Galapagos Legend
The Galapagos Legend, the recently renovated 100 passenger luxury expedition ship is an excellent way to discover the glorious wonders of the Galapagos Islands. This comfortable ship features carpeted rooms with air conditioning and hot water. Other extras include telephone, TV closed circuit, safety boxes and background music. Choose from 5 room types and several length itineraries to fit your time and budget.
View Deck Plans and Technical Specifications- Available Cruises
- 4 Days
- 5 Days
- 8 Days
- 8 Days
M/v Galapagos Legend: Eastbound
4 Days / 3 Nights (Monday to Thursday)
| Cabin Type | 3 night cruise | |
| Low | High | |
| Superior interior | $1185 | $1250 |
| Superior exterior | $1330 | $1395 |
| Junior Suite | $1560 | $1645 |
| Legend Suite | $1740 | $1820 |
| Galapagos Balcony | $1980 | $2080 |
Day 1 , Monday: Arrival to Baltra & Chinese Hat
(L, D)
Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Chinese Hat. After a wet landing in this small island, you will encounter a colony of sea lions and then you will hike for about an hour. Along the way enjoy the striking volcanic landscapes. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to snorkel with the sea lions.
Day 2 , Tuesday: Santa Cruz, Dragon Hill & Floreana, Cormorant Point
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing in Santa Cruz Island you will walk towards a saltwater lagoon where it's possible to observe exotic wildlife such as pink flamingos and ducks. This is also an important nesting site for Iguanas. The trail leads to Dragon Hill, where you'll enjoy a beautiful view of the bay. Afterwards you may opt for a visit to Venice, a small island that encompasses abundant vegetation and marine wildlife.
Afterwards in Floreana (Cormorant Point) you will hike through some mangroves until you reach a lagoon that is home to a quite large Flamingo colony and many endemic plants.
Then you will have the opportunity to do some open water snorkeling.
Day 3 , Wednesday: Española, Suarez Point & San Cristobal
(B, L, D)
Upon a dry landing in the island you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife such as sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sally light foot crabs and birds such as blue-footed boobies, gulls, waved albatross, doves and mocking birds. You'll see also the famed blowhole, where water and vapor burst up into the air. Additionally you'll cross the lava fields and learn about this unique landscape.
Afterwards you'll land on Puerto Barquerizo in San Cristobal Island, where you'll visit La Galapaguera Interpretation Center and San Cristobal tortoise breeding center.
Day 4 , Thursday: North Seymour & Baltra Airport
(B, L)
Upon a dry landing in North Seymour Island you will encounter yet more wildlife: marine iguanas, swallow tailed gulls and sea lions and large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. You'll have the opportunity to snorkel and spot amazing underwater marine life!
Then, you'll be transferred back to the boat for check out, and you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Accommodations aboard the Galapagos Legend
Full board daily
Excursions mentioned
Air ticket to and from the Galapagos (approx $ 330 per person)
Galapagos national park entrance fee ($100 per person)
Snorkel equipment ($20 per person / per short cruise)
Beverages, tips and personal expenses
Services not mentioned
The itinerary might be modified in any way for weather or safety reasons, or for the protection of the national park.
Rates are subject to change
Rates are per person in double occupancy, in US$
The rates are valid during the following dates (2008):
HIGH SEASON: LOW SEASON: January 22-February 29 January 8-21 March 13-April 30 March 1-12 July 1-September 7 May 1- June 30 October 1-November 25 September 8-30 November 26-December 16
M/V Galapagos Legend: Westbound
5 Days / 4 Nights
(Thursday to Monday)
| Cabin Type | 4 night cruise | |
| Low | High | |
| Superior interior | $1580 | $1670 |
| Superior exterior | $1770 | $1850 |
| Junior Suite | $2100 | $2200 |
| Legend Suite | $2310 | $2430 |
| Galapagos Balcony | $2650 | $2780 |
Day 1 , Thursday: Arrival to Baltra Airport & Bartolome
(L, D)
Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Bartolome. Upon a dry landing you will appreciate the distinctive lava formations as you walk to the summit. Along the way you' may be able to see colonies of various animals such as marine iguanas, lava lizards and birds. You will have the opportunity to snorkel, which will give you the chance to see yet more exciting wildlife!
