Archipel I Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands
Refurbished catamaran offering style and stability during naturalist trips in the Galapagos
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Overview
- Pioneering vessel refurbished to an inviting modern standard
Expert-led naturalist cruises aboard a mid-range catamaran
Accommodates just 16 guests in eight inviting cabins
Take part in snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, photography, and more
Archipel I is a classic catamaran liveaboard offering once-in-a-lifetime naturalist itineraries around the Galapagos Archipelago. Refurbished to a modern standard, this pioneering vessel promises stylish and inviting interiors, stable cruising, and top-notch service that goes beyond the typical tourist experience. Thanks to versatile itinerary options, expeditions aboard Archipel I can cater for a variety of travellers, delivering the perfect blend of comfort and thrill, while the small group atmosphere ensures plenty of personal attention.
- Number of cabins:8
- Internet:NO
- Nitrox:NO
- Equipment rental:NO
- Group booking discounts
Choose your trip
- 17Mar 20254D / 3N
Itinerary B4
0 dives-USD875 off$2,325from $1,450Overview
4 days / 3 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
17 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
20 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
- See two large boats discarded during WWII at Bachas Beach
- A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay
- Climb the many steps of the Bartolomé Peak Trail for panoramic views
Our 3 nights northern route enables you to combine a visit to the sea bird colonies of popular North Seymour and isolated and exclusive Genovesa. On the spectacular volcano islet of Bartolomé and the lava flow at Sullivan Bay, you will certainly get impressed by the creative forces and fascinating pioneer species.DAY 1:AM: Arrival to Baltra AirportPM: Bachas BeachDAY 2:AM: Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa)PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa)DAY 3:AM: BartholomewPM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago)DAY 4:AM: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz)Transfer out to Baltra AirportSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.3 spaces left - 17Mar 20258D / 7N
Itinerary B
0 dives-USD515 off$5,150from $4,635Overview
8 days / 7 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
17 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
24 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Airport: SCY
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Visit Lobos Islet and meet a colony of Galapagos sea lions
- See the rare waved albatross at Suarez Point
- Meet the fearless Galápagos mockingbirds at Gardner Bay
- Check the mail at Post Office Bay and gaze over Baroness Lookout
- A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay
Our 8-day itinerary aboard the yacht Archipel I allows you to combine the seabird colonies of Mosquera and the exclusive Genovesa with the spectacular volcanic islands Bartolome and Charles Darwin Research Station. Moreover, you will have the chance to explore Española, the most southern point of the archipelago and swim with sea lions in the Loberia, on Isla Floreana.DAY 1:AM: Arrival to Baltra AirportPM: Bachas BeachDAY 2:AM: Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa)PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa)DAY 3:AM: BartholomewPM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago)DAY 4:AM: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz)PM: CC Fausto Llerena (Santa Cruz)DAY 5:AM: Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown (Floreana)PM: Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana)DAY 6:AM: Gardner Bay (Española)PM: Suarez Point (Española)DAY 7:AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal)DAY 8:AM: Lobos Islet (San Cristobal)Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.1 female space left - 20Mar 20255D / 4N
Itinerary B5
0 dives-USD315 off$3,195from $2,880Overview
5 days / 4 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
20 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
24 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Airport: SCY
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Check the mail at Post Office Bay and gaze over Baroness Lookout
- Snorkel with sea turtles, cormorants and fish species at Moreno Point
- See the rare waved albatross at Suarez Point
- Meet the fearless Galápagos mockingbirds at Gardner Bay
