The Galapagos Expedition Yacht Built for Those Who Want to Go Deeper.
The Yacht La Pinta Galapagos is the flagship of Metropolitan Touring and can host 48 guests. Every cruise on La Pinta is a real expedition, guided by Naturalist Guides certified by the Galapagos National Park.
There is no one-size-fits-all Galapagos cruise itinerary. The best choice is the one that fits the islands you want to visit. La Pinta offers four, six, and eight-night trips through the Eastern, Northern, Western, and Southern parts of the archipelago. These trips focus on wildlife rather than convenience.
Each landing is led by certified Naturalist Guides in small groups of about 12 people, which is below the National Park’s limit of 16. An Expedition Leader and a Medical Officer are also on board for your safety. On this trip, you can hike along volcanic shorelines, snorkel with penguins, kayak by sea lion colonies, and see the seafloor through a glass-bottom boat.
Check out the available Galapagos cruise departures for 2026 below. This is the La Pinta Galapagos cruise experience—and it goes deeper.
Connect and engage with the Galapagos in the most fulfilling way possible through our Expedition Cruise's Park-approved selection of exciting activities: hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, coastal exploration, and glass-bottom boat rides!
Enjoy the added benefit of having an onboard Expedition Leader, who'll be in charge of making sure that your experience of the Galapagos remains everything it can be, and more!
Bask in the comfort of having a smaller Guest-Guide ratio, allowing excursion groups to stay well below the National Park maximum of 16:1.
Enjoy the added benefit of having an onboard Medical Officer, who'll be in charge of making sure that your experience of the Galapagos remains safeat all times.
La Pinta is a Galapagos-flagged ship with an Ecuadorian crew, designed for expedition cruises in the Galapagos. The yacht’s layout is easy to navigate, with stairways and hallways in expected places. There are many comfortable common areas, making sure you are always close to the water and the Naturalist Guides who share information about it. La Pinta has enough space to relax while still feeling cozy and part of its environment.
Unforgettable Moments: Each iconic species you encounter enriches your Galapagos tours, making them the ultimate wildlife experience.
Among nature’s wonders, the Galapagos Islands are unparalleled.
Join us aboard the Galapagos Expedition Yacht, La Pinta, for a deluxe exploration of the beautiful and remote islands of the Galapagos. The yacht features a stylish, modern design and comfortable spaces, including a restaurant, bar, and sun deck.
Our friendly crew and knowledgeable naturalist guides provide excellent service. They will offer you memorable experiences and insightful excursions. La Pinta is the perfect size for exploring the Galapagos‘ amazing wonders while enjoying a touch of elegance.
Hosted by Metropolitan Touring, a company with over 70 years of experience as your destination expert, offering exceptional hospitality and insightful excursions.
Your journey aboard Yacht La Pinta expedition vessel includes the following features
Two Yacht La Pinta cabin types, one rule: every cabin faces the sea. La Pinta’s 24 spotless, modern cabins host up to 48 guests, each with a private bathroom and large windows — no portholes. On the La Pinta Galapagos deck plan, all cabins sit along outer-facing corridors of the Cabin Deck, and four pairs interconnect for families and groups traveling together.
Your base camp for the expedition — ideal for guests traveling solo or in pairs.
The extra space created when interconnecting our luxury cabins provides added privacy to guests traveling in pairs.
Built for small families: a comfortable sofa sleeps an additional guest, so the youngest explorer never misses a landing.
Get acquainted with some of the biggest reasons for why Yacht La Pinta is your best cruise option in the Galapagos.
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All Yacht La Pinta itineraries embark and disembark on Baltra Island, reached by a short flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Seymour Airport. Metropolitan Touring coordinates the mainland-to-Galapagos flight and the transfer to the yacht, so your La Pinta Galapagos cruise begins the moment you land.
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