Eminence Galapagos Luxury Cruise - 7 Nights, Itinerary B (Saturday 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 7-night Itinerary B visits, sailing Saturday 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.

The Eminence carries 16 guests in nine suites. The five Golden Suites on the main deck have enlarged private balconies, the two Panorama Suites on the upper deck have their own lounge, terrace and personal jacuzzi, and the two Lofts sit on the upper level. The fare for each category is shown against every departure on this page.

It is one of the better choices in the islands, because a panoramic elevator links the main deck to the sky deck, which is rare on a yacht of this size. Landings themselves are made by small boat, so tell us about any mobility needs and we will check what is practical for each visitor site.

Excursions are led by licensed Galapagos National Park naturalist guides, bilingual in English and Spanish, in groups of no more than eight guests. A daily briefing explains the next day's landings, and snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, kayaks and paddle boards are included.

The fare excludes the flight to and from the Galapagos, the Galapagos National Park entrance fee (listed at USD 100, subject to change), the Transit Control Card (USD 20, subject to change), gratuities for guides and crew, travel and health insurance, and beverages beyond soft drinks and juices. Airport-to-yacht transfers in the Galapagos are included.

A deposit of 20% secures your suite and the balance is due 65 days before departure. Cruises sail Saturday to Saturday, with 30 departures on sale from 24 April 2027 to 18 December 2027; children are priced by age at departure in two bands, 0-5 and 5-12.

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, so you can choose your Saturday and suite category and book online.