Seaman Journey Cruise Ship Review

Cruise Only / Snorkeling Only

Cruise Only / Snorkeling Only

The Seaman Journey is an adventure ship, cruising the Galapagos Islands. Built in 2007, the 27 meters catamaran offers first class adventure cruises discovering the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Indeed, on-board the MC Seaman Journey, you will have the opportunity to explore the Galapagos’s wilderness. Activities are various; hiking, going on island expeditions, taking zodiac rides, kayaking, or even snorkeling.

Cabins

The Seaman Journey proposes 8 private cabins on the ship, welcoming only 16 guests on each voyage. The small cruise ship offers advantages such as a personalized first class service and an increased level of space and comfort. As for the cabins, two of them are suites located on the upper deck, and there is six ocean view cabins on the main deck.

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Moreover, the cabins all include the amenities you would expect to find on any cruise ship. First, every room comes with a full ensuite bathroom, with hot and cold water showers, towels and a hair-dryer. Secondly, you will find a safety box as well as plenty of storage space in your cabin to store your luggage and belongings. Every room also features an individually controlled air-conditionner. Lastly, all the rooms of the MC Seaman Journey can be converted in triple occupancy cabins with a sofa-bed, ideally for a child.

Cruise ship features

Highlighting another advantage of the small ship cruising, the Seaman Journey features a large indoor dining area, inviting to meet and greet will your fellow adventurers. Actually, you will find two dining areas on-board, one is outdoor, and the other one is pictured below. You can enjoy your freshly prepared meals in the comfort of cooler air and still enjoy the views of the Galapagos. The chef prepares tasteful and different dishes everyday, plus there’s an omelette bar for breakfast. Also, the Seaman Journey can cater to any dietary requirement you may have, please advise them when booking.

Moreover, the cozy indoor lounging areas features audio/video entertainment as well as a small library. It’s the ideal place to relax, comfortably seated in a couch and enjoy the superb landscape from the huge windows.

Furthermore, the Seaman Journey’s ship features a very spacious sundeck, located on the top floor. You will find plenty of individual cushioned loungers as well as day beds.  It’s the perfect spot to work on your tan, read a book, or take panoramic pictures of the mesmerizing Galapagos Islands. You can also get a drink from the upper deck’s bar and sip it on the fly deck.

Seaman Journey’s Itinerary & Activities

The cruise itineraries are various, some lasting only 3 nights / 4 days, while other trips extends to 15 nights. Of course, you will also find the regular 7 nights Galapagos cruise with the Seaman Journey.

The islands visited will vary according to the length of your cruise, but usually include Isabela, Santa Fe, Espanola, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Bartholomew, and much more. Moreover, you will most likely get activities such as the Charles Darwin Research Center and the Interpretation Center on San Cristobal included in your cruise itinerary.

Otherwise, the on the main card of your Galapagos adventure cruise, you will find the wildlife! Indeed, chances are high that you encounter the famous Galapagos giant tortoise, the penguins, iguanas, many bird species, etc. Also, if you head to one of the proposed snorkeling outing, you might discover much more. You could encounter sea lions, Galapagos seals, marine iguanas, and god knows what else.

Moreover, the Seaman Journey’s team proposes a briefing and question session at the end of the day. It’s a great time to get to know the Galapagos Islands even more, ask your questions, specifications, etc.

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Cruise ship availability

The Seaman Journey’s adventure cruises in the Galapagos are available year-round. Indeed, the small ship runs various length trips every month and all along the year. Here are some itinerary examples for the small ship adventure cruises on the MC Galapagos Seaman Journey:

Itinerary A – 3 nights / 4 days – Starts at 2,529$US

Itinerary B – 4 nights / 5 days – Starts at 3,599$US

Itinerary C – 7 nights / 8 days – Starts at 5,699$US