Overview
The Natural Paradise Luxury Yacht offers travelers a variety of accommodation options that suit everyone's needs, while always offering the best quality in the overall experience.
Travelers can pick from 9 different spacious and comfortable cabins that include suites with balconies overlooking the ocean, junior suites, and staterooms, all featuring large bathrooms, air-conditioning, and luxury amenities.
Islands you will visit:
- Santa Cruz
- Isabela
- Fernandina
- Chinese Hat
- Mosquera
- Floreana
- Española
- San Cristobal
Itinerary
Your Itinerary
BALTRA ISLAND & SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat.
PM: Eden Islet
Off the western coast of Santa Cruz Island, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife from the dinghy ride both on shore and under the water.
| Highlights: | Endemic salemas, reef sharks, Nazca and blue footed boobies |
| Possible Activities: | Dinghy ride and snorkeling |
| Type of Landing: | No landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
FERNANDINA ISLAND & ISABELA ISLAND
AM: Vicente Roca Point Located on the northwestern coast of the island and comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola mola (sunfish) may be spotted here. This bay is great for diving and snorkeling. Highlights: Penguins, blue-footed boobies, terns, Nazca boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: sea turtles, rays and puffer fish.
Possible Activities: Snorkeling & dinghy ride Type of Landing: No landing Difficulty: Easy / moderate PM: Espinoza Point No foreign species have ever invaded Fernandina Island, and therefore it is one of the world's most pristine island ecosystems.
ISABELA ISLAND
AM: Urbina Bay Urbina Bay is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano on the west coast between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. This area experienced a major uplift in 1954 causing the land to rise over 16 feet.
The coast expanded half a mile out leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also a great place for snorkeling.
ISABELA ISLAND
AM: Sierra Negra Volcano The Sierra Negra Volcano boasts the largest basaltic caldera in Galapagos at 9 x 10 km. The site offers impressive views and the opportunity to observe up to 7 species of finch and a rich display of vegetation. The north side of the caldera provides evidence of its most recent volcanic activity in 2005.
Highlights: Basaltic caldera, stunning views, finches Possible Activities: Hiking, walking Type of Landing: Dry landing Difficulty: Moderate PM: The Wetlands (Puerto Villamil) The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil.
CHINESE HAT ISLET & MOSQUERA ISLAND
AM: Chinese Hat Islet This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet's summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows. Possible Activities: Hike & snorkeling (1,9 miles / 3 km) Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Easy / Moderate PM: Mosquera Islet Located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour, this reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width.
This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds.
FLOREANA ISLAND
AM: Post Office Bay In the 18th century whalers passing through the islands placed a wooden barrel on Floreana Island for use as an unofficial mail box.
The tradition continues today as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home. Highlights: Post office barrel, nice sandy beach Possible Activities: Short hike (less than 0.6 miles/1 km) & snorkeling Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Easy PM: Cormorant Point This site hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen.
ESPAñOLA ISLAND
AM: Suarez Point This area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the ocean front, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad.
The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities.
SAN CRISTOBAL
AM: Lobos Island
The name of this island means "Sea Lion Island." This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open, well, fins. This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as the chance to see blue-footed and Nazca boobies.
| Highlights: | Snorkeling with sea lions, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies |
| Possible Activities: | Short hike (less than 0.6 miles/1 km), dinghy ride and / or snorkeling. |
| Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
After this tour, transfer to San Cristobal Airport.
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Terms & Conditions
Payment Policy:
- At the time of booking a deposit of 20% of the total tour price
- The remaining balance is due a minimum of 65 calendar days prior to departure date
To issue final confirmation Palace tours requires 60 days prior to departure (or at time of reservation for last minute bookings) the following information for all passengers:
- Complete passenger names
- Passport copy
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Marital Status
- Dietary or medical restrictions
Failure to provide the above information on time may result in delays and possibly passengers missing the tour completely. Palace tours will not accept responsibility or provide refunds if the above information is not provided in its entirety and on time.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be done in writing. If a cancellation is received more than 125 days prior to tour departure date a cancellation fee of 10% of the total price will be retained as cancellation fee.
If a cancellation is received between 125 days and 65 days prior to tour departure date, 20% of the total price will be forfeited.
In the case of a cancellation received less than 65 days prior to the boat departure the full amount will be retained.
*Christmas & New Year: special conditions apply. Please contact us for details.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Rates Include
- All meals throughout cruise
- Transfers in the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual national park guide
- FREE airport assistance*
- FREE hotel night (1) in Quito or Guayaquil the day before the cruise*
- FREE airport transfer (1) for Galapagos flight*
*Restrictions Apply. Please contact us for more information
Not Included
- Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- US$100 Galapagos National Park fee
- US$20 Transit Control Card
- Travel / medical insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions & Tips
Galapagos is a place that can be visited at any time. There are two season, and the warmest is between December and May. It is the time of year when the sky is always clear, and the sun shines strongly. If you love to dive in amazing places, the best time to visit Galapagos is from June to November. During this season the weather is a little cooler, but it gives you the chance to enjoy the best from Galapagos' famous marine reserve.
