The Petrel Catamaran is one of the newest vessels operating cruises in the Galapagos and is renowned for its minimalistic modern design and comfortable interior making this a fine luxurious choice for a cruise in the Galapagos.
The modern vessel is blessed with large indoor and outdoor communal areas including a fantastically designed dining room and lounge and a fabulous top deck with sun loungers and an outdoor jacuzzi. All cabins are spacious and comfortable with the added benefit of private balconies, and larger suite cabins are also available.
4 Day Cruise (Central + Eastern Islands) - from £2495pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Fri) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos Islands at the start of your cruise / PM: Visit the Interpretation Centre and La Galapaguera on San Cristobal Island to spot giant tortoises
Day 2 (Sat) AM: On Espanola Island explore the paradise beach at Gardner Bay to spot sea lions then go snorkelling at Osborn Islet / PM: A birdwatchers heaven this afternoon spotting albatross and blue-footed boobies at Suarez Point
Day 3 (Sun) AM: Spot flamingos in a lagoon at Cormorant Point on Floreana Island and snorkelling at Devil's Crown / PM: Visit the historic site and beautiful beach of Post Office Bay
Day 4 (Mon) AM: Visit the infamous Charles Darwin Station to see giant tortoises / PM: Transfer to the Galapagos airport to return to the mainland
5 Day Cruise (Central and Northern Islands) - from £3390pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Mon) AM: Arrive in Baltra Island in the Galapagos at the start of your cruise / PM: Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz island to spot Darwin's finches
Day 2 (Tue) AM: Explore the lava landscape of Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island and snorkel from the beach nearby / PM: Climb up Bartolome Island for incredible views of the Galapagos and Pinnacle Rock below
Day 3 (Wed) AM: On Genovesa Island follow an overland trail at Darwin Bay to spot boobies and hammer-head sharks / PM: Visit a seabird colony at Prince Phillip's Steps to spot red-footed boobies
Day 4 (Thu) AM: Visit Puerto Egas on Santiago Island where an overland trail leads to a fabulous snorkelling site and a colony of fur sea lions / PM: Go snorkelling on the beautiful Espumilla Beach and spot sea turtles at Buccaneer Cove
Day 5 (Fri) AM: Spot reef sharks and rays on a snorkelling excursion at Carrion Point / PM: Transfer to the Galapagos airport
6 Day Cruise Itinerary A (Central and Western Islands) - from £4050pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Fri) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos at Baltra island and transfer to your cruise catamaran / PM: Spot blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds on North Seymour Island
Day 2 (Sat) AM: Spot penguins, terns and boobies on a dinghy boat tour of the coast at Vicente Roca Point on Isabela Island / PM: Spot the flightless cormorant at Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island
Day 3 (Sun) AM: Trek up to Lake Darwin at Tagus Cove for stunning views / PM: Near Alcedo Volcano embark on a short trek to spot land iguanas at Urbina Bay
Day 4 (Mon) AM: Tour the mangrove forests of Elizabeth Bay by dinghy boat to spot sea turtles, penguins and blue-footed boobies / PM: Visit Moreno Point for a birdwatcher's heaven including flamingos and pintail ducks
Day 5 (Tue) AM: Sierra Negra Volcano Trek to explore the caldera and for incredible views of the Galapagos / PM: Overland trail through the wetlands near Puerto Villamil and visit the historic Wall of Tears
Day 6 (Wed) AM: On Santa Cruz Island visit the iconic Charles Darwin Research Station / 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 (Wed) AM: Arrive in Baltra at the start of your cruise / PM: In the highlands of Santa Cruz Island visit Los Gemelos twin craters and follow a trail spotting Darwin's finches
Day 2 (Thu) AM: Overland hike at South Plaza Island to spot land iguanas / PM: On Santa Fe Island visit a beautiful bay and follow a trail to a beautiful viewpoint
Day 3 (Fri) AM: Go snorkelling with sea lions and spot blue-footed boobies at Isla Lobos / PM: Visit the Galapagos Interpretation Centre and La Galapaguera to spot giant tortoises
Day 4 (Sat) AM: Visit the beautiful Gardner Bay and Osborn Islet on Espanola Island and spot sea lions / PM: At Suarez Point spot a variety of birdlife including blue-footed boobies, nazca boobies and albatross
Day 5 (Sun) AM: On Floreana Island spot flamingos in a salt lagoon and go snorkelling at Devil's Crown / PM: Discover some of the history of the Galapagos on a visit to Post Office Bay
