The Bonita Galapagos Yacht offers a welcoming first-class cruising experience that blends comfortable accommodations, robust social spaces, and immersive wildlife encounters across the Galapagos Islands. Refurbished with thoughtful design touches and panoramic viewing areas, Bonita creates a friendly yet engaging environment onboard while exploring iconic visitor sites.
With its mix of 7-day and 5-day itinerary options, Bonita appeals to travelers seeking meaningful wildlife discovery without sacrificing comfort or accessibility. Expert bilingual naturalist guides lead daily shore excursions, panga rides, and snorkeling opportunities, giving you authentic exploration and connection to the archipelago’s extraordinary biodiversity.
Bonita’s cabins are designed to be both comfortable and functional for Galapagos cruising. The yacht accommodates up to 16 passengers in a mix of double and twin cabins distributed across the upper, main, and lower decks. Each cabin includes an en-suite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, ample storage, and charging ports for devices.
Cabin sizes typically range from approximately 10–15 m² (107–161 ft²) depending on deck position, and bedding can be configured as twin or matrimonial. While compact, the cabins make efficient use of space, ensuring a peaceful and private retreat after active days ashore. Large windows bring in natural light and views, enhancing the sense of connection to your surroundings.
Bonita is ideal for travelers seeking a first-class yet approachable Galapagos experience. Its size and layout appeal to couples, friends, and small family groups who want a mix of structured wildlife excursions and sociable time onboard.
This vessel suits guests who enjoy a balance of guided hikes, snorkeling, and panga explorations followed by relaxed evenings in shared lounges or under the stars on the sundeck. Those seeking ultra-luxury amenities may opt for higher-tier yachts, but for travelers who want authentic archipelago experiences in comfortable surroundings, Bonita delivers a strong and satisfying cruise experience.
Travelers often choose Bonita for its versatile itinerary range and approachable first-class service standards. The yacht’s spacious social areas — including an inviting indoor lounge, a well-appointed dining room, and a shaded sundeck — provide plenty of room to relax after daily excursions into the Galapagos’ vibrant ecosystems.
Certified bilingual naturalist guides accompany shore landings and water activities, enriching each day with interpretive insights into local geology, wildlife behavior, and conservation stories. Whether exploring volcanic coastlines, snorkeling alongside sea lions, or walking through bird colonies, guests on Bonita enjoy a balanced combination of active discovery and enjoyable downtime.
Life aboard Bonita follows a comfortable expedition rhythm: early mornings usually begin with guided landings or panga rides timed to coincide with wildlife activity. After returning for meals, navigation time becomes an opportunity to relax on deck or enjoy panoramic views from social lounges.
Afternoons may include additional guided walks, snorkeling sessions, or coastal strolls, depending on the itinerary selection. Evenings start with a briefing about the next day’s activities and conclude with dinner in the onboard dining room, often followed by social time on the sundeck or in the bar lounge. The overall tempo smoothly balances exploration and leisure, creating a fulfilling and relaxed cruise experience.
This seven-day itinerary highlights volcanic western regions and central island treasures. Expect scenic coastlines on Santiago, marine rich waters off Isabela and Fernandina, and varied wildlife habitats along rocky shores. It’s an excellent route for travelers who want a comprehensive Galapagos experience
In the morning, your exciting Galapagos adventure starts on arrival at Baltra Airport. We will transport you to the Bonita Galapagos yacht to have lunch and settle in, after which we head to Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon) to look out for land iguanas that reside here. Enjoy a pleasant walk along the trail here among varied vegetation.
Wildlife you might see today: Flamingos, land iguanas, lava lizards and others.
The Bonita Galapagos itinerary day two includes a visit to Playa Espumilla and Bucanero. Fabulous photographic opportunities abound in this stunning scenery. On our walk you may see Darwin’s finches. This afternoon’s visit is to Puerto Egas, a fabulous black sand beach, for a shore walk. Look out for Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttling in the pools. Pan de Azucar can be seen, and it is the deposits of this volcano that have formed the black sand.
Galapagos Wildlife: Sally Lightfoot crab, Darwin’s finches, turtles.
The Bonita Galapagos cruise arrives at Isabela today, with the first stop Vicente Roca point. The marine life here is a treat including sea horses, batfish and sun fish to spot while snorkeling. This afternoon at Espinoza Point (Fernandina), walk along a pretty trail spotting wildlife in tidal pools and alone coves.
Galapagos Wildlife: Giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants, penguins, sea turtles.
Urbina Bay is a fascinating site for snorkeling, walking and photographing wildlife along this unusually formed shoreline. Keep your eyes peeled for a Galapagos giant tortoise. After lunch at Tagus Cove look out for land birds along the trail and enjoy the ambiance at the lake’s edge here.
Animals to look for: Galapagos penguin, flightless cormorant, Darwin’s finches, Galapagos hawk, tropical fish, giant tortoise.
Moreno Point this morning is an outstanding birdwatching spot with its beautiful rocky shoreline. Our trail walk heads past tidal pools, home to intriguing species. For more snorkeling in Galapagos, this afternoon’s visit is to Elizabeth Bay with its crystal-clear water and vast array of marine life.
Wildlife you can see today: Galapagos penguin, sea lion, ray, heron, blue footed booby, gallinule, pintail duck, turtles, rays.
