Your Intelligent Co-Captain, Always on Watch
- Boats
- 12
- From / night
- €7,958
- Typical week
- €82,719
- Cabins
- 3–11
Fleet snapshot of September 28, 2026. Prices and availability change daily — the live list below is current.
Ecuador's fleet here is entirely in the Galápagos Islands, and chartering there works differently from anywhere else. Boats are expedition-style motor yachts and power catamarans, chartered with a full crew and a licensed naturalist guide, and they follow itineraries set in advance within the rules of the Galápagos National Park. That is why nightly prices are far higher than a typical charter: they cover the boat, the crew, the guide and full board.
A cruise typically combines several islands, with daily landings to see giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, and snorkelling in the channels between the islands. Different itineraries focus on the central, southern or western islands, so the route you book determines which species and landscapes you see.
The islands can be visited year-round. From about December to May the water is warmer and the sea calmer, with occasional tropical showers; from about June to November the cool Humboldt Current brings cooler water, more marine life and a grey, misty sky known as garúa.
Boats based in Ecuador
A selection from the current fleet. Prices are per night for the next available week.
Motor yachtCustom Built 138 | Freddy's Legacy
42.1 m · 8 cabins · sleeps 16 · 2008
No licence needed
Baltra Ferry Terminal · Oniric Safari Cruises
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€18,704 / night≈ €130,926 / week
Motor yachtCustom Built Yacht | Domenica
42 m · 8 cabins · sleeps 16 · 2011
No licence needed
Baltra Ferry Terminal · Galapagos Sea Star
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€16,906 / night≈ €118,342 / week
Motor yachtCustom Built 115 | Galaxy
35 m · 8 cabins · sleeps 16 · 2017
No licence needed
Puerto Ayora · Galaxy Cruises
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€10,912 / night≈ €76,384 / week
Power catamaranCustom Built 88 | Archipel 1
27 m · 8 cabins · sleeps 16 · 2003
No licence needed
Baltra Ferry Terminal · Oniric Safari Cruises
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€10,875 / night≈ €76,122 / week
Power catamaranCustom Built 102 | Eco Galaxy
31 m · 8 cabins · sleeps 16 · 2017
No licence needed
Puerto Ayora · Galaxy Cruises
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€12,800 / night≈ €89,600 / week
Motor yachtCustom Built 82 | Aqua
25 m · 9 cabins · sleeps 16 · 1998
No licence needed
Baltra Ferry Terminal · Oniric Safari Cruises
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€10,406 / night≈ €72,839 / week
Charter with our partners
Two booking partners, one place to compare them. Booking happens on the partner site.
12 boats in Ecuador with live prices and Saturday-to-Saturday availability.
Search every boat on BOATAROUND ↗Bareboat, skippered and day charters
Bareboat, skippered and day charters in Ecuador, booked directly with Click&Boat.
Rent on Click&Boat ↗Booking, payment and the charter contract are between you and Click&Boat. AnchorQueen may earn a commission on a completed booking, at no extra cost to you.
Charter regions in Ecuador
Plan the passage before you book
AnchorQueen shows every charter boat around Ecuador on the chart, plans depth-aware routes between bases and keeps an anchor watch at night.
Questions about chartering here
Can I sail my own route in the Galápagos?
No. Boats follow itineraries approved by the Galápagos National Park and carry a licensed naturalist guide. Choose the itinerary that covers the islands you most want to see.
When is the best time to visit the Galápagos by boat?
Year-round. December to May brings warmer water and calmer seas; June to November is cooler, with richer marine life and more overcast skies.
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in the Galápagos?
No. All boats are crewed, and the crew and guide handle navigation and park procedures.
How many charter boats are available in Ecuador?
12 boats are based in Ecuador in our latest fleet snapshot, from operators including Oniric Safari Cruises, Galapagos Sea Star, Galaxy Cruises.
How much does a yacht charter in Ecuador cost?
Nightly prices start at €7,958 for a boat with cabins; a typical boat here costs about €11,817 a night, roughly €82,719 for a Saturday-to-Saturday week. July and August cost more, and skipper, fuel and extras are usually on top.
Boat listings, photos and prices are provided by our charter partner BOATAROUND and may change. AnchorQueen earns a commission when you book through these links, at no extra cost to you. Booking, payment and the charter contract are between you and Click&Boat. AnchorQueen may earn a commission on a completed booking, at no extra cost to you.