Petrel Galapagos Catamaran – Luxury Cruise

Petrel is a luxury Galapagos catamaran for just 16 guests, with 8 cabins with private balconies, a sky deck with whirlpool and al fresco dining, and the stability of a catamaran hull. It sails 4-, 5- and 6-day routes that combine into 8-day cruises. Ask us for current rates and last-minute deals.

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Petrel at a glance

Cabins on board Petrel

All cabins have a private balcony. The main deck has two large master suites and two staterooms, and the upper deck has four premium staterooms.

Life on board

The main deck has the dining area, a briefing area and a platform where snacks and drinks are served after excursions. The upper deck has a wildlife observation area with sofas, and the sky deck offers al fresco dining with 360° views, a fully stocked bar, a whirlpool, a barbecue and lounging areas. Meals feature epicure cuisine with local ingredients.

Each day includes guided walks, snorkeling, dinghy rides and kayaking with a naturalist guide.

Petrel itineraries

• 4D, 5 days (Monday to Friday): Santa Cruz, Santiago (Sullivan Bay, Egas Port), Bartolomé and Genovesa (Darwin Bay, El Barranco). Best for seabird colonies and the iconic Pinnacle Rock view.
• 5E, 6 days (Friday to Wednesday): North Seymour, Isabela (Vicente Roca Point, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Elizabeth Bay, Moreno Point, Sierra Negra) and Fernandina (Espinoza Point). Best for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and penguins.
• 5F, 6 days (Wednesday to Monday): Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristóbal, Española and Floreana. Best for waved albatross (April to December) and snorkeling.
• 3C, 4 days (Friday to Monday): San Cristóbal, Española and Floreana, starting at San Cristóbal Airport.

See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below. Consecutive routes combine into 8-day cruises.

Is Petrel right for you?

• Couples: every cabin has a private balcony, plus a whirlpool on the sky deck.
• Travelers who prefer stability: a catamaran offers a wide, stable platform at sea.
• Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more luxury Galapagos cruises.
• Sister ships: Grand Ocean Spray and Endemic are good alternatives if your dates are full.

Plan your Petrel 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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