Samba Yacht
GALAPAGOS CRUISES
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Highlights of the Samba Yacht
Category: Comfortable- The Samba yacht has been a huge favorite of past Happy Gringo clients, both for its excellent itineraries, and attractive sailboat style.
- The Samba is owned & operated by a local Galapagos family, with decades of experience showcasing the islands to tourists.
- With capacity of just 14 passengers, the Samba provides a more personal & intimate Galapagos cruise experience.
- Attractive social areas include: ample dining room/lounge connecting to an al fresco dining area, TV and video, music system, small library, and bar.
- The “North & West” itinerary is highly recommended, with visits to Isabela, Fernandina & Genovesa included in 8 days. Or why not join both itineraries into a comprehensive 15-day loop?
- The Samba has 3 kayaks available for guest use (1 double, 2 single).
Samba Galapagos Cruise
Itineraries and pricing 2025
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.
- $5000Per person
8 days - Itinerary North & West
- TUE Arrival to Baltra, Mosquera Islet
- WED Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
- THU Marchena: Mejia Point, Black Beach
- FRI Isabela: Abermarle Point, Vicente Roca Point
- SAT Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Isabela: Urbina Bay
- SUN Isabela: Elizabeth Bay, Moreno Point
- MON Floreana: Post Office Bay , Baroness lookout. Devil´s crown
- TUE Santa Cruz: Highlands (Twin craters - Los Gemelos), Transfer to Baltra´s airport
2025 New map and itinerary under construction. Please ask our sales team for updated information.
- $5000Per person
8 days - Itinerary South, East & Central
- TUE Arrival to Baltra, Santa Cruz: Highlands
- WED Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown & Baroness Lookout
- THU Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay
- FRI San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Pitt Point
- SAT Santa Fe, South Plaza
- SUN Chinese Hat, Bartholomew
- MON Santiago: James Bay, Red Beach - Rabida
- TUE North Seymour, Transfer to Baltra´s airport
2025 New map and itinerary under construction. Please ask our sales team for updated information.
- $10000Per person
15 days
- TUE Arrival to Baltra, Mosquera Islet
- WED Genovesa: Darwin Bay , Prince Phillip´s Steps
- THU Marchena: Mejia Point , Black Beach
- FRI Isabela: Abermarle Point, Vicente Roca Point
- SAT Fernandina: Espinoza Point , Isabela: Urbina Bay
- SUN Isabela: Elizabeth Bay , Moreno Point
- MON Post Office Bay , Baroness lookout. Devil´s crown
- TUE Santa Cruz: Highlands
- WED Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown & Baroness Lookout
- THU Española: Suarez Point , Gardner Bay
- FRI San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Pitt Point
- SAT Santa Fe, South Plaza
- SUN Chinese Hat , Bartholomew
- MON Santiago: James Bay, Rabida
- TUE North Seymour , Transfer to Baltra´s airport
2025 New map and itinerary under construction. Please ask our sales team for updated information.
Samba Yacht Specifications
- Length: 78ft, 24m
- Beam: 18ft, 5.5m
- Speed: 8.5 knots cruising
- Crew: 5 + guide
- Capacity: 14 passengers
Facilities
Private bathroom- Air conditioning
- Toiletries
- Room towels
- Beach towels
- 110v Electricity point in cabin
- Sundeck
- Lounge area
- Bar
- Reading Material
- TV/DVD - Communal
- Emergency Satellite Phone
- Kayaks
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
Beach towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Sundeck
Lounge area
Bar
Reading Material
TV/DVD - Communal
Emergency Satellite Phone
KayaksDiving - Snorkeling
- Snorkeling: equipment and wetsuit 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
- Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.
- Use of kayaks
- Wetsuits
- Paddle board
Excluded Services
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Entrance fees Galapagos:
- Galapagos National Park Fee $200
- Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
- Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $10 per way
- Single Supplement: 50%
- Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil.
- Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
- Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
- Tips for Guides and crew.
- Any other personal expenses.
- Christmas / New Years surcharge : 10%
- Single Cabin Rate : $6400
- Child rates : (under 14 years old)
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.
- 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!
- On board payments are only in cash, not with credit cards
- 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
Cabin Distribution:
- 1 Upper Deck Cabins (7) – double matrimonial bed with window.
- 6 Lower Deck Cabin (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) – bunk beds with lower double matrimonial bed + upper single bed, portholes.
- It is possible to request the cabin of your choice at time of booking – just let us know your preference. Final decision on cabin allocation is always in the hands of the yacht operator.
Deck Plan
HAPPY GRINGO YACHT RANKING
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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