The Cormorant Catamaran is one of the newest cruise vessels in the Galapagos and provides high quality service, luxurious decor, modern facilities and is an incredible choice for your Galapagos cruise.
The catamaran has 8 two-person cabins (including two larger suites) and has ample room for the 16 passengers. Each cabin is equipped with a private balcony so you can admire the Galapagos ocean from your cabin, and when you're out and about on the catamaran the social areas are equally luxurious and include a spacious sun-deck with a jacuzzi, a lounge and dining area, a library and a delightful bar. Like all catamarans the Comorant benefits from the modern sleek design ensuring a stable and fast ride through the oceans. The cormorant is highly regarded and a great choice for your Galapagos cruise.
4 Day Cruise (Eastern + Southern Islands) - from £2495pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Wed) AM: Arrive in San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands / PM: Visit Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) and spot colonies of sea birds
Day 2 (Thur) AM: Admire the birdlife at Suarez Point on Espanola Island / PM: Explore the paradise beach of Gardner Bay and go snorkelling at Osborn Islet
Day 3 (Fri) AM: Flamingo spotting at Cormorant Point on Floreana Island and snorkelling at Champion Islet / PM: Discover the history of Post Office Bay and Baroness' Observatory on Floreana Island
Day 4 (Sat) AM: On Santa Cruz Island visit the Charles Darwin Research Station / PM: Transfer to Galapagos airport
5 Day Cruise (Central and Eastern Islands) - from £3390pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in Baltra and transfer to your catamaran / PM: Explore Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Admire the views and visit the landmark Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island / PM: Trek over the volcanic lava flows at Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Watch land iguanas on South Plaza Island / PM: Follow a trail through Palo Santo terrain on Santa Fe Island
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Spot wildlife including blue-footed boobies and sea lions at Cerro Brujo on San Cristobal Island / PM: At Pitt Point spot red-footed boobies and lava lizards
Day 5 (Wed) AM: Spot sea lions at Isla Lobos / PM: Transfer to airport to return to Ecuador mainland
8 Day Cruise Itinerary A (Southern and Eastern Islands) - from £5320pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos and transfer to cruise vessel / PM: Go swimming at Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Admire the iconic Galapagos view of Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island / PM: Explore the lava fields of Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Spot land iguanas at South Plaza Island / PM: Follow an overland trail through Palo Santo trees and spot land iguanas on Santa Fe Island
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Stroll along the beautiful white sand beach at Cerro Brujo on San Cristobal Island and spot pelicans and blue-footed boobies / PM: At Pitt Point on San Cristobal Island spot red-footed boobies and lava lizards
Day 5 (Wed) AM: Visit the small island of Isla Lobos to spot sea lions / PM: Visit Kicker Rock to spot sea bird colonies
Day 6 (Thu) AM: Admire the birdlife including albatross at Suarez Point on Espanola Island / PM: Admire sea lions on the stunning beach at Gardner Bay and go snorkelling at Osborn Islet
Day 7 (Fri) AM: On Floreana Island spot flamingos at Cormorant Point and go snorkelling at Champion Islet / PM: Discover some of the history of the Galapagos at Post Office Bay
Day 8 (Sat) AM: Visit the iconic Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island / PM: Transfer to Galapagos airport
8 Day Cruise Itinerary B (Northern and Western Islands) - from £5320pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos Islands at Baltra Island / PM: Visit the Los Gemelos twin craters in the highlands of Santa Cruz
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Spot reef sharks at Tintoreras and trek to the summit of Sierra Negra Volcano for incredible views / PM: Visit the wetlands and tortoise breeding centre of Isabela Island
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Spot penguins and herons at Moreno Point on Isabela Island / PM: Explore Elizabeth Bay by dinghy boat to spot blue-footed boobies
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Snorkelling at Mangle Point on Fernandina Island to spot penguins and sea lions / PM: Overland trail at Urbina Bay spotting land iguanas
Day 5 (Wed) AM: Spot the flightless cormorant at Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island / PM: Explore the coast of Vicente Roca Point to spot penguins, boobies and sea turtles
Day 6 (Thu) AM: Visit the black sand beaches of Puerto Egas on Santiago Island / PM: Explore the pirahe hideout of Buccaneer Cove and go snorkelling at Espumilla Beach
Day 7 (Fri) AM: Climb Prince Phillip's Steps to admire the birdlife and red-footed boobies of Genovesa Island / PM: Overland trail to watch the birdlife at Darwin Bay
Day 8 (Sat) AM: Spot frigate birds at North Seymour Island / PM: Transfer to Galapagos airport
Extended Cruise: 15 Days
A longer cruise of 15 days in total is available to cruise through the entire Galapagos archipelago by combining both the 8 day itineraries together into one long cruise. If you would like a combined itinerary please contact us for further details and prices.
Detailed Itineraries: Please contact us for detailed itineraries of these or any of our other Galapagos cruises.
Options: These cruises can be booked by themselves, can include flights and services on the Ecuador mainland, or can be combined with any of our other holidays in South America.
Prices Include: The Galapagos cruise, all excursions with a naturalist guide, all food during the cruise including water, tea and coffee, the INGALA Galapagos Transit Control Card, transfers to/from the airport in the Galapagos, and 100% financial protection.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together in a shared standard cabin, and are subject to availability. Cabin upgrades (suites) are available for an upgrade, and single person supplement may apply.
Prices Do Not Include: The Galapagos National Park Entry Fee (payable on arrival in the Galapagos airport, currently US$100 although subject to change), flights to / from the Galapagos (see below), alcoholic drinks, tips and additional personal expenses during the cruise.
Flights to the Galapagos Islands - £450pp: Flights between the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuador mainland (either Guayaquil or Quito) when booked with us cost £450 per person and we can include these flights for you if required - just let us know. Any flight-inclusive package holiday booked through us would be ATOL-protected through our ATOL license. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate
- Class: Luxury
- Vessel Name: M/C Cormorant
- Type: Power Motor Catamaran
- Speed: 14 knots
- Year of Construction: 2011
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Crew: 10 crew members (including captain, cruise manager and 8 members of crew) and 1 multi-lingual naturalist guide
- Cabins: 6 two-person cabins (a mixture of twin and double) and 2 suites. All cabins feature private balconies, en suite facilities and air conditioning
- Social Areas / Services: TV, DVD, small library, Zodiacs (inflatable dinghies) for the island excursions, 110v electricity, free tea, coffee and water
- More information: http://www.cormortantcruise.com
The Cormorant has three decks for passengers.
Main Deck
The main deck contains 4 of the passenger cabins, including the two larger suite cabins. Each of the cabins has its own private balcony. The main deck also houses some of the communal areas of the catamaran including the dining area and lounge area, the reading library and the indoor bar.
Upper Deck
The upper deck contains 4 passenger cabins, the main bridge of the catamaran, and an outdoor sitting area and outdoor bar.
Sun Deck
The fantastic sun deck is equipped with sun loungers and an outdoor jacuzzi.