Since the islands are situated very near the Equator, we recommend that you bring lightweight clothing and of course, don't forget your swimsuits, sun lotion, and good footwear.
It depends from where you depart. Flights to the Galapagos leave from Quito and Guayaquil. It takes about half an hour to get from Quito to Guayaquil and roughly one and a half hours from Guayaquil to the islands.
For the Galapagos Islands there are no required or recommended immunizations. If you, however, intend to spend more time in Ecuador, especially in the jungle, immunization is highly recommended. As this changes from time to time please check with your local health office (or the Institute for Tropical Diseases) a few weeks in advance of your trip.
Most of our cruises will assign double cabins to all passengers unless you want to pay the single supplement if traveling alone. Triple cabins can also be arranged on request, depending on availability and the vessel you choose.
The Galapagos Islands are 6 hours behind GMT (equivalent to USA Central Standard Time)
The equatorial line does pass through the Galapagos, just north of Isla Santiago. Please refer to our Itinerary page to see which itinerary passes through the equatorial line.
The Galapagos Islands waters have the Humboldt Current's influence that brings cold waters especially during the mist rainy season (cool weather) from July to December. The warm season is during the months of January to June. The southeast trade winds become weaker and the water from the Panama Basin remains warm. During this season there is more of a tropical climate with some occasional rains. "El Niño" current may cause a much greater flow of warm waters, making the surface warmer and rainfall increase.
Average water temperatures in Galapagos:
January - June: 70°F - 80°F (20°C - 26°C)
July - December: 65°F - 75°F (18°C- 23°C)
Snorkeling equipment is available on-board and is an activity on all of our Galapagos Cruises. All water sports convey a certain risk. Passengers participating in these activities do so under their own responsibility.
*Restrictions and fees might apply, please contact us for more information.
Passengers with special dietary needs are asked to request the latest menu offered and in such cases that stated menu does not meet their needs to clearly convey their specific dietary needs. It is the responsibility of passengers with specific dietary needs to addressed additional requirements at least 30 days prior to the start of the cruise. Those general and specific needs not clearly conveyed cannot be met. Every reasonable effort will be made to cater to such requests within reason, subject to availability of products in Ecuador retains the right to refuse to cater such special needs.
Route B is a 7-night, 8-day cruise aboard the Natural Paradise yacht, sailing Tuesday to Tuesday. You arrive at Baltra airport and finish at San Cristobal airport after a morning visit to Lobos Island.
Tuesday: Eden Islet off Santa Cruz. Wednesday: Vicente Roca Point on Isabela and Espinoza Point on Fernandina. Thursday: Urbina Bay and Moreno Point on Isabela. Friday: Sierra Negra volcano and the Wetlands near Puerto Villamil. Saturday: Chinese Hat and Mosquera. Sunday: Floreana. Monday: Espanola. Tuesday: Lobos Island, then San Cristobal airport.
Route B begins at Baltra airport and ends at San Cristobal airport, so book your flights from mainland Ecuador into Baltra and back from San Cristobal. Airfare to the islands is not included in the fare, and we can help with timing when you book.
At Suarez Point on Espanola, waved albatrosses use the cliffs as a launching pad, alongside blue-footed and Nazca boobies, Hood mockingbirds and a dramatic blowhole. The 3 km hike is graded difficult. The afternoon at Gardner Bay is a gentler beach visit.
Vicente Roca Point on Isabela is a two-cove bay explored by dinghy and snorkeling, where penguins, sea turtles, seahorses and sometimes the ocean sunfish (Mola mola) are seen. Sierra Negra has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galapagos, about 9 by 10 km, with sweeping views and up to 7 species of finch; the hike is moderate.
The Natural Paradise has 9 cabins: Suites with ocean-view balconies, Junior Suites and Staterooms, all with large bathrooms and air-conditioning. Route B fares start from USD 7,145 per person sharing; the exact fare for each departure and cabin type is shown on this page.
Included: all meals, transfers in the islands, all excursions and a bilingual National Park guide, plus, with restrictions, airport assistance, one airport transfer for your Galapagos flight and one hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil the day before the cruise. Extra: mainland to Galapagos airfare, the USD 100 National Park fee, the USD 20 Transit Control Card, bar beverages, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
A 20% deposit confirms your cabin and the balance is due 65 days before departure. Tuesday departures are on sale from 20 October 2026 to 28 December 2027, with the available dates listed on this page. Children are priced by age on the departure date in two bands, under 5 and 5 to under 12.
Email travel@palacetours.com, call 786-408-0610, or message us on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/17864080610, where a travel specialist or our AI assistant will answer. The departure list on this page is bookable directly: choose your Tuesday and cabin, and the exact fare is shown before you confirm.
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