Galapagos Horizon Trimaran
For the ultimate bird and wildlife watching adventure, the trimaran Galapagos Horizon offers 16 guests a luxe onboard experience with spacious cabins (all with balconies),
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Climb aboard for smoother, faster, and quieter sailing, to make the most of this once in a lifetime experience.
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Learn about the amazing Galapagos landscapes, birds, and wildlife that you encounter from expert naturalist guides.
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Relax onboard and enjoy the personal and intimate ambience, with just 16 guests and a high crew to guest ratio.
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Get up close and personal to the wildlife on guided snorkelling, kayaking, and hiking excursions.
expansive deck space, high speed capabilities and unrivalled small boat stability, along with experienced crew, and a naturalist guide.
The first trimaran to be built in Ecuador, the three hulls of the Galapagos Horizon bring added benefits to Galapagos cruising. These include faster navigation times, saving time between island visits and landing sites; increased stability, providing a smoother ride and no internal hull vibration, resulting in noticeable noise reduction. In short, the cruising is faster, smoother, and quieter. What’s more, the ship has reduced fuel consumption, increasing its sustainability.
The ship has a maximum of just 16 passengers and a crew to passenger ratio of 10:16, making life aboard an intimate and personal experience, with superb levels of service. There are eight spacious cabins, all with private balconies. Each one is decorated with a large mural depicting an underwater wildlife scene. Guests can choose between King or Twin Beds, and all include an ensuite shower room with hairdryer and L’Occitane toiletries, seating area, safety deposit box and furnished balcony. The benefits of the trimaran design ensure smooth sailing, meaning restful nights.
Guests enjoy local and international cuisine in the elegant dining room, with vegan options always available and kosher meals on request. There is also a separate lounge for chatting with fellow passengers. The ample deck space is a feature of the ship and is ideal for wildlife watching, lounging, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, and al fresco dining. The Horizon provides snorkelling gear and wetsuits, along with stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, so guests can get as close as possible to some of the most fascinating wildlife on the planet.
The experienced captain, crew and expert Galapagos National Park naturalist are all committed to ensuring that guests get the most from this memorable cruise experience. There are daily excursions with naturalist guides, including hikes to stunning viewpoints and beaches. The Galapagos Horizon offers a range of 4, 5 and 8-day itineraries visiting the highlights of these beautiful islands.
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