The Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise

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The Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise Tour

The Natural Paradise Cruise offers you a fantastic, refined and intimate journey through the Galapagos Islands. Designed for comfort and elegance, this luxury yacht accommodates just 16 guests, providing a personalized and tranquil experience on every voyage.

With a choice of spacious cabins, including ocean-view suites with private balconies, junior suites, and staterooms, the Natural Paradise Cruise combines thoughtful design with upscale amenities, ensuring a restful retreat after each day of exploration.

You can enjoy sweeping island vistas from the sundeck and jacuzzi, savor fresh cuisine in the barbecue and al fresco dining areas, and rely on attentive service from a dedicated crew and cruise director. Guided daily by a certified bilingual naturalist, every excursion is crafted to reveal the wonder and wildlife of the Galapagos in luxurious style.

The Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise Accommodation

The Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise has nine refined cabins designed for relaxation and privacy, with four upper deck cabins featuring private balconies and a spacious suite located on the main deck.

All cabins include private bathrooms, hot water, and air-conditioning to ensure a luxurious onboard experience. Social areas are thoughtfully appointed, including a teak sundeck with Jacuzzi, an al fresco dining space, and an indoor lounge and dining room.

  • Upper Deck:
    • 4 double cabins with private balconies

  • Main Deck:
    • 3 double cabins
    • Dining room, bar, and social lounge

  • Lower Deck:
    • 2 double cabins

Snorkeling gear, wetsuits, kayaks, and paddle boards are also available for guest use during excursions.

Video Introduction

Tour Info

  • Focus Area: Galapagos National Park
  • Duration: 4, 5 & 8 days
  • Start Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
  • End Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal

The Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise Itinerary

Arrive at Baltra Airport, where our team will transfer you to the yacht. After settling in, begin your adventure with an afternoon visit to North Seymour Island, home to land and marine iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and magnificent frigatebirds. Enjoy a dinghy ride, snorkeling, and guided hike through this uplifted lava terrain.

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This morning, explore Vicente Roca Point on Isabela Island, a spectacular site for snorkeling and spotting sunfish, sea turtles, and penguins from the dinghy—no landing required. In the afternoon, visit Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island, one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world. Observe flightless cormorants, Galapagos hawks, and vast marine iguana colonies.

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Head to Urbina Bay, where uplifted coastline and stranded coral beds tell the story of volcanic activity. Spot land iguanas, Galapagos hawks, and giant tortoises. In the afternoon, visit Moreno Point to explore lava landscapes and tide pools teeming with birdlife and marine species, including white-tip reef sharks and flamingos.

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Climb the slopes of the Sierra Negra Volcano, which boasts one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas, offering sweeping views and endemic bird sightings. Later, explore The Wetlands and Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, where you’ll encounter giant tortoises and a rich array of coastal birdlife.

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Begin with Chinese Hat Islet, a scenic site with lava flows, sea lions, and excellent snorkeling. In the afternoon, venture to Borrero Bay on Santa Cruz, where turquoise waters meet lush highlands—ideal for hiking, swimming, and turtle spotting.

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Start the day at Baroness Viewing Point and Post Office Bay, sites rich with human history and beautiful views. In the afternoon, visit Cormorant Point to see flamingos and green-sand beaches, and snorkel at Champion Islet, one of the archipelago’s best sites for underwater exploration.

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Visit Suarez Point, a dramatic cliffside trail where blue-footed boobies, waved albatrosses (seasonal), and blowholes offer thrilling encounters. Spend the afternoon relaxing or snorkeling at Gardner Bay, surrounded by sea lions and stunning coastal scenery.

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Conclude your journey with a final visit to Lobos Island, where sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and calm waters provide one last opportunity for snorkeling and reflection. Afterward, transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your flight back to the mainland.

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Rates & Inclusions

4 days / 3 nights

Suite (Double Occupancy): $4,145


Junior Suite (Double Occupancy): $3,645


Standard (Double Occupancy): $3,245

5 days / 4 nights

Suite (Double Occupancy): $5,845


Junior Suite (Double Occupancy): $5,345


Standard (Double Occupancy): $4,645

8 days / 7 nights

Suite (Double Occupancy): $9,345


Junior Suite (Double Occupancy): $8,345


Standard (Double Occupancy): $7,145

Notes
  • Rates per person and based on double occupancy.
  • Your luxury experience aboard the Natural Paradise includes a private balcony (in upper deck suites and junior suites), safety box, hair dryer, bathrobes, and a TV in the main deck junior suite, plus binoculars and a coffee maker exclusively available in the suites.
  • Guests enjoy complimentary use of expedition gear, including kayaks, paddle boards, wetsuits, snorkeling equipment (mask and fins), underwater cameras, and walking sticks. This allows you to make the most of both land and water excursions throughout the Galapagos Islands.
Included
  • All meals throughout cruise
  • All transfers in the islands
  • All excursions
  • Use of expedition gear
  • Bilingual national park guide
  • Carbon Footprint Compensation
Not Included
  • Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • US$200 Galapagos National Park fee
  • US$20 Transit Control Card
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Operated By Royal Galapagos

About Royal Galapagos

Royal Galapagos is one of Ecuador’s leading operators of premium expeditions, offering the largest fleet of luxury yachts in the Galapagos Islands and curated travel experiences across mainland Ecuador. The family-owned, high-end cruises provide spacious, stable, and intimate journeys designed to deliver exceptional comfort and personalized service.

With more than a decade of experience managing small expedition cruises, Royal Galapagos is renowned for its knowledgeable naturalists, dedicated onboard crew, and commitment to excellence both at sea and on land. Beyond the Galapagos, the company offers seamless travel extensions to the Amazon, Andes, and even Machu Picchu, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the region’s most iconic landscapes.

Royal Galapagos actively promotes environmental responsibility and social inclusion through carbon offsetting, sustainable operations, community support programs, and partnerships with conservation entities such as the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Initiatives in women’s empowerment and local economic development further reflect their commitment to responsible tourism.

Delivering extraordinary adventures through refined service, expert guidance, and sustainable values, Royal Galapagos sets a benchmark for luxury exploration in Ecuador.


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Royal Galapagos Details

Tour Types:
Luxury Travel, Wildlife
Sales Agents:
Eliana Fajardo
Offices In:
Quito, Ecuador
Member Of:
LATA, Adventure Travel Trade Association, IGLTA, Galapagos Conservation Trust
Founded:
2012