Our classic 4 nights south eastern route cruises along the oldest islands, where evolution had time enough to create unique (sub)species, which became emblematic figureheads that differ from island to island. Nature in this arid corner thrives thanks to the nutrient rich Humboldt Current. Walk a short distance past breeding albatrosses, boobies and frigatebirds while visiting the lively colonies of famous Española and the exclusive Pitt Point with its (for Galapagos rare) red-footed boobies. Lobos Islet gives the unforgettable opportunity to snorkel with playful sea lions.DAY 1:AM: Arrival to Baltra AirportPM: CC Fausto LlerenaDAY 2:AM: Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown (Floreana)PM: Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana)DAY 3:AM: Gardner Bay (Española)PM: Suarez Point (Española)DAY 4:AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal)DAY 5:AM: Lobos Islet (San Cristobal)Transfer out to San Cristobal AirportSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.1 female space left - 24Mar 20254D / 3N
Itinerary A4
0 divesfrom $2,325Overview
4 days / 3 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
24 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Airport: SCY
Return
27 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Santa Fe is home to two species endemic to the island
- South Plaza is known for its spectacular landscapes
- Learn about volcanoes, lava bombs and lava tunnels at Chinese Hat
- Blue-footed boobies perform their famous dance in the open areas
Our 3 nights route cruises along 3 of the 4 inhabited islands of the archipelago, featuring their intriguing colonisation history: San Cristobal, Floreana and Santa Cruz. But we will also land at two untouched islands: the extraordinary crown-jewel of Santa Fe and the popular, really not to be missed highlight South Plaza (both with land iguanas and giant cactus trees).DAY 1:AM: Arrival at San Cristobal AirportPM: Interpretation Centre – Frigatebird HillDAY 2:AM: Santa FePM: South PlazaDAY 3:AM: North SeymourPM: Chinese HatDAY 4:AM: Twin Craters – El Chato ReserveTransfer out to Baltra AirportSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Sold out - 24Mar 20258D / 7N
Itinerary A
0 divesfrom $5,150Overview
8 days / 7 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
24 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Airport: SCY
Return
31 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Explore the wetlands of Frigatebird Hill & Interpretation Centre
- Santa Fe is home to two species endemic to the island
- South Plaza is known for its spectacular landscapes
- See land iguanas and possibly giant tortoises at Urbina Bay
- Snorkel with sea turtles, cormorants and fish at Moreno Point
The 8 day south-western tour aboard the catamaran Archipel I gives you an extensive overview of the Galapagos Islands. You will have the chance to combine the circumnavigation of Isabela Island with excursions in the most southern points of the archipelago. You will also be able to snorkel with sea lions in the Loberia and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz.DAY 1:AM: Arrival at San Cristobal AirportPM: Interpretation Centre and Frigatebird HillDAY 2:AM: Santa FePM: South PlazaDAY 3:AM: North SeymourPM: Chinese HatDAY 4:AM: Twin Craters – El Chato ReservePM: CC Fausto LlerenaDAY 5:AM: Moreno Point (Isabela)PM: Urbina BayDAY 6:AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina)PM: Vicente Roca PointDAY 7:AM: Puerto Egas (Santiago)PM: RabidaDAY 8:AM: Black Turtle CoveTransfer out to Baltra AirportSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Sold out - 27Mar 20255D / 4N
Itinerary A5
0 dives-USD1000 off$3,195from $2,195Overview
5 days / 4 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
27 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
31 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Snorkel with sea turtles, cormorants and fish at Moreno Point
- See land iguanas and possibly giant tortoises at Urbina Bay
- Meet the flightless cormorant at espinoza Point
- Rabida Island is unique because of its red colour
Our adventurous 4 nights route runs around the largest island of Isabela. Explore the untouched western end of Galapagos, which has just been born out of fire and the lush highlands. Nutrient rich ocean upwellings are a magnet to all kinds of marine and birdlife. It’s true that accessing this remote, less-frequented region demands longer navigation (mainly overnight), but our stable catamaran enables you to witness Survival of the Fittest, without experiencing it.DAY 1:AM: Arrival at Baltra AirportPM: CC Fausto LlerenaDAY 2:AM: Moreno Point (Isabela)PM: Urbina BayDAY 3:AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina)PM: Vicente Roca PointDAY 4:AM: Puerto Egas (Santiago)PM: RabidaDAY 5:AM: Black Turtle CoveTransfer out to Baltra AirportSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Limited availability - 27Mar 20258D / 7N
Itinerary A5B4
0 dives-USD515 off$5,150from $4,635Overview
