Encantada Galapagos Cruises

The M/S Encantada Sailboat offers one of the truly most unique and exciting cruises around the Galapagos Islands. This romantic, cherry-red schooner holds no more than 12 passengers in 6 double cabins all equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot water, making it the perfect size for families, couples, or any travelers that desire a more intimate and comfortable setting and a high level of personal attention and service.

Technical details:
Type:                  Sailboat with motor*
Class:                 Tourist Superior Sailboat
Last Dry Dock:    Guayaquil, 2009 (totally refurnished)
Construction:       Naval Steel Hull
Trb:                    78.01
Length:               21.44 m / 70 ft.
Beam:                 5 m. / 17 ft.
Draft:                  2.44 m
Capacity:            12 passengers
Crew:    5 + naturalist guide II
Cruising Speed: 8 knots (w/motor)
Engines:              Main motor – GM Detroit 671-180 HP
Generators:         02 YANMAR 21KW
Accommodation: 6 double cabins with upper and lower bed, private bathroom, sundeck, central air conditioning.

*The sailboats on Galapagos normally use the motor to navigate from one island to another.

Encantada Galapagos sailboat introduction:

The family owned Encantada is one of the smallest yachts to cruise around the Galapagos Islands. With place for only 12 passengers the admosphere on board is more intimate and the service is more personal. Ad on top the very experienced crew and good reviews we received about its cruises and we dare to say that this yacht is one of the best deals we have to offer.

To get a better impression about the Galapagos Cruises and tours, we recommend you to have a look at our detailed section with information about the different islands and their landings sites: Galapagos Island Info

Our Galapagos tour selection (other tour combinations are also possible):

Tour A-1: 8d/7n -> Sunday till Sunday -> Cruise + Isla Isabela
Sunday:            Airport Baltra – Bachas Beach
Monday:          South Plazas – Santa Fe
Tuesday:           Kicker Rock, Isla Lobos – Interpretation Centre
Wednesday:     Española (Suarez Point – Gardner Bay, Islote Osborn)
Thursday:         Floreana (Post Office Bay – Cormorant Point)
Friday:              Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station) – speedboat to Isabela and excursion to Concha Perla*
Saturday:         Isabela (Trek Volcan Sierra Negra) – Islote Tintoreras *
Sunday:            Speedboot to Puerto Ayora and transfer to airport at Baltra

* Last 2 nights will be spend in a hotel on Isabela Island

Tour B-1: 8d/7n -> Friday till Friday -> Cruise + Isla Isabela
Friday:             Airport Baltra – Santa Cruz (highlands and Charles Darwin Station)
Saturday:         Genovesa (El Barranco – Darwin Bay)
Sunday:           Bartolome – Sullivan Bay
Monday:           Bainbridge – Sombrero Chino – Black Turtle Cove
Tuesday:           North Seymour and flight to Isabela. Excursion Concha Perla*
Wednesday:     Isabela (Trek to Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico – Breeding Center – Laguna Flamingos*
Thursday:        Wall of Tears – Humedales – Islote Tintoreras*
Friday:             Speedboat to Puerto Ayora and transfer to airport at Baltra

* Last 3 nights in a hotel on Isabela Island

Tour C-1: 8d/7n -> Tuesday till Tuesday -> Cruise + Land Santa Cruz
Tuesday:           Airport Baltra – Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Wednesday:   Isabela (Tintoreras, Wall of Tears – Breeding Centre)
Thursday:         Isabela (Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay)
Friday:              Fernandina (Espinosa Point) – Isabela (Tagus Cove)
Saturday:          Santiago (Puerto Egas, Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer´s Cove)
Sunday:            Daphne – El Chato – Garrapatero*
Monday:            Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Station*
Tuesday:           Twin Craters – Airport Baltra

* Last 2 nights in a hotel in Puerto Ayora

Tour A: 6d/5n -> Sunday till Friday -> Cruise
Sunday:           Airport Baltra – Bachas Beach
Monday:           South Plazas – Santa Fe
Tuesday:          Kicker Rock, Isla Lobos – Interpretation Centre
Wednesday:    Española (Suarez Point – Gardner Bay, Islote Osborn)
Thursday:        Floreana (Post Office Bay – Cormorant Point)
Friday:             Charles Darwin Station – airport at Baltra