Day 2 , Friday: Isabela, Urbina Bay & San Fernando, Espinosa Point
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing on Isabela Island you will see the fossil beach and coral area, and some interesting wildlife: tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. Then you'll have some time to snorkel.
Afterwards you'll visit Espinosa point in San Fernando, where you'll be able to see marine iguanas, sally light foot crabs, penguins, hawks and sea lions, as well as many endemic plant species like cactus.
Day 3 , Saturday: Santiago, Egas Port & Rabida
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing on a dark volcanic beach you'll appreciate the typical volcano sculpted scenery: lava flows and tuff stones and rocks. Here, you'll get to see yet more of Galapagos wildlife both land and marine.
Then, visit Rabida (also called Jervis), where you'll see a red volcanic beach. This island is rich both in wildlife and volcanic rocks and minerals. It's a great place for bird watching, as you'll visit a salt water lagoon that hosts flamingos, and it's possible to see up to 9 species of Darwin's finches! Then you can choose to ride a boat to the reefs or snorkel.
Day 4 , Sunday: Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Research Station & Cerro Chato
(B, L, D)
Today you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, where major research projects and a tortoise breeding program take place. Then you'll have some time off to browse around town.
Later you'll have the opportunity to hike up to Cerro Chato and walk through inactive lava tubes.
Day 5 , Monday: Santa Cruz, Bachas Beach & Baltra Airport
(B, L)
Upon a wet landing in the white sand Bachas in Santa Cruz you'll have the opportunity to observe many animals and swim in its lovely waters.
Afterwards, you'll return to the boat for check out and you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Accommodations aboard the Galapagos Legend
Full board daily
Excursions mentioned
Air ticket to and from the Galapagos (approx $ 330 per person)
Galapagos national park entrance fee ($100 per person)
Snorkel equipment ($20 per person / per short cruise)
Beverages, tips and personal expenses
Services not mentioned
The itinerary might be modified in any way for weather or safety reasons, or for the protection of the national park.
Rates are subject to change
Rates are per person in double occupancy, in US$
The rates are valid during the following dates (2008):
HIGH SEASON: LOW SEASON: January 22-February 29 January 8-21 March 13-April 30 March 1-12 July 1-September 7 May 1- June 30 October 1-November 25 September 8-30 November 26-December 16
M/v Galapagos Legend: East To West
8 Days / 7 Nights
(Monday to Monday)
| Cabin Type | 7 night cruise | |
| Low | High | |
| Superior interior | $2480 | $2650 |
| Superior exterior | $2825 | $2980 |
| Junior Suite | $3390 | $3560 |
| Legend Suite | $3780 | $3980 |
| Galapagos Balcony | $4370 | $4570 |
Day 1 , Monday: Arrival to Baltra & Chinese Hat
(L, D)
Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Chinese Hat. After a wet landing in this small island, you will encounter a colony of sea lions and then you will hike for about an hour. Along the way enjoy the striking volcanic landscapes. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to snorkel with the sea lions.
Day 2 , Tuesday: Santa Cruz, Dragon Hill & Floreana, Cormorant
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing in Santa Cruz Island you will walk towards a saltwater lagoon where it's possible to observe exotic wildlife such as pink flamingos and ducks. This is also an important nesting site for Iguanas. The trail leads to Dragon Hill, where you'll enjoy a beautiful view of the bay. Afterwards you may opt for a visit to Venice, a small island that encompasses abundant vegetation and marine wildlife.
Afterwards in Floreana (Cormorant Point) you will hike through some mangroves until you reach a lagoon that is home to a quite large Flamingo colony and many endemic plants.
Then you will have the opportunity to do some open water snorkeling.
Day 3 , Wednesday: Española, Suarez Point & San Cristobal
(B, L, D)
Upon a dry landing in the island you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife such as sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sally light foot crabs and birds such as blue-footed boobies, gulls, waved albatross, doves and mocking birds. You'll see also the famed blowhole, where water and vapor burst up into the air. Additionally you'll cross the lava fields and learn about this unique landscape.
Afterwards you'll land on Puerto Barquerizo in San Cristobal Island, where you'll visit La Galapaguera Interpretation Center and San Cristobal tortoise breeding center.
