Seaman Journey First Class Catamaran
A boutique catamaran built for stability and intimacy — twin hulls, two suites, and three distinct itineraries across the Galápagos.
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Time
5-7 Days
Small Group
16 Guests
Travel Style
First Class Cruises
Activity Level
All Levels
Overview
Seaman Journey is a boutique first class catamaran that began sailing the Galápagos in 2008, with social areas completely refurbished in 2019. Her twin-hull design provides superior stability and comfort, making her an excellent choice for guests who prefer a smoother ride between islands. Sixteen guests are hosted in two upper-deck suites and six ocean-view cabins, all with private bathrooms and individual climate control. With al-fresco dining, two bars, a sun deck, a library, and complimentary kayaks, Seaman Journey balances adventure and relaxation. Choose from three itineraries — a 5-day northern route, a 5-day southern route, or a 7-day western expedition — each led by a certified bilingual naturalist guide. Crew members speak English and German.
Cruise Itineraries
Three routes covering the full breadth of the archipelago
Northern & Central Islands Voyage
Islands: Bartolome · Mosquera · North Seymour · Genovesa · South Plaza · Santa Fe · San Cristobal
Day 1Thursday
Baltra & Bartolome — Pinnacle Rock
Arrival · Volcanic cones · Snorkeling with penguins
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Afternoon
Arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Seaman Journey. Navigate to Bartolome Island to climb the boardwalk past volcanic cones to the summit for the most iconic panorama in the Galapagos — Pinnacle Rock framed against turquoise waters. Descend to snorkel with Galapagos penguins in the bay below.
Day 2Friday
Mosquera Islet & North Seymour
Sea lion colony · Blue-footed boobies · Frigatebird courtship
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Morning
Mosquera Islet is a narrow strip of sand between Baltra and North Seymour, hosting one of the largest sea lion colonies in the Galapagos. Explore freely along the shore among shorebirds and basking sea lions.
Afternoon
North Seymour is one of the premier wildlife sites — magnificent frigatebirds inflate their red throat pouches, blue-footed boobies perform courtship dances, and sea lions body-surf in the breaking waves.
Day 3Saturday
Genovesa — El Barranco & Darwin Bay
Storm petrels · Red-footed boobies · Caldera beach
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Morning
El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps) — a 1.5 km trail across a plateau where storm petrels gather, red-footed boobies nest in Palo Santo trees, and the elusive short-eared owl hunts in the Scalesia forest.
Afternoon
Darwin Bay is a flooded volcanic crater that collapsed below sea level, creating a natural harbor with a coral beach. Walk past Great Frigatebirds with inflated red pouches, Nazca boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls along the mangrove-lined trail.
Day 4Sunday
South Plaza & Santa Fe
Sesuvium carpets · Endemic land iguanas · Opuntia forests
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Morning
South Plaza is a small island with dramatic impact — vivid red-and-green Sesuvium ground cover, southern cliffs where swallow-tailed gulls and tropicbirds nest, and land iguanas basking among the prickly pear cacti.
Afternoon
Santa Fe is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, home to towering Opuntia cactus forests and the endemic pale-yellow Santa Fe land iguana. Snorkel with playful sea lions in the protected bay.
Day 5Monday
San Cristobal — David Rodriguez Breeding Centre & Departure
Tortoise conservation · Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
Southern & Central Islands Discovery
Islands: San Cristobal · Espanola · Floreana · Santa Cruz
Day 1Monday
San Cristobal — Gianni Arismendy Environmental Centre
Arrival · Island history · Conservation exhibits
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Afternoon
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and board the Seaman Journey. Visit the Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Centre to learn about the geological and human history of the Galapagos through interactive exhibits set among exuberant gardens with stunning ocean views.
Day 2Tuesday
San Cristobal — Pitt Point & Lobos Island
Three booby species · Volcanic tuff trail · Sea lion colony
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Morning
Pitt Point is the only site in the Galapagos where all three booby species — Blue-footed, Red-footed, and Nazca — nest together. Hike the 1,400-meter volcanic tuff trail from the 90-meter beach to panoramic viewpoints, then snorkel in the bay with sea lions.
Afternoon
Lobos Island is a small islet with a large sea lion colony, nesting blue-footed boobies, and calm waters perfect for snorkeling alongside playful sea lion pups.
Day 3Wednesday
Espanola — Gardner Bay & Suarez Point
White-sand paradise · Waved albatross · Blowholes
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Morning
Gardner Bay is one of the finest white-sand beaches in the Galapagos. Share the beach with playful sea lion colonies and snorkel in crystal-clear turquoise waters alongside tropical fish and rays.
Afternoon
Suarez Point delivers one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles in the archipelago — nesting blue-footed and Nazca boobies, waved albatrosses performing elaborate courtship rituals, and blowholes shooting seawater high into the air along the rugged cliffs.
Day 4Thursday
Floreana — Cormorant Point, Champion Islet & Post Office Bay
Flamingo lagoon · Green sand beach · Postal tradition
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Morning
Cormorant Point features a green-sand beach rich in olivine crystals and a "Flour Sand Beach" of fine white coral. Walk between them past a Greater Flamingo lagoon. Snorkel at Champion Islet — a pristine site with sea turtles, sea lions, and vibrant reef fish near the coral reef.
