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Galapagos Islands Kayaking Tours

Sea kayaking is always enjoyable but never more so than in the milky aquamarine waters of the Galapagos, with its close-up view of the Galapagos wildlife. For a Galapagos sea kayaking trip, we offer thirty-two different options on land-based Galapagos tours and Galapagos cruises.

Galapagos Island Tours: Land Based

Both of our land-based Galapagos tours spend some time on land and some time on sea. All you need to decide is whether you want to paddle more or less to leave time for some bicycles and horses. Either way, it's a dream Galapagos adventure vacation.

Galapagos Multisport Adventure - 9 Days Galapagos Multisport Adventure Prices Starting at $2525
Travel Highlights:
Charles Darwin Research Station
Hiking, Sea kayaking
Snorkeling/SCUBA
MTN bicycling, Horseback
Details on the Multisport Galapagos Adventure Tour

Galapagos Kayaking Adventure - 9 Days Galapagos Kayaking Adventure Prices Starting at $2435
Travel Highlights:
6 Day Sea Kayaking
Santa Cruz Island
San Cristobal Island
Floreana Island
Isabela Island
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Galapagos Cruises offering Sea Kayaking

Since so many of our Galapagos cruise tours include sea kayaking along the route, you'll have a vast array of Galapagos vacations from which to choose. Click on the boat name to learn more about the vessel and its layout and see a full itinerary and departure dates. Or just call and tell us when and where you want to go. We take the complexity out of Galapagos trip planning.

