Yolita Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Land and Sea - Central & South Islands (Quito - Quito)
Start: 2026-12-08
End: 2026-12-14
Location: Galapagos

8.9 Fabulous

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 507 / day Check dates

“Snorkelling with turtles, manta rays, sharks, penguins, marine iguanas and sea lions and seeing all the amazing birdlife!”
Sara B, Australia

Highlights

Certified naturalist onboard for wildlife insights
Free-to-use wetsuits and snorkeling gear
Hassle-free travel with included domestic flights

With just eight cabins and 16 guests per trip, the Yolita lets you enjoy the splendors of the Galapagos in an intimate and friendly setting. The spacious en suite cabins all have air conditioning and large windows. Head to the upper deck to bask in the sunshine or chill out on the lounge chairs of the covered deck. Indoor common areas include a TV lounge, a bar, and a dining room. Dine on international favorites or Ecuadorian specialties. The onboard certified naturalist can tell you loads about the area’s wildlife, and the free-to-use wetsuits and snorkeling gear let you get even closer to an assortment of captivating underwater life. Beach towels are also available to use for no extra charge.

Discover the many charms of the Galapagos on a 7, 10, or 17-day adventure aboard the Yolita. Getting to the Yolita is hassle-free, as a night in Quito at the start of the trip and domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands are included in the price. Highlights of the 17-day cruise include spotting flamingos and sea lions at Bachas Beach, bird watching at Darwin Bay, seeing the volcanic landscapes of Bartolomé Island, hiking to the Sierra Negra Volcano, seeing iguanas at Fernandina Island, strolling the sands of Playa Espumilla, snorkeling at Kicker Rock, marveling at the huge Galapagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station, and much more. The shorter cruises visit various islands, and all voyages offer amazing wildlife spotting and fun activities.

The attentive staff members of the Yolita are waiting to greet you and help you make many fantastic memories. Reserve your dates by booking online and have a vacation to remember.

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10 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 4,599

FULL

10 Oct

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,699

FULL

13 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 4,099

FULL

31 Oct

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,699

FULL

31 Oct

17 Days / 16 Nights

$ 12,199

FULL

07 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 4,749

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07 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,849

FULL

10 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 4,249

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28 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,849

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28 Nov

17 Days / 16 Nights

$ 12,449

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05 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 4,749

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05 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,849

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Included: VAT, Local Flights, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees ($220).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Leisure Deck
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, French, and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 35m

Beam: 8m

Cruising speed: 9 Knots

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 8

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Yolita Reviews

8.9 Fabulous
19 Verified Reviews

Vessel

8.3
Crew

8.5
Food

9.6
Activities

9.4
Value

8.5

10 Exceptional
Sara B
Australia

Excellent Galapgos tour on Yolita
Snorkelling with turtles, manta rays, sharks, penguins, marine iguanas and sea lions and seeing all the amazing birdlife!
Recommended for
Wonderful professional Guide, excellent boat, perfect itinerary.
16 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Karen C
United States

Phenomenal journey and beauty of the islands!
the crew of the the Yolita that addressed every need and with smiling faces and concern about our safety. I loved the variety of the islands we visited and the animals that we could get so close too to observe and identify. What a phenonmenal journey thru the environment with care and concern. thank you and with much gratitude the entire crew di for us to make this a trip of a lifetime.
Recommended for
knowledge and expertise of our CEO..Ivan..incrediable and a sen se of humor.. snorkling and hiking everyday to discover the islands. the straightened and clean linens everyday.
06 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Rubén S
Spain

Amazing experience in Galapagos
We saw many animals very closely, both on the ground and in the sea. The itinerary was very well planned, and the guide was excellent. The group was great too, nobody created any trouble and everyone was willing to help each other.
Recommended for
Guide, animals, itinerary
26 Mar, 2023

9.2 Superb
Dick B
United States

Awesome week with exceptional guide and staff on Galapagos Islands.
Friendly, courteous, helpful staff. Itinerary provided an opportunity to see the islands and animal life close up. Exceptional guide (Oswaldo).
Recommended for
Great itinerary. Guide and staff were terrific. Meet new friends from other countrues.
14 May, 2025

8.0 Very good
Malinda W
United States

incredible animal encounters.
Great animal sightings on land and in the water. Enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable guide and crew.
Recommended for
Itinerary, guide and crew, boat size.
17 Mar, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Donna B
United States

