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Galapagos yacht charter

Lying 1,000km (600 miles) off the Ecuadorean coast, the Galapagos is a modern garden of Eden and a living laboratory of evolution.

The islands have never been connected to South America, allowing unique flora, fauna and animal life to develop in complete isolation. Darwin's visit in 1835 inspired his theory of evolution by natural selection and today it’s a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, protected biosphere and marine reserve. Each of the 19 islands is different, so you can wake up to new landscapes and see something amazing every day. It’s the wildlife adventure of a lifetime.

Best time to visit

December - May
Getting there

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

Reasons to visit

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Your guide to the Galapagos

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Muyu Galapagos

This establishment on the waterfront in San Cristóbal's Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is voted one of the 50 best in Latin America. Advocates of the farm, forest, and sea-to-plate philosophy, they serve up beautifully presented modern Ecuadorian cuisine. Book for sunset.

San Cristóbal

FraFre GastroBar

The Galápagos' top-ranked restaurant is on the outskirts of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz, but the fish makes it well worth the walk. Great vegetarian options too.

Santa Cruz

Finch Bay Restaurant

Between Puerto Ayora and Las Grietas on Santa Cruz, this resort restaurant celebrates the bounty of the seas paired with endemic produce from its own kitchen garden. Expect international Ecuadorian dishes, and don't miss the ceviche.

Santa Cruz

Charles Darwin Research Station

The Charles Darwin Research Station’s mission is to preserve the diversity of the Galápagos Islands through continuous conservation research and practices, involving over a hundred educators, research assistants, and volunteers. The site also showcases magnificent giant tortoises, which you’ll find wandering about freely.

Santa Cruz

Egas Port

Egas Port on Santiago Island's west coast has beautiful black sand beaches, and this is one of the most volcanically active islands in the archipelago. Hike up to the smallest of the three craters to see Minas de Sal.

Santiago

Punta Espinosato

Off Isabela Island's west coast, Fernandina Island, the youngest of the Galápagos islands, is considered one of the best sites for both marine and terrestrial species. Stop at Punta Espinosa to see hundreds of marine iguanas, sea lions, pelicans, Galápagos hawks, and finches – several species rarely found anywhere else.

Fernandina

El Chato Ranch

El Chato is part of a National Park and a tortoise reserve where you can discover giant tortoises in the wild.

Santa Cruz

The Interpretation Center

On San Cristóbal Island, you can learn about the Galápagos' rich natural history, including the islands' volcanic origin, ocean currents, climate, and how different species arrived and evolved. Afterwards, hike up Tijeretas Hill through beautiful landscapes and a frigatebird nesting colony to the statue of Charles Darwin overlooking Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

San Cristóbal

Tintorenas (Wall of Tears)

The Wall of Tears is one of the most important historic sites in the Galápagos, constructed by prisoners between 1945 and 1959 in the penal colony on Isabela Island.

San Cristóbal

Lobos Island

Lobos Island, off the northwest coast of San Cristóbal, gets its name from the large colonies of sea lions ('Lobos Marinos' in Spanish) that practically fill the entire area. It’s also home to various Galápagos birds such as blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and frigatebirds.

San Cristóbal

Elizabeth Bay

Located at the 'ankle' of Isabela Island's 'leg' and formed by the union of two volcanoes, Elizabeth Bay is home to many wild species. Due to the cool water, it's a habitat for penguins. You'll also find the biggest specimens of marine iguanas thanks to the abundant supply of algae and sea turtles that come here for resting and feeding. It's perfect for kayaking.

Isabela

Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island, a large dormant volcano, is the second largest island of the archipelago. Puerto Ayora is the most populated urban centre on the island, with a quaint and charming atmosphere.

Santa Cruz

Playa Dorada

Bartolomé is one of the most visited and most-photographed islands in Galapagos. The Galapagos penguins, the second smallest penguin species in the world, have established a small breeding colony in a cave behind Pinnacle Rock at the western end of Playa Dorada. Birdwatchers should be on the lookout for Galapagos penguins, herons, and Galapagos hawks.

Bartolomé

Buccaneer Cove

On Santiago Island's north west coast, Buccaneer Cove is famous for being a prefrerred anchorage for sailors, pirates and buccaneers to careen their ships, search for fresh water inland and catch giant tortoises for food.

Santiago

Cormorant Point

Cormorant Point on the northern tip of Floreana Island, offers two contrasting beaches: the first is a green sand beach, made green by the presence of olivine crystal, and the second is Flour Beach, made of fine, pulverized coral. The main highlight at this site is the flamingo lagoon and others species such as shorebirds, finch, stilts or large-billed flycatchers.

Floreana

Tagus Cove

Tagus Cove is a scenic area where you can see several volcanoes and historical graffiti written on the surrounding cliffs of the cove by pirates, whalers, and buccaneers in past centuries.

Isabela

Yachts available in the Galapagos

This is a small selection of the yachts available to charter in the Galapagos. Please contact your Burgess broker for a personalised selection.

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GRAND DAPHNE

Rate from USD 165,000† per week

Length: 39.8m (130.5ft)
12 guests in 8 cabins
Built: 2011 (refitted 2020), Broward Marine

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New to charter?

Whether you are looking for a 70m motor private yacht to cruise St Lucia or have your heart set on a fun-filled Grecian sailing charter, we are on hand to guide you every step of the way.

Frequently asked questions

I’ve never chartered before, where do I start?

To get started, one of our brokers will ask you questions, like how many people you want to bring aboard, whether you know where you want to go and what you want to do. From sailing to motor, catamaran to explorer – we’ll shortlist yachts of a style, size and capability that match your preferences and suggest bucket-list cruising grounds.

How many guests can be on board?

The majority of yachts can cruise with 8-12 guests, depending on their length. For bigger parties, some yachts built to the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) can carry up to 36 guests – these yachts are usually above 80m (260ft) long. For events, yachts can have more people on board provided they stay in port.

Why do I need a charter broker? Why can’t I book direct?

Planning the perfect charter requires specialist knowledge, trusted contacts on board and on the ground, as well as first-hand knowledge of yachts, crews and locations, as well as legal contracts and local regulations to build an experience that suits you perfectly. Another reason to choose a broker is that sometimes there can be unforeseen issues with yachts or destinations and having an experienced broker to protect your interests and build a plan B is hugely reassuring.

Creating the unforgettable is what we do at Burgess. It’s what our knowledge, experience and passion are all about. We take all the hassle out of the planning so you can just turn up and have the best holiday ever.

I have a few allergies, how can I let the yacht know about these and also about my preferences?

A few weeks before your charter starts, we’ll send you a detailed questionnaire that lets us know the preferences and special requirements of everyone in your party. It will cover dietary and medical requirements, allergies and any special requests, birthdays or entertainment, for instance. This helps us and the crew of your yacht make sure your charter will be everything you hope it will be.

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Yachts available in the Galapagos

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