paradise Galapagos cruise

Each day includes guided hikes and panga (dinghy) rides with a certified naturalist guide, plus snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, an underwater camera and walking sticks are included.

Safety and navigation: FURUNO radar, GPS, depth sounders, VHF and DSC radios, fire extinguishers and all required navigation equipment.

Natural Paradise itineraries

Natural Paradise luxury yacht in the Galapagos

  • Itinerary A, 8 days (Tuesday to Tuesday, San Cristóbal to Baltra): San Cristóbal (Kicker Rock, Witch Hill), South Plaza, Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill, Highlands, Bachas Beach), Rábida, Bartolomé, Santiago (Sullivan Bay, Egas Port) and Genovesa (El Barranco, Darwin Bay). Best for seabird colonies and iconic volcanic landscapes.
  • Itinerary B, 8 days (Tuesday to Tuesday, Baltra to San Cristóbal): North Seymour, Isabela (Vicente Roca Point, Urbina Bay, Moreno Point, Sierra Negra Volcano), Fernandina (Espinoza Point), Chinese Hat, Floreana, Española (Suárez Point, Gardner Bay) and Lobos Island. Best for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, penguins and waved albatross (April to December).
  • 5-day cruise (Tuesday to Saturday): the first part of itinerary A, from San Cristóbal to Baltra.
  • 4-day cruise (Saturday to Tuesday): the second part of itinerary A, including Genovesa and Santiago.

See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below. Itineraries A and B can be combined for a 15-day expedition.

Is Natural Paradise right for you?

  • Couples and honeymooners: book a balcony suite on the upper deck.
  • Active travelers: kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear are included at no extra cost.
  • Families: children under 15 sharing with one adult get a 20% discount.
  • Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more luxury Galapagos cruises.
  • Sister ships: Infinity and Galapagos Sea Star 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 Natural Paradise

How many passengers does Natural Paradise carry?

A maximum of 16 guests in 9 cabins, with 9 crew members, a cruise director and a bilingual naturalist guide.

Does Natural Paradise have cabins with balconies?

Yes. The four upper deck cabins have a private balcony: Suites 6 and 7 (33 m²) and Junior Suites 8 and 9 (21 m²).

How much does a Natural Paradise cruise cost?

2026 rack rates start from $3,245 per person for 4 days, $4,645 for 5 days and $7,145 for 8 days in a standard cabin. Prices change with cabin category and availability, so ask us for current rates and last-minute deals.

What is included in the price?

All meals, transfers in the islands, excursions with a bilingual naturalist guide, and expedition gear: kayaks, paddleboards, wetsuits, snorkel gear, an underwater camera and walking sticks.

What is not included in the price?

Flights to and from the Galapagos, the Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 for foreign visitors), the $20 Transit Control Card, the fuel surcharge, alcoholic drinks, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses.

Is there Wi-Fi on board?

Yes, internet service is available on board, although connection in remote areas of the archipelago can be limited.

Plan your Natural Paradise 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.

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8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - ITINERARY A

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – A (TUESDAY TO TUESDAY)
TUESDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock and Witch Hill.
WEDNESDAYAM. South Plaza Island.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove.
THURSDAYAM. Rábida Island.
PM. Bartolomé Island.
FRIDAYAM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
SATURDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands and Twin Craters.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center.
SUNDAYAM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco.
PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
MONDAYAM. Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach or Buccaneer Cove.
PM. Santiago Island: Egas Port.
TUESDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
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8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - ITINERARY B

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – B (TUESDAY TO TUESDAY)
TUESDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport.
PM. North Seymour Island.
WEDNESDAYAM. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point.
PM. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
THURSDAYAM. Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
PM. Isabela Island: Moreno Point.
FRIDAYAM. Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano.
PM. Isabela Island: Wetlands and Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center.
SATURDAYAM. Chinese Hat Islet.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Borrero Bay.
SUNDAYAM. Floreana Island: Baroness Viewpoint and Post Office Bay.
PM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point and Champion Islet.
MONDAYAM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet.
TUESDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.
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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS - ITINERARY A

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS – A (TUESDAY TO SATURDAY)
TUESDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock and Witch Hill.
WEDNESDAYAM. South Plaza Island.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove.
THURSDAYAM. Rábida Island.
PM. Bartolomé Island.
FRIDAYAM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
SATURDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora and Twin Craters. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - ITINERARY A

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS – A (SATURDAY TO TUESDAY)
SATURDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center.
SUNDAYAM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco.
PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
MONDAYAM. Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach or Buccaneer Cove.
PM. Santiago Island: Egas Port.
TUESDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

The 5-day and 4-day cruises are the first and second parts of the 8-day itinerary A. Routes are indicative and may change due to Galapagos National Park regulations or weather.

From $3,245 per person (4 days, standard cabin, 2026 rack rate). 5-day cruises from $4,645 and 8-day cruises from $7,145 per person. Contact us for current rates and last-minute deals.

Prices include:

All meals during the cruise
All transfers in the islands
All excursions with a bilingual National Park naturalist guide
Expedition gear: kayaks, paddleboards, wetsuits, snorkel gear, underwater camera and walking sticks
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 with one adult: 20% discount. 
♦  Ask for charter departures.
Natural Paradise luxury yacht in the Galapagos
Natural Paradise luxury yacht in the Galapagos
Natural Paradise yacht anchored in the Galapagos Islands
Upper Deck Suite 2 on Natural Paradise Cruise
Upper Deck Suite 1 on Natural Paradise Cruise
Upper Deck Suite 5 on Natural Paradise Cruise
Upper Deck Suite 4 on Natural Paradise Cruise
Master Suite 3 on Natural Paradise Cruise
Master Suite 1 on Natural Paradise Cruise
Shared cabin on the Natural Paradise cruise
Main deck standard cabin on the Natural Paradise yacht
Lower deck standard cabin on the Natural Paradise yacht
bathroom in Natural Paradise Cruise
Balcony in Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise
Teak sun deck of the Natural Paradise yacht
Outdoor Jacuzzi on the Natural Paradise Cruise
outdoor dining on the Natural Paradise cruise
Bar area on the Natural Paradise cruise
Furnished dining room on the Natural Paradise cruise
Social area on the Natural Paradise cruise
Lounge on board the Natural Paradise yacht
Guests kayaking during a Natural Paradise Galapagos cruise
Snorkeling during a Natural Paradise Galapagos cruise
Exterior Natural Paradise Cruise

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