Yolita Cruise Ship, Galapagos
8.9 Fabulous - Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“On each excursion, we saw wildlife up-close and learned about their evolution and habitat. ”
Highlights
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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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 (100-200 EUR), Visas and Fees (20 EUR).
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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Yolita Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- 19 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.3
- Crew 8.5
- Food 9.6
- Activities 9.4
- Value 8.5
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- 9.2 Superb
- Dick B
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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.
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- 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
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rubén S
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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
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 7.2 Good
- Ian P
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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
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Carol B
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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