The Bonita Galapagos itinerary takes in an Isabela highlight today: Tintoreras. The clear blue waters here are home to white tipped reef sharks, after which the islet is named. This afternoon a visit to the wetlands (Humedales) offers an opportunity to enjoy mangroves, rocky shoreline, and sandy beaches with a chance to spot a wide variety of bird life.
Wildlife you can see today: White tipped reef shark, Galapagos penguin, marine turtle, giant tortoise, flamingo, whimbrel, blue winged teal.
There is time for one last visit today before saying goodbye to the Bonita Galapagos cruise team. Visit the Charles Darwin station to learn about conservation in the archipelago and see the main tortoise breeding center. After this we will transport you back to Baltra for your return flight to Ecuador’s mainland.
Wildlife you can see today: Pelican, sea lion, giant tortoise, land iguana.
A popular five-day program focused on the southern visitor sites. Guests can enjoy rich snorkeling at Cormorant Point and Devil’s Crown, dramatic wildlife walks on Española, and scenic stops that capture the ecological diversity of the archipelago’s southern reaches.
Your Bonita Galapagos Cruise starts today when we pick you up from the airport to board the boat. After a delicious lunch and some time to get settled, we head up into the Santa Cruz highlands to look for giant tortoises crashing around in the lush green scenery.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Pelican, giant tortoise, sea lion, Darwin’s finches.
Our first visit this morning is to Cormorant Point, an intriguing green colored beach, with resident sea turtles and flamingos. After this you can enjoy snorkeling in Galapagos at one of the best spots, Devil’s Crown with superb visibility and fascinating marine life. Later, a visit to Post Office Bay allows a chance to see the antiquated but still working mail system here.
Galapagos Wildlife: Sea lion, pelican, flamingo, sea turtle, frigate birds.
A birdwatcher’s delight, we visit Suarez Point this morning, walking a delightful trail to view various birdlife. Depending on the time of year you may see the waved albatross or the blue footed booby mating dance. At Gardner Bay later there is a chance to enjoy this splendid white sand beach and to swim or snorkel.
Galapagos Wildlife and species: Waved albatross, blue footed booby, marine iguana, Nazca booby, Darwin’s finches, sea lion, tropical fish.
At the interpretation center on San Cristobal Island you can learn about the natural history of the islands and how the species have evolved. There is also information about the human history here too. A panga ride this afternoon allows us to explore Lobos Islands, to swim and snorkel among the wildlife.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Seal, lava lizard, Galapagos snake, frigate bird, marine iguana.
There is a chance for a visit to either Daphne Major or Bachas Beach today before saying goodbye to the team on the Bonita Galapagos cruise. At the cone that is Daphne Major there is an array of bird, land, and marine life, including rays, finches, and sea lions. At Bachas Beach there is a chance to see two US barges from the Second World War and enjoy a lovely walk on the white sand beach. After this, we transport you to the airport for your flight back to the mainland and onward journey.
Wildlife to view: Sea turtles, flamingos, white-cheeked pintail ducks.
This five-day route blends northern and central island highlights, including seabird colonies, lava fields, and iconic snorkeling spots at Genovesa and Bartolomé, with dramatic coastal scenery and endemic wildlife encounters.
On arrival at the airport we will collect you to welcome you to the Bonita Galapagos cruise. After some time settling in and some lunch, we will visit Plazas for a delightful walk through delightful scenery with some excellent cliff views.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Sea birds, land iguanas, sea lions.
The first stop on your Bonita Galapagos itinerary today is Black Turtle Cove in the north of Santa Cruz. Here you can see mangroves and a lot of marine life, accessing the site by dinghy. A highlight this afternoon is a visit to explore the Santa Cruz highlands to look for giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Galapagos species:Turtles, rays, black-tipped reef shark, giant tortoises.
This morning at Darwin Bay we will take some short walks, enjoying the beach and viewing the mangrove swamp that many Galapagos creatures call home. There is also a chance for swimming and snorkeling. Later at Barranco we visit Prince Phillip’s steps following a trail to observe a variety of birdlife.
Wildlife for this visitor site: Nazca booby, red footed booby, herons, finches, frigate birds, marine iguana, petrels, doves.
Sullivan Bay is comprised of a large volcanic formation and its landscape is unique and fascinating. Spot the colonizing vegetation between the rocks here. At Bartolome Island later on, after a short hike you can enjoy one of the most iconic views in the Galapagos Island, over Pinnacle Rock, lava formations and beyond. Snorkeling and swimming are also highlights here.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Galapagos penguin, sharks, rays, sea lions, hawks, finches.
There is time for one last visit before your return flight. We will stop at North Seymour Island for a walk across flat terrain to spot blue footed boobies, frigates, and pelicans among the vegetation. After this last visit we will transport you to Baltra Island for your onward flight to the Ecuadorian mainland.
Galapagos species: Blue footed booby, frigate birds, sea lions.
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Type: First Class Motor Yacht
Length: 25 mts / 83 ft
Beam: 6 mts / 22 ft
Cruising Speed: 9 knots
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: 8 members + 1 bilingual guide
Electric Power: 110V and 220V
Safety & Navigation: All equipment meets / exceeds the international
