Highlights
- Perfect for charter, schools, family or friends
- Comprehensive 7 night sailings
- Reliable vessel, over a decade cruising
- Air conditioned cabins
Facilities Grading - 2
Standard facilities & amenities, usually small vessels with limited space. All cabins carry their own private bathrooms, portholes, bed layout features bunk beds. Vessel type varies from yachts to sailboats.
Services Grading - 2
Bilingual naturalist guide knowledgeable in flora, fauna & wildlife, guidance level 2. Bathroom amenities & fresh towels with cleaning service every day. Daily briefings for future scheduled activities. Local cuisine catering to different diets, on board bar, & usually a crew of 5+ looking after guests needs & comfort.
Itineraries Grading - 4
Extensive & far reaching itineraries, programs usually visit the northwest islands, where long non-stop programs are required. Programs can usually be combined or taken individually with short length programs, these offer popular stops in the south, center, east & northern islands. Activities include the youngest islands in Galapagos with a high incidence of endemic wildlife.
The Golondrina Galapagos yacht balances perfectly indoor and outdoor areas, affording guests plenty of places to find a corner on their ship to enjoy the spectacular Galapagos views and unwind between excursions in the afternoon. Soak up the equatorial rays on the sundeck solarium while watching Galapagos wildlife pass by, and enjoy stunning sunsets and stars in the evening. Additionally, the shaded lounge area is perfect for enjoying a snack, feeling the sea breeze, and mingling with the other guests.
Heading into the interior, guests have a classicly decorated salon area with wood finishes, plenty of furnishing, and a flatscreen television with DVD for enjoyment. Nearby, enjoy the full bar stocked with international and local liquors, beer, and fine wines. The dining experience of the Golondrina Galapagos yacht is exquisite, with a professional sous chef preparing three daily meals using local ingredients. Enjoy the best of international cuisine, along with local specialities and fresh seafood. These meals are typically served buffet-style, allowing guests to eat until satisfied.
The Itineraries of the Golondrina Galapagos yacht really stand out, holding itinerary options not typically found on other cruises. Among them, the five-day western loop which explores much of Isabela Island, which holds the Sierra Negra volcano, bountiful marine species including whales, penguins, and dolphins, and a land rich area with wildlife species like the wild tortoises. The Golondrina has many other itinerary options, with durations of four to eight days all of which are combinable for extended stays.
Leading you throughout the adventure is your Galapagos natural park guide, a veteran of the trade with knowledge of every inch of the park. He is extremely entertaining and always friendly, taking your safety as a priority at all times. For help on route choice, don’t hesitate to speak with our professional travel staff or head over to the blog section full of in-depth guides.
Itineraries & Rates 2023
Itinerary C East Program
1/8 Long Program
8 days – 7 nights | Golondrina | Itinerary C East Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Friday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Santa Cruz: Playa Las Bachas | |
DAY 2 Saturday |
am | Genovesa: El Barranco |
pm | Genovesa: Bahía Darwin | |
DAY 3 Sunday |
am | Islets: Bartolomé |
pm | Santiago: Bahía Sullivan | |
DAY 4 Monday |
am | Islets: Plaza Sur |
pm | Islets: Santa Fe | |
DAY 5 Tuesday |
am | San Cristobal: León Dormido, Cerro Brujo |
pm | San Cristobal: Isla Lobos | |
DAY 6 Wednesday |
am | Española: Suarez Point |
pm | Española: Bahía Gardner, Islotes Gardner y Osborn | |
DAY 7 Thursday |
am | Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Corona del Diablo |
pm | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin | |
DAY 8 Friday |
am | Islets: Seymour Norte |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $2,658
- Main/Upper Bunks $2,758
Itinerary D West Program
2/8 Long Program
8 days – 7 nights | Golondrina | Itinerary D West Program
Destinations
B5 A4 | ||
DAY 1 Friday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Islets: Mosquera | |
DAY 2 Saturday |
am | Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca |
pm | Fernandina: Punta Espinoza | |
DAY 3 Sunday |
am | Isabela: Bahía Urbina |
pm | Isabela: Caleta Tagus | |
DAY 4 Monday |
am | Santiago: Puerto Egas |
pm | Islets: Sombrero Chino | |
DAY 5 Tuesday |
am | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin |
pm | Santa Cruz: The Highlands | |
DAY 6 Wednesday |
am | Isabela: Las Tintoreras |
pm | Isabela: Tortoise Breeding Station, Pozas Verdes, Muro de las Lágrimas | |
DAY 7 Thursday |
am | Islets: Rabida |
pm | Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon | |
DAY 8 Friday |
