Horizon
This 16-passenger luxury trimaran began sailing the Galapagos Islands in early 2018. The Horizon has both indoor and al fresco dining facilities, a lounge, library, bar and large sundeck complete with a jacuzzi. The eight spacious air-conditioned staterooms all have private bathrooms and private balconies. Comfortable stylish accommodations, a fantastic crew, and luxurious amenities make the Horizon an excellent choice for cruising the Galapagos Islands.Itinerary (7 Day (Mon - Sun))
Itinerary (10 Day - A (Fri - Sun))
Itinerary (10 Day - B (Fri - Sun))
Most Popular Quito Trips & Tours
Trip | Price | Days | Highlights |
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Andes, Amazon & Galapagos MultiSport | $4,695 | 12 Days | Mountain Biking & Hiking, Amazon Whitewater Rafting , Galapagos Islands , Sea Kayaking & More... |
EcoGalaxy | $3,595 | 7 & 8 Days | Wildlife, Birding, Penguins, Hiking, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking |
Ecuador Highlights | $3,150 | 9 Days | Otavalo Market, Cotopaxi National Park, Baños, Devil's Nose Train, Ingapirca Ruins, El Cajas National Park |
Ecuador Hiking Adventure | $3,250 | 9 Days | Hiking, Birding, Wildlife |
Ecuador Multisport | $3,395 | 9 Days | Hiking, Mountain Biking, Jungle Rafting, Horseback Riding, Papallacta Hot Springs, Otavalo Market |
Galapagos MultiSport & Active Machu Picchu | $7,245 | 17 Days | Lima and Cusco, Peru, Machu Picchu and Inca Trail, Galapagos Islands , Hiking, Rafting & More...... |
Galapagos Multisport Adventure | $4,195 | 9 Days | Wildlife , Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking, Sierra Negra Volcano Hike, Mountain Biking |
Galapagos Safari Camp | $4,795 | 7 Days | Wildlife & Birding, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking & Mountain Biking , Luxury Tented Accommodations |
Galapagos, Machu Picchu & Amazon Tour | $5,440 | 14+ Days | Amazon Jungle Lodge, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Galapagos Island Cruise |
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Custom Combo Tour | $5,140 | 13+ Days | Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Galapagos Island Cruise, Wildlife |
Nemo I | $1,995 | 6, 7 & 10 Days | Wildlife, Birding, Penguins, Hiking, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking |
Petrel | $3,995 | 6-10 Days | Wildlife, Birding, Penguins, Hiking, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking |
Maps

6 Day (Fri - Wed)
- Pricing
- Starting at$4,395Galapagos Airfare: $560
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
A single supplement applies to single travelers in a private cabin. Surcharge applies for holiday departures - Included in tour cost
- 2 nights' accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil
- All meals on Galapagos cruise
- Galapagos cruise
- Local Quito or Guayaquil representative
- Naturalist guide while on cruise
- Wetsuits
- All airport/hotel transfers
- All hotel accommodations
- All listed activities
- English-speaking certified guides
- Meals as indicated
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Airport taxes, international and local
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Domestic airfare to and from Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 Adult/$50 Child)
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
- Bar tab on cruise
- Hiking boots and other necessary sports gear
7 Day (Mon - Sun)
- Pricing
- Starting at$6,095Galapagos Airfare: $560
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
A single supplement applies to single travelers in a private cabin. Surcharge applies for holiday departures - Included in tour cost
- 2 nights' accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil
- All meals on Galapagos cruise
- Galapagos cruise
- Local Quito or Guayaquil representative
- Naturalist guide while on cruise
- Wetsuits
- All airport/hotel transfers
- All hotel accommodations
- All listed activities
- English-speaking certified guides
- Meals as indicated
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Airport taxes, international and local
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Domestic airfare to and from Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 Adult/$50 Child)
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
- Bar tab on cruise
- Hiking boots and other necessary sports gear
10 Day - A (Fri - Sun)
- Pricing
- Starting at$8,995Galapagos Airfare: $560
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
A single supplement applies to single travelers in a private cabin. Surcharge applies for holiday departures - Included in tour cost
- 2 nights' accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil
- All meals on Galapagos cruise
- Galapagos cruise
- Local Quito or Guayaquil representative
- Naturalist guide while on cruise
- Wetsuits
- All airport/hotel transfers
- All hotel accommodations
- All listed activities
- English-speaking certified guides
- Meals as indicated
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Airport taxes, international and local
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Domestic airfare to and from Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 Adult/$50 Child)
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
- Bar tab on cruise
- Hiking boots and other necessary sports gear
10 Day - B (Fri - Sun)
- Pricing
- Starting at$8,995Galapagos Airfare: $560
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
A single supplement applies to single travelers in a private cabin. Surcharge applies for holiday departures - Included in tour cost
- 2 nights' accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil
- All meals on Galapagos cruise
- Galapagos cruise
- Local Quito or Guayaquil representative
- Naturalist guide while on cruise
- Wetsuits
- All airport/hotel transfers
- All hotel accommodations
- All listed activities
- English-speaking certified guides
- Meals as indicated
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Airport taxes, international and local
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Domestic airfare to and from Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 Adult/$50 Child)
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
- Bar tab on cruise
- Hiking boots and other necessary sports gear
6 Day (Fri - Wed)
- Trip Dates
- Departs every other week. Please contact us for departure dates.Available
7 Day (Mon - Sun)
- Trip Dates
- Departs every other week. Please contact us for departure dates.Available
10 Day - A (Fri - Sun)
- Trip Dates
- Departs every other week. Please contact us for departure dates.Available
10 Day - B (Fri - Sun)
- Trip Dates
- Departs every other week. Please contact us for departure dates.Available
- Guayaquil
- Hotel upgrades are available, please contact us to discuss your options.
