Calipso Yacht: Route A (Thursday - Thursday)

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 A is a 7-night, 8-day cruise aboard the Calipso yacht, sailing Thursday to Thursday. It begins and ends at San Cristobal airport, which keeps your flights to and from mainland Ecuador simple.

Thursday: Witch Hill on San Cristobal. Friday: Bartholomew and Chinese Hat. Saturday: Espinosa Point on Fernandina and Tagus Cove on Isabela. Sunday: Urbina Bay and Moreno Point on Isabela. Monday: North Seymour and South Plaza. Tuesday: Floreana. Wednesday: Santa Fe and the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz. Thursday: the Interpretation Center on San Cristobal, then the airport.

Route A covers both halves of the Calipso's circuit in one week: the western islands of Bartholomew, Fernandina and Isabela, and the central and southern islands of South Plaza, Floreana and Santa Fe. It is the choice for travellers who want the widest range of landscapes and wildlife on a single cruise.

In the 18th century, passing whalers placed a wooden barrel on Floreana as an unofficial mailbox. The tradition continues: visitors leave addressed postcards and sort through the mail to deliver by hand back home. On Route A this is part of Tuesday's Floreana visit, a wet landing with a short easy walk and snorkeling.

Included: all meals, island transfers, all excursions and a bilingual National Park guide, plus, with restrictions, snorkeling gear, an underwater camera, a wetsuit, airport assistance and transfers, and one hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil 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.

The Calipso, completely refurbished in 2019, has 8 cabins with single, twin or double-bed options, individual climate control, charging ports, TV and an en-suite bathroom; main and upper deck cabins have picture windows. Shared spaces include an indoor dining area, a sun-deck with al-fresco dining, sun loungers and a hot tub.

Main Cabin fares start from USD 6,845 per person sharing; the exact fare for each departure is shown on this page. A 20% deposit confirms your cabin and the balance is due 65 days before departure.

Thursday departures are on sale from 26 November 2026 to 23 December 2027, with eleven dates listed on this page. Children are priced in two bands by age on the departure date, under 5 and 5 to under 12; guests 12 and over are booked as adults.

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 Thursday and the exact fare for that date is shown before you confirm.