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HERMES GALAPAGOS ITINERARIES

A choice of 4-day to 15-day itineraries aboard the Hermes Galapagos Mega Catamaran.

Discover Flexible Luxury Cruise Routes

Hermes Galapagos Itineraries are thoughtfully designed to deliver immersive exploration combined with ultra-luxury comfort. Whether you’re short on time or planning an extended expedition, the Hermes Mega Catamaran offers a range of itinerary lengths, from 4 days to 15 days, each crafted to showcase the very best of the Galapagos Islands.

Hermes Itineraries include:

  • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (Itineraries C or D)
  • 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS (Itineraries A or B)
  • 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS (Itineraries C+B)
  • 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (Itineraries B+C or D+A)
  • 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS (Itineraries A & B)
  • 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS (Itineraries B+C+D or Itineraries C+D+A)
  • 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS (Itineraries A+B+C or Itineraries D+A+B)
  • 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS (Itineraries A+B+C+D)

With a limited number of guests onboard, every journey feels exclusive, allowing for deeper connections with nature, personalised service, and seamless travel between islands.

Please note: details regarding Hermes Galapagos cruise itineraries and Galapagos excursions are subject to change without prior notice. Changes in plans may arise due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, emergencies on board, or other unforeseen circumstances.

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

This itinerary offers a 4-day luxury expedition through the southeastern Galápagos Islands aboard the Hermes Galapagos Mega Catamaran. The journey combines wildlife encounters, guided hikes, snorkelling, and cultural history, visiting four major islands: San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Guests explore diverse ecosystems, including volcanic landscapes, coral beaches, lagoons, and marine habitats while learning about conservation efforts and the natural history of the archipelago.

Hermes Itinerary D - 4Days 3 Nights

This 4-day luxury expedition explores the central and northern Galápagos Islands aboard the Hermes Galapagos Mega Catamaran, featuring immersive wildlife encounters and guided excursions across Baltra, Santa Cruz, Santiago (Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat), and the remote Genovesa Island.

Guests experience diverse ecosystems—from the tortoise-rich highlands of Santa Cruz to volcanic landscapes and pristine snorkelling sites. The highlight is Genovesa, or “Bird Island,” where visitors explore Prince Philip’s Steps and Darwin Bay, encountering thriving seabird colonies in dramatic cliffside surroundings.

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

Starting at Baltra Airport, this Galápagos itinerary explores multiple islands through guided excursions, wildlife observation, hiking, snorkeling, and small-boat rides. The journey begins at Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island, where guests encounter coastal wildlife such as flamingos, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies. The adventure then shifts to the western islands of Isabela and Fernandina, featuring volcanic landscapes, historic sites like Tagus Cove, uplifted coral formations at Urbina Bay, and large colonies of marine iguanas and flightless cormorants. Activities include hiking across lava fields, snorkeling with penguins, turtles, and sea lions, and dinghy rides along dramatic cliffs and volcanic coastlines.

As the voyage continues, guests visit Santiago Island, exploring Egas Port’s volcanic shoreline and the historic Buccaneer Cove via panga, kayak, or snorkeling. The expedition concludes at North Seymour Island, one of the Galápagos’ most active wildlife sites, where visitors observe nesting frigatebirds and the iconic courtship dance of blue-footed boobies up close. The journey combines geological exploration with encounters with endemic Galápagos species across both land and marine environments, ending with a return transfer to Baltra Airport.

Hermes Itinerary B- 5Days 4 Nights

Beginning at Baltra Airport and exploring several central and eastern islands of the Galápagos archipelago through guided hikes, snorkeling, and wildlife observation. The journey starts with a visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands, where travelers encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat and explore volcanic lava tunnels. The following day includes Rabida Island, known for its striking red sand beaches and flamingo lagoon, and Bartolomé Island, where guests hike to panoramic views of the famous Pinnacle Rock and snorkel in waters inhabited by Galápagos penguins, sea lions, and reef fish. 

The expedition continues with visits to South Plaza and Santa Fe Islands, where travelers observe large colonies of sea lions, endemic land iguanas, and cactus forests, followed by snorkeling in sheltered bays rich with marine life. On San Cristóbal Island, guests hike at Pitt Point—one of the few places where blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca boobies nest together—and relax at the white coral beach of Witch Hill. The final morning includes a visit to Lobos Island, famous for its dense sea lion population and nesting seabirds, before returning to the yacht and transferring back to the mainland. Throughout the itinerary, guests experience the Galápagos’ unique combination of volcanic landscapes, endemic wildlife, and vibrant marine ecosystems through a variety of land and water-based activities.

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

Beginning on San Cristóbal Island and ending near Baltra Island, this unforgettable Galápagos expedition combines guided hikes, snorkeling, and small-boat excursions across the archipelago’s most iconic islands. Guests explore highlights including Tijeretas Hill, Gardner Bay, Suarez Point, Floreana Island, and Santa Cruz Island, with opportunities to encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, sharks, rays, and sea turtles in their natural habitat. The journey also includes visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station, the seabird sanctuary of Genovesa Island, and the tranquil mangroves of Black Turtle Cove, creating a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, marine adventures, and volcanic landscapes throughout the Galápagos Islands.