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- Quito
- Hotel upgrades are available, please contact us to discuss your options.
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One Day
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1 Day $120Birding
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Orchids
HikingOne Day -
1 Day $170Cotopaxi National Park
HikingOne Day -
1 Day $170Hiking Cuicocha Crater Lake
Otavalo MarketOne Day -
Half Day $85Visit the EquatorOne Day
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Crater Hiking
Visit the EquatorOne Day -
1 Day $180Cotopaxi National Park
Mountain BikingOne Day -
1 Day $170Otavalo MarketOne Day
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Half Day $135Historic Old Town
Colonial Churches & Architecture
El Panecillo
EquatorOne Day -
Half Day $90Historic Old Town
Colonial Churches & Architecture
El PanecilloOne Day
Multi-Day
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3 Days $1095Amazon Rainforest
White Water Rafting Class III-IV
Jungle Canyon Scenery & WaterfallsMulti-Day -
4+ Days $2,780Amazon River & Rainforest
Yasuni National Park
Jungle Hikes, Kayaking & More.....Multi-Day -
4 Days $1,450Hiking
Otavalo Market
Hot SpringsMulti-Day -
2 Days $280Birding
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Orchids
HikingMulti-Day -
2 Days $675Cotopaxi National Park
Indigenous Market
Quilotoa Crater LakeMulti-Day -
3+ Days $850Historic Working Farm
Local Artisans & Handicrafts
Condor Reserve
Self-guided Hiking TrailsMulti-Day -
4 Days $1,450Cotopaxi National Park
Papallacta Hot Springs
Otavalo MarketMulti-Day -
3 Days $975Cotopaxi Volcano
Horseback Riding
HikingMulti-Day -
4 & 5 Days $1,850Amazon Rainforest
Jungle Wildlife
Canopy TowerMulti-Day -
4, 5 & 8 Days $2,280Amazon River & Rainforest
Yasuni National Park
Wildlife
Cultural Excursions
Fauna and FloraMulti-Day -
3 Days $1,495Birding
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Orchids
HikingMulti-Day -
5 DAYS $2,195Wildlife
Hiking
Jungle Rafting
Hot Springs
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Local MarketsMulti-Day -
4 & 5 Days $1,695Amazon Rainforest
Jungle Wildlife
Canopy Tower
BirdwatchingMulti-Day -
2 Days $695Otavalo MarketMulti-Day
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5 Days $1695Trekking
Hiking
Quilotoa Loop
Crater LakeMulti-Day -
4 & 5 Days $1,650Amazon Rainforest
Jungle Wildlife
Canopy Tower
Luxury LodgeMulti-Day
Main Deck:
Two twin convertible staterooms. Average size: 270 sq. ft.
Two standard matrimonial staterooms. Average size: 248 sq. ft.
Upper Deck:
Two standard twin convertible staterooms. Average size: 258 sq. ft.
Two standard matrimonial cabins. Average size: 215 sq. ft.
All cabins have a private balcony.
