Expedition Overview
Motor Catamarans Archipel II cruises around the great outdoors of the breathtaking Galapagos Archipelago, where you will keep discovering one surprise after another! Every day we anchor at two selected visitor’s sites and organize at least two excursions.



Itinerary
ITINERARY A8
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | San Cristóbal Island: Airport | Cerro Colorado |
DAY 2 | South Plaza Island | Santa Fe Island |
DAY 3 | Floreana Island: Champion Islet, Loberia | Asylum Of Peace |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Highlands |
DAY 5 | Isabela Island: Tintoreras | Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center |
DAY 6 | Isabela Island: Moreno Point | Elizabeth Bay |
DAY 7 | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove | Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point |
DAY 8 | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach | Transfer Out |
ITINERARY B8
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | Baltra Airport | North Seymour Island |
DAY 2 | Genovesa Island: Prince Philips Steps | Darwin Bay |
DAY 3 | Bartolome Island | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Highlands |
DAY 5 | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point | Post Office Bay |
DAY 6 | Española Island: Gardner Bay | Suarez Point |
DAY 7 | San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point | Witch Hill |
DAY 8 | San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Islet | Transfer Out |
GALAPAGOS 4 DAY WILDLIFE ADVENTURE ON BOARD THE ARCHIPEL CATAMARAN
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | San Cristóbal Island: Airport | Cerro Colorado |
DAY 2 | South Plaza Island | Santa Fe Island |
DAY 3 | Floreana Island: Champion Islet | Asylum Of Peace & San Cristobal Island: Loberia Beach |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Transfer Out |
ITINERARY B 5
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | Baltra Airport | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands |
DAY 2 | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point | Baroness Lookout & Post Office Bay |
DAY 3 | Española Island: Gardner Bay | Suarez Point |
DAY 4 | San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point | Witch Hill |
DAY 5 | San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Islet | Transfer Out |
ITINERARY B 4
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | Baltra Airport | North Seymour Island |
DAY 2 | Genovesa Island: Prince Philips Steps | Darwin Bay |
DAY 3 | Bartolomé Island | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Transfer Out |
What to Expect
Ship Specifications
What´s Included
Cruise, marine taxis All transfers in Galapagos (airport-yacht-airport transfers are only guaranteed if the flight has been booked through us).
Accommodation on board and/or hotel of Puerto Ayora.
All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (itinerary subject to change) with English speaking naturalist guide
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Snacks after visits Fresh water to drink, tea, coffee.
Snorkeling equipment
Roundtrip flight to Galapagos Islands Airport transfers in Galapagos (only included if the Galapagos flight has been booked through us on the scheduled cruise dates. If your arrival/departure is different from our scheduled cruise flights, the shuttle service is not included)
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 pp, subject to change) Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp, subject to change)
Not described in the itinerary Soft & alcoholic Drinks
Travel insurance and other items of personal nature
Wet Suits, for renting 5 days: USD 25 8 days: USD 35 Snorkeling gear, for renting 5 days: USD 25, 8 days: USD 35 Tips and Gratuities Personal expenses. Extra drinks.
What to bring?
FAQS
How much should I tip?
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice; however, we suggest the below as a guideline per person.
Guides: USD 10- USD 15 per day
Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
What Do I Do about drinking water?
The tap water in the Galapagos Islands is not always friendly on the stomach for those who haven't been in Latin America for a while. There is purified water in each of the accommodation which you can use to fill up each morning, so be sure to pack a reusable water bottle or two.
What’s the weather like?
The Galapagos Islands lie directly on the Equator, so you can expect it to be warm for most of the year. However, it’s not always tropical and Caribbean-like: wind and rain are definitely possible at certain times of year. It’s wise to know these weather patterns before planning your trip so you know when to visit and what to expect.
The hottest season is generally from December to April with average temperatures ranging from a low of 70 F to a high of 84 F (22 – 31 C). It’s also the rainy season.
May to November is considered the “cool” season with average temperatures ranging from a low of 68 F to a high of 82 F (19 – 27 C) and frequent overcast skies.
What vaccinations do I need?
For the Galapagos Islands, Covid vaccination is required.
What Travel Insurance do you recommend?
World Nomads Insurance with a coverage of USD 200 000
What is the currency?
US American Dollars
What is the minimum age for this trip?
8 years old as a minimum age.
