Bonita Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

Welcoming, well-designed motor yacht embarking on exciting naturalist itineraries in the Galapagos

from$540 /day

per person

Overview

Embark on naturalist cruises in comfort and style
Accommodates just 16 guests in eight spacious staterooms
Go snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more
Classic vessel with inviting social spaces and cosy cabins

Bonita is an impressive, eco-aware liveaboard embarking on exciting naturalist itineraries in the renowned Galapagos Archipelago. This top-quality vessel has been designed to deliver superior service within a warm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing travellers of all kinds to explore this remote destination without compromising on comfort. Even families will feel right at home. Add in the talented chef, an expert guide, and a choice of adventurous, action-packed itineraries, and guests are guaranteed the experience of a lifetime aboard Bonita.

Number of cabins:8
Internet:YES
Nitrox:NO
Equipment rental:NO
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

12Mar 2025
5D / 4N
Itinerary C
0 dives
from $2,700
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 0
Experience No experience required
Insurance Travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
12 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
16 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Land excursions
Fuel surcharge
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Travel and health insurance
National park fee - US$200 per trip
Domestic flight non-issuance fee - US$60 per trip
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Local taxes

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks

Highlights
Climb the many steps of Bartolomé Peak Trail for panoramic views
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay

Day 1:
PM – Plazas: South Plazas

Day 2:
AM – Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
PM – Santa Cruz: Highlands

Day 3:
AM – Genovesa: Darwin Bay
PM – Genovesa: Barranco

Day 4:
AM – Santiago: Sullivan Bay
PM – Bartolome: Bartolome

Day 5:
AM – Seymour: North Seymour

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
Payment policy
20% 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 policy
120 days or more, before the cruise: 10% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
119 to 60 days before the cruise: 20% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
Less than 60 days before cruise departure, penalty 100%
Special 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.
from $2,700 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
22Mar 2025
5D / 4N
Itinerary B
0 dives
-USD405 off
$2,700
from $2,295
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 0
Experience No experience required
Insurance Travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
26 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Land excursions
Fuel surcharge
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Travel and health insurance
National park fee - US$200 per trip
Domestic flight non-issuance fee - US$60 per trip
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Local taxes
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Highlights
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
Meet the fearless Galápagos mockingbirds at Gardner Bay
Explore the wetlands of Villamil & Interpretation Center
Beautiful and elegant flamingos at Cormorant Point
Check the mail at Post Office Bay and gaze out over Baroness Lookout

Day 1:
PM – Highlands, Santa Cruz

Day 2:
AM – Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown, Floreana
PM – Post Office Bay, Floreana

Day 3:
AM – Suarez Point, Española
PM – Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet, Española

Day 4:
AM – Interpretation Center / Kicker Rock, San Cristobal
PM – Lobos Islands, San Cristobal

Day 5:
AM – Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz

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
Payment policy
20% 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 policy
120 days or more, before the cruise: 10% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
119 to 60 days before the cruise: 20% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
Less than 60 days before cruise departure, penalty 100%
Special 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.
from $2,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
2 spaces left
26Mar 2025
5D / 4N
Itinerary C
0 dives
-USD405 off
$2,700
from $2,295
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 0
Experience No experience required
Insurance Travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
26 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
30 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Land excursions
Fuel surcharge
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Travel and health insurance
National park fee - US$200 per trip
Domestic flight non-issuance fee - US$60 per trip
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Local taxes

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks

Highlights
Climb the many steps of Bartolomé Peak Trail for panoramic views
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
A "lunar landscape" of barren lava fields at Sullivan Bay

Day 1:
PM – Plazas: South Plazas

Day 2:
AM – Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
PM – Santa Cruz: Highlands

Day 3:
AM – Genovesa: Darwin Bay
PM – Genovesa: Barranco

Day 4:
AM – Santiago: Sullivan Bay
PM – Bartolome: Bartolome

Day 5:
AM – Seymour: North Seymour

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
Payment policy
20% 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 policy
120 days or more, before the cruise: 10% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
119 to 60 days before the cruise: 20% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
Less than 60 days before cruise departure, penalty 100%
Special 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.
from $2,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
3 spaces left
30Mar 2025
7D / 6N
Itinerary A
0 dives
-USD400 off
$4,000
from $3,600
Overview
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 0
Experience No experience required
Insurance Travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Mar 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
05 Apr 2025
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Snorkeling gear
Kayaks or SUPS
Land excursions
Fuel surcharge
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Travel and health insurance
National park fee - US$200 per trip
Domestic flight non-issuance fee - US$60 per trip
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Local taxes

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Snorkel with sea turtles, cormorants and fish at Moreno Point
See land iguanas and possibly giant tortoises at Urbina Bay
Spot Darwin finches and mockingbirds at Tagus Cove
Find Galápagos flamingos and pin-tail ducks at Espumilla Beach
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary

Day 1:
PM – Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz

Day 2:
AM – Buccaneer Cove / Espumilla Beach, Santiago
PM – Egas Port, Santiago

Day 3:
AM – Vicente Roca Point, Isabela
PM – Espinoza Point, Fernandina

Day 4:
AM – Urbina Bay, Isabela
PM – Tagus Cove, Isabela

Day 5:
AM – Elizabeth Bay, Isabela
PM – Moreno Point, Isabela

Day 6:
AM – Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Islands
PM – Highlands, Santa Cruz Islands

Day 7:
AM – Twin Craters, Baltra, Santa Cruz Islands

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
Payment policy
20% 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 policy
120 days or more, before the cruise: 10% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
119 to 60 days before the cruise: 20% penalty fee (Balance can be used as credit or refunded)
Less than 60 days before cruise departure, penalty 100%
Special 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.
from $3,600 /guest
Per person, diving included
2 spaces left

Cabins

Twin cabin, lower deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin, main deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Twin cabin, upper deck
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable

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.

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Bonita Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

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Itinerary C

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Itinerary B

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Itinerary C

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Itinerary A

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Cabins

Twin cabin, lower deck

Double cabin, main deck

Twin cabin, upper deck

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