Dutch built with teak decks in 1966 as a luxury private yacht, the Samba is now a perfectly well converted cruise boat specialized for Galapagos Islands vacations. The Samba accommodates 14 guests, a perfect number to enjoy the magic of the Islands with privacy and flexibility. Its professional, experienced and friendly crew and naturalist guide are devoted to go the extra mile to make your journey a trip of a life time. The upper deck with an outside dining area and sun protection is ideal for bird and marine life watching. On the main deck, an outside area with reading, resting and also eating space; and inside, there is a dining salon with library with TV/VCR and Stereo. Here is where briefings and conference-talks are given and planning about next day activities. Foredeck has enough space for sun bathing, dolphin watching or just to relax and observe marine life and the beautiful landscape of the islands. The ample and comfortable space on deck makes this boat ideal for nature and photography cruises.
Class: Tourist Superior Class
Passengers: 14
Cabins: 6 double cabins with bunk beds on lower deck and 1 double matrimonial cabin on upper deck. All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining area, library, al fresco dining area, sun deck
Departures: Tuesday
Itinerary
| Itinerary North & West – 8D/7N (Tuesday to Tuesday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Mosquera Islet | |
| Wednesday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | Punta Mejia (Marchena) |
| PM | Playa Negra (Marchena) | |
| Friday | AM | Punta Albemarle (Isabela) |
| PM | Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Punta Moreno (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Asilo de la Paz / Cerro Alieri (Floreana) |
| PM | Loberia (Floreana) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary South, East & Central – 8D/7N (Tuesday to Tuesday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Punta Cormorant / Champion Islet (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay / Baroness Lookout (Floreana) | |
| Thursday | AM | Punta Suarez (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet (Española) | |
| Friday | AM | Isla Lobos / Kicker Rock |
| PM | Punta Pitt (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Santa Fe |
| PM | South Plaza / Punta Carrion | |
| Sunday | AM | Sullivan Bay |
| PM | Bartolome | |
| Monday | AM | James Bay (Santiago) |
| PM | Rabida | |
| Tuesday | AM | North Seymour |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
Departures
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent
Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.