Day 4 , Thursday: North Seymour & Bartolome
(B, L, D)
Upon a dry landing in North Seymour Island you will encounter yet more wildlife: marine iguanas, swallow tailed gulls and sea lions and large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. You´ll have the opportunity to snorkel and spot amazing underwater marine life!
Then, visit Bartolome. Upon a dry landing you will appreciate the distinctive lava formations as you walk to the summit. Along the way you' may be able to see colonies of various animals such as marine iguanas, lava lizards and birds. You will have the opportunity to snorkel, which will give you the chance to see yet more exciting wildlife!
Day 5 , Friday: Isabela, Urbina Bay & San Fernando, Espinosa Point
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing on Isabela Island you will see the fossil beach and coral area, and some interesting wildlife: tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. Then you'll have some time to snorkel.
Afterwards you'll visit Espinosa point in San Fernando, where you'll be able to see marine iguanas, sally light foot crabs, penguins, hawks and sea lions, as well as many endemic plant species like cactus.
Day 6 , Saturday: Santiago, Egas Port & Rabida
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing on a dark volcanic beach you'll appreciate the typical volcano sculpted scenery: lava flows and tuff stones and rocks. Here, you'll get to see yet more of Galapagos wildlife both land and marine.
Then, visit Rabida (also called Jervis), where you'll see a red volcanic beach. This island is rich both in wildlife and volcanic rocks and minerals. It's a great place for bird watching, as you'll visit a salt water lagoon that hosts flamingos, and it's possible to see up to 9 species of Darwin's finches! Then you can choose to ride a boat to the reefs or snorkel.
Day 7 , Sunday: Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Research Station & Cerro Chato
(B, L, D)
Today you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, where major research projects and a tortoise breeding program take place. Then you'll have some time off to browse around town.
Later you'll have the opportunity to hike up to Cerro Chato and walk through inactive lava tubes.
Day 8 , Monday: Santa Cruz & Baltra Airport
(B, L)
Upon a wet landing in the white sand Bachas in Santa Cruz you'll have the opportunity to observe many animals and swim in its lovely waters.
Afterwards, you'll return to the boat for check out and you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Accommodations aboard the Galapagos Legend
Full board daily
Excursions mentioned
Air ticket to and from the Galapagos (approx $ 330 per person)
Galapagos national park entrance fee ($100 per person)
Snorkel equipment ($20 per person / per short cruise)
Beverages, tips and personal expenses
Services not mentioned
The itinerary might be modified in any way for weather or safety reasons, or for the protection of the national park.
Rates are subject to change
Rates are per person in double occupancy, in US$
The rates are valid during the following dates (2008):
HIGH SEASON: LOW SEASON: January 22-February 29 January 8-21 March 13-April 30 March 1-12 July 1-September 7 May 1- June 30 October 1-November 25 September 8-30 November 26-December 16
M/V Galapagos Legend: West To East
8 Days / 7 Nights
(Thursday to Thursday)
| Cabin Type | 7 night cruise | |
| Low | High | |
| Superior interior | $2480 | $2650 |
| Superior exterior | $2825 | $2980 |
| Junior Suite | $3390 | $3560 |
| Legend Suite | $3780 | $3980 |
| Galapagos Balcony | $4370 | $4570 |
Day 1 , Thursday: Arrival to Baltra & Bartolome
(L, D)
Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Bartolome. Upon a dry landing you will appreciate the distinctive lava formations as you walk to the summit. Along the way you' may be able to see colonies of various animals such as marine iguanas, lava lizards and birds. You will have the opportunity to snorkel, which will give you the chance to see yet more exciting wildlife!
Day 2 , Friday: Isabela, Urbina Bay & San Fernando, Espinosa Point
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing on Isabela Island you will see the fossil beach and coral area, and some interesting wildlife: tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. Then you'll have some time to snorkel.
Afterwards you'll visit Espinosa point in San Fernando, where you'll be able to see marine iguanas, sally light foot crabs, penguins, hawks and sea lions, as well as many endemic plant species like cactus.
Day 3 , Saturday: Santiago, Egas Port & Rabida
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing on a dark volcanic beach you'll appreciate the typical volcano sculpted scenery: lava flows and tuff stones and rocks. Here, you'll get to see yet more of Galapagos wildlife both land and marine.
