Your Galapagos.
Your Group.
Your Journey.
Private yacht charters, naturalist cruises, diving expeditions, day tours, snorkeling, fishing and tailor-made island journeys coordinated by a local Galapagos team.
Designed Around Your Group — Not Around Filling Seats.
From a private yacht for family or friends to a complete operation for a larger group, our local team coordinates vessels, guides, transportation and island logistics around your journey.
One destination. Many ways to experience it privately.
Naturalist Cruise Charters
Economic, Mid-Range, First Class and Luxury yacht options.
Diving Liveaboards
Specialized 8-day Darwin & Wolf expeditions.
Private Day Charters
Private naturalist boats available in different vessel sizes.
Private Snorkeling
Marine experiences reserved around your family or group.
Private Diving
Customized day-diving experiences and diving groups.
Private Fishing
Privately arranged fishing experiences with local crews.
Private Island Hopping
Complete journeys combining islands and private services.
Private Transportation
Pickups, SUVs and buses for private group logistics.
Choose your level of comfort.
Charter an entire Galapagos naturalist yacht exclusively for your family, friends or private group. Itineraries may include 4, 5, 6 and 8 days, as well as longer combinations depending on vessel, route and departure date.
EconomicSmart Value
A practical and comfortable way to enjoy a complete private Galapagos cruise while keeping excellent value in mind.
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Mid-RangeComfort & Value
A balanced charter experience combining comfortable accommodations, quality service and excellent value.
Explore Mid-Range
First ClassElevated Comfort
Refined accommodations, inviting onboard spaces and attentive service for a more elevated private experience.
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LuxuryExceptional Galapagos
Sophisticated yachts, premium spaces and elevated service for an exceptional private Galapagos journey.
Explore Luxury
Choose your level of comfort.
Two specialized 8-day liveaboard experiences for serious divers, each reaching the legendary waters of Darwin and Wolf with a distinct onboard atmosphere.
Elevated comfort. Legendary waters.
A more refined liveaboard option for experienced divers who want to explore Darwin and Wolf with added comfort and an elevated atmosphere at sea.
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Whale shark encounters
Pelagic wildlifePurpose-built for serious divers.
Specialized 8-day liveaboard expeditions take experienced divers to the legendary waters of Darwin and Wolf Islands.
These specialized diving vessels have a maximum capacity of 16 passengers. A smaller group can charter the complete vessel privately; traveling with 16 people is not required.
Full-vessel operations are available according to yacht schedules and availability.
Your own vessel for the day.
Explore Galapagos with your group aboard a vessel reserved exclusively for your private experience. Different boats can be selected according to group size, route and availability.
12-Passenger VesselIntimate Day Charter
A private naturalist day experience for families, friends and smaller groups, with destinations and activities depending on the selected route.
16-Passenger VesselDayTours
A larger private day-charter option for families, friends and organized groups looking to explore Galapagos aboard their own vessel.
When one vessel is not sufficient, Galapagos Trails can coordinate two or more boats with aligned schedules, guides and logistics according to route and availability.
More ways to explore the ocean.
Dive with your own group.
Private day-diving arrangements and specialized diving experiences can be coordinated according to certification, experience and available routes.
A different day on the water.
Private fishing experiences can be arranged around your dates, group and available local vessels.
Private Island Hopping.
Combine Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristobal in one tailor-made private journey coordinated by Galapagos Trails.
Keep your group moving together.
Airport transfers, Highlands visits, hotel transfers, ports and complete group logistics can be coordinated around your itinerary.
For larger operations, multiple vehicles can be coordinated under the same schedule. Transportation can be integrated into a complete private Galapagos itinerary.
Arrange Transportation →Galapagos for your kind of group.
Every group is different. We bring together vessels, guides, transportation and island logistics around the experience your travelers want.
You do not need to fill the vessel.
Passenger capacity represents the maximum authorized number of travelers. Smaller groups can reserve the complete vessel exclusively.
Is your group larger? We’ll find the best option.
Our local team can recommend the right combination of vessels, guides, schedules and logistics for your group, keeping every part of the Galapagos journey coordinated and seamless.
One local team behind the entire journey.
Local Galapagos Expertise
Firsthand knowledge of island operations and local logistics.
Private & Group Specialists
Families, friends, diving groups, agencies and organizations.
Land & Sea
Cruises, tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing and transportation.
Tailor-Made Planning
We help match your group with the right vessel, route and travel style.
Group Logistics
Transportation, guides, hotels and experiences coordinated as one operation.
On-Island Support
Local support with the practical details of traveling through Galapagos.
Private charter questions.
Do we need to fill the entire yacht to charter it?
Can seven people charter a 16-passenger yacht?
What if our group is larger than one vessel can accommodate?
How long are naturalist cruises?
Do you arrange Darwin & Wolf diving liveaboards?
Can you organize our transportation and the rest of the journey?
GENERAL INQUIRY
Plan Your Galápagos Adventure
Tell us about your trip, select the experiences you are interested in, and choose preferred dates for specific tours. Our local team will help you organize the best route and availability.
Your journey can open a door to science.
Every completed direct booking helps make field-based Galapagos education more accessible. Galapagos Trails allocates 1% of eligible completed bookings to approved Galapagos Science Access expeditions.
The contribution is made by Galapagos Trails and is not an additional charge to the traveler. Program terms apply.