Seaman Journey

Seaman Journey: A first class 16 passenger catamaran

Days: 9, 7, & 5 | From: $3,516/per person

Intimate yet spacious, the Seaman Journey is a comfortable first-class option for exploring the Galapagos. This 16 passenger catamaran offers several sun decks, a dining room and bar/lounge, and a well-stocked “book nook.” All 8 cabins have air conditioning, a private bathroom, and large ocean-view windows that open. The on-board service is warm and attentive and excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide; excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

Cabin Information 

  • 6 Main Deck Cabins: 161 sq. ft., located on the Main Deck, twin beds, picture windows. Cabins #1 and #2 can be swapped for a matrimonial bed upon request.
  • 2 Upper Deck Suites: 161 sq. ft., located on the Upper Deck, matrimonial bed, picture windows.
  • All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and storage space for clothing and luggage.

Both the suite and standard cabins #1 and #2 can be converted into triple rooms with an additional rollaway bed measuring 1.65 x 0.80 cm.

Groups & Charters: This yacht is also available for private charter or for small groups of friends or family. Its 8 cabins can accommodate up to 16 people. Inquire for more details.

Available Activities (Depending On Itinerary)

  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Zodiac Rides
  • Kayaking

Yacht Specifications

Construction: completed in 2007
Type: Power Motor catamaran
Length: 90 ft. / 27.6 mts.
Beam: 36 ft. / 11 mts.
Draft: 4.75 ft. / 1.45 mts.
Engines: 2x Cummins 350 hp IMO
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, plus 7 crew members

Itinerary C1 (9 days)

Thursday
Begin Cruise / Bartolome Island

Friday
Mosquera Islet / North Seymour

Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay

Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe

Monday
San Cristóbal: David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre /Gianni Arismendy Environmental
Interpretation Centre

Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Punta Pitt / Lobos

Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez

Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay

Friday
Santa Cruz: Fausta Llerena Breeding Center / Return to Mainland

 

Itinerary C (7 days)

Friday
Begin Cruise / Rancho Manzanillo and Highlands (Santa Cruz)

Saturday
Mangle Point (Fernandina) / Punta Moreno (Isabela)

Sunday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove

Monday
Espinoza Point (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)

Tuesday
Santiago: Espumilla / Puerto Egas

Wednesday
Rábida / Chinese Hat

Thursday
Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island / Return to Mainland

Itinerary A (5 days)

Thursday
Begin Cruise / Bartolome

Friday
Mosquera Islet / North Seymour

Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay

Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe

Monday
David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre / Return to Mainland

Itinerary B (5 days)

Monday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Center

Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Punta Pitt / Lobos

Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez

Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay

Friday
Santa Cruz : Fausta Llerena Breeding Center / Return to Mainland

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Pricing

Trip length: 9, 7, & 5 day itineraries

Max number of passengers: 16, in 8 cabins

Prices 2025:

Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee, and tea, snorkel gear (mask, tube, and fins)

Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, wetsuit rentals, and gratuities

Price is for an Ocean View (main deck) twin cabin. Price in parenthesis is per person for a Suite (upper deck) matrimonial cabin.

5 day cruise: $3,516 ($3,780) per person

7 day cruise: $5,274 ($5,670) per person

9 day cruise: $7,032 ($7,560) per person

For Christmas and New Year departures, a holiday surcharge applies.

Child Rate: 10% discount for children under 18 years (applies for 1 child for every 2 adults).

Single Supplement: 70%

Charters: from $55,693 (5 days), $83,540 (7 days), $111,386 (9 days)

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My 10 year old daughter was terrified of even paddle boats and within a day was jumping in and out of the dingys and snorkeling with the sea lions. The crew of the boat were friendly and helpful. We didn't want to go home.

Catherine Fuentes

The Seaman Journey was a great boat - clean, spacious enough so that it never seemed crowded, and the rooms were more than appropriate. And food great.

Simon Gisby

The Seaman Journey was perfect no issue .. the room and staff were great.

Sue Graeber

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