Hermes Mega Catamaran is the first Ultra-Luxury Cruise to sail in the Galapagos Islands. With a guest capacity capped at 20 guests maximum, Hermes provides an unrivalled experience through exclusivity, high end amenities and a crew to guest ratio of almost 1 to 1. Onboard Hermes you can experience the intimacy of a small vessel without compromising the amenities of a larger cruise ship. Explore Galapagos Islands in style!
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra Island / Santa Cruz Island
- Day 2: Dragon Hill / Chinese Hat
- Day 3: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
- Day 4: Black Turtle Cove / Baltra Island
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Day 1: Baltra Island / Santa Cruz Island
Baltra
Transfer to the boat to meet the guide and get on board. In the afternoon enjoy the highlands, visit a tortoise ranch and see some of the amazing volcanic formations on Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion (PM)
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible underground lava tunnels – some are more than 1km long! Wander along the volcanic tubes and keep an eye out for the (mainly) nocturnal barn owls that sometimes roost here.
Dinner included.
Day 2: Dragon Hill / Chinese Hat
This morning we visit Dragon Hill on the west coast of Santa Cruz to see land Iguanas and a saltwater lagoon frequented by flamingos and other species of birds. In the afternoon, the boat arrives at a small uniquely shaped island off the southern tip of santiago called Chinese Hat. Here it is often possible to see galápagos penguins, and the marine life is fantastic for snorkelling. There is also a large sea lion colony as well as many marine iguanas that can be seen while walking among-st the volcanic scenery. Trek to see good views of the island's volcano.
Dragon Hill (AM)
Visit Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) for some prime birdwatching. Take a short walk from the beach to a hypersalinic (saltier than the ocean) lagoon frequented by pink flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other species of birds. Pass through a Scalesia tree forest; endemic to the area, there are only 400 specimens of Scalesia trees left in the world.
Chinese Hat Visit (PM)
Explore Chinese Hat’s beautiful landscape and spectacular white-coral sand beach followed by snorkeling with sea lions and penguins and swimming opportunities in the cove.
Snorkeling (Chinese Hat) (PM)
Chinese Hat
Snorkel right from the white-coral sand beach and come face to face with playful sea lions and large schools of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for marine iguanas and penguins too!
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 3: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Today we will be visiting the beautiful and remote Genovesa Island. This northern island, famous for its red-footed colony, is a paradise for bird lovers. It is estimated that about 200,00 Red-footed boobies live on this island.
Prince Phillips’s Steps (AM)
El Barranco or Prince Phillips’s Steps as otherwise known, was named after a visit by the British Monarch in 1964. El Barranco's steep 81-foot stairway leads up to a high cliff-face that opens out onto the plateau surrounding Darwin Bay.
Here an amazing view can be appreciated. Once at the top of the stairway we will meet Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, mockingbirds, and finches along the way of a palo santo trail. It will also be possible to see wedge-rumped storm petrels swarm and short-eared owls.
Darwin Bay (PM)
Darwin bay was formed by the collapse of the flooded caldera of Tower Island, another name used for Genovesa. After landing at a small sand and coral beach, it easy to realize why this island is a bird lover paradise. Among the bird species found here, the most common are swallow-tailed and lava gulls, mockingbirds, yellow-crowned night herons, lava herons, Galapagos doves and yellow warblers. We will continue on a short and flat trail to encounter red- footed booby and great frigatebird nests. We will visit a tidal lagoon where sea lions swim playfully ending our path on a cliff with
magnificent views of this remote part of the Galapagos.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Black Turtle Cove / Baltra Island
Baltra
Take a morning panga ride and look for marine life in Black Turtle Cove. Disembark at Baltra and fly back to Ecuador mainland.
Black Turtle Cove Excursion (AM)
Black Turtle Cove
Explore the mangroves by panga to find rich marine wildlife between the fresh and salt waters. Keep any eye out for manta rays and sea turtles in this tranquil ecosystem. Whitetip reef sharks can also be seen gliding by.
Breakfast included.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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01 May 2025 - 04 May 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
Double or Single Suites | USD$6195pp | Free Galapagos Flights | |
15 May 2025 - 18 May 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
29 May 2025 - 01 Jun 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
12 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
26 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
10 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
07 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
21 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
04 Sep 2025 - 07 Sep 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
18 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
02 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
16 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
30 Oct 2025 - 02 Nov 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
13 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
27 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
11 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | USD$6195pp | ||
08 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026 | USD$6195pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Specifications
- Year of construction: 2025
- Type: Motor Catamaran
- Category: Luxury
- Length: 150fts / 46mts
- Beam: 44. 29fts / 13.50 mts
- Capacity: 20 passengers
- Main engines: Propeler / General Motors 340 HP
- Max speed: 12 knots
- Crew: 15 crew members including one butler & one cruise director
- Safety & Navigation: All safety equipment
Accommodation:
- Main Deck: 6 convertible double suite / 2 single suites
- Upper Deck: 6 convertible double suites.
All suites feature private balcony, mini bar, walk-in closet, and jacuzzi.
On Board: – Check-in area
– Lounges with flat-screen TV
– Library
– Full service spa (hammam and masseuse)
– Aperitif lounge
– Al-fresco dining
– Outdoor jacuzzi
– Two bars
– Sundeck
– Stand up paddle boards
– Kayaks
What’s included?
- Signature Menu by a Renowned Chef
- Library Use
- Accommodation in Double Suite or Single Suite*
- Hammam Use
- Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Beverages from Selected Menu
- Cocktail & Cooking Lessons
- Butler Service
- Laundry Service
- National Park Entrance Fee & Transit Control Card
- Mini Bar
- Unpacking Service
- Access to Galapagos Airport VIP Lounge
- Airport Assistance for Galapagos Flight on Cruise Departure Days
- Satellite Internet
- Wetsuit & Snorkeling Equipment
- All Activities and Excursions as Depicted in Itineraries in Company of a Bilingual Naturalist Guide
- Stand up Paddleboard
- Kayak
What’s not included?
- Gratuities for Guide and Crew* ($70 per day to be Included in Invoice)
- Drinks not Included in the Menu
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Air Ticket to and from Galapagos
- Massage Treatments
- Travel Insurance
- Single Supplement (50%)
- Personal Expenses
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: Galapagos
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