Endemic – Darwin's Steps

Endemic Catamaran

$3600 / per person

The Galapagos Endemic Catamaran, launched in 2018, is one of the most modern and luxurious yachts designed specifically for exploring the Galapagos Islands. With a capacity of just 16 passengers, the Endemic offers a spacious, stable, and comfortable sailing experience. The ship is staffed by a handpicked crew, including skilled officers, a talented chef, and expert naturalist guides who have extensive knowledge of the Galapagos. Together, they ensure that every aspect of your cruise is seamless and enjoyable, from the moment you step aboard.

Accommodations

Suites Size: 30 m² / 322 ft².
Suite’s locations:
- 4 suites – Main Deck.
- 4 suites – Upper Deck.
Single cabin location: 1 cabin – Upper Deck.
Electricity: 110 V and 220 V.

Technical Features and Specifications

Due to start operations: July 2018.
Category: Luxury.
Length: 35 mt / 115 ft.
Beam: 14 mt / 45 ft.
Draft to Baseline: 1.85 mt / 6.1 ft.
Crew: 10 members + chef + guide + Cruise Service Officer.
Capacity: 16 passengers.
Speed: 12 knots.
Propulsion: 2 x High Power Engines – 500 HP.

1 Itinerary A: 8 Days - 7 Nights

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival at Baltra Island Airport / Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island.
Day 2 – Monday: Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island / Prince Philip’s Steps, Genovesa Island.
Day 3 – Tuesday: The Twins, Santa Cruz Island / Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island.
Day 4 – Wednesday: Sierra Negra, Isabela Island / Wetlands, The Wall of Tears, Breeding Center, Isabela Island.
Day 5 – Thursday: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island / Urbina Bay, Isabela Island.
Day 6 – Friday: Tagus Cove, Isabela Island / Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island.
Day 7 – Saturday: Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island / Buccaneer Cove, Santiago Island Rabida Island.
Day 8 – Sunday: Mosquera Islet / Baltra Airport.

2 Itinerary B: 8 Days - 7 Nights

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival at Baltra Island Airport // Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island).
Day 2 – Monday: Kicker Rock / Witch Hill / Lobos Island (San Cristobal Island).
Day 3 – Tuesday: Osborn and Gardner Islets / Gardner Bay / Suarez Point (Española Island).
Day 4 – Wednesday: Santa Fe Island // Fausto Llerena Breeding Center / Highlands (Santa Cruz Island).
Day 5 – Thursday: South Plaza Island / Bartholomew Island.
Day 6 – Friday: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay, The Baroness’ Viewpoint, (Floreana Island).
Day 7 – Saturday: Chinese Hat (Santiago Island) // North Seymour Island.
Day 8 – Sunday: Mosquera Islet // Baltra Airport.

3 Itinerary C: 5 Days - 4 Nights

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival at Baltra Island Airport / Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island.
Day 2 – Monday: Kicker Rock, off San Cristobal Island, Witch Hill / Lobos Island, off San Cristobal Island.
Day 3 – Tuesday: Osborn and Gardner Islets, off Española Island Gardner Bay / Suarez Point, Española Island.
Day 4 – Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Breeding Center, Santa Cruz Island.
Day 5 – Thursday: South Plaza Island / Departure from Baltra Island Airport.

4 Itinerary D: 4 Days - 3 Nights

Day 1 – Thursday: Arrival at Baltra Island Airport / Bartholomew Island
Day 2 – Friday: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay, The Baroness’ Viewpoint, Floreana Island.
Day 3 – Saturday: Chinese Hat, off Santiago Island / North Seymour Island.
Day 4 – Sunday: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island/ Departure from Baltra Island Airport.

5 Itinerary E: 6 Days - 5 Nights

Day 1 – Thursday: Arrival at Baltra Island Airport / Bartholomew Island.
Day 2 – Friday: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay, The Baroness’ Viewpoint, Floreana Island.
Day 3 – Saturday: Chinese Hat, off Santiago Island / North Seymour Island.
Day 4 – Sunday: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island/ Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island.
Day 5 – Monday: Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island / El Barranco, Genovesa Island.
Day 6 – Tuesday: Twin Craters, Santa Cruz Island / Departure from Baltra Island Airport.

6 Itinerary F: 6 Days - 5 Nights

Day 1 – Tuesday: Arrival at Baltra Island Airport / Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island.
Day 2 – Wednesday: Sierra Negra, Isabela Island / Wetlands, The Wall of tears, Breeding Center, Isabela Island.
Day 3 – Thursday: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island / Urbina Bay, Isabela Island.
Day 4 – Friday: Tagus Cove, Isabela Island / Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island.
Day 5 – Saturday: Buccaneer Cove, Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island /Rabida Island.
Day 6 – Sunday: Mosquera Islet / Departure from Baltra Island Airport.