Tourist Superior Class Description Prices
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Estrella Del Mar I Estrella Del Mar I Built in 1990, the stylish Estrella del Mar I has eight air-conditioned cabins, all with upper and lower berths and private baths. Its spacious, comfortable lounge and dining room are designed for a relaxing, enjoyable Galapagos Island sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1585 Yes
$10 Per Hour
Estrella Del Mar II Estrella Del Mar II Offering optimum comfort for sea kayakers on Galapagos Island tours, the Estrella del Mar II has recently been re-designed. The vessel has nine cabins with side by side twin beds, private bathrooms and air-conditioning plus a new diving platform for an unforgettable Galapagos sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1585 Yes
$10 Per Hour
Floreana Floreana Paneled in rich mahogany, the Floreana is a marvelous setting for a sea kayaking Galapagos tour. Cabins have a double lower berth and upper single berth, full bath, ample closets and two portholes, a pleasurable addition to your Galapagos cruises. The inviting dining room has two tables, and all meals are served buffet style. [Click here for more Photos] $2250 Yes
$15 Per Day
Samba Samba The 78-ft Samba is a steel-hulled Dutch yacht, perfect for twelve Galapagos sea kayakers. Enjoy six air-conditioned cabins with upper and lower berths, private bathrooms and hot showers, roomy open and shaded decks and delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine served in the salon or on deck. This sea kayaking Galapagos travel adventure you'll remember always. [Click here for more Photos] $2165 Yes
No Additional Cost
San Jose San Jose Perfect for a Galapagos sea kayaking cruise, the San Jose was built in 2004 in Guayaquil, Ecuador's main port, and is one of the newest yachts in the Galapagos Islands. For those who enjoy Galapagos Islands sea kayaking, this 110-ft motor yacht offers spacious double cabins, spanning port to starboard, with private bathrooms and great ocean views. [Click here for more Photos] $1665 Yes
$25 per day
First Class Description Prices
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Anahi Anahi Since first embarking in the summer of 2006, the Anahi has impressed with Galapagos cruising in high style. This very fast and stable Galapagos catamaran accommodates 16 passengers in 8 spacious cabins, 6 on the main deck and 2 on the upper deck. Each cabin has great outside Galapagos views, air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water, safe and closet. The main common areas include a Jacuzzi, comfortable dining room, a cozy library, bar and lounge. [Click here for more Photos] $1955 Yes
No Additional Cost
Beluga Beluga The deluxe German steel-hulled motor vessel, Beluga, was built in 1968 and refurbished in 1986. This fully air-conditioned 110-ft classic yacht offers spacious quarters, accommodating sixteen passengers in double staterooms, each with a private bathroom and hot shower. The experienced crew of seven provides its guests with gracious service aboard and onshore for an unforgettable Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $3225 Yes
No Additional Cost
Cachalote
(Sail Boat)
Cachalote The steel-hulled, ketch-rig motor sailor, Cachalote, is designed for sixteen guests. Each teakwood cabin has two portholes and a private bath with shower. Those seeking comfortable Galapagos cruises for their sea kayaking adventure will appreciate the wide decks, excellent service, knowledgeable naturalists and delicious cuisine served in a Victorian-style dining galley. The Cachalote is perfect for Galapagos sea kayaking and touring. [Click here for more Photos] $2550 Yes
No Additional Cost
Coral I Coral I Ideal for sea kayaking Galapagos Island tours, the Coral I has eighteen spacious cabins with two lower twin beds that can be arranged as a double. The vessel has a great outside deck for fantastic photo opportunities, a plus on any Galapagos sea kayaking cruise. Sailing from one island to the next, passengers may enjoy a drink while in the new Jacuzzi. [Click here for more Photos] $1760 By Request
Supplement of $30 per person
Coral II Coral II The elegant Coral II is a charming yacht with a twenty-guest capacity for your sea kayaking vacation enjoyment. This fast vessel allows more time on the islands and less time navigating, a plus on Galapagos Island tours. Fully renovated in 2005, the Coral II now offers a large dining room and lounge area, making for a comfortable and stylish Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1760 By Request
Supplement of $30 per person
Diamante
(Sail Boat)
Diamante The 112-ft Diamante is ideal for a small group or family seeking to charter a Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise. A modern version of the great naval training ships, the vessel began sailing the Galapagos Islands in 1993. It is tastefully paneled in mahogany and teak, accommodating twelve in six double cabins, perfect for a Galapagos sea kayaking vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $2610 Yes
No Additional Cost
Erik/Letty/Flamingo Erik/Letty/Flamingo The identical 83-ft Erik, Letty and Flamingo luxury ships are well-suited for a comfortable Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation. Cruising at twelve knots, they accommodate twenty guests with two nautical guides per ship for a superior Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise. Air-conditioned, all have expansive decks, fine cuisine and well-stocked bar, perfect for sea kayaking Galapagos Island tours. [Click here for more Photos] $2950 Yes
Mistral Mistral Built by Vanderhoeven Yachts in Holland, the 74-ft Mistral is fully equipped for scuba diving Galapagos Island tours and ideal for eco-travelers who enjoy sea kayaking. An excellent choice for a group charter Galapagos sea kayaking vacation on a smaller boat, it accommodates twelve guests in six cabins, all with upper and lower berths, hot showers and private baths. [Click here for more Photos] $2795 Yes
Nemo I
(Sail Boat)
Nemo I A Caribbean import, this 82-ft catamaran embarked on the first of its Galapagos cruises in 2002. The twelve-passenger Nemo I is perfect for a charter Galapagos sea kayaking vacation with friends or family. The six air-conditioned double cabins are equipped with private bathrooms. The Nemo provides all the comforts of land for your Galapagos sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1940 Yes
No Additional Cost
Nemo II
(Sail Boat)
Nemo II An immense 72-ft trans-oceanic Alumarine by French designer, Lagenvin, the fourteen-passenger multi-hulled Nemo II is ideal for charters. Galapagos sea kayaking enthusiasts love this spacious, air-conditioned catamaran with its charming saloon, huge cockpit and unique surface. Each double cabin has a private bathroom. Nemo II makes a unique setting for a Galapagos sea kayaking tour to the enchanting archipelago. [Click here for more Photos] $2570 Yes
No Additional Cost
Sagitta
(Sail Boat)
