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  • Number of Days

    6-15 Days

  • Type of Boat

    Motor Yacht

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Highlights of the Cachalote Explorer Yacht

Category: Comfortable

  • The Cachalote Explorer motor yacht ship began Galapagos operation in 2018. Originating from Vancouver, Canada & its menacing rough west coast, the Cachalote Explorer is set to excel in Galapagos waters, providing a smooth & comfortable journey.
  • Social areas include a large dining area and salon for relaxing, dining and socializing. There is also a sun deck for relaxing between island visits, and a viewing deck on the bow.
  • Comfortable cabins offer either lower beds or bunks, with air-conditioning & hot showers.
  • Two single passenger kayaks are available to use during leisure time.

Cachalote Explorer Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2025

Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.

  • Cabin 1&2 $4100Per person
  • Cabin 3 to 7 $3850Per person
  • Cabin 8 $3300Per person

6 days - Itinerary Isabela

  • FRI Baltra Airport, Transfer to speedboat to Puerto Villamil in Isabela.
  • SAT Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
  • SUN Isabela: Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove
  • MON Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
  • TUE Santiago: Egas Port, Bartholomew
  • WED North Seymour, Baltra Airport

*Note: For this itinerary, passengers must arrive to the Galapagos Islands and stay at Isabela Island one day before the tour starts.

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  • Cabin 1&2 $4100Per person
  • Cabin 3 to 7 $3850Per person
  • Cabin 8 $3300Per person

6 days - Itinerary Hood

  • FRI San Cristobal: Airport, Baquerizo Moreno Port
  • SAT Española: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
  • SUN Floreana: Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay
  • MON Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • TUE Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
  • WED Black Turtle Cove, Baltra Airport
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  • Cabin 1&2 $5400Per person
  • Cabin 3 to 7 $5000Per person
  • Cabin 8 $4400Per person

8 days - Itinerary Fernandina

  • WED Arrive in Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz Highlands, Charles Darwin Station
  • THU Chinese Hat, Red Beach - Rabida
  • FRI Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano, Puerto Villamil
  • SAT Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
  • SUN Isabela: Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove
  • MON Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
  • TUE Santiago: Egas Port, Bartholomew
  • WED North Seymour, Baltra Airport
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  • Cabin 1&2 $5400Per person
  • Cabin 3 to 7 $5000Per person
  • Cabin 8 $4400Per person

8 days - Itinerary Tower

  • WED Arrival to Baltra Airport, Highlands and Charles Darwin Station
  • THU South Plaza, Santa Fe
  • FRI San Cristobal: Witch Hill, El Junco Lagoon
  • SAT Española: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
  • SUN Floreana: Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay
  • MON Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • TUE Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
  • WED Black Turtle Cove, Baltra
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  • Cabin 1&2 $9900Per person
  • Cabin 3 to 7 $9450Per person
  • Cabin 8 $8250Per person

15 Days itinerary Fernandina + Tower

  • WED Arrive in Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz Highlands , Charles Darwin Station
  • THU Chinese Hat , Red Beach, Rabida
  • FRI Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano , Puerto Villamil
  • SAT Isabela: Moreno Point , Elizabeth Bay
  • SUN Isabela: Urbina Bay , Tagus Cove
  • MON Fernandina: Espinoza Point , Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
  • TUE Santiago: Egas Port , Bartholomew
  • WED North Seymour , Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station and Highlands
  • THU South Plaza , Santa Fe
  • FRI San Cristobal: Witch Hill , El Junco Lagoon
  • SAT Española: Gardner Bay , Suarez Point
  • SUN Floreana: Cormorant Point , Post Office Bay
  • MON Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill , Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • TUE Genovesa: Darwin Bay , Prince Phillip´s Steps
  • WED Black Turtle Cove, Baltra
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Cachalote Explorer Yacht Specifications

  • Length: 26.8 meters / 88 feet
  • Beam: 7.31 meters / 24 feet
  • Speed: 8 knots (appx)
  • Crew: 8 + guide
  • Capacity: 16 passengers
  • Type: Motor Boat

Facilities

  • Private bathroom
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelsRoom towels
  • beach towelsBeach towels
  • electricity110v Electricity point in cabin
  • sundeckSundeck
  • lounge areaLounge area
  • barBar
  • vTV/Media player
  • Kayaks Kayaks
  • wetsuitsWetsuits

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: yes, Wetsuits and equipment included
  • Diving possible: No.

Included Services

  • Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
  • Accommodation with private bathroom.
  • Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Wetsuits
  • Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.
  • Use of kayaks.
  • All transport between visitor sites and yatch.
  • Welcome coctail.

Excluded Services

  • Entrance fees Galapagos:
    • Galapagos National Park Fee $200
    • Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
    • Isabela docking fee $15 pp (Itineraries A)
  • Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
  • Important Note: The Cachalote cruise obligates Happy Gringo to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will unfortunately result in a penalty fee of US$50 per person being charged to you by the yacht operator.
  • Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
  • Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
  • 50% childs under 12 years - one child per adult. This discount is not applicable over Christmas and New Year's departures.
  • Singles supplement: 50%
  • Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
  • Tips for Guides and crew.
  • Any other personal expenses.
  • Christmas / new years supplement $200pp

About Itineraries

  • On day 1 there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
  • Important note: A surcharge of US$200 per person is applicable during Christmas and New Years weeks.
  • The Cachalote Explorer cruise obligates Happy Gringo to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will, unfortunately, result in a penalty fee being charged to you by the yacht operator.
  • Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
  • All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice

About Cabins

  • cabinCabin Distribution:
  • Cabin 1: Triple room | lower queen / lower twin / upper twin
  • Cabin 2: Double room | lower queen / upper twin
  • Cabin 3: Double room | lower double / upper twin
  • Cabin 4: Double room | lower double / upper twin
  • Cabin 5: Double room | 1 queen
  • Cabin 6: Double room | 1 queen
  • Cabin 7: Double room | lower double / upper twin
  • Cabin 8: Double room | 2 twins

Deck Plan

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Outdoor Space ( Social areas, sundeck, restaurants & bar area and boat design) 

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Cabin Space ( Type ans size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins)

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Comfort and Amenities ( Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzy, TV, toiletries)

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