am | Santa Cruz: Caleta Tortuga Negra |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $2,658
- Main/Upper Bunks $2,758
Itinerary B Northwest Program
3/8 Regular Program
5 days – 4 nights | Golondrina | Itinerary B Northwest Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Friday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Islets: Mosquera | |
DAY 2 Saturday |
am | Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca |
pm | Fernandina: Punta Espinoza | |
DAY 3 Sunday |
am | Isabela: Bahía Urbina |
pm | Isabela: Caleta Tagus | |
DAY 4 Monday |
am | Santiago: Puerto Egas |
pm | Islets: Sombrero Chino | |
DAY 5 Tuesday |
am | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $1,672
- Main/Upper Bunks $1,772
Itinerary H West Program
4/8 Short Program
5 days – 4 nights | Golondrina | Itinerary H West Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Monday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Santa Cruz: The Highlands | |
DAY 2 Tuesday |
am | Isabela: Las Tintoreras |
pm | Isabela: Tortoise Breeding Station, Pozas Verdes, Muro de las Lágrimas | |
DAY 3 Wednesday |
am | Islets: Rabida |
pm | Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon | |
DAY 4 Thursday |
am | Santa Cruz: Caleta Tortuga Negra |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $1,672
- Main/Upper Bunks $1,772
Itinerary A West Program
5/8 Short Program
4 days – 3 nights | Golondrina | Itinerary A West Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Tuesday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Santa Cruz: The Highlands | |
DAY 2 Wednesday |
am | Isabela: Las Tintoreras |
pm | Isabela: Tortoise Breeding Station, Pozas Verdes, Muro de las Lágrimas | |
DAY 3 Thursday |
am | Islets: Rabida |
pm | Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon | |
DAY 4 Friday |
am | Santa Cruz: Caleta Tortuga Negra |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $1,345
- Main/Upper Bunks $1,445
C11 West, Eastern Program - Itineraries A4 + C8
6/8 Combined Program
11 days – 10 nights | Golondrina | C11 West, Eastern Program - Itineraries A4 + C8
Destinations
DAY 1 Tuesday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Santa Cruz: The Highlands | |
DAY 2 Wednesday |
am | Isabela: Las Tintoreras |
pm | Isabela: Tortoise Breeding Station, Pozas Verdes, Muro de las Lágrimas | |
DAY 3 Thursday |
am | Islets: Rabida |
pm | Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon | |
DAY 4 Friday |
am | Santa Cruz: Caleta Tortuga Negra |
pm | Santa Cruz: Playa Las Bachas | |
DAY 5 Saturday |
am | Genovesa: El Barranco |
pm | Genovesa: Bahía Darwin | |
DAY 6 Sunday |
am | Islets: Bartolomé |
pm | Santiago: Bahía Sullivan | |
DAY 7 Monday |
am | Islets: Plaza Sur |
pm | Islets: Santa Fe | |
DAY 8 Tuesday |
am | San Cristobal: León Dormido, Cerro Brujo |
pm | San Cristobal: Isla Lobos | |
DAY 9 Wednesday |
am | Española: Suarez Point |
pm | Española: Bahía Gardner, Islotes Gardner y Osborn | |
DAY 10 Thursday |
am | Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Corona del Diablo |
pm | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin | |
DAY 11 Friday |
am | Islets: Seymour Norte |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $4,003
- Main/Upper Bunks $4,103
C12 East, Northwestern Program - Itineraries C8 + B5
7/8 Combined Program
12 days – 11 nights | Golondrina | C12 East, Northwestern Program - Itineraries C8 + B5
Destinations
DAY 1 Friday |
am | Arrival - LA1411 |
pm | Santa Cruz: Playa Las Bachas | |
DAY 2 Saturday |
am | Genovesa: El Barranco |
pm | Genovesa: Bahía Darwin | |
DAY 3 Sunday |
am | Islets: Bartolomé |
pm | Santiago: Bahía Sullivan | |
DAY 4 Monday |
am | Islets: Plaza Sur |
pm | Islets: Santa Fe | |
DAY 5 Tuesday |
am | San Cristobal: León Dormido, Cerro Brujo |
pm | San Cristobal: Isla Lobos | |
DAY 6 Wednesday |
am | Española: Suarez Point |
pm | Española: Bahía Gardner, Islotes Gardner y Osborn | |
DAY 7 Thursday |
am | Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Corona del Diablo |
pm | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin | |
DAY 8 Friday |
am | Islets: Seymour Norte |
pm | Islets: Mosquera | |
DAY 9 Saturday |
am | Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca |
pm | Fernandina: Punta Espinoza | |
DAY 10 Sunday |
am | Isabela: Bahía Urbina |
pm | Isabela: Caleta Tagus | |
DAY 11 Monday |
am | Santiago: Puerto Egas |
pm | Islets: Sombrero Chino | |
DAY 12 Tuesday |
am | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin |
pm | Departure - LA1412 | |
- Lower Bunks $3,975
- Main/Upper Bunks $4,075
G East Western Program - Itineraries C8 + D8
8/8 Extended Program
15 days – 14 nights | Golondrina | G East Western Program - Itineraries C8 + D8
Destinations
- Lower Bunks $5,290
- Main/Upper Bunks $5,390
Dates, Offers & Availability
2023 - 2024
Your options if plans change
We understand these are uncertain times and want to make sure you feel confident about your options if your plans change.
