I recently came back from a trip to the Galapagos Islands on the brand new Adventurer VI catamaran. We spent 5 days sailing the Galapagos Islands on the 16 passenger luxury vessel.
Luxury Galapagos cruise
A Catamaran is definately the best way to visit the islands, sturdy and stable – movement on the rolling seas is limited and it is perfect for those who suffer from sea sickness. The Adventurer VI has 8 cabins with private balcony, full ensuite rooms and luxury fittings. She is one of the best vessels currently sailing the Islands.
A 5 day trip on the Luxury Galapagos Adventurer starts at around $3500 Australian dollars. Unlike other ships, flights to and from Quito, Ecuador are included in the price. All meals and sightseeing is included in the cost and snorkelling gear as well as wetsuits are provided for all guests.
The Adventurer VI carries a crew of 10 plus a naturalist guide and cruise director. The ship has ample space on its 7 viewing decks for all passengers to view the scenery going past, and is equipped with 2 inflatable zodiac boats for the shore landings. Generally speaking you will go ashore 2 – 3 times a day for the duration of cruise. Landing in the islands is one of the highlights, perfect for getting up close and personal to the legendary Galapagos wildlife.
The Zodiacs are also used for snorkelling, and as our guide Mauricio “El Pinchon” remarked – 50% of Galapagos is under water. Snorkelling with sealions, reef sharks, sea turtles as well as a myriad of different fish is a highlight not to be missed.
All in all the experience on the Adventurer VI is unlike a lot of other cruises in the Galapagos Islands, It provides a sense of comfort at a very reasonable price. Chimu Adventures works with over 20 different vessels in the Islands, and can find a cruise to suit you. Wether you would like an 8 day Galapagos Odyssey, 5 day highlights cruise, a land based hotel stay or specialist diving cruise we have you covered. Budget Galapagos Cruises start from $1300 for a 5 day cruise on a basic ship such as the 14 passenger Golondrina yacht. Call us or email us on info@chimuadventures.com for more details.
- Luxury Galapagos Cruise