Excellent wildlife adventure
The G Adventures staff were extremely attentive to guest safety and comfort. On each excursion, we saw wildlife up-close and learned about their evolution and habitat. It was beyond exciting to see these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. The baby sea lions were my favorite.
Recommended for
Indepth knowledge of CEO, variety of activities, attentiveness of crew
12 Dec, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Joyce M
Canada

Excellent guide and overall experience of the Galapagos
Snorkeling with penguins, seal lions and sea turtles.
Recommended for
Guide, variety and number of activities, boat crew
22 Aug, 2023

8.0 Very good
Robert E
Australia

fantastic cruise around Galapagos islands
Abundance of wildlife on land and whilst snorkelling.
Recommended for
Snorkelling with turtles, sealions, sharks. Food was very good and generous servings. Friendly and helpful CEO and crew.
03 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Anna Marie S
United States

It was an awesome experience - great guides, snorkeling, surprisingly good food, friendly crew and a larger than expected cabin.
swimming with sea lions, visiting the huge land turtles, snorkeling with the fish, watching the blue footed boobies in their courtship dance
Recommended for
snorkeling, island tours, food
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Cristina N
United States

Animals and humans living in harmony
The amazing experience interacting with animals. As enjoying the good company of other guests and crew
Recommended for
1) Optimized land and water activities 2) the CEO guide high knowledge and availability 3) the friendly crew
14 Oct, 2022

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8.8 Fabulous
Barbara A
United States

Yolita exceeded all our expectations.
Wildlife! Everything on my list!
Recommended for
Guide, crew and location.
08 Aug, 2022

7.2 Good
Ian P
Bahamas

Amazing experience and valued learning about the islands and its inhabitants
Seeing so many different species and learning so much about the islands; the number of bird species viewed and added to my life list; a professional and caring crew who took care of our every need, the rooms were exceptionally clean every day, little details mattered; expert guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the islands and its inhabitants; seeing so much of the archipelago, (we considered doing 2 weeks however I don't think we needed the extra time and would not have added much to the species diversity); we lucked out with an really interesting fellow participants from diverse backgrounds - hopefully made lifelong friends
Recommended for
The expert guiding, number of activities every day and the size of the group
23 Feb, 2023

8.4 Very good
Barbara B
United States

Full interactive immersion and relaxation in nature and comfort.
Alternating hiking and snorkeling activities, combined with fresh healthy and fulfilling meals, are expertly coordinated and managed. Julian's passion for sharing his knowlege and love of his native natural environment, the hospitality and dedication of the crew made this a truly wonderful experience.
Recommended for
The focus of this cruise was to enjoy and sustain the beauty and wonder of the nature of the Galapagos. In between activities the staff of Yolita II welcomed us to a clean, nourishing, hospitable and restful haven.l
14 Jan, 2020

8.4 Very good
Silvia L
Germany

It was very good - especially with the guide and with the guy responsible for the meals to serve etc.
The food was also good. 3 nights I think, are to short aboard - I believe 4- 5 nights would be better. The highlights of cause were the scenery.
Recommended for
The tour guide, the crew and the viewings.
29 Mar, 2024

9.2 Superb
Leah B
New Zealand

Awesome
Wildlife
Recommended for
Guide was excellent, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Food was good and lots of it. Activities were well paced.
21 Aug, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Carol B
Australia

Fantastic guide and crew. Outstanding care and food was amazing. Great activities to explore these beautiful islands
Food crew snorkelling
Recommended for
Crew food snorkelling
21 Feb, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
kukhyun C
South Korea

Much better than my expectation
Learn how to get accustomed to snorkeling.
Recommended for
professional guide on birds and animals, snorkel, good companion among tourists
08 Aug, 2022

8.0 Very good
Jean denis L
France

Good trip nice other clients
See the different animals
Recommended for
Well organize
01 Nov, 2023

Translated from French

6.8 Review score
Holly P
Canada

Overall a great experience with the wildlife, even though disappointed with some aspects of the Yolita.
Overall, it was a great experience. The wildlife was exceptional and really enjoyed that. I was disappointed with the “upgraded” Yolita. Expected much better food..the vegetables were good, but the proteins were always overcooked and tough and cold. I expected better quality mattress toppers and bedding and towels for an upgraded ship. Did not like the handoff of the first day guide in Galapagos and should have had onlyone guide there. Did not enjoy the first day in Galapagos after a 4AM start, did not want long hike.
Recommended for
Our guide Milton was really great. The wildlife was awesome, especially snorkelling and tortoises. Good active schedule.
13 Dec, 2024