The Galaxy Stella offers a five-day four-night voyage through the Galapagos Islands on their first-class yacht which accommodates up to twelve passengers. The cruise provides personalized expert-led exploration through its intimate setting which also offers luxurious onboard amenities. The ship offers sea-view cabins with panoramic windows and private en-suite bathrooms and a sun deck Jacuzzi and outdoor BBQ area and gourmet dining and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. The travel schedule includes tours of Santa Cruz and North Seymour and Santa Fe and South Plaza and Genovesa and San Cristobal where visitors can watch blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds and red-footed boobies and land iguanas and endemic iguanas and cactus forests and beaches and volcanic landscapes and marine wildlife. The ship offers guests three water-based activities which include snorkeling and kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to create an exclusive experience for discovering Galapagos nature.

5 Day Galapagos Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Baltra & North Seymour Island

The Galapagos journey of visitors begins at Baltra Airport which sits on Santa Cruz Island. The afternoon schedule starts with a visit to North Seymour Island after you reach your destination. The first excursion allows visitors to discover the unique animal species which inhabit the archipelago while they can observe blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds living in their natural habitats. The five-day voyage on Galaxy Stella begins with an engaging start which marks the beginning of the yacht's Galapagos itinerary. The yacht serves as a comfortable base for guests to relax after their activities while they get ready for their upcoming adventures in wildlife observation and location discovery.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island

The second day begins at Santa Fe Island, where the itinerary provides an opportunity to explore one of the Galapagos destinations featured on this voyage. The tour information about Santa Fe shows visitors can see iguanas which live only in this area and they should try swimming with sea lions while snorkeling. The itinerary progresses with Galaxy Stella reaching South Plaza Island during the afternoon hours. The source points to South Plaza because of its cactus forests and land iguanas which create a unique wildlife and natural environment experience for cruise passengers. Guests return to the yacht after their day of exploration on land and water to enjoy breakfast and lunch and dinner which forms the complete onboard experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3: Genovesa Island: Barranco & Darwin Bay

The entire third day at Genovesa Island serves as a birdwatching haven which stands as a major highlight of the trip schedule. The morning visit takes guests to Barranco, also referenced as El Barranco or Prince Philip's Steps, before the itinerary continues to Darwin Bay in the afternoon. The day at Genovesa presents bird enthusiasts with the chance to spot red-footed boobies which makes this day worth remembering for Galapagos bird enthusiasts. The island serves as the focus for two separate excursions which allow visitors to explore two different areas of this vital wildlife habitat before they board Galaxy Stella for their return journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4: Santa Cruz Highlands & Bachas Beach

The fourth day brings the journey back to Santa Cruz Island for two contrasting visits. The morning itinerary takes guests to the Santa Cruz Highlands, providing another setting for exploration during the cruise. In the afternoon, the itinerary continues to Bachas Beach, adding a coastal destination to the day's experiences. These two scheduled visits form the complete program for Day 4 and continue the combination of land and shoreline exploration featured throughout the Galaxy Stella itinerary. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included onboard, allowing guests to return to the yacht between or after their excursions and enjoy the first-class amenities available during the voyage.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5: Kicker Rock & San Cristobal Departure

The final day of the Galaxy Stella itinerary takes place around San Cristobal Island. In the morning, the scheduled visit is Kicker Rock, providing one last Galapagos destination before the cruise concludes. Following the morning program, guests proceed to San Cristobal Airport for their return transfer. Breakfast is included on this final day. The airport transfer in the Galapagos is included when traveling on the cruise dates, completing the five-day, four-night itinerary. After several days of island visits, wildlife encounters, land excursions, and water-based exploration, the transfer to San Cristobal Airport marks the end of the Galaxy Stella journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

5 Day Galapagos Itinerary Includes

Airport assistance on scheduled cruise departure days

Transportation services and fuel within the Galapagos Marine Reserve

Professional bilingual naturalist guide in English and Spanish

Attentive and personalized service from the onboard crew

Dedicated cruise director to coordinate operations and ensure a smooth guest experience

All meals throughout the cruise, beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the final day

Snacks served after each activity, except on the last day

Welcome cocktail upon arrival

Unlimited purified water, coffee, and tea

All scheduled visits, excursions, and activities included in the itinerary

Private transfers between the airport and the canal, in both directions

Access to VIP lounges at Baltra and San Cristóbal airports

Use of docks and ferry services

Snorkeling gear, including mask, snorkel, and fins

Kayaks and paddleboards available for use in authorized areas

Wetsuits

Accommodation in sea-view cabins with private en-suite bathrooms.

All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as specified, featuring local and international cuisine.

Expert bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide.

All land and water excursions detailed in the itinerary.

Airport transfers in the Galapagos Islands on cruise dates.

Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment, including mask, tube, fins, and wetsuits.

Use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUP).

High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi connection.

Full meals on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

5 Day Galapagos Itinerary Does not Include

International airfare to and from Ecuador

Flights between mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) and the Galapagos Islands

Galapagos National Park entrance fee of USD 200 per person

Transit Control Card fee of USD 20 per person

Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

Gratuities for guides and crew

Personal expenses and purchases

Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended

Any additional services not specifically mentioned as included

Roundtrip flights to and from the Galapagos Islands.

Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 USD per adult, payable in cash).

Transit Control Card (TCT) ($20 USD per person, payable in cash).

Alcoholic beverages and premium bottled drinks.

Gratuities for the guide and crew.

Personal expenses and travel insurance.

5 Day Galapagos Itinerary Highlights

Genovesa Birdwatching: Visit Genovesa Island for the opportunity to see rare red-footed boobies.

Only 12 Guests: The yacht's intimate capacity creates a private, uncrowded setting for wildlife encounters.

Premium Master Cabin: A Main Deck suite originally constructed for the yacht's owner.

First-Class Onboard Amenities: Relax on the sun deck with its Jacuzzi, enjoy the outdoor BBQ area, and stay connected with high-speed Starlink internet.

Galapagos Wildlife Encounters: The itinerary features opportunities to encounter blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, land and endemic iguanas, red-footed boobies, and marine wildlife.

Water Activities: Snorkeling equipment, kayaks, wetsuits, and stand-up paddleboards are available for guest use.