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Santa Cruz & Charles Darwin Station
Meet giant tortoises in the wild and visit the conservation centre where Lonesome George was the last of his species.
Darwin's Laboratory, Giant Tortoises & Volcanic Wonder
Galápagos Islands yacht charter
Experience the Galápagos Islands. Darwin's living laboratory of evolution, aboard a luxury expedition superyacht. Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and fearless wildlife in a volcanic archipelago.
Americas · 0.95° S, 90.97° W
Galápagos Islands yacht charter at a glance
Updated
The best season for a Galápagos Islands yacht charter is Year-round. Navélia lists 12 crewed yachts in the West Coast South America cruising region, and yachts of 24m and above charter from $73,600 per week in USD, before APA and taxes.
- Best season
- Year-round. January to May warm season (sea lion pups, green turtles). June to December cool season (whale sharks at Wolf, Humboldt penguins).
- Typical duration
- 7 to 10 day charters cover the main islands. 14+ days allow visits to the remote northern and southern islands.
- Yachts, West Coast South America region
- 12 crewed yachts, 12 of 24m and above
- Weekly rate, 24m and above
- $73,600 to $235,000 per week, typical $105,450 (USD)
- Getting there
- Fly to Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador, then connect to Baltra or San Cristóbal airports. We arrange all transfers to your yacht.
- Nearby cruising grounds
- Caribbean
- Region
- Americas, 0.95° S, 90.97° W
Yacht counts and rates come from the Navélia charter database and are refreshed with every site update.
Overview
Why charter a superyacht in Galápagos Islands?
The Galápagos Islands are the world's most extraordinary wildlife destination, a volcanic archipelago 1,000km off Ecuador's coast where animals have never learned to fear humans. A superyacht charter here offers the ultimate expedition experience: following in Darwin's footsteps through islands where giant tortoises roam, marine iguanas graze, and blue-footed boobies perform their mating dance.
Strict national park regulations limit visitor numbers, making the Galápagos one of the world's most exclusive charter destinations. Superyachts require special permits and licensed naturalist guides, but the reward is unparalleled: snorkeling with sea lions and penguins, diving with hammerhead sharks, and observing species found nowhere else on Earth.
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Highlights
What can you see and do on a Galápagos Islands yacht charter?
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Isabela Island
The largest Galápagos island, six volcanoes, penguin colonies, and the extraordinary Los Túneles lava formations.
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Fernandina
The youngest and most pristine island, marine iguana colonies, flightless cormorants, and raw volcanic beauty.
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North Seymour
Blue-footed booby nesting grounds, magnificent frigatebird colonies, and fearless sea lions.
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Wolf & Darwin Islands
Remote dive sites with massive schools of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and dolphins, world-class diving.
When to go
When is the best time for a Galápagos Islands yacht charter?
Best time to visit
Year-round. January to May warm season (sea lion pups, green turtles). June to December cool season (whale sharks at Wolf, Humboldt penguins).
Recommended duration
7 to 10 day charters cover the main islands. 14+ days allow visits to the remote northern and southern islands.
Marine life
Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, Galápagos penguins, sea lions, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, blue-footed boobies, and species found nowhere else on Earth.
Real yachts, live rates
Superyachts available for charter in Galápagos Islands
A selection of crewed yachts based in the West Coast South America region, with weekly rates in USD.
Motor yacht · Feadship · 1998
TELEOST
49m / 161ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 10
From$195,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Broward Marine · 2018
INFINITY
49m / 161ft- Guests
- 20
- Cabins
- 10
- Crew
- 13
From$149,450 per week
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Motor yacht · Anastassiades & Tsortanides · 1973
PASSION
49m / 159ft- Guests
- 14
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 10
From$105,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Fassmer Werft · 2006
HANSE EXPLORER
48m / 157ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 15
From$235,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Camper & Nicholsons · 1928
GRACE
44m / 145ft- Guests
- 18
- Cabins
- 9
- Crew
- 11
From$115,850 per week
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Motor yacht · 2011
GALAPAGOS SEASTAR
42m / 137ft- Guests
- 16
- Cabins
- 8
- Crew
- 12
From$90,450 per week
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How much does a Galápagos Islands yacht charter cost?
Yachts of 24m and above in the West Coast South America cruising region charter from $73,600 to $235,000 per week, typical $105,450, in USD. The weekly rate depends on the yacht, the season and the length of your trip. The advance provisioning allowance (APA), taxes and crew gratuity come on top.
| Yacht length | Yachts | From per week | Typical per week | Up to per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 to 40m yachts | 6 | $73,600 | $87,450 | $149,190 |
| 40 to 50m yachts | 6 | $90,450 | $149,450 | $235,000 |
Live figures from the Navélia database, October 2026. USD, base rate before APA and taxes. Typical is the median published rate.
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FAQ
Galápagos Islands yacht charter FAQs
How much does a Galápagos superyacht charter cost?
Weekly charters start from EUR 120,000. Park entry fees, licensed naturalist guides, and fuel in this remote location contribute to the premium. This is a broker guide figure in euros. Live weekly rates in USD are shown in the price table on this page.
Can any superyacht visit the Galápagos?
Superyachts need special permits from the Galápagos National Park. Navélia handles all permits, guide arrangements, and regulatory compliance.
How do I get to the Galápagos?
Fly to Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador, then connect to Baltra or San Cristóbal airports. We arrange all transfers to your yacht.
When is the best time for diving?
June to November for whale sharks at Wolf and Darwin. January to May for warmer water. Year-round diving is excellent.
How many yachts can I charter in Galápagos Islands?
Navélia lists 12 crewed yachts in the West Coast South America cruising region, which covers Galápagos Islands. 12 are 24m or longer and 0 are sailing yachts. Yachts of 24m and above charter from $73,600 to $235,000 per week, typical $105,450, in USD and before APA and taxes (figures from our database, October 2026). Availability for your dates is confirmed on request.
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