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The Galapagos Endemic Cruise

Unforgettable experiences on a Galapagos Islands cruise

Luxury

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Adventure, Exclusivity & Galapagos wildlife.

About The Galapagos Endemic Cruise

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The Endemic is a new luxury catamaran built by experienced shipwrights with the input of guides, tour operators, ship captains, and tourists. With spacious cabins, public areas, wide access, entertainment for the little ones, professional staff, and food, the Endemic is specially designed to be enjoyed by entire families and retirees. The Endemic is the best way to explore the Galapagos with family and with all the comforts.

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Facilities & services

  • Year of manufacture: 2018
  • Cruise Service Officer: 1
  • Guide: 1
  • Crew personnel: 10
  • Yacht suites: 8
  • Passenger capacity: 16
  • Overview

    The Galapagos Endemic Cruise will give you fantastic experiences on the Galapagos island with your family. The cruise is adapted for you and your loved ones. With spacious suites and rooms, the best experiences, and high-quality service, the Endemic will be your sophisticated home among the Galapagos.
    Even though the Endemic is a sophisticated and welcoming vessel, we think that what makes a trip unforgettable is the people on board. An elite crew committed to the guests’ safety and comfort works on a luxury vessel such as the Endemic naturally. Twelve people make up the crew of the Endemic, which includes a skilled chef, educated naturalist guides, a cruise manager, and seasoned officers.

    Facilities

    The Galapagos Endemic Cruise was thought for the maximum comfort for little groups of friends and entire families. The cruise is the perfect combination of commodity, sophistication, and luxury for your family. Therefore, this is divided into three decks: the main, the upper, and the sky decks. Each with unique features for the enjoyment of the passenger on board.

    Reception Area

    This platform serves as a place to embark and disembark, and it provides simple, non-slip access to the catamaran. This area is located at the stern of the catamaran on the main deck.
    - Daily departure and arrival point.
    - Expedition gear area.
    - Charming reception room.

    Interior Dining Salon

    The Endemic's main deck, located in the stern of the catamaran, its interior also features an indoor bar and a coffee and snack station open around the clock. The chef somehow turns forth masterpiece after masterpiece, and the crew is courteous and professional.
    - Contemporary features.
    - Well-built interior sections.
    - Expansive panoramic dining.
    - Breathtaking views.

    Interior Lounge Salon

    The Interior Lounge Salon is the closest thing to a home within the Endemic. You can spend hours watching movies. This area is next to the Interior Dining Salon.
    - Luxury homeless comforts.
    - Modern furniture.
    - Warm illuminations.
    - Ideal area for kids.

    Briefing Area

    A spacious briefing area and excursion information center at the bow of the catamaran is where lectures about the Galapagos island's information are given and where the workstation of our Cruise Service Officer is located.
    - Incredible panoramic views.
    - Perfect for entertainment activities.
    - Informative and educational books.

    Sun Terrace

    The bow upper deck features an observation platform and a front-view sun terrace to enjoy the warm atmosphere of the Galapagos Islands.
    - Excellent unwind between adventures.
    - Comfortable armchairs.
    - Ideal to rest.

    Secluded Terrace

    On the opposite side of the Sun Terrace, at the stern of the upper deck, is the Secluded Terrace. Of course, the Enedemic barman will prepare you the most exquisite drinks and cocktails.
    - A unique exterior bar.
    - Perfect place to meet cruise mates.
    - A wide variety of South American drinks.

    Al-Fresco Dining

    The Galapagos Endemic Cruise has an outdoor dining salon where the tourists will be able to taste the most delicious Mediterranean dishes on this covered section of the sky deck.
    - Warm and fresh meals.
    - A sophisticated catering.
    - Excellent outdoor drink service.

    Sky Lounge

    It is just on the cruise ship's Sky Deck. As you prepare for your next meal, you may also sip on a drink in the whirlpool.
    - Indicated area to appreciate the natural beauty.
    - An ample and comfortable room.
    - Ideal for admiring birds' flight.

    Whirpool Bath

    The whirlpool on the sky deck, and during excursions, this whirlpool can be prepared by request; speak with the Endemic's Cruise Service Officer to make this request.
    - Perfect place to relax.
    - Outdoor gentle water massage.
    - Essential to lazy afternoons.

    Rooms

    The Endemic has eight gorgeous golden suites with a king-size bed that can be transformed into two single beds. These are distributed in four golden suites on the main deck and four golden suites on the upper deck. The difference is that the four golden suites on the upper deck can interconnect between them, which is handy because there’s a door that connects the suites. The suites on the main deck are individual without the possibility of connecting.

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    Golden Suites

    There are four suites on the main level. Additionally, there are four suites on the upper deck that may be connected to accommodate large families or groups of friends.
    - King-size or individual beds (modifiable).
    - Expansive island views.
    - Private balcony.
    - Cozy seating space.

    Single Cabin

    The Endemic's single stateroom is the ideal addition to the ship's group accommodations.
    - Ideal for single people.
    - Expansive island views.
    - Private balcony.
    - Cozy seating space.