8 days / 7 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
27 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
03 Apr 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
- See two large boats discarded during WWII at Bachas Beach
- A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay
- Climb the many steps of the Bartolomé Peak Trail for panoramic views
- Snorkel with sea turtles, cormorants and fish at Moreno Point
- Meet the flightless cormorant at Espanoza Point
- Rabida Island is unique because of its red colour
Itinerary A5B4 7NDay 1:Baltra Airport (GPS): Arrival and Transfer to the boat ( Baltra )CC Fausto Llerena ( Santa Cruz )Day 2:Moreno Point ( Isabela )Elizabeth Bay ( Isabela )Day 3:Tagus Cove ( Isabela )Espinoza Point ( Fernandina )Day 4:Puerto Egas ( Santiago )Rabida ( Rabida )Day 5:Las Bachas Beach ( Santa Cruz )Las Bachas Beach ( Santa Cruz )Day 6:Prince Philip's Steps ( Genovesa )Darwin Bay ( Genovesa )Day 7:Bartholomew ( Santiago )Sullivan Bay ( Santiago )Day 8:Twin Craters, El Chato Reserve ( Santa Cruz )Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.2 spaces left - 31Mar 20254D / 3N
Itinerary B4
0 dives-USD875 off$2,325from $1,450Overview
4 days / 3 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
31 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
03 Apr 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
- See two large boats discarded during WWII at Bachas Beach
- A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay
- Climb the many steps of the Bartolomé Peak Trail for panoramic views
Our 3 nights northern route enables you to combine a visit to the sea bird colonies of popular North Seymour and isolated and exclusive Genovesa. On the spectacular volcano islet of Bartolomé and the lava flow at Sullivan Bay, you will certainly get impressed by the creative forces and fascinating pioneer species.DAY 1:AM: Arrival to Baltra AirportPM: Bachas BeachDAY 2:AM: Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa)PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa)DAY 3:AM: BartholomewPM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago)DAY 4:AM: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz)Transfer out to Baltra AirportSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Limited availability - 31Mar 20258D / 7N
Itinerary B
0 dives-USD515 off$5,150from $4,635Overview
8 days / 7 nights0No experience requiredTravel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
31 Mar 2025
10:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
07 Apr 2025
10:00 AM
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Airport: SCY
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Snorkeling gear
- Land excursions
- Transfers
What's not included
- Travel and health insurance
- National park fee - US$200 per person
- Transit control card - US$20 per person
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Domestic flights
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Visit Lobos Islet and meet a colony of Galapagos sea lions
- See the rare waved albatross at Suarez Point
- Meet the fearless Galápagos mockingbirds at Gardner Bay
- Check the mail at Post Office Bay and gaze over Baroness Lookout
- A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay
Our 8-day itinerary aboard the yacht Archipel I allows you to combine the seabird colonies of Mosquera and the exclusive Genovesa with the spectacular volcanic islands Bartolome and Charles Darwin Research Station. Moreover, you will have the chance to explore Española, the most southern point of the archipelago and swim with sea lions in the Loberia, on Isla Floreana.DAY 1:AM: Arrival to Baltra AirportPM: Bachas BeachDAY 2:AM: Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa)PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa)DAY 3:AM: BartholomewPM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago)DAY 4:AM: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz)PM: CC Fausto Llerena (Santa Cruz)DAY 5:AM: Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown (Floreana)PM: Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana)DAY 6:AM: Gardner Bay (Española)PM: Suarez Point (Española)DAY 7:AM: Pitt Point (San Cristobal)PM: Witch Hill (San Cristobal)DAY 8:AM: Lobos Islet (San Cristobal)Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% penalty fee
- 60 days or less prior to departure: 100% penalty fee
Payment policy20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.2 spaces left
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Cabins
Double cabin
Double bed
2 peopleNon shareableTwin cabin
Twin beds
2 peopleShareableTwin cabin, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 peopleShareable
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.