CRUISE SHIPS · BALCONY CABINS
Wake up to the islands from your own balcony.
Balcony cabins are no longer rare in Galapagos. Here are the boats that offer them, and when they are worth paying for.
Galapagos ships with balconies — Reference image only.
Boats with balcony cabins
Based on published layouts. On many boats, only some cabin categories have a balcony.
| Vessel | Type | Class | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Flora | Cruise Ship | Luxury | 100 |
| Silver Origin | Cruise Ship | Luxury | 100 |
| National Geographic Gemini | Cruise Ship | Luxury | 48 |
| National Geographic Islander II | Cruise Ship | Luxury | 48 |
| Hermes | Catamaran | Luxury | 20 |
| Infinity | Motor Yacht | Luxury | 20 |
| Alya | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Elite | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Endemic | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Galapagos Horizon | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Galapagos Sea Star | Motor Yacht | Luxury | 16 |
| Galaxy Sirius | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Grand Ocean Spray | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Grand Queen Beatriz | Motor Yacht | First Class | 16 |
| Natural Paradise | Motor Yacht | Luxury | 16 |
| Ocean Spray | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Petrel | Catamaran | Luxury | 16 |
| Reina Silvia Voyager | Catamaran | First Class | 16 |
| Tip Top II | Catamaran | First Class | 16 |
| Tip Top V | Catamaran | First Class | 16 |
| Treasure of Galapagos | Catamaran | First Class | 16 |
Vessel names, classes and guest numbers come from published specifications collected in September 2026. Fleets change: we confirm the current layout before you book.
When a balcony is worth it
- Yes for honeymoons, longer cruises and light sleepers who like fresh air.
- Maybe on a short cruise, when most daylight hours are spent ashore.
- No if it pushes you into a boat with the wrong route.
Galapagos Cruise Ships with Private Balconies: questions
Do Galapagos yachts have balconies?
Some do, mainly newer luxury catamarans and a few motor yachts. Many classic yachts have windows or portholes only.
Are all cabins on these boats balcony cabins?
Not always. Some boats have balconies only in upper-deck or suite categories.
Is a balcony better for seasickness?
Fresh air helps some people, but cabin position matters more. See seasickness tips.
Do balcony cabins cost more?
Usually, where a boat has both types. We compare categories side by side.
Which balcony boat fits our route?
Email hola@galapagosislands.cruises with your dates and we check.
Want a balcony on the right route?
We match balcony cabins with the itinerary you want, and tell you when a window cabin is the smarter buy.
Galapagos is unlike anywhere else on Earth: wildlife that does not run from you, islands still shaped by volcanoes, and a park that limits every visit. Tell us how you like to travel and we will match you with the right boat.