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Credit for Future Tours
If you’re uncertain about when you’ll be able to travel in the future, you can convert your existing payments to credit. This way you won’t lose any of your money to potential cancellation fees. We’ll keep your money safe, and you’ll be able to book your tour when you’re ready. You can read the full policy around Credit for Future Tours.
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Date Changes
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Cancellation
If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.
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119 Days
Up to 119 days before departure
You forfeit $250 per person -
89 Days
Up to 89 days before departure
You forfeit 40% of the tour cost -
29 Days
Up to 29 days before departure
You forfeit 100% of the tour cost
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Credit for Future Travel
Convert your booking to credit for a future departure.Date Changes
This cruise will allow you to postpone your travel.Cancellation Policy
A clear layout of applicable policies to your reservation.10 Dates Found on our Database
LENGTH & DATE | ITINERARY, OFFER & PERKS | RATE | SPACES & CABIN | ||||
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5 days – 4 nights Mon / Mar 27 - 31, 2023
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Itinerary H West Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE SHUTTLE | FREE GGT UIO APT SHUTTLE
free airport transfer
Private Uio Transfers |
$1,672 Lower Bunks
|
No spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
4 days – 3 nights Tue / Mar 28 - 31, 2023
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Itinerary A West Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE SHUTTLE | FREE GGT UIO APT SHUTTLE
free airport transfer
Private Uio Transfers |
$1,345 Lower Bunks
|
No spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
11 days – 10 nights Tue / Mar 28 - Apr 07 2023
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C11 West, Eastern Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE DAY TOUR | 1/2 DAY TOUR
free private city tour
Colonial Quito |
$4,003 Lower Bunks
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No spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Fri / Mar 31 - Apr 07 2023
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Itinerary C East Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE DAY TOUR | 1/2 DAY TOUR
free private city tour
Colonial Quito |
$2,658 Lower Bunks
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10 spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
15 days – 14 nights Fri / Mar 31 - Apr 14 2023
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G East Western Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE DAY TOUR | 1/2 DAY TOUR
free private city tour
Colonial Quito |
$5,290 Lower Bunks
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3 spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
5 days – 4 nights Fri / Apr 07 - 11, 2023
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Itinerary B Northwest Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE SHUTTLE | FREE GGT UIO APT SHUTTLE
free airport transfer
Private Uio Transfers |
$1,672 Lower Bunks
|
3 spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Fri / Apr 07 - 14, 2023
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Itinerary D West Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE DAY TOUR | 1/2 DAY TOUR
free private city tour
Colonial Quito |
$2,658 Lower Bunks
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3 spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
12 days – 11 nights Fri / Apr 07 - 18, 2023
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C12 East, Northwestern Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE DAY TOUR | 1/2 DAY TOUR
free private city tour
Colonial Quito |
$3,975 Lower Bunks
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3 spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
5 days – 4 nights Mon / Apr 10 - 14, 2023
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Itinerary H West Program
Discounts & Free Perks
BRONZE DISCOUNT
PROMO RATE | GGT DISCOUNT
exclusive cruise discount
Main/Upper Bunks $10 OFF
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE SHUTTLE | FREE GGT UIO APT SHUTTLE
free airport transfer
Private Uio Transfers |
$1,672 Lower Bunks
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10 spots left Choose Cabin | ||||
4 days – 3 nights Tue / Apr 11 - 14, 2023
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Itinerary A West Program
Free Perk
BRONZE FREE PERK
FREE SHUTTLE | FREE GGT UIO APT SHUTTLE
free airport transfer
Private Uio Transfers |
$1,345 Lower Bunks
|
10 spots left Choose Cabin |
Golondrina Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS | |
Accommodation | |
All meals, water, coffee & tea | |
All activities as listed | |
Certified bilingual guide | |
Use of onboard facilities | |
Transfers in galapagos |
EXCLUSIONS | |
Park fee & TC card: $120 | |
Round flight (mainland-galapagos-mainland) | |
Alcoholic & soft drinks | |
Snorkel equipment & wetsuit rental | |
Personal expenses, tipping & travel insurance | |
Quito shuttles (hotel-airport-hotel) |
Golondrina Features, Decks & Notices
Basic Cruising Features 1/4
Main Features
- Comprehensive 7 night sailings
- Contemporary mahogany furnishing
- Private bathrooms
- Air conditioned cabins
- Certified naturalist guide
Children Policies 2/4
Minors Aboard Cruise
- Minimum Age: all ages allowed
- Eligible Age: under 5 years
- Eligible Discount: 10% for every full paying adult
- Restrictions: travel with full paying adults, unavailable in peak season
Rental, Purchase & Pay 3/4
Expenses Aboard
- On board payments for bar, cash only
- Snorkel rental: 4 & 5 days $25– 8 days $35
- Wetsuit rental: 4 & 5 days $25– 8 days $35
- Tipping (optional but expected) cash only
Cruise Information 4/4
Notices & cruise details
- Valid until december 31, 2020
- Single supplement 80%
- Peak season surcharge: none
- Accommodation based on 2 guest per cabin
- Inquire your trip advisor for discounts
Itineraries, inclusions & exclusions are subject to change by the Galapagos National Park, or vessel/s management.
