The Ocean Spray Catamaran offers exceptional comfort, speed and luxury and is one of the finest choices for a wonderful cruise in the Galapagos.
The interior of the Ocean Spray catamaran is luxuriously designed with modern interiors, large and spacious private cabins and indoor and outdoor communal areas. Each of the 8 beautiful twin cabins has its own balcony so you can enjoy stunning views of the Galapagos in privacy, and the sun deck and jacuzzi add an additional touch of luxury to this fine catamaran.
4 Day Cruise (Central + Eastern Islands) - from £2495pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos Islands at the start of your cruise / PM: Spot sea lions at Lobos Island and admire the underwater life at Kicker Rock
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Follow an overland trail at Pitt Point on San Cristobal Island to spot blue and red-footed boobies / PM: Snorkelling at the beautiful beach of Witch Hill
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Visit the historic site of Post Office Bay on Floreana Island / PM: At Cormorant Point spot flamingos in a salt lagoon
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Explore the mangroves of Black Turtle Cove by dinghy boat and spot reef sharks, turtles and rays / PM: Transfer to Baltra airport for a return to the Ecuador mainland
5 Day Cruise (Central and Northern Islands) - from £3390pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Tue) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos at the start of your cruise / PM: Enjoy the finest views of the Galapagos and Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island
Day 2 (Wed) AM: Spot red-footed boobies and sea lions at Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island / PM: Climb up Prince Phillips's Steps for stunning views and incredible birdlife
Day 3 (Thu) AM: On Santiago Island go snorkelling at Espumilla Beach / PM: Follow an overland trail at James Bay and spot sea lions and marine iguanas
Day 4 (Fri) AM: Admire the majestic birdlife including frigate birds and blue-footed boobies at North Seymour Island / PM: Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and visit a tortoise breeding centre
Day 5 (Sat) AM: Spot sea lions among the rocks and coral of Mosquera Islet / PM: Transfer to the Galapagos airport
6 Day Cruise Itinerary A (Central and Western Islands) - from £4050pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos and transfer to your cruise catamaran / PM: Make a wet-landing on Chinese Hat to spot wildlife including lava lizards, crabs, sea lions and penguins
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Visit Vicente Roca Point on Isabela Island and explore the cliffs and go snorkelling spotting sea turtles and sun fish / PM: Admire the flightless cormorant at Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Overland trail up to Lake Darwin at Tagus Cove on Isabela Island / PM: Spot land iguanas and giant tortoises at Urbina Bay
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Embark on a dinghy boat excursion to explore the mangroves and coves of Elizabeth Bay and spot blue-footed boobies / PM: Bird-watching hike at Moreno Point to spot flamingos
Day 5 (Wed) AM: On Santa Cruz island visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and admire giant tortoises / PM: Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Day 6 (Thu) AM: Spot land iguanas and sea lions at South Plaza Island / PM: Transfer to airport at the end of your cruise
6 Day Cruise Itinerary B (Southern and Eastern Islands) - from £4050pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Thu) AM: Arrive in Baltra at the start of your cruise / PM: Overland trail to spot land iguanas on Santa Fe Island
Day 2 (Fri) AM: Visit the wonderful Suarez Point on Espanola Island to spot birdlife including boobies and albatross / PM: Visit the white sandy beach at Gardner Bay and spot sea lions
Day 3 (Sat) AM: On San Cristobal Island visit the Galapagos Interpretation Centre / PM: Cruise to Kicker Rock and spot colonies of sea birds
Day 4 (Sun) AM: Follow an overland trail at Pitt Point on San Cristobal Island to spot blue and red-footed boobies / PM: Make a wet landing on the beautiful beach at Witch Hill
Day 5 (Mon) AM: Discover the historic Post Office Bay and snorkel from the beach / PM: At Cormorant Point trek to a salt lagoon to spot flamingos
Day 6 (Tue) AM: Dinghy boat excursion to spot reef sharks and turtles in the waters of Black Turtle Cove / PM: Transfer to Galapagos airport
8 Day Cruise Itinerary A (Central, Eastern and Western Islands) - from £5320pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos Islands / PM: Make a wet landing at Chinese Hat to spot a variety of wildlife including penguins
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Enjoy a dinghy boat excursion and snorkelling along the coast at Vicente Roca Point to spot seahorses and turtles / PM: Admire the unique flightless cormorant at Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Hike up to Lake Darwin at Tagus Cove for stunning views / PM: Spot land iguanas at Urbina Bay on Isabela Island
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Explore Elizabeth Bay by dinghy boat to spot blue-footed boobies and penguins / PM: Overland trail at Moreno Point
Day 5 (Wed) AM: Visit the iconic Charles Darwin Research Station and watch giant tortoises / PM: Journey to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and explore the lava tunnels
Day 6 (Thu) AM: Spot sea lions and land iguanas at South Plaza Island / PM: On Santa Fe Island follow an overland trail with stunning views of the Galapagos
Day 7 (Fri) AM: Visit Suarez Point on Espanola Island and follow an overland trail for incredible birdwatching including blue-footed boobies and albatross / PM: Stroll along the majestic white sandy beach of Gardner Bay
Day 8 (Sat) AM: On San Cristobal Island visit the Galapagos Interpretation Centre / PM: Transfer to Galapagos Airport
8 Day Cruise Itinerary B (Eastern, Central and Northern Islands) - from £5320pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos Islands / PM: Cruise to Kicker Rock and spot sea lions
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Visit Pitt Point on San Cristobal Island and spot blue and red-footed boobies / PM: Visit the beautiful beach at Witch Hill and snorkel to spot sea turtles
Day 3 (Mon) AM: Learn the fascinating story of Post Office Bay on Floreana Island / PM: Overland trail at Cormortant Point leading to a lagoon to spot flamingos
Day 4 (Tue) AM: Embark on a dinghy boat excursion to spot sharks and sea turtles in the mangrove waters of Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island / PM: Climb Bartolome Island for stunning views of the Galapagos and of Pinnacle Rock
Day 5 (Wed) AM: On Genovesa Island visit Darwin Bay / PM: Climb Prince Phillips's Steps for incredible views and the chance to spot red-footed boobies
Day 6 (Thu) AM: Go snorkelling off Espumilla Beach on Santiago Island to spot sharks and eels / PM: Explore Puerto Egas to spot sea lions, marine iguanas and Galapagos finches
Day 7 (Fri) AM: Spot sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigate birds at North Seymour Island / PM: Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands and explore the lava tunnels
Day 8 (Sat) AM: Dinghy tour to Mosquera Islet reef to spot sea lions and possibly orcas / 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 - £500pp: Flights between the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuador mainland (either Guayaquil or Quito) when booked with us cost £500 per person (economy-class) 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 Ocean Spray
- Type: Power Motor Catamaran
- Speed: 15 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: 8 two-person cabins (a mixture of twin and double rooms - cabins can be converted if needed). All cabins are of an equal standard - there is no suite upgrades available on the Ocean Spray. 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.oceanspraycruise.com
The Ocean Spray has three decks for passengers.
Main Deck
The main deck contains 4 double/twin passenger cabins (each with private balcony), an indoor lounge / seating area, and indoor recreational areas including a dining room and bar. The daily excursions will depart from the porch area where the small dinghy boats will collect you to transport you to/from the Galapagos islands.
Upper Deck
The upper deck contains 4 double passenger cabins (each with private balcony) as well as a smaller single cabin. The upper deck is also home to the main bridge, an outdoor bar and an outdoor dining area.
Sun Deck
The fantastic sun deck is equipped with sun loungers and an outdoor jacuzzi.