Tour B: 5d/4n -> Friday till Tuesday -> Cruise
Friday:            Airport Baltra – Santa Cruz (highlands and Charles Darwin Station)
Saturday:       Genovesa (El Barranco – Darwin Bay)
Sunday:          Bartolome – Sullivan Bay
Monday:          Bainbridge – Sombrero Chino Black Turtle Cove
Tuesday:         North Seymour and transfer to airport at Baltra

Tour C: 6d/5n -> Tuesday till Sunday -> Cruise
Tuesday:          Airport Baltra – Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Wednesday:   Isabela (Tintoreras, Wall of Tears, Breeding Centre)
Thursday:         Isabela (Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay)
Friday:              Fernandina (Espinosa Point) – Isabela (Tagus Cove)
Saturday:         Santiago (Puerto Egas – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer´s Cove)
Sunday:            Daphne – transfer to airport at Baltra

Tour A-2: 8d/7n -> Sunday till Sunday -> Cruise + Diving
Sunday:            Airport Baltra – Bachas Beach
Monday:           South Plazas – Santa Fe
Tuesday:           Kicker Rock – Isla Lobos – Interpretation Centre
Wednesday:   Española (Suarez Point – Gardner Bay – Islote Osborn)
Thursday:         Floreana (Post Office Bay – Cormorant Point)
Friday:              Diving at Santa Fe and Plazas Sur of Gordon Rocks*
Saturday:          Diving at Mosquera and North Seymour – excursion to Charles Darwin Station*
Sunday:            Transfer to airport at Baltra

* Last 2 nights in a hotel in Puerto Ayora

Tour B-2: 8d/7n -> Friday till Friday -> Cruise + Diving
Friday:              Airport Baltra – Santa Cruz (highlands and Charles Darwin Station)
Saturday:          Genovesa (El Barranco – Darwin Bay)
Sunday:            Bartolome – Sullivan Bay
Monday:            Bainbridge – Sombrero Chino – Black Turtle Cove
Tuesday:           North Seymour – Highlands Santa Cruz – Garrapatero*
Wednesday:     Diving at South Plazas and Gordon Rocks*
Thursday:         Diving at Champion and Enderby*
Friday:      Excursion to Twin Craters and transfer to airport at Baltra

* Last 3 nights in a hotel in Puerto Ayora.

Tour C-2: 8d/7n -> Tuesday till Tuesday -> Cruise + Diving
Tuesday:           Airport Baltra – Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Wednesday:   Isabela (Tintoreras – Wall of Tears – Breeding Centre)
Thursday:         Isabela (Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay)
Friday:              Fernandina (Espinosa Point) – Isabela (Tagus Cove)
Saturday:          Santiago (Puerto Egas – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer´s Cove)
Sunday:            Diving at Daphne and North Seymour + Excursion to El Chato*
Monday:            Diving at Bartolome and Cousin Rock*
Tuesday:   Excursion to Charles Darwin Station and transfer to airport at Baltra

* Last 2 nights in a hotel in Puerto Ayora.

Optional route + their prices for 2018:

M/S Encantada Tour Itinerary (it is possible to combine tours):

Tour A-1: 8d/7n -> Sunday till Sunday -> Cruise + Isla Isabela From: 2645 US$ p.p. excl. Flights

Tour B-1: 8d/7n -> Friday till Friday -> Cruise + Isla Isabela                        From: 2645 US$ p.p. excl. Flights

Tour C-1: 8d/7n -> Tuesday till Tuesday -> Cruise + Land Santa Cruz          From: 2645 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Tour A: 6d/5n -> Sunday till Friday -> Cruise                                              From: 1895 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Tour B: 5d/4n -> Friday till Tuesday -> Cruise From: 1520 US$ p.p excl. flights

Tour C: 6d/5n -> Tuesday till Sunday -> Cruise From: 1895 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Tour A-2: 8d/7n -> Sunday till Sunday -> Cruise + Diving From: 2750 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Tour B-2: 8d/7n -> Friday till Friday -> Cruise + Diving From: 2850 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Tour C-2: 8d/7n -> Tuesday till Tuesday -> Cruise + Diving From: 2750 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Tour Combi: 15d/14n -> Tuesday till Tuesday -> Cruise + Diving From: 4525 US$ p.p. excl. flights

Exclusive: Entrance fees of 100+20+5 US$, flights (around 480 US$) and the rent of Snorkel equipment (30 US$).

Important Bookings info:
Due to the complex system of cruise dates and routes, we ask you to read carefully all the information we provided about the tours and islands and to inform us as complete as possible about your travel dates and (tour) preferences. We will reply as soon as possible with the actual price and for what dates the tour is still available.