Eminence Galapagos Luxury Cruise - 3 Nights, Itinerary D (Wednesday to Saturday)

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.

The 3-night Itinerary D visits San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and Santa Cruz, sailing Wednesday to Saturday. See the day-by-day tab for the landing sites and activities on each day.

Accommodation in your suite, all meals and snacks on board, soft drinks, guided excursions with licensed National Park naturalists, snorkelling equipment and wetsuits, kayaks and paddle boards, Galapagos airport transfers and a welcome and farewell cocktail. Flights to the islands, the Galapagos National Park fee and transit card, alcoholic drinks and gratuities are extra.

Yes. The dates and per-person double-occupancy fares on this page are refreshed from the vessel's live inventory. Seasonal promotions on individual departures are applied when you enquire, so ask us for the best current fare on your preferred date.

This short cruise runs Wednesday to Saturday. You arrive at San Cristobal airport and transfer to the M/C Eminence for an afternoon circling Kicker Rock and visiting Lobos Island. The last morning is in the Santa Cruz highlands, followed by the transfer to Baltra airport for your flight to mainland Ecuador, so book an open-jaw flight.

Day 2 is on Espanola. At Suarez Point the trail crosses lava and sea cliffs with large groups of marine iguanas, nesting Nazca and blue-footed boobies, a natural blowhole and, in season, waved albatross. The afternoon is at Gardner Bay, a wide white sand beach where sea lions rest along the shore, with nearby Gardner and Osborn islets for snorkelling.

Day 3 starts at Baroness Viewpoint, tied to the stories of the island's early settlers, and Post Office Bay, where travellers have exchanged letters through a wooden barrel since the 18th century. The afternoon visits the green-tinted beach at Punta Cormorant and Champion Islet. On day 4 you see giant tortoises roaming free in the lush Santa Cruz highlands, an easy walk before your flight.

You can choose a Golden Suite with an enlarged private balcony, or a Panorama Suite or Loft on the upper level; the two Panorama Suites have their own lounge, terrace and personal jacuzzi. Fares start from US$6,490 per person sharing, and the exact fare for each departure and suite is shown on this page. A 20% deposit secures the booking, with the balance due 65 days before departure; departures run from 28 April 2027 to 21 June 2028.

Yes, and its short length suits families. Children are priced in two bands by their age on the departure date: under 5, and 5 to under 12; from 12 they pay the adult fare. Most visits are easy, with Suarez Point graded moderate, and the ship has an elevator between decks plus kayaks, paddle boards and snorkel gear included.

Every departure listed on this page can be booked directly online. If you would like help choosing a suite or combining this with Itinerary C for a full week, 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.