MC Endemic, The Galapagos

rooms

There are four Golden Suites on the main deck, two of which have front-facing windows plus a private balcony with panoramic sliding glass doors. The two suites located at the port of the catamaran can interconnect - ideal for families or small groups. All suites feature private and spacious restrooms bathed in natural light thanks to frosted and tempered glass walls.

Four more panoramic Golden Suites are available on the upper deck as well as a single cabin at the port of the vessel (no single supplement will be applied).

The Suites can all accommodate either a king-sized bed or twin beds. They feature panoramic windows with a glass sliding door to your private balcony. Each has a work station, a smart phone dock, reading lamp, night table, independent controls for the air conditioning system, and a safe. Binoculars and waterproof action cameras are provided for each suite so you can document your activities out on the water and enjoy better views of the wildlife.

facilities & activities

On its main deck, the Endemic features two huge non-slip platforms for embarking and disembarking. The reception area is found at the back of the vessel, where guests are welcomed on the first day and where the meeting point is before heading out on excursions. There is a spacious sitting area where guests can enjoy a snack and get ready for the next adventure. At the stern there are two access doors to the panoramic guest lounge and dining areas, including the cocktail bar. The main social areas have a loft-style design with an internal stairway leading to suites and facilities on the upper deck.

The Sky Deck is perhaps the most beautiful and inviting outdoor area. The passenger sky lounge offers al-fresco dining, a whirlpool and an outdoor bar, making it the perfect place for watching the Galapagos Islands float by.

The 3, 4 and 7-night tineraries include twice daily excursions to get close to the Galapagos wildlife, either on land or on the water, all accompanied by a fantastic naturalist guide. Spend your days walking across lava fields, snorkelling with sea lions, turtles and penguins, and kayaking past dolphins and an array of colourful bird species. Activities nclude glass-bottom kayaking, snorkelling, Zodiac rides and hiking, all with the goal of getting up close to the incredible endemic wildlife. Evenings offer nature talks 

Snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, and kayak and paddle board use are included with your cruise.

Wi-Fi is available of board for an additional daily fee.

Full details and boat specification are available here. 

dining

Guests cruise on a fully-inclusive basis (alcoholic and bottled beverages extra). Meals are always made from fresh ingredients, locally provided from farms on the islands whenever possible. Special dietary needs are never a problem, and kids’ meals are available. Your onboard chef prepares three delicious, nutritious meals per day: breakfast and frequently lunch will be served buffet-style, with a more elegant sit-down dinner served in the al fresco dining area on the sky deck, weather permitting. Snacks and soft drinks are served whenever you return from a shore landing or activity and tea and coffee are available throughout the day.

family

Families are welcome on board and will appreciate the interconnecting suites. Children\'s meals are available.

The 25% discount for children applies per child (#1) under 12 when traveling with two adults and is not valid over New Years’ Eve and Christmas departures.

location

Flights to Galapagos

Flights to Galapagos are serviced by AVIANCA Airlines from Quito and Guayaquil. Flight reservations are made automatically through the cruise operator\'s allotment of seats. Passengers receive assistance with check-in the transit card and park entrance fees are pre-paid. 

For passengers on the 7-night itineraries (itinerary A and B) the current flight schedule is outbound/returning on Saturdays :

Quito to San Cristobal (GYE/SCY):
AVIANCA 1636 ETD 09:00 ETA 11:30

San Cristobal to Quito (SCY/UIO):
AVIANCA 1637 ETD 12:30 ETA 17:00

For passengers on the 3-night cruise (Itinerary C):

Itineraries

Endemic visits the best visitor sites the Galapagos islands have to offer; your itinerary might include highlights such as the stark, volcanic fields of Fernandina Island, the Albatross nesting sites of Española, snorkelling with sea lions around “Devil’s Crown” and the world-famous “Bird Island” of Genovesa. Along the way, visitors can expect to see all of the iconic animals associated with the islands, including giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and much, much more.

There are a choice of itineraries; 3-night itineraries to the southern and eastern islands, 4-night itineraries to the northern and eastern islands and 7-night options, heading east and west or north and south are possible with fixed departure dates. The cruise operator alternates two different 7-night itineraries as required by the Galapagos National Park in an effort to better reduce usage on heavily visited sites. The order of visits may vary slightly depending on local weather conditions or as directed by the National Park. 

rates & specials

Rates include:

• Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapagos
• Airport reception and assistance
• Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
• Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
• All meals and snacks
• Soft drinks and juices
• Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
• Supplied expedition gear: sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins), wet suits
• Water container
• Expedition binoculars

Rates don\'t include:

• Round trip airfares to Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee
• Transit Control Card
• Alcoholic and bottled beverages
• Gratuities for guide and crew