Day 6 (Mon) AM: On Santa Cruz Island visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station / PM: Transfer to Galapagos airport
8 Day Cruise Itinerary A (Central, Eastern and Western Islands) - from £5320pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Fri) AM: Arrive in the Galapagos Islands / PM: Visit North Seymour Island to spot frigate birds and go snorkelling to spot reef sharks
Day 2 (Sat) AM: Embark on a dinghy boat excursion to explore the cliffs of Vicente Roca Point on Isabela Island to spot blue-footed boobies / PM: Travel to Fernandina Island to spot flightless cormorants at Espinosa Point
Day 3 (Sun) AM: Go snorkelling at Tagus Cove and hike up to Lake Darwin for fabulous views / PM: Spot land iguanas and giant tortoises at Urbina Bay
Day 4 (Mon) AM: Explore the coastal mangrove forests of Elizabeth Bay by dinghy boat to spot blue-footed boobies, penguins and sea turtles / PM: Spot a variety of birdlife including flamingos at Moreno Point
Day 5 (Tue) AM: A stunning excursion and overland trek to the Sierra Negra Volcano caldera / PM: Overland trail through the Wetlands of Isabela Island and visit the historical Wall of Tears
Day 6 (Wed) AM: Admire giant tortoises on a visit to Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island / PM: Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Los Gemelos craters
Day 7 (Thu) AM: Spot land iguanas and sea lions on South Plaza Island / PM: Explore a prickly pear cactus forest on Santa Fe Island
Day 8 (Fri) AM: Go snorkelling with sea lions and spot frigate birds and blue-footed boobies at Isla Lobos / PM: Transfer to Galapagos Airport
8 Day Cruise Itinerary B (Eastern, Central and Northern Islands) - from £5320pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Fri) AM: Arrive in San Cristobal Island at the start of your Galapagos Petrel cruise / PM: Visit the Interpretation Centre to learn more about the Galapagos and La Galapaguera to see giant tortoises
Day 2 (Sat) AM: On Espanola Island spot sea lions on a visit to the beautiful beach at Gardner Bay and snorkel at Osborn Islet / PM: Admire the majestic birdlife on display at Suarez Point
Day 3 (Sun) AM: On Floreana Island follow an overland trail at Cormorant Point to a lagoon to spot flamingos and go snorkelling at Davil's Crown / PM: Visit the beautiful beach and historic site of Post Office Bay
Day 4 (Mon) AM: This morning visit the iconic Charles Darwin Research Station and admire the giant tortoises / PM: Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Day 5 (Tue) AM: Explore the volcanic landscape of Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island / PM: Climb up Bartolome Island to appreciate one of the most iconic views of the Galapagos Islands and swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock
Day 6 (Wed) AM: Visit Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island and explore tidal pools / PM: Climb Price Phillip's Steps and spot red-footed boobies and experience stunning views
Day 7 (Thu) AM: Spot fur sea lions and marine iguanas on a visit to Puerto Egas / PM: Go snorkelling at Espumilla Beach and visit te pirate hideout of Buccaneer Cove
Day 8 (Fri) AM: Snorkel at Carrion point on Santa Cruz Island to spot reef sharks and rays / PM: Transfer to Galapagos airport
Extended Cruise: 15 Days
A longer 15 day cruise is available 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 Petrel
- Type: Power Motor Catamaran
- Speed: 10 knots
- Year of Construction: 2015
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Crew: 10 crew members (including captain, cruise quality manager and 8 members of crew) and 1 multi-lingual naturalist guide
- Cabins: 8 two-person cabins (including 2 larger 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, kayaks, 110v electricity, free tea, coffee and water
- More information: http://www.petrelcruise.com
The Petrel has three decks for passengers.
Main Deck
The main deck of the Petrel is contains the indoor communal areas of the catamaran including the buffet area and dining room, the lounge and TV area, a reading room, and the porch towards the rear of the catamaran. The main deck also has two standard cabins and the two larger suite cabins which are larger and contain a seating area.
Upper Deck
The upper deck is home to the main bridge as well as 5 cabins in total (4 double / twin cabins and a smaller single cabin). Each of the cabins contain their own private balcony.
Sun Deck
The fantastic sun deck is equipped with an outdoor bar, stunning jacuzzi and a selection of sun loungers to relax between excursions.
