Galapagos Cruise Lines: Operators And The Ships They Run
Dozens of companies run ships in the Galapagos, from global brands with 100-guest expedition vessels to Ecuadorian family operators with a single 16-guest yacht. Below are the operators behind the ships we have reviewed, with each fleet side by side. Class, guest count, cruise lengths and price guides come from our own reviews.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Endeavour II | Luxury | 96 | 8 days | From approximately $5,279 pp |
| National Geographic Islander II | Luxury | 48 | 5, 7, 8, 10 days | From ~$8,974 pp (5-night); standard 8-day significantly higher |
| National Geographic Gemini | Luxury | 48 | 8, 10 days | From ~$13,091 per person (double occupancy, excl. airfare) |
| National Geographic Delfina | Luxury | 16 | 10 days | From ~$6,860 per person (double occupancy, excl. airfare) |
See the full National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galapagos cruises page.
Silversea Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Origin | Luxury | 100 | 7, 14 days | From ~$8,000-$13,000 pp (Classic Veranda Suite; varies by season) |
| Silver Galapagos | Luxury | 100 | 7, 14 days | From ~$8,000-10,000 pp (Classic Veranda Suite) |
See the full Silversea Galapagos cruises page.
Celebrity Cruises Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Flora | Luxury | 100 | 7, 10, 11 days | From approx. $8,000 pp |
See the full Celebrity Cruises Galapagos cruises page.
Ecoventura Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin/Theory/Evolve | Luxury | 20 | 7, 14 days | From approximately $8,500 pp double occupancy |
| Letty | First Class | 20 | 7 days | See review |
See the full Ecoventura Galapagos cruises page.
G Adventures Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reina Silvia Voyager | First Class | 16 | 7, 8, 10, 15 days | See review |
| Yolita II | Tourist Superior | 16 | 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 days | ~$6,800 per person (main deck cabin) |
| Xavier III | Tourist Superior | 16 | 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14 days | ~$2,500-$3,500 per person (Tourist Superior lower end) |
| Estrella del Mar | Tourist Superior | 16 | 4, 10 days | ~$400-$500 per person per day – tourist superior range |
See the full G Adventures Galapagos cruises page.
Metropolitan Touring Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pinta | Luxury | 48 | 4, 6, 8 days | From ~$4,000 pp (4-night); from ~$6,000+ pp (6-night); from ~$8,000+ pp (8-night) |
| Santa Cruz II | First Class | 90 | 5, 7, 9, 11 days | From $3,400 pp (Horizon Deck double) |
| Isabela II | First Class | 40 | 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 days | ~$701-730 pp/day |
Comparisons: Galapagos Legend vs Santa Cruz II: Large Ship Comparison, La Pinta vs Isabela II: Mid-Size Ship Comparison.
Royal Galapagos Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Paradise | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 8 days | ~$6,000-$8,000 pp (8-night, inquiry-based) |
| Grand Majestic | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 8 days | See review |
| Infinity | Luxury | 20 | 4, 5, 8 days | From $71,450 (4-night) to $160,450 (8-night) |
| Galapagos Horizon | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 8 days | $58,450 (4-night) / $82,450 (5-night) / $126,450 (8-night) |
Comparisons: Aqua Mare vs Grand Majestic: Top-End Luxury Compared, Natural Paradise vs Ocean Spray: First Class Catamaran Comparison.
Golden Galapagos Cruises Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | Luxury | 16 | 4, 7, 8, 11 days | See review |
| Endemic | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 6, 8 days | From $74,490 (4-night) to $149,190 (8-night) |
| Petrel | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 6, 8 days | From $4,390 pp (4 days) to $8,690 pp (8 days). Includes all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks, excursions, tran |
| Ocean Spray | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 7, 14 days | $718-$884 per person per day |
Comparisons: Eco Galaxy II vs Elite: Eco-Luxury Comparison, Endemic vs Grace: Intimate Luxury Yacht Face-Off, Natural Paradise vs Ocean Spray: First Class Catamaran Comparison.
Galaxy Expeditions Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy | First Class | 16 | 4, 5, 6, 8, 15 days | From ~USD $3,200 |
| Eco Galaxy II | First Class | 16 | 5, 6, 15 days | ~USD $3,800 / 5-day (2025); ~USD $4,100 / 5-day (2026) |
| Galaxy Orion | Tourist Superior | 12 | 8 days | First-class range ~$400-$500/person/day; contact for current departure rates |
| Galaxy Sirius | Luxury | 16 | 4, 5, 6, 11 days | From $5,700 pp (5 days) to $7,100 pp (6 days). Includes all meals, snacks after excursions, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea, snorkel gear, w |
Comparisons: Eco Galaxy II vs Elite: Eco-Luxury Comparison, Galaxy Diver II vs Galapagos Sky vs Aggressor III: Dive Liveaboard Comparison.
Quasar Expeditions Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace | Luxury | 16 | 8, 15 days | ~$800-$1,700 pp/day (inquiry-based) |
| Evolution | See review | See review | See review | See review |
Comparisons: Endemic vs Grace: Intimate Luxury Yacht Face-Off.
Enchanted Expeditions Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beluga | First Class | 16 | 6, 8, 15 days | ~USD $4,400 per person |
| Cachalote Explorer | First Class | 16 | 6, 8, 15 days | ~USD $4,100 |
| Passion | Luxury | 14 | 8 days | $129,000 for 8-night full charter |
Comparisons: Cachalote Explorer vs Beluga: Classic First Class Comparison.
Explorer Ventures Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon Explorer | First Class | 16 | 8 days | $7,295 pp (double occupancy) |
| Humboldt Explorer | See review | See review | See review | See review |
Comparisons: Tiburon Explorer vs Galapagos Sky: Premium Dive Boat Comparison.
Rolf Wittmer Turismo Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Top II | First Class | 16 | 4, 5, 8 days | From ~$3,613 pp (main deck double occupancy) |
| Tip Top IV | First Class | 16 | 4, 5, 8 days | From ~$2,750 pp (4-day); ~$492–500 pp/day for 8-day |
| Tip Top V | First Class | 16 | 7, 14 days | From $6,388 pp |
Comparisons: Tip Top II vs Seaman Journey: Budget Value Compared, Tip Top IV vs Tip Top V: Which Should You Choose?.
KleinTours Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galapagos Legend | First Class | 100 | 4, 5, 8, 15 days | From $1,800 pp double occupancy |
| Coral I & II | First Class | 36 | 4, 7, 8, 14 days | ~$489-500 pp/day |
Comparisons: Coral I vs Coral II: What’s the Difference?, Galapagos Legend vs Santa Cruz II: Large Ship Comparison.
Nemo Fleet Galapagos Cruises
| Ship | Class | Guests | Cruise Lengths | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo I | Tourist Class | 12 | 4, 5, 8 days | ~$450-$500 per person per day (tourist superior range) – contact for exact rates |
| Nemo II | Tourist Superior | 14 | 5, 8 days | First-class catamaran range – contact for current per-departure rates |
| Nemo III | First Class | 16 | 4, 5, 8 days | See review |
Comparisons: Nemo I vs Nemo II vs Nemo III: Full Comparison, Nemo III vs Reina Silvia Voyager: First Class Catamaran Compared.