    The Cuisine

    Breakfast and lunch will be served buffet style on board the M/C Endemic, and dinner will be served based on a delectable menu and buffet, subject to the choice of the cuisine specialist. Our cruise service representative will see to it that guests have their dinner up and ready. Any special dietary requirements must be communicated to us ahead of time. We are adaptable and excited to provide unique and consistently excellent meals for the visitors, taking into account their dietary requirements, tastes, and customs.

    Meals

    The cruise service officer on board the Endemic will see to it that guests have their dinner options ready. Any type of dietary requirements must be communicated ahead of time.
    - Delectable menu and buffet style.
    - Unique and consistently excellent dishes.
    - Food according to dietary needs.

    Drinks & Cocktails

    The selection of drinks and cocktails onboard the Endemic Galapagos Cruise will simply surprise you. Just imagine enjoying the most awesome views of the Galapagos Islands on a deck chair with a drink in your hands. Simply marvelous!
    - A specialist barman on board.
    - Colorful and delicious drinks.
    - Exclusive beverage selection.

    Chef

    The Chefs onboard the Endemic are fully qualified to prepare the most varied, colorful, and delicious dishes by using local ingredients.
    - Special care for children.
    - Knowledge of a variety of menus.
    - Specialist in traditional and daring dishes.

    Experiences

    The Endemic cruise’s routes transport you to secluded islands and outlying tourist destinations brimming with unusual fauna and breathtaking scenery. The Endemic offers both short- and long-term Galapagos excursion packages. Top Galapagos National Park guides will lead daily excursions for however long you would like your Galapagos cruise package to last.

    Paddle Boarding

    Paddleboarding against a backdrop of volcanic rock and white sand. You can see unique birds like blue-footed boobies up close and calmly.
    - Perfect for exploring remote areas.
    - The best paddleboarding equipment.
    - Expert guides.

    Kayaking off the Beach

    The Galapagos Islands have certain white sand islands where the Endemic will transport you to practice off-the-beach kayaking.
    - Complete implements.
    - Surrounding views.
    - Connect to natural marine wildlife.

    Dinghy Ride

    The boat trips offered by the Endemic Galapagos cruise, captained by your naturalist guide, will take you to the most hidden parts of the Galapagos.
    - Fantastic panoramic views.
    - Chance to front-row spectator.
    - Constant expert assistance.

    Snorkeling

    The snorkeling provided by Endemic's Galapagos Cruise is an immersive experience in an underwater paradise of exceptional biodiversity. Each dive reveals a unique marine world, complemented by the natural beauty and tranquility of this iconic archipelago.
    - Crystal clear waters.
    - Fascinating fauna.
    - Unique explorations.

    Walking

    Walk over stratified volcanic lava, white sand, and green fields in the company of the wonderful fauna of the Galapagos Islands.
    - Informative naturalist guides.
    - Chance to see endemic species.
    - Easy access to interest areas.

    Wildlife Observation

    Wildlife viewing in the Galapagos Islands is an extraordinary experience where you can see iconic species such as giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and playful sea lions up close in their natural environment.
    - Unique insight into the evolution.
    - Ethical practices.
    - Carefully naturalist guide.

    Itineraries

    The Galapagos Endemic Cruise Itinerary

    Sunday · Morning: Arrive at Baltra Island Airport, BALTRA
    · Afternoon: Walking and snorkeling in the highlands and Darwin Station, BACHAS BEACH, AND SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
    Monday · Morning: Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. DARWIN BAY AND GENOVESA ISLAND
    · Afternoon: Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. EL BARRANCO, GENOVESA ISLAND
    Tuesday · Morning: Walking. HIGHLANDS, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
    · Afternoon: Walking, Snorkeling, Dinghy Ride. SULLIVAN BAY, SANTIAGO ISLAND
    Wednesday · Morning: Walking. SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO, ISABELA ISLAND
    · Afternoon: Walking. ARNALDO TUPIZA BREEDING CENTER, ISABELA ISLAND
    Thursday · Morning: Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. ELIZABETH BAY, ISABELA ISLAND
    · Afternoon: Walking, Snorkeling. URBINA BAY, ISABELA ISLAND
    Friday · Morning: Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. TAGUS COVE, ISABELA ISLAND
    · Afternoon: Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. ESPINOZA POINT, FERNANDINA ISLAND
    Saturday · Morning: Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. BUCCANEER COVE / ESPUMILLA BEACH, SANTIAGO ISLAND
    · Afternoon: Walking, Snorkeling, Kayaking off the Beach, Dinghy Ride. RABIDA ISLAND
    Sunday · Morning: Walking, Snorkeling. MOSQUERA ISLET
    · Afternoon: Depart for Mainland Ecuador from Baltra Island Airport. BALTRA

    * Some areas and islands may be closed to the public due to weather conditions, biological research, or the protection of special species. Please ask one of our travel agents about one of our itineraries before hiring it. We will be happy to assist you.

    Technical Safety Specifications

    The technical aspects of the Endemic’s Galapagos Cruise are as follows.

    Technical Safety Features

    • Boat type: Cruise Catamaran
    • Year Built: 2018
    • Maximum Capacity: 28
    • Crew: 12
    • Length: 35 mt /115 ft
    • Sleeve: 14 mt / 45 ft
    • Cruising speed: 12 Knots

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