Then, visit Rabida (also called Jervis), where you'll see a red volcanic beach. This island is rich both in wildlife and volcanic rocks and minerals. It's a great place for bird watching, as you'll visit a salt water lagoon that hosts flamingos, and it's possible to see up to 9 species of Darwin's finches! Then you can choose to ride a boat to the reefs or snorkel.
Day 4 , Sunday: Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Research Station & Cerro Chato
(B, L, D)
Today you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, where major research projects and a tortoise breeding program take place. Then you'll have some time off to browse around town.
Later you'll have the opportunity to hike up to Cerro Chato and walk through inactive lava tubes.
Day 5 , Monday: Santa Cruz & Chinese Hat
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing in the white sand Bachas in Santa Cruz you'll have the opportunity to observe many animals and swim in its lovely waters.
Then you'll head towards Chinese Hat. After a wet landing in this small island, you will encounter a colony of sea lions and then you will hike for about an hour. Along the way enjoy the striking volcanic landscapes. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to snorkel with the sea lions.
Day 6 , Tuesday: Santa Cruz, Dragon Hill & Floreana, Cormorant
(B, L, D)
Upon a wet landing in Santa Cruz Island you will walk towards a saltwater lagoon where it's possible to observe exotic wildlife such as pink flamingos and ducks. This is also an important nesting site for Iguanas. The trail leads to Dragon Hill, where you'll enjoy a beautiful view of the bay. Afterwards you may opt for a visit to Venice, a small island that encompasses abundant vegetation and marine wildlife.
Afterwards in Floreana (Cormorant Point) you will hike through some mangroves until you reach a lagoon that is home to a quite large Flamingo colony and many endemic plants.
Then you will have the opportunity to do some open water snorkeling.
Day 7 , Wednesday: Española, Suarez Point & San Cristobal
(B, L, D)
Upon a dry landing in the island you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife such as sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sally light foot crabs and birds such as blue-footed boobies, gulls, waved albatross, doves and mocking birds. You'll see also the famed blowhole, where water and vapor burst up into the air. Additionally you'll cross the lava fields and learn about this unique landscape.
Afterwards you'll land on Puerto Barquerizo in San Cristobal Island, where you'll visit La Galapaguera Interpretation Center and San Cristobal tortoise breeding center.
Day 8 , Thursday: North Seymour & Baltra Airport
(B, L)
Upon a dry landing in North Seymour Island you will encounter yet more wildlife: marine iguanas, swallow tailed gulls and sea lions and large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. You´ll have the opportunity to snorkel and spot amazing underwater marine life!
Then, you'll be transferred back to the boat for check out, and you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Accommodations aboard the Galapagos Legend
Full board daily
Excursions mentioned
Air ticket to and from the Galapagos (approx $ 330 per person)
Galapagos national park entrance fee ($100 per person)
Snorkel equipment ($20 per person / per short cruise)
Beverages, tips and personal expenses
Services not mentioned
The itinerary might be modified in any way for weather or safety reasons, or for the protection of the national park.
Rates are subject to change
Rates are per person in double occupancy, in US$
The rates are valid during the following dates (2008):
HIGH SEASON: LOW SEASON: January 22-February 29 January 8-21 March 13-April 30 March 1-12 July 1-September 7 May 1- June 30 October 1-November 25 September 8-30 November 26-December 16
- Technical Specs
- Deck Plans
| Type of Vessel | Luxury Expedition Ship |
|---|---|
| Length | 300 feet / 91.5 mts. |
| Beam | 47 feet / 14.3 mts. |
| Draft | 13 feet / 3.9 mts. |
| Year Built | N/A |
| Engines | N/A |
| Cruising Speed | 15 Knots cruising, 19 Knots Maximum |
| Crew | Crew: 60 plus a Physician, 6 top multilingual naturalist |
| Accomodations | N/A |
| Capacity | 100 |
| Safety | ISM-SOLAS, Lifeboats: 2 for 58 passengers each, Life Rafts: 10 for 25 passengers each, Sprinklers and smoke detector systems, Radars, gyro compass, autopilot, visual directions finder, echo sounder, radio telephony, GMDSS equiped |
