Available exclusively for private charters, the Stella Maris offers one of the most intimate luxury cruising experiences in the Galapagos. The crew of this family-owned vessel pride themselves on providing a highly personalized service. Families and groups of up to fourteen passengers can choose between two distinct eight-day itineraries through the islands, both of which offer wet and dry landings at an exceptional selection of powdery beaches, ancient lava fields, flamingo lagoons, and more. Their twenty-four hour, personally tailored service on and off board is what distinguishes Stella Maris from the rest.

The Origin, Theory, & Evolve are a trio of identical ships operated by the elite hospitality group, Relais & Châteaux. Chic and luxurious, each ship hosts up to twenty guests for seven-, eight-, or fifteen-day journeys. To ensure the experience remains intimate and dynamic for everyone, guests are broken up into groups of ten for daily naturalist-led explorations. Exclusive amenities include glass-bottom excursion boats, a cozy library, and interconnecting suites for groups travelling together. Each ship upholds robust sustainability efforts, from increased fuel efficiency to bio-degradable soaps. These sister ships leave little to be desired by the responsible and adventurous traveler.