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

8D7N-B+C-HERMES Itinerary

This 8-day / 7-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combines two immersive itineraries to showcase the diverse wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and marine wonders of the Galápagos Islands. Beginning at Baltra Island, guests explore the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, the red beaches of Rábida Island, and the volcanic scenery of Bartolomé Island, with opportunities to encounter giant tortoises, sea lions, penguins, and blue-footed boobies. The journey continues through South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island, San Cristóbal Island, Española Island, and Floreana Island, featuring dramatic lava cliffs, cactus forests, vibrant marine life, and historic sites such as Post Office Bay. The expedition concludes with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station before returning to Baltra, offering a well-rounded exploration of the Galápagos’ extraordinary ecosystems and history.

8D7N-D+A-HERMES Itinerary

This 8-day / 7-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combines two immersive routes to explore the diverse ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands. Beginning at Baltra Island, the journey includes visits to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill, Chinese Hat, and the seabird sanctuary of Genovesa Island, where guests encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, red-footed boobies, and vibrant snorkeling sites. The expedition continues through the volcanic western islands of Isabela Island and Fernandina Island, featuring dramatic lava landscapes, rich marine life, and historic sites on Santiago Island. The adventure concludes at North Seymour Island, renowned for its blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, before returning to Baltra Airport.

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

This 9-day / 8-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combines two immersive routes to showcase the diverse wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and marine ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands. Beginning at Baltra Island, the journey explores the western islands of Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, and Santiago Island, featuring volcanic landscapes, marine iguana colonies, historic sites, and snorkeling with sea turtles and penguins. The voyage continues through wildlife-rich destinations including North Seymour Island, Santa Cruz Island, Rábida Island, Bartolomé Island, South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island, and San Cristóbal Island, where guests encounter giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and iconic volcanic scenery before returning to the airport.

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

11D10N-C+D+A-HERMES Itinerary
This 11-day / 10-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combines three immersive itineraries to deliver an in-depth exploration of the Galápagos Islands. Beginning on San Cristóbal Island, the journey explores iconic islands including Española Island, Floreana Island, Santa Cruz Island, Genovesa Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, and Santiago Island. Guests experience giant tortoises, sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, waved albatrosses, and vibrant marine life while exploring volcanic landscapes, historic coastal sites, and world-class snorkeling locations. Highlights include the Charles Darwin Research Station, the Santa Cruz Highlands, and the seabird sanctuary of Genovesa, before concluding with a wildlife-rich hike on North Seymour Island and returning to Baltra Airport.
11D10N-B+C+D-HERMES Itinerary

This 11-day / 10-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combines three immersive itineraries to explore the diverse wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and marine ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands. Beginning at Baltra Island, the journey visits iconic destinations including Santa Cruz Island, Rábida Island, Bartolomé Island, South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island, San Cristóbal Island, Española Island, Floreana Island, and Genovesa Island. Guests encounter giant tortoises, sea lions, land and marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, waved albatrosses, and vibrant marine life while enjoying snorkeling, coastal hikes, and volcanic scenery. Highlights include the Charles Darwin Research Station, the historic Post Office Bay, and the mangrove channels of Black Turtle Cove before returning to the mainland.

12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

12D11N-A+B+C-HERMES Itinerary
A 12-day/11-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combining three itineraries for a comprehensive exploration of the Galápagos Islands. Starting at Baltra, the journey visits Bachas Beach before exploring western islands such as Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago, featuring volcanic landscapes, historic coves, and rich marine wildlife including penguins, sea turtles, rays, marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants, with activities like hiking lava fields and snorkeling. Midway, guests visit North Seymour and the Santa Cruz Highlands for encounters with blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and giant tortoises. The second half covers central and southeastern islands including Rabida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristóbal, Española, and Floreana, showcasing highlights such as Pinnacle Rock, red sand beaches, sea lion colonies, waved albatrosses, and diverse birdlife, along with visits to the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center and Charles Darwin Research Station, before returning to Baltra.
12D11N-D+A+B-HERMES Itinerary

A 12-day/11-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran offering an in-depth exploration of the archipelago through multiple itineraries. The journey begins at Baltra with the Santa Cruz Highlands, where guests see giant tortoises and lava tunnels, followed by visits to Dragon Hill, Chinese Hat, Genovesa Island, Black Turtle Cove, and Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters, seabird colonies, and snorkeling. It continues through Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago, showcasing volcanic landscapes and rich marine life including penguins, turtles, rays, and sharks. The final leg covers North Seymour, Rabida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, Santa Fe, and San Cristóbal, featuring blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, and iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock and Pitt Point, before concluding at Lobos Island and returning to the airport.

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS HERMES ITINERARIES

A 15-day/14-night expedition aboard the Hermes Galápagos Mega Catamaran combining all four itineraries for the most complete exploration of the Galápagos Islands. Starting at Baltra, the voyage explores western islands like Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago, featuring volcanic landscapes, historic coves, and rich marine life with opportunities to hike lava fields and snorkel with penguins, turtles, rays, and reef fish. It continues to North Seymour and the Santa Cruz Highlands for encounters with blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and giant tortoises. The itinerary then expands across central, southern, and northern islands including Rabida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana, Genovesa, and Black Turtle Cove, showcasing Pinnacle Rock, red sand beaches, sea lion colonies, seabird nesting sites, waved albatrosses, and flamingos, along with visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station and San Cristóbal Interpretation Center. The journey concludes with mangrove exploration before returning to Baltra.

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