Samba

Samba is a charming old favourite, very good value and has great itineraries. It is a comfortable 78-foot, solid, motor-yacht with stabilizing sails.

Samba was re-furbished for Galapagos cruising and is owned and operated by a local family who employ a top-notch naturalist. The atmosphere is casual and the service friendly and efficient, with delicious Ecuadorian cuisine.

Other features are a wooden interior saloon with observation windows, small library and there is an alternative outdoor dining area astern. Snorkelling equipment and kayaks are available.

Samba has 6 double air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms en suite. Each has a lower double sized bunk and single upper. Plus another upper deck cabin with king-sized bed.

 

Itineraries

8 Day Northern & Western Islands

Day Morning Afternoon
TueArrive BaltraSanta Cruz – Bachas Beach
WedGenovesa – Darwin BayGenovesa – Prince Philip’s Steps
ThuMarchena – Punta MejiaMarchena – Black Beach
FriIsabela – Punta AlbermarleIsabela – Punta Vicente Roca
SatFernandina – Punta EspinozaIsabela – Urbina Bay
SunIsabela – Elizabeth BayIsabela – Punta Moreno
MonFloreana – Asilo de la PazFloreana – La Loberia
TueSanta Cruz – HighlandsDepart Baltra

8 Day Central & Eastern Islands

Day Morning Afternoon
TueArrive BaltraCharles Darwin Research Station
WedPunta Cormorant & Devil’s CrownFloreana – Post Office Bay
ThuEspañola – Punta SuarezEspañola – Gardner Bay
FriKicker Rock & Isla LobosSan Cristobal – Punta Pitt
SatSanta FeSouth Plaza
SunSantiago – Sullivan BayBartolome
MonSantiago – Puerto EgasRabida
TueNorth SeymourDepart Baltra

 

Deck plan

 

Samba deck plan
Samba deck plan

Pricing

Rate 2024: per person

  • 8 days from $4,800 pp, standard cabin

Includes: Accommodation (sharing double cabins), welcome cocktail, all meals, excursions led by professional Naturalist guide, use of snorkel equipment & wetsuits, use of kayaks, all transport between visitor sites and yacht.

Excludes: Air tickets, park fees, transit charge, gratuities, bottled beverages.

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"Our guide's genuine love and enthusiasm for the island really shone through. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends or travelling with you again."

J John & J Palin

"A trip to the Galapagos is a unique experience and has left us with so many wonderful memories"

D & M Mercer

"Thank you for all your help and care in advising on and arranging this most memorable adventure for us. It was a fascinating, extra-ordinary utterly enjoyable experience"

A Tennant

“The Galapagos tour was fantastic, thank you so much for all your help organising. I had expected it to be incredible, but as you know, the wildlife and scenery still blows everyone away. The crew were brilliant, and the guide so knowledgeable. It was truly a treat to spend a week on board, and humbling to spend time in such a magical place."

M Welch...

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