Golondrina General Details
Cruise Technical Specifications
- Vessel type:Motor yacht
- Year built:1969
- Length:22.2 m / 72.83 ft
- Beam:5.09 m/ 16.69 ft
- Max speed:9 knots
- Crew:4 + guide
- Capacity:16 guests
- Engine:2 X 240 HP DETROIT DIESEL 8V-71
- Decks:3 decks
- Balconies:N/A
Cruise Safety & Navigation
- ABC Fire Extinguishers
- ACR radio
- All required navigation equipment
- Depth sounders
- FURUNO Radar
- GPS
- Lifeguard vest
- VHF - DSS radio
Cruise Facilities
- Air conditioned Cabins
- Available for Charter
- Boutique
- Cruise Manager
- Fitness Center
- Free alcoholic drinks
- Glass bottom boat and/or kayaks
- Great Itineraries
- Green Policies
- Hairdryer
- Jacuzzi
- Kayaks
- Laundry
- Library
- Multimedia Entertainment System
- Private Balcony
- Reliable & Affordable
- Room Service
- Satellital Phone
- Snorkeling equipment
- Spa
- Wetsuit
- WiFi
Cabin Specifications
- Cabins:8 staterooms
- Single:-
- Bunkbeds:Yes
- Twin/double:-
- Convertible:-
- Triple:-
- Interconnected:-
- Suite:-
- Bedding:2 singles bunk
- Sharing:Yes
Lower Bunks
Lower DeckCabin Information
Lower Bunks
4 cabins located on the lower deck. All of the comfortable cabins are carpeted and have private bathrooms with a toilet, shower with hot water, sink and vanity.- Cabin Numbers:1,2,3,4
- Size:11.48 ft2 / 3.5 mt2
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:2 singles bunk
- Bunkbeds:Yes
- Sharing:Allowed
Main/Upper Bunks
Main Deck,Upper DeckCabin Information
Main/Upper Bunks
4 twin cabins are located on the main and upper deck. All cabins are carpeted and have private bathrooms with a toilet, shower with hot water, sink and vanity.- Cabin Numbers:5,6,7,8
- Size:11.48 ft2 / 3.5 mt2
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:2 singles bunk
- Bunkbeds:Yes
- Sharing:Allowed
Cruise Surcharges
Children Aboard Cruise
- Minimum age:All ages allowed
- Eligible age:Under 5 years
- Eligible disount:10%
- Restriction:Travel with full fare adults,
Expenses Aboard
- Bar:Cash only
- Tipping:Guide: $6/8 - Crew: $10/12 per day
- Wetsuit rental:4/5 Days $25 | 8 Days $35
- Souvenirs:N/A
- Internet:N/A
Cruise Notices
- $150 surcharge for Xmas & New Years
- Easter, Xmas and New Years Eve no children discounts
- Eligible discounts & offers year round, inquire your trip advisor
Hi Alik, We finally reached our home, after traveling 3 countries on 2 continents. Regarding our cruise on “Golondrina” we were very happy with this trip and would recommend it to our friends, for this price range. This trip was for us great experience in Galapagos and specially in their flora and fauna. Thank you again for your and your co-workers hard work to make our trip to Equateur very memorable experience. Best Regards, Gabriela and Janusz Mirowski