Sagitta Galapagos Islands sea kayaking enthusiasts enjoy the comfort of Swedish-built Sagitta, a 120-ft three-masted sailing ship. Accommodating sixteen, the ten air-conditioned cabins have double lower/single upper berths and private bathrooms with hot showers. Sagitta has beautiful dining and lounge areas as well as a very spacious upper deck for wildlife watching, sunbathing and stargazing, ideal for a Galapagos Island sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $2910 Yes
No Additional Cost
Sea Man II Sea Man II The Sea Man II is a beautifully crafted catamaran designed specifically to tour the Galapagos Islands. This 16-passenger yacht offers the ultimate comforts with spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas with plenty of deck space. Galapagos Travel onboard this ship is comfortable with six main deck cabins or two upper deck suites—all with impressive outside views. [Click here for more Photos] $2150 Yes
$TBD
Tip Top II Tip Top II Built in Ecuador in 1998, the 85-ft Tip Top II offers ideal accommodations for a Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation, with comfort, privacy and personalized service. The ship sleeps sixteen in eight double cabins and one single cabin, each with a private bathroom, safe and wardrobe. During your Galapagos sea kayaking cruise, you'll enjoy relaxing in the luxurious modern dining room, bar and lounge areas. [Click here for more Photos] $1975 Yes
No Additional Cost
Tip Top III Tip Top III Somewhat larger than its sister ship, the Tip Top II, this vessel was constructed in 2001. The 98-ft Tip Top III is one of the most modern, comfortable and luxurious of the small motor yachts providing Galapagos cruises that include sea kayaking. Cruising at a solid twelve knots, you will have all you require for the perfect Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $2090 Yes
No Additional Cost
Tip Top IV Tip Top IV The 118-ft Tip Top IV was constructed in Guayaquil in 2006. This Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise vessel is a steel-hulled yacht, larger than its luxurious sister ships, Tip Top II and III. The air-conditioned Tip Top IV has ten double cabins, all with private bathrooms, hot water and two lower beds that can be modified into a single double bed. [Click here for more Photos] $2090 Yes
No Additional Cost
Luxury Class Description Prices
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Alta
(Sail Boat)
Alta The Norwegian-built three-masted Alta schooner combines shipboard elegance with an expert sailing crew for an unforgettable Galapagos travel experience that includes sea kayaking. At 143 feet, the Alta's unparalleled craftsmanship offers the most comfortable of Galapagos sea kayaking vacations. Its eight tastefully-furnished cabins accommodate up to sixteen and are complete with lockers, drawers and private bathrooms with hot showers. [Click here for more Photos] $4555 Yes
No Additional Cost
Evolution Evolution The Evolution offers a perfect Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation. It features stylish cabins, suites, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a library, observation deck, sundeck with small heated pool, canopied roof-deck bar and a fully-staffed infirmary. A special tour leader oversees the yacht's friendly crew. Depending on the size of your group, up to two naturalist guides are also provided for this ideal sea kayaking Galapagos Island tour. [Click here for more Photos] $4275 Yes
No Additional Cost
Lammer Law
(Sail Boat)
Lammer Law Designed by the Muirheads and built in Canada, the tri-maran Lammer Law offers exceptional space and comfort for naturalist and diving cruises. Attractive and functional, eight air-conditioned roomy cabins accommodate sixteen passengers, most with full queen beds. Each cabin has private facilities with hot water showers. $4020 Yes
No Additional Cost
Mary Ann
(Sail Boat)
Mary Ann For sea kayakers seeking a memorable setting for their Galapagos cruises, the Mary Ann offers an informal atmosphere and authentic square-rigger experience. This air-conditioned German motor-sailing yacht spans over 177 feet, amply accommodating sixteen in fourteen double cabins with private bathrooms. The full bar, comfortable sundeck seating and delicious food will be sure to make a pleasing Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation. $3435 Yes
$ TBD
Parranda Parranda US-built, the 125-ft Parranda is one of the most elegant yachts operating Galapagos cruises that include sea kayaking. Outfitted with a stabilizer system, it sails the seas smoothly, getting to island destinations quickly. Its eight cabins have full amenities and accommodate up to sixteen guests. With large windows, the spacious and comfortable salon is a lovely spot to enjoy your Galapagos Islands sea kayaking tour while aboard. [Click here for more Photos] $4390 Yes
No Additional Cost
Cruise Ships Description Prices
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Isabela II Isabela II Stunning Isabela II is one of the most luxurious yachts available for a Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise. With an elegant, yet relaxed, atmosphere, this expansive vessel accommodates forty guests in its twenty air-conditioned outside cabins and owner's suite, each with private bath, for a supremely comfortable Galapagos Islands sea kayaking tour. [Click here for more Photos] $4380 Yes
Islander Islander An excellent choice for a Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation, the fully air-conditioned Islander has a covered deck with hammocks, chairs and tables, a doctor's office, fitness center, gift shop, library, full-service bar, and facility for films, slide shows and lectures. An underwater specialist and knowledgeable multilingual naturalist guide accompany this Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $4490 Yes
La Pinta La Pinta La Pinta boasts a large observation lounge and bar which can be used for al fresco dining, an outside sky bar, multiple observation decks, stargazing programs, sun chairs, a small gym, Jacuzzi, a well stocked natural history library and conference center,  twenty-four hour medical staff, certified naturalist multilingual guides, and satellite internet connection. $4700 Yes
$TBD
Polaris Polaris For a delightful Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise, this fully-air-conditioned ship offers some of the best service and most spacious accommodations in the Galapagos. The Polaris has a covered deck, a lounge with full-service bar, facilities for films, slide shows and lectures, a library, doctor's office, fitness center and gift shop, everything you could ask for in a Galapagos Islands sea kayaking vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $4490 Yes
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Ideal for sea kayaking Galapagos cruises, the fully air-conditioned Santa Cruz comfortably holds ninety passengers in forty eight suites and double or single cabins, all with private facilities. Its 24-hour medical staff, naturalist multilingual guides, multimedia natural history lectures and library, stargazing program, spacious social areas, fine cuisine and lounge bar make an unforgettable Galapagos Islands sea kayaking cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $2185 Yes
Available in 2007 season

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