TOP TIER
Hermes. The top of what’s possible in the islands.
Room for up to twenty guests across twelve suites, with a level of finish and service that’s hard to match anywhere in the Galápagos. The whole yacht is yours, with a second senior naturalist and a photographer we add to every charter. Sail anything from four days to two full weeks.
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Whole yacht, privately yours
4 to 15 days
Two naturalist guides
Butler service
The vessel
A yacht built for a small group, Hermes carries up to twenty guests in twelve private suites, so even at full capacity it never feels crowded.
Hermes carries up to twenty guests in private suites, so even at full capacity it never feels crowded. Onboard you’ll find butler service from early morning to late evening, a chef cooking every meal, and the room to spread out: five social areas, open deck, and your own suite to retreat to at the end of the day.
It’s the vessel we point to when a group wants the very top of what the islands offer, and the one we’d happily put our own family on. Quiet, private, and finished to a standard that holds up against the best small ships anywhere.
Onboard Hermes
A look around the vessel.
The Nautica Blu difference
What we add to your Hermes charter.
Hermes gives you the vessel, the crew, and a licensed naturalist. We add the things that turn it into a fully private trip.
A second senior naturalist
Hand-picked, alongside the operator’s guide. Two senior naturalists for your group, all week.
A photographer and videographer
Stills and video of your trip, delivered to your group. Not standard with the operator. Standard with us.
Flights, transfers, and pre or post days
Your Galápagos domestic flights and in-country coordination, plus optional mainland days in Quito or beyond.
Itineraries
Choose how long you sail.
The routes and the dates are set by the Galápagos National Park, the same for every vessel in the islands. The choice that’s yours is the length. Hermes runs trips from a four-day escape all the way to a full two weeks, so tell us what suits your group and we’ll match you to the right departure.
The Fleet
Comparing your options?
Not sure which one suits your group? Our guide to choosing your yacht walks through the differences, or see all three together on the fleet page.
The Fleet
Comparing your options?
Not sure which one suits your group? Our guide to choosing your yacht walks through the differences, or see all three together on the fleet page.
US registered LLC · Paid in USD · Hand-picked premium yachts
Nautica Blu is a US registered LLC arranging private Galápagos charters across a hand-picked fleet of premium yachts. Every charter includes a second senior naturalist, a dedicated photographer, and end-to-end personal handling.
Carly Newman writes about planning Galápagos travel at carlynewmangalapagos.com