Year of construction: 2018
Type: Power Motor Trimaran
Length: 125 ft
Beam: 43 ft
Draft: 6.2 ft
Tonnage: 540 tons
Capacity: 16 passengers
Cruising speeds: 11 knots
Life Rafts: 2x 25 man life raft



The overall holiday was excellent. The Southern Explorations element was fantastic and the Eclipse could not be faulted, except I ate far too much! - Natasha Rowlands, UK (Galapagos Island Cruise)
A phenomenal experience that exceeded our expectations. Superb customer service from start to finish. The itinerary allowed us to experience a variety of islands, species and geography. The guides were engaging and informative, we learned a tremendous amount without feeling 'taught'. The ship's crew were friendly and fun while insuring top-notch cleanliness and delicious meals and snacks. It is great to come home and think ‘I wouldn't change a thing- it was perfect'. - Carol Majewski, New Hampshire (Galapagos Island Cruise)
It’s been about two weeks now since we returned from our wonderful Galapagos adventure. Now that we’ve had time to really reflect upon that wonderful experience we are beginning to realize how truly spectacular and inspirational it was and how much it has enriched our lives and our appreciation thereof. Thus, I am compelled to tell you how much we appreciate your efforts and those of the other fine folks at Southern Explorations including, but not limited to Eric, Justin and Jorge (Quito Rep.). You and your colleagues at Southern Explorations demonstrated your commitment to insuring your customer’s having a well-organized, informative and most enjoyable adventure. I especially appreciate your and your colleagues’ rapid response to our group’s questions and requests during the planning stages of our trip. During that time we made several inquiries about the itinerary, craft, clothing, and onshore accommodations. Without exception, you folks responded, in detail, within 24 hours of each inquiry.I know that you receive evaluations from all your clients and cannot imagine that the vast majority of them are of a most positive nature. Likewise, we returned our original evaluation which reflected our enjoyment of the Galapagos adventure and the excellent service you and Southern Explorations provided to make it happen. However, now that we had more time to truly reflect upon our experience and compare notes with many of our friends about similar experiences, we just want to extend our special thanks to you for an outstanding experience that will make each sunrise a little brighter and each sunset something more to contemplate. Gracias! - Charlie and Joyce Ault, New Mexico (Galapagos Island Cruise)
Our experience with Southern Explorations has been nothing short of fantastic. My husband and I believe this to be the BEST vacation we have ever taken. The crew of the Athalla II was phenomenal. We were not sure what to expect since this was our first small boat cruise. We are thrilled with all that we saw and accomplished. Our vacation was amazing thanks to you, our Quito guide, the Athala II, her wonderful crew and our Galapagos guide/naturalist. - Cindy Miller, Maryland (Galapagos Island Cruise)
Our trip to Quito and the Galapagos Islands was the trip of a lifetime and it did not disappoint. Booking through Southern Explorations made it very easy and worry free. It was nice to have someone to pick us up at the airport and drive us to our hotel (I fear we never would have found it!) and to be there for all of our transfers to and from tours and flights. The Galapagos Islands adventure is worth every penny that you have to save to make it happen and if you are a nature lover, you simply must go. - Darcy and Daniel Keep, USA (Galapagos Island Cruise)
I don't believe I've ever felt so taken care of...every step of the way. It was an incredible experience. I highly recommend Southern Explorations and plan to use them for my next excursion...wherever that may be! -Jan McArdle, California (Galapagos Island Cruise)
My husband and I would like to say how much we enjoyed our family holiday to the Galapagos , and thank you for making all the arrangements for 18 of us. We had an unforgettable experience thanks to Southern Explorations! - Mary and Tim Stoneman (Galapagos Island Cruise)
Our trip to the Galapagos was more amazing than I could have imagined. The boat, Nemo II, was the perfect size for our family -- and much better than one of the larger ships. My daughter (age 10) loved being on a catamaran - and the crew was very friendly and welcoming to her. The rooms were comfortable and clean with nice bathrooms. We went walking and snorkeling every day - usually two hikes and one snorkel. Our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and well-spoken. She showed a great deal of pride in the islands and in conservation efforts. My daughter learned more in 1-day than she would have from all 6 days of school that she missed. It was a great trip! - Molly Stevens and Family (Galapagos Island Cruise)
Thank-you for the trip of a life time and I have already recommended you to everyone who asks! - Wendy Williams, Alberta, Canada (Galapagos Island Cruise & Machu Picchu)
Southern Explorations was great to work with. Customer service and follow up were outstanding. - Amy Fisher & Deborah Boardman, Virginia (Galapagos Island Cruise)
It's one thing to have a great experience planning and booking the trip - Carrie Beck answered every question gently, helpfully and thoroughly, even providing website links and additional helpful advice beyond my original question. It's another to receive such warm and inspiring follow up - we received a welcome packet with 2 Southern Exploration caps, advice on packing and restaurants in the areas we would visit, as well as websites for the sites during our trip. We were totally prepared for each aspect of the trip. Each person we encountered on the trip surpassed our expectations of service, knowledge, friendliness, and flexibility. Not a single person said "That's not my job." - every single person from the driver who picked us up at the airport to the captain of the Anahi boat pitched in where needed. Each hotel experience was a higher level than we had expected, every restaurant referral was fabulous, even the weather during our stay was wonderful!!! Now THAT'S a great travel company!!! - Pamela Chaves, New Mexico (Galapagos Island Cruise)
I was very impressed with the organization of our trip. Everything Southern Explorations was responsible for went smoothly and everything was on schedule. The Manatee on the Amazon had some initial trouble but it could not have been known or anticipated by SE. Once again I would like to compliment Jorge on his work. He made our comings and goings to and from Quito very easy. If I go to South America again my first call will be to Southern Explorations. Thank you. - Peter Tuck, CA (Corals & Manatee)