Afternoon
Post Office Bay preserves the 18th-century wooden barrel postal tradition — leave a letter and take one to deliver. A panga ride along the coast reveals rays, turtles, and coastal wildlife.
Day 5Friday
Santa Cruz — Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre & Departure
Tortoise conservation · Transfer to Baltra Airport
Western Islands Expedition
Islands: Santa Cruz · Isabela · Fernandina · Santiago · Rabida · Chinese Hat
Day 1Friday
Santa Cruz — Ranch Manzanillo
Arrival · Wild giant tortoises · Picnic lunch · Lava tubes
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Afternoon
Arrive at Baltra Airport and transfer to Ranch Manzanillo in the Santa Cruz Highlands. Walk among giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the lush highland vegetation, then explore volcanic lava tubes before boarding the Seaman Journey.
Day 2Saturday
Isabela & Fernandina — Moreno Point & Mangle Point
Volcanic lagoons · Penguins · Exceptional mangrove snorkeling
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Morning
Moreno Point on Isabela features dramatic black pahoehoe lava flows dotted with green coastal lagoons. Spot Galapagos penguins, blue herons, and flamingos against the stark volcanic backdrop.
Afternoon
Mangle Point offers exceptional snorkeling in one of the most marine-rich sites in the archipelago. A panga ride through the mangrove channels reveals penguins, sea lions, rays, and an extraordinary diversity of fish.
Day 3Sunday
Fernandina & Isabela — Espinoza Point & Tagus Cove
Marine iguana colonies · Flightless cormorants · Pirate inscriptions
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Morning
Espinoza Point on Fernandina — the most pristine island in the archipelago, with no foreign species ever introduced. Walk among the largest marine iguana colony in the Galapagos, spot flightless cormorants drying their wings, and observe Sally Lightfoot crabs along the black lava shore.
Afternoon
Tagus Cove on Isabela has served as an anchorage since the 1800s, with pirate inscriptions still visible on the rocks. Hike to Darwin Lake for sweeping volcanic views, then snorkel with penguins in the sheltered cove.
Day 4Monday
Isabela — Vicente Roca Point & Urbina Bay
Seahorses · Mola-mola · Geological uplift
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Morning
Vicente Roca Point offers premier snorkeling in nutrient-rich upwelling waters. Look for seahorses, sea turtles, Mola-mola sunfish, penguins, and large schools of tropical fish in the sheltered coves.
Afternoon
Urbina Bay was once ocean floor — a dramatic 1954 volcanic uplift left coral fossils on dry land. Walk among land iguanas, giant tortoises, and flightless cormorants in this remarkable geological landscape.
Day 5Tuesday
Santiago — Espumilla Beach & Egas Port
White sand · Marine iguanas · Fur seals · Tide pools
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Morning
Espumilla Beach on Santiago features white sand, marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and excellent snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish.
Afternoon
Egas Port offers a coastal hike along black lava shoreline past tide pools and grottos where Galapagos fur seals rest. Spot hawks, lava lizards, and marine iguanas along the volcanic coast.
Day 6Wednesday
Rabida & Chinese Hat
Red sand beach · Darwin's finches · Lava tunnels
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Morning
Rabida Island features a unique maroon-red sand beach with cactus groves, flamingos in the salt lagoon, and brown pelican nesting colonies. All nine Darwin's finch species have been recorded here — the only island where this is the case.
Afternoon
Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino) is a small islet with lava tunnels, recent lava flows, and excellent snorkeling in the turquoise channel between the islet and Santiago.
Day 7Thursday
Santa Cruz & Departure
Final visit · Transfer to Baltra Airport
The Vessel
Boutique catamaran — superior stability, comfort, and intimacy
Yacht Specifications
| Year Built | 2007 (refurbished 2019) |
| Type | First Class Catamaran |
| Length | 27.6 m / 90 ft |
| Beam | 11 m / 36.08 ft |
| Draft | 1.45 m / 4.75 ft |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Engines | 2 x Cummins 350 HP IMO |
| Guests | 16 passengers |
| Cabins | 2 upper-deck suites + 6 ocean-view cabins (some convertible to triple) |
| Crew | 9 members (English & German speaking) |
Onboard Amenities
- Spacious Sun DeckWell-furnished sun deck with shaded area for relaxation between excursions
- Al-Fresco DiningOpen-air dining with local and international cuisine using fresh ingredients
- Two BarsCocktail area and lounge bar for socializing after excursions
- Lounge & LibraryComfortable lounge with TV/DVD, stereo, reading library, and board games
- Sea KayaksComplimentary kayaks for exploring mangroves and shorelines
- Snorkeling Gear & GuideFull snorkel kit included with a dedicated snorkeling guide
- Observation DeckDedicated observation deck for wildlife spotting and sunset views
Locally operated, locally loved. Seaman Journey hires all staff from the Galapagos Islands, directly supporting island communities. Her twin-hull catamaran design provides one of the smoothest, most stable rides in the archipelago — ideal for guests who prefer comfort during longer nighttime navigations between islands.
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