5-Day Eastern Galapagos Cruise: A Voyage on Yacht La Pinta
4.8
20 Ratings
Seymour
Embark on a 5-day Eastern Galapagos Cruise aboard Yacht La Pinta and discover the stunning islands of the Galapagos. Explore volcanic shores, encounter unique wildlife, and visit remarkable visitor sites. Book now!
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Baltra - Once you land in Baltra, we will have an immediate transfer to the nearby dock to board Yacht La Pinta. After an introductory briefing onboard, you will partake in an emergency boat drill, be assigned to your cabin and then be invited to lunch. We will set anchor and get on our way to our next adventure.

What's Included
  • 24/7 coffee station with free coffee, tea, and water
  • Use of kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling equipment
  • Glass Bottom boat for underwater viewing
  • Pangas for coastal exploration
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Island sightseeing with certified Naturalist Guides
  • Fitness Room and Outdoor terrace/BBQ
  • Reading room and natural history library
  • Wifi access (intermittent and low-bandwidth due to remote location)
  • Safe deposit box in cabin
  • Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge
  • Doctor on board 24/7
  • Gift shop
What's Not Included
  • Airport transportation to/from Galapagos and airport taxes (A destination expert will contact you).
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance (A Destination Expert will provide more information).
  • Ingala Transit Control Card (A destination expert will provide more information).
  • Gift Pack, tips and gratuities.
  • Soft & Alcoholic beverages, available at an extra cost ( Over 18 years old).
  • Medical insurance and travel insurance.
  • Fuel surcharge (US $20 per person / per day).
Additional Information

We’re thrilled to welcome you on this exploration of some of the Galapagos’ most stunning islands. Our shared journey kicks off on Baltra Island, previously a WWII military base, now an active station for the Ecuadorian navy and air force. Once all procedures are finalized, we move east following North Seymour and Santa Cruz Islands’ volcanic coastlines until we arrive at the Plazas Islands. The adventures begin with a dry disembarkation at a human-made dock on South Plaza Island. The following day, we’ll take a deep dive into Santa Fe Island and San Cristobal Island, the latter being the provincial capital of the Galapagos province. Subsequently, we set sail to the south towards Española Island, boasting the well-loved visitor hotspot, Punta Suarez. There, you’ll trek across a rocky coast teeming with marine iguanas, sea lions, various sea birds, and even albatrosses for a significant part of the year.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Itinerary subject to change due to weather, logistical, Galápagos Park regulations or operational reasons
  • Baggage important notes: Guests can bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage is handled in accordance with the airlines’ regulations and tariffs. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. The current limits are 23 kg (50.6 pounds) for checked items, 8 kg (17 pounds) for hand luggage and 1 personal item (handbag, camera bag, laptop, etc.)
  • All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at guests’ own risk.
  • Restricted Baggage in the Galapagos: Local authorities manage the quarantine system of the Galápagos National Park in order to reduce the possibility of foreign species invading the archipelago. All cargo and luggage that arrives to Galapagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another must be inspected. To preserve the human health and the native species of the Galapagos Islands, the following products may not be transferred to Galapagos: fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and or their derivatives, dairy products. Other live animals, pathological samples, dry coffee beans, genetically modified organisms, forest species or their disseminative parts, grass and its disseminative parts, fresh flowers, medicinal plants and their disseminative parts, banana tree leaves, micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) soil and sand, and animal vaccines
  • One of our destination experts will get in touch with our guests to make sure they have all logistical information available, specially due to entry requirements to the Galapagos Islands.
Location
Galápagos Ecologic Airport
After you have processed the Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee, you will see our staff holding signs with La Pinta logo. They will assist you to transfer you to the ship.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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19thunder52
May 20, 2024
A great family adventure!!! - This was an awesome interactive cruise with daily activities to include deep water and beach snorkeling, kayaking, a glass bottom boat if snorkeling is not in your forte, hiking, daily briefings and informative lectures with a staff who couldn't wait to help you with whatever you might need. The nature guides were all superb. Not to mention the excellent dining experiences!! This tour allowed us to see 12 of the "Big 15" wildlife observation goals. We will definitely consider returning to complete our Galapagos tour with the western and northern islands on the La Punta!
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Billu980
Mar 5, 2024
Perfect Galapagos Vacation - The entire trip was fabulous! Plenty of space on La Pinta, lovely room, great crew, delicious food, fun and interesting excursions with terrific guides. Would highly recommend La Pinta and Metropolitan Touring to everyone.
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Patriciamu3387du
Feb 27, 2024
Enchanted trip to the enchanted isles - Metropolitan Touring has been in business over 70 years and they know. Three women worked with Melissa Altamirano, who is charming, efficient and responsive. We spent several days in Quito before the cruise started, and she arranged airport transport, and a hotel, which was useful since we arrived on a redeye in the middle of the night. All the staff we dealt with were charming and efficient. The food was excellent and everything ran like clockwork. As a non-– Spanish speaker I was a bit concerned about using a foreign company. Metropolitan is completely bilingual – Spanish and English. Save yourself a bundle of money and use Metropolitan Touring for your Galapagos cruise For the same or a superior experience.
