Galapagos Naturalist Liveaboards
The Seaman II is a 90-foot catamaran cruising Galapagos’ naturalist sites since 2008. Spacious and tastefully decorated, it offers many common areas, large cabins and excellent staff to make your trip to the islands a great success. There are nine cabins for a maximum of 16 guests. Two cabins on the upper deck are the largest and feature double beds and windows. Six cabins on the main deck also have windows and two twin beds each. The lower deck cabin has a porthole and a double bed plus a single bed. All cabins have private bathrooms, closets, and individually controlled air-conditioning.
Catamarans are known for their stability and Seaman II is no exception. Enjoy the comfortable dining room for excellent meals between island visits, the two bars, library and entertainment center with television, DVD player and stereo. A large observation deck is great for wildlife sightings and scenery, and warm days will find you lounging on the sundeck. Island visits are done by panga and accompanied by a naturalist guide. Seaman II has snorkeling equipment and kayaks onboard.
Mary Anne is a first-class 216-foot sailing ship, a stunning three-masted brigantine. It was launched in 1997 and combines the magic of romantic seafaring with under-stated luxury and creature comforts. There are twelve double cabins for a maximum of 24 passengers. All cabins have private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Ten cabins have a lower double bed and a single upper bunk, and two cabins side by side double and single beds. There is rich wood paneling, comfortable seating and plenty of space to spread around in both the salon and the dining room, and spacious furnished deck areas for taking in the gorgeous views. Enjoy delectable meals, listen to fascinating nature lectures and relax with the full entertainment system in the bar.
Mary Anne sails from Baltra on Wednesdays for 7-night naturalist cruises around the main islands of the Galapagos. Regular sailings visit Charles Darwin station on Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, Isabela, Fernandina and Santiago Islands with panga rides, and hikes on the beaches and inner islands. Mary Anne has kayaks onboard and your island visits are led by a certified naturalist guide. The ship holds the SmartVoyager certificate for sound conservation and socially responsible business practices.
Sagitta is an extremely stable 120-foot three-masted sailing ship with old-fashioned charm complemented with casual luxury. Onboard you will find ten wood-accented cabins for a maximum of 16 guests. All cabins are air-conditioned, and equipped with a private bathroom, a lower double bed and an upper bunk. The cozy salon and bar area is ideal for socializing, and the abundant deck space with comfortable seating offers gorgeous views and privacy if you so wish. Delicious meals are served in the light-filled dining room or alfresco on the upper deck. Library with an entertainment system is available for your enjoyment.
Sagitta sails from Baltra on Wednesdays for 7-night naturalist cruises around the main islands of the Galapagos. Regular sailings visit Charles Darwin station on Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, Isabela, Fernandina and Santiago Islands with panga rides, and hikes on the beaches and inner islands. Sagitta has kayaks onboard and your island visits are led by a certified naturalist guide. The ship holds the SmartVoyager certificate for sound conservation and socially responsible business practices.
If you want to experience life on board a romantic teak-deck schooner, the Beagle is for you! Spacious interiors ensure your total relaxation and her beautiful top-side areas are ideal for bird watching or observing dolphins from the bow. Accommodating only thirteen guests, Beagle is tailor-made for families, special interest groups or private parties, and her friendly, professional crew and naturalist guide will ensure your every need is taken care of. Onboard you will find six double cabins, all with a lower double bed and an upper bunk, air-conditioning and private bathroom. The ship has two double kayaks available for guest use.
Beagle departs from Baltra on Tuesdays, and offers two different itineraries – Northwestern Islands or Central Southern Islands. Northwestern Islands include Genovesa, Fernandina and many locations on the largest of the Galapagos islands, Isabela. Central Southern Islands include Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, San Fe, Bartolome, and snorkeling around Sombrero Chino. All panga rides and island hikes are accompanied by a certified naturalist guide. The ship holds the SmartVoyager certificate for sound conservation and socially responsible business practices
Tip Top II is a first-class 90-foot motor yacht originally launched in 1983 and completely rebuilt and refurnished in 2006. It has nine cabins, all with private bathrooms, for a maximum of sixteen guests. Eight of the cabins have two lower single beds, and one is equipped with a double bed. The yacht departs from Baltra and features on schedule two different 4-night itineraries departing on Friday or Monday, a 7-night itinerary departing on Friday and an exciting in-depth get to know Galapagos 14-night itinerary that doesn't repeat any locations.
Tip Top III is a first-class 100-foot motor yacht launched in 2001. It has ten cabins for a maximum of sixteen guests. All cabins have private bathrooms. Four of the cabins have two single lower beds, and six a lower double bed and an upper single bunk. The yacht departs from Baltra and has two different four-night itineraries departing on Friday or Monday and a 7-night itinerary departing on Friday.
Tip Top IV is a first-class 130-foot motor yacht launched in 2006. There are ten cabins, all with private bathrooms. Cabins are equipped with two lower single beds that can be configured to one double bed. The six lower deck cabins have interconnecting doors, great for families or groups of friends. The yacht departs from Baltra and has a two 4-night itineraries departing either Friday or Monday, a 7-night itinerary departing on Friday and a fantastic 14-night itinerary that gets you really know to islands without repeating any locations.
All the Tip Top yachts were built to the highest standards of security and comfort, and have plenty of room to enjoy the onboard life. Delightful meals are served in the dining room, the bar and lounge invite you to linger, and there's a full entertainment system for your enjoyment. Your naturalist guide will take you on panga rides and islands hikes, and give fascinating lectures while the yacht is on the move.