Exploring Galapagos on the luxury catamaran Endemic

Endemic

A 16 passenger luxury catamaran

Endemic balcony

Endemic

A 16 passenger luxury catamaran

Kayaking in the Galapagos on the Endemic catamaran

Endemic

A 16 passenger luxury catamaran

Small Ship & Yacht Cruises: Naturalist guide in the Galapagos with travelers.

Endemic

A 16 passenger luxury catamaran

Snorkeling in the Galapagos

Endemic

A 16 passenger luxury catamaran

A Scalloped-hammerhead shark in the Galapagos

Endemic

A 16 passenger luxury catamaran

Endemic: Modern luxury meets Galapagos discovery aboard a spacious 16-passenger catamaran

Days: 8, 6, 5 & 4 | From: $4,990/per person

Sailing aboard the Endemic offers an exceptional way to explore the Galapagos Islands in comfort and style. This luxury catamaran features airy, outward-facing cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies—so the views never stop, even when you're relaxing in your room. Between island landings, unwind in the Jacuzzi, enjoy meals in the al fresco dining area, or take in the scenery from the sky lounge. Each day brings new adventures—snorkeling with sea lions, hiking lava trails, kayaking along mangrove-lined shores—led by a top-tier bilingual naturalist guide. With its small-group setting and thoughtful design, the Endemic makes an extraordinary place feel even more special.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

  • 8 Golden Staterooms: 344 sq. ft., located on the Main Deck and Upper Deck
  • 1 Single Stateroom: 151 sq, ft., located on the Upper Deck. Please note the single stateroom accommodates additional travelers who are part of an odd-numbered group. This cabin is not available to solo travelers.
  • All cabins have private bathrooms, private balconies, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
  • Groups & Charters: This yacht is also available for private charter or for small groups of friends or family. Its 9 cabins can accommodate up to 16 people. Inquire for more details.

Available Activities (Depending On Itinerary)

  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Zodiac Rides
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding

Yacht Specifications

  • Construction: completed in 2018
  • Type: Power luxury catamaran
  • Length: 115 ft (35 mt)
  • Beam: 45 ft (14 mt)
  • Draft: 6.1 ft (1.85 mt)
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Engines: 2 x High Power Engines – 500 HP
  • Crew: 10 members + Cruise Service Officer + Naturalist Guide

Itinerary A (8 days)

Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)

Monday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco

Tuesday
Los Gemelos (Santa Cruz) / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

Wednesday
Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Humedales / Wall of Tears / Breeding Center

Thursday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay

Friday
Tagus Cove (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)

Saturday
Buccaneer Cove & Espumilla Beach (Santiago) / Rabida

Sunday
Mosquera Islet / Return to Mainland

Itinerary B (8 days)

Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)

Monday
San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo / Isla Lobos

Tuesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Osborne Islet / Suarez Point

Wednesday
Santa Fe Island / Charles Darwin Research Station and Santa Cruz Highlands

Thursday
South Plaza / Bartolome Island

Friday
Floreana:  Devil’s Crown / Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay

Saturday
Sombrero Chino / North Seymour

Sunday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland

Itinerary C (5 days)

Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)

Monday
San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo / Isla Lobos

Tuesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Osborne Islet / Suarez Point

Wednesday
Santa Fe Island / Charles Darwin Research Station and Santa Cruz Highlands

Thursday
South Plaza / Return to Mainland

Itinerary D (4 days)

Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Bartolome Island

Friday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay

Saturday
Sombrero Chino / North Seymour

Sunday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland

Itinerary E (6 days)

Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Bartolome Island

Friday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay

Saturday
Sombrero Chino / North Seymour

Sunday
Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove / Bachas Beach

Monday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco

Tuesday
Los Gemelos (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland

Itinerary F (6 days)

Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

Wednesday
Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Humedales / Wall of Tears / Breeding Center

Thursday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay

Friday
Tagus Cove (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)

Saturday
Buccaneer Cove & Espumilla Beach (Santiago) / Rabida

Sunday
Mosquera Islet / Return to Mainland

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Pricing

Trip length: 8, 6, 5, and 4 day itineraries

Max number of passengers: 16, in 9 cabins

Prices 2026:

Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, kayaks, and SUP boards

Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), alcoholic beverages, and gratuities

4 day cruise: $4,990 per person

5 day cruise: $6,190 per person

6 day cruise: $7,490 per person

8 day cruise: $9,990 per person

Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults), not applicable for Christmas & New Years

Single Supplement: 50% for solo travelers, subject to availability. No supplement for additional single who is part of an odd-numbered group or family, subject to availability. (100% supplement applies for Christmas & New Year departures)

Christmas & New Year Departures: 10% surcharge

Charters: from $74,490 (4 day), $92,390 (5 day), $111,790 (6 day), $149,190 (8 day)

Contact us to learn about more options for designing and customizing your trip.
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The Endemic was the best of the best. Great food, great staff, great boat.

Angela Biever

Our guide and all the support staff were amazing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The Endemic crew was the best.

Gregg Sessler

The Endemic was perfect, and the staff was absolutely amazing. Made our trip really fun and memorable.

Bob Miller

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