Eden Galapagos Cruises

The motor yacht Eden is especially designed for Galapagos island cruising. Originally launched in 1996 and renovated in 2002 and 2018, the steel hulled yacht can accomodate 16 passengers.

Technical specifications of the Eden Yacht:

Type: motor yacht
Category: Tourist Superior Class
Construction: 1996 (Refurbished in 2018)
Capacity: 16 Passengers
8 Cabins
Crew: 8 + 1 bilingual Naturalist Guide
Generator: 220/110 volt. AC, 2×20 kw KOHLER
Electricity: 220/ 110 V
Navigation: 24 Mile Furuno,Radar, GPS, compasses, Epirb, VHF radio, HF radio.Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.
Length: 88.9 feet/25.40 meters
Beam: 21.35 feet/6.10 meters
Draft: 8.61 feet/2.46 meters
Cruising speed: 9 Knots
Fresh water capacity: 3000 gallons
Fuel capasity: 2500 gallons

Facilities on board of the Eden Yacht:

All cabins are comfortable with private bathroom, hot water, room towels, toiletries, 110v electricity & air conditioning.
The 3 cabins on lower deck have bunk beds and traditional portholes for view. One cabin on the lower deck has two single beds.
The 4 cabins on the upper deck have independent beds and bigger windows with view.
The social areas includes two sun decks, library, TV/VCR area & restaurant/bar.
Wetsuits for rent

More detailed information about the Eden Yacht and Monserrat cruises, you can find on their independed Eden Galapagos website.

Different sailing routes, Eden Cruises:

To get a better impression about the Galapagos Cruises and tours, we recommend you to have a look at our detailed section with information about the different islands and their landings sites: Fairtravel4u Galapagos Island Info

Eden Cruise itinerary 1, Conservation Cruise; 8 Days, Sunday till Sunday:
Sun. 1: A.M. Baltra (Airport) – P.M. Las Bachas (SN/WLK)
Mon. 2: (Genovesa Island) A.M. Darwin Bay (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Escalera al Principe
Tue. 3: A.M. Bartolome Island (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Sullivan Bay (SN/CA)
Wed. 4: A.M. Caleta Tortuga Negra (PR) – P.M. Cerro Dragon (SN/WLK)
Thu. 5: (Santa Cruz Island) A.M. Charles Darwin Research Station (WLK) – P.M. Highlands (WLK)
Fri. 6: (Floreana Island) A.M. Post Office (SN/PR) – P.M. Punta Cormorant (SN/WLK/PR)
Sat. 7: (Española Island) A.M. Punta Suarez (WLK) – P.M. Gardner Bay – Gardner Islet – Osborn Islet (SN/WLK)
Sun. 8: (San Cristobal Island) A.M. Gordon Rocks – Interpretive Center (WLK) – P.M. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Airport)

Explanation of the abbreviations:
SN = Snorkeling
WLK = Walking
PR = Panga Ride (Zodiac rubber motor boat tour)

Eden Cruise itinerary 2, Explorer Cruise; 8 Days, Sunday till Sunday:
Sun . 1: (San Cristobal Island) – A.M. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Airport) – P.M. Isla Lobos (SN/PR)
Mon. 2: A.M. Santa Fe (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. South Plazas (WLK)
Tue. 3: (Santa Cruz Island) A.M. Charles Darwin Research Station (WLK) – P.M. Highlands (WLK)
Wed. 4: (Isabela Island) – A.M. Puerto Villamil – Sierra Negra Volcano – Muro de las Lagrimas (WLK) – P.M. Breeding Center “Arnaldo Tupiza” (WLK)
Thu. 5: (Isabela Island) A.M. Punta Moreno (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Elizabeth Bay (PR)
Fri. 6: (Isabela Island) – A.M. Caleta Tagus (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. (Fernandina Island) Punta Espinoza (SN/WLK)
Sat. 7: A.M. Puerto Egas (SN/WLK) – P.M. Rabida (SN/WLK/PR)
Sun. 8: A.M. North Seymourt (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Baltra (Airport)

Eden Cruise itinerary 2B, Evolution Cruise; 6 Days, Tuesday till Sunday
Tue. 1: A.M. Baltra (Airport) – P.M Santa Cruz Highlands (WLK)
Wed. 2: (Isabela Island) – A.M. Puerto Villamil – Sierra Negra Volcano – Muro de las Lagrimas (WLK) – P.M. Breeding Center “Arnaldo Tupiza” (WLK)
Thu. 3: (Isabela Island) A.M. Punta Moreno (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Elizabeth Bay (PR)
Fri. 4: (Isabela Island) – A.M. Caleta Tagus (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. (Fernandina Island) Punta Espinoza (SN/WLK)
Sat. 5: A.M. Puerto Egas (SN/WLK) – P.M. Rabida (SN/WLK/PR)
Sun. 6: A.M. North Seymourt (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Baltra (Airport)

Eden Cruise itinerary 1A, Biodiversity Cruise; 5 Days, Sunday till Thursday
Sun. 1: A.M. Baltra (Airport) – P.M. Las Bachas (SN/WLK)
Mon. 2: (Genovesa Island) A.M. Darwin Bay (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Escalera al Principe
Tue. 3: A.M. Bartolome Island (SN/WLK/PR) – P.M. Sullivan Bay (SN/CA)
Wed. 4: A.M. Caleta Tortuga Negra (PR) – P.M. Cerro Dragon (SN/WLK)
Thu. 5: (Santa Cruz Island) A.M. Charles Darwin Research Station – P.M. Baltra (Airport)

Eden Cruise itinerary 1B, Mystic Galapagos Cruise; 4 Days, Thursday till Sunday
Thu. 1: A.M. Baltra (Airport) – P.M. Santa Cruz Island Highlands (WLK
Fri. 2: (Floreana Island) A.M. Post Office (SN/PR) – P.M. Punta Cormorant (SN/WLK/PR)
Sat. 3: (Española Island) A.M. Punta Suarez (WLK) – P.M. Gardner Bay – Gardner Islet – Osborn Islet (SN/WLK)
Sun. 4: (San Cristobal Island) A.M. Gordon Rocks – Interpretive Center (WLK) – P.M. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Airport)

Note: It is also possible to combine the different navigation routes and so create a 15 Day Galapagos cuise.

Inclusive in the Galapagos cruises with the Eden Yacht:

– All excusions described in the itinerary under guidens of a bilingual specialized naturalist guide.
– Accommodation based on two people sharing a twin/double cabin with private facilities (surcharge for suite).
– All meals on board, during the cruise
– Drinking purified water, coffee and tea.
– The use of snorkeling equipment (fins, mask & snorkel) & sea-kayaks.
– Transport on the islands as described in the itinerary.
– 24/7 Personalized assistance during tour.

Not Included:
– Airfare to/from Galapagos from/to Mainland Ecuador (500/ 550 US$ to be added).
– Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee 100 US$ p.p. (in cash only upon arrival).
– Galapagos Migration Card 20 US$ in cash per person (at Mainland’s Airport).
– Alcoholic/soft drinks, personal expenses, extras, and tips.
– Wetsuit rental in cash (we have all sizes).
– Travel, medical & cancelation Insurance and any services on Mainland.
– Other services not specified in the program.