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Jhpw2013
Feb 7, 2024
Superb Organisation - The Galapagos cruise was one element of a 3 week tour that Melissa at Metropolitan organised for me. Every element went superbly well and I couldn’t fault the organisation and people that were involved across the whole trip. The rain forest, Galapagos and Machu Pichu were amazing and nothing disappointed.
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580stevenc
Feb 6, 2024
Fabulous and unique holiday - This was a holiday that will always be remembered for all the right reasons. The boat trip was fantastic in every aspect. The crew, the guides the food, the cabin - all excellent. Of course the wildlife and the islands themselves were stupendous. Our group was reduced because of the political situation but the 13 of us on the boat all got on so well, so that all expeditions and mealtimes were lots of fun. The organisation behind metroTours was accessible at every point when needed and responded to all our questions about the trip very quickly. They guided us through from pick -up at Quito airport to catching return flight to Quito from Baltra. We would recommend MetroTours to anyone thinking of going to Ecuador and the Galapagos.
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Mateoroldan
Oct 31, 2023
Yacht La Pinta by Metropolitan Touring - Amazing expedition cruise!!!! Loved it from start to finish, and loved everything!! Service, food, hospitality, cabin, activities, guides...everything excellent!! Totally recommended
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Daniellehwrd
Oct 24, 2023
An absolute bucket-list paradise! - The adventure started the moment we stepped on board, with a warm welcome from the crew and a cabin that felt like a cozy haven. The daily excursions were like a dream, from snorkeling with playful sea lions to hiking through otherworldly landscapes. The guides were not just knowledgeable but passionate about the unique ecosystem of the islands. And the food? Surprisingly gourmet for a small ship, with fresh seafood that made my taste buds sing. But what truly sets this cruise apart is the sense of being immersed in the untouched beauty of the Galápagos. The intimate, small-ship experience allows for up-close encounters with wildlife and an appreciation for the pristine environment. It's not just a cruise; it's a journey that connects you to the wonders of nature and leaves you with a profound love for these enchanted islands. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Yacht La Pinta's Galápagos cruise is it! 🚢
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Markfg1570yh
Oct 19, 2023
Amazing! - If you want to see what the Galapagos has to offer, La Pinta is for you! Our family of three had an amazing time. We booked with Melissa at Metropolitan. She was very responsive and very helpful in answering all my questions. We can't say enough good/positive things about the experience. The staff was very attentive, and food was delicious and plentiful. This is a very active tour of the Galapagos with lots of snorkeling options (be prepared to swim with sea lions), and day excursions. We got to see plenty of wildlife and the guides were very good about spotting the sea life in the water and onshore. We highly recommend La Pinta! See a few photos! We took so many that it's really hard to capture the beauty of the Galapagos.
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Gillianlesleywhite
Sep 26, 2023
The most amazing time of our lives. I wish there were 6 stars for the experiences like this one - This was a once in a lifetime experience! The boat is beautiful, cabins large and comfortable. Food excellent and the operation runs superbly. Every excursion briefed in to the passengers so you know what to expect, what to wear and take and what you might see. Above all the crew and service are exceptional, they welcome you to tgeir "home" and they mean it. We walked, hiked, swam, snorkeled, kayaked and sailed around the islands and saw Orca, Humpback, turtles, iguanas of many different kinds, ALbatross, mocking birds, sea lions, frigates, blue footed boobies, lava heron.......The list goes on. It was magical and the crew made sure there was an activity for everyone; so if you didn't want to snorkel they had a glass bottom boat. This trip is worth every single penny!
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Holidaychiclondon
Apr 11, 2024
3 1/2 out of 5 - Firstly this is not a 5 day trip - you arrive on the boat just before lunch on day 1, day 5 you disembark at 6.45 so this is a 3 1/2 day cruise just to be clear. The staff are without exception fabulous!!! Pedro servicing our lovely cabin and Roberto looking after us at our delicious meal times lead the way. The food is all super tasty - buffet breakfast and lunch and you choose your 3 courses for dinner. The boat itself is really nice, lots of places to sit and chilll, coffee station, jacuzzi and gym. The excursions were ok… this is what we came for and the guides did a really good job with explanations .. as did the panga drivers but we had 3 beach excursions and they were all very samey….. the itinerary was not what it said on the web site. Española island was out of bounds because of bird flu and the tour company - Metropolitan had known about it since September 2023 and failed to inform us so they tried to fill the tine up - including a lecture on board - not great when you’re paying thousands of pounds… they added kayaking - again not saying kayaking isn’t fun but can be done anywhere - you are paying top dollar to see these unusual remote islands and their wildlife not beach trips, kayaking and lectures…. Having said this some bits of the excursions were good, nothing was remotely wow but because of the staff, boat, food and the other guests that we met we did enjoy it but nothing to wow about - doesn’t come close to anything wildlife or scenery wise in many other places..
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