Galaxy Stella

12 passengers | 1 naturalist guide | 1 cruise director | 8 crew

Exclusive expedition yacht, ideal for a private charter

Galaxy Stella is a luxury expedition yacht for a maximum of 12 passengers. With just six cabins, the yacht offers an exceptional amount of space and privacy. This combination of an intimate setting and a high level of comfort makes Galaxy Stella particularly well suited to an exclusive private charter with family or friends.

A bilingual naturalist guide and a cruise director accompany guests throughout the cruise. Galaxy Stella offers four different itineraries of 4, 5 and 8 days, including an extensive western itinerary visiting Isabela and Fernandina.

On board

Inside, Galaxy Stella features a lounge, dining area and bar. Outdoors, the spacious sundeck provides an inviting place to relax between excursions, with a jacuzzi, BBQ area and fire pit. Starlink Wi-Fi is available on board.

Throughout the cruise, guided walks are combined with snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and panga rides, depending on the visitor site. Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits are included, while kayaks and paddleboards are available at locations where these activities are permitted.

Cabins

Galaxy Stella has just six cabins. A particular highlight is the spacious Master Suite, which features a double bed, a large bathroom with a double shower and a separate study.

The remaining cabins have also been designed with comfort and privacy in mind. With so few cabins and generous spaces throughout the yacht, Galaxy Stella offers a distinctly more intimate experience than many other expedition vessels in the Galapagos.

Technical details

• Vessel type: luxury expedition yacht
• Cabins: 6
• Master Suite: with separate study
• Jacuzzi: available
• BBQ: available
• Fire pit: available
• Wi-Fi: Starlink
• Snorkelling equipment: included
• Wetsuits: included
• Kayaks: available
• Paddleboards: available

Itineraries

Galaxy Stella offers four different itineraries of 4, 5 or 8 days. The itineraries can also be combined to create a longer cruise.

The 4-day southern itinerary begins on San Cristobal and visits Isla Lobos, followed by Española with Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay. On Floreana, the itinerary includes Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay, before concluding with the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz.

The 8-day western itinerary begins in the highlands of Santa Cruz before continuing to Isabela and Fernandina. On Isabela, visits include Tintoreras, the wetlands, Punta Moreno and Tagus Cove. On Fernandina, the itinerary visits Mangle Point and Punta Espinoza. Galaxy Stella then continues via Santiago and Bartolome to Sombrero Chino before returning to Santa Cruz. This itinerary places a strong emphasis on the volcanic landscapes and remarkable wildlife of the western archipelago.

The 5-day eastern itinerary combines North Seymour, Santa Fe and South Plaza with Genovesa, where El Barranco and Darwin Bay are visited. The itinerary then continues to the highlands and Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz and Kicker Rock near San Cristobal.

There is also an 8-day combined eastern and southern itinerary. This combines North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza and Genovesa with Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Española and Floreana, allowing you to experience bird-rich Genovesa as well as Española and Floreana during a single cruise.

Which itinerary suits you best will largely depend on the islands, landscapes and wildlife you would most like to experience during your Galapagos journey.

Why choose Galaxy Stella?

• Particularly well suited to an exclusive private charter
• Luxury expedition yacht for a maximum of 12 passengers
• Just six cabins
• Generous space and privacy on board
• Spacious Master Suite with separate study
• Jacuzzi on the sundeck
• BBQ area and fire pit
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Choice of 4, 5 and 8-day itineraries
• 8-day itinerary visiting Isabela and Fernandina
• 8-day itinerary combining Genovesa with Española and Floreana
• Snorkelling, walking, kayaking, paddleboarding and panga excursions
• Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits included

More about Galaxy Stella

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