Expedition Overview
Motor Catamarans Archipel II cruises around the great outdoors of the breathtaking Galapagos Archipelago, where you will keep discovering one surprise after another! Every day we anchor at two selected visitor’s sites and organize at least two excursions.



Itinerary
ITINERARY A8
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | San Cristóbal Island: Airport | Cerro Colorado |
DAY 2 | South Plaza Island | Santa Fe Island |
DAY 3 | Floreana Island: Champion Islet, Loberia | Asylum Of Peace |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Highlands |
DAY 5 | Isabela Island: Tintoreras | Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center |
DAY 6 | Isabela Island: Moreno Point | Elizabeth Bay |
DAY 7 | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove | Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point |
DAY 8 | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach | Transfer Out |
ITINERARY B8
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | Baltra Airport | North Seymour Island |
DAY 2 | Genovesa Island: Prince Philips Steps | Darwin Bay |
DAY 3 | Bartolome Island | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Highlands |
DAY 5 | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point | Post Office Bay |
DAY 6 | Española Island: Gardner Bay | Suarez Point |
DAY 7 | San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point | Witch Hill |
DAY 8 | San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Islet | Transfer Out |
GALAPAGOS 4 DAY WILDLIFE ADVENTURE ON BOARD THE ARCHIPEL CATAMARAN
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | San Cristóbal Island: Airport | Cerro Colorado |
DAY 2 | South Plaza Island | Santa Fe Island |
DAY 3 | Floreana Island: Champion Islet | Asylum Of Peace & San Cristobal Island: Loberia Beach |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Transfer Out |
ITINERARY B 5
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | Baltra Airport | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands |
DAY 2 | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point | Baroness Lookout & Post Office Bay |
DAY 3 | Española Island: Gardner Bay | Suarez Point |
DAY 4 | San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point | Witch Hill |
DAY 5 | San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Islet | Transfer Out |
ITINERARY B 4
DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON |
DAY 1 | Baltra Airport | North Seymour Island |
DAY 2 | Genovesa Island: Prince Philips Steps | Darwin Bay |
DAY 3 | Bartolomé Island | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
DAY 4 | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station | Transfer Out |
What to Expect
Ships & Deck Plans
Specifications
Ship Specifications
What´s Included
Cruise, marine taxis All transfers in Galapagos (airport-yacht-airport transfers are only guaranteed if the flight has been booked through us).
Accommodation on board and/or hotel of Puerto Ayora.
All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (itinerary subject to change) with English speaking naturalist guide
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Snacks after visits Fresh water to drink, tea, coffee.
Snorkeling equipment
Roundtrip flight to Galapagos Islands Airport transfers in Galapagos (only included if the Galapagos flight has been booked through us on the scheduled cruise dates. If your arrival/departure is different from our scheduled cruise flights, the shuttle service is not included)
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 pp, subject to change) Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp, subject to change)
Not described in the itinerary Soft & alcoholic Drinks
Travel insurance and other items of personal nature
Wet Suits, for renting 5 days: USD 25 8 days: USD 35 Snorkeling gear, for renting 5 days: USD 25, 8 days: USD 35 Tips and Gratuities Personal expenses. Extra drinks.
What to bring?
FAQS
How much should I tip?
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice; however, we suggest the below as a guideline per person.
Guides: USD 10- USD 15 per day
Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
What Do I Do about drinking water?
The tap water in the Galapagos Islands is not always friendly on the stomach for those who haven't been in Latin America for a while. There is purified water in each of the accommodation which you can use to fill up each morning, so be sure to pack a reusable water bottle or two.
What’s the weather like?
The Galapagos Islands lie directly on the Equator, so you can expect it to be warm for most of the year. However, it’s not always tropical and Caribbean-like: wind and rain are definitely possible at certain times of year. It’s wise to know these weather patterns before planning your trip so you know when to visit and what to expect.
The hottest season is generally from December to April with average temperatures ranging from a low of 70 F to a high of 84 F (22 – 31 C). It’s also the rainy season.
May to November is considered the “cool” season with average temperatures ranging from a low of 68 F to a high of 82 F (19 – 27 C) and frequent overcast skies.
What vaccinations do I need?
For the Galapagos Islands, Covid vaccination is required.
What Travel Insurance do you recommend?
World Nomads Insurance with a coverage of USD 200 000
What is the currency?
US American Dollars
What is the minimum age for this trip?
8 years old as a minimum age.