Fragata
Why we recommend
The Yacht Fragata is perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking an intimate and relaxed Galápagos adventure. Its owner-operated charm ensures a warm, family-like atmosphere aboard this beautifully maintained yacht. With personalized service, expert-guided excursions, and cozy accommodations, it’s ideal for travelers who value comfort, close wildlife encounters, and a friendly ambiance. Discover the Galápagos with a touch of home aboard Fragata.
- Solo travelers shared cabin options
- Sunndeck for sun-bathing
- Over 20 years of experience
Fragata description
The Fragata is a 16-passenger, mid-range yacht with a welcoming interior and exterior for your Galapagos tour. The owner-operated motor yacht has a crew of 7, plus a Native Guide for all island excursions and other activities like snorkeling with equipment provided.You can find a lounge, a library for guests’ use, a complete bar, a tastefully decorated dining room, and plenty of deck space to enjoy in your downtime to sightsee, bird watching, or star gaze.
Cabins
Eight double cabins are aboard the Fragata, with double, matrimonial, and single cabins available. Each cabin is carpeted, including private bathrooms, hot showers, and air-conditioning.
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Fragata prices
| Accommodation | 3 nights | 4 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cabin | $ 2,137 | $ 2,670 | $ 4,272 |
| Charter | $ 34,192 | $ 42,720 | $ 68,352 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Rates includes
- Accommodation on board
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
Rates not includes
- Domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Wetsuit
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
Fragata - 5-day Cruise 'H' with hotel night
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Tortuga Bay Beach
Tortuga Bay features a stunning white-sand beach ideal for swimming and surfing. This pristine haven hosts Green Turtles, Marine Iguanas, Se…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Isabela Island, Tintoreras Islet
Las Tintoreras, near Puerto Villamil, boasts a white-tip Shark Colony resting in lava canals and offers snorkeling in their unique habitat. …
Isabela Island, Tortoise Breeding Center
A conservation center that safeguards young animals from invasive species like pigs and donkeys. Giant tortoise eggs are collected, hatched,…
Isabela Island, Wetlands
The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…
Isabela Island, The Wall of Tears
Isabela's Wall of Tears reflects its penal Colony past (1946-1959), built by prisoners under harsh conditions. Climb nearby stairs for stunn…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill
Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island, features a hypersaline lagoon attracting American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, and Stilts. Visitors can enjo…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
Fragata - 5-day Cruise 'B'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
, Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Island, nestled between North Seymour and Baltra, boasts unique flat terrain from geological uplift, white sand, and tide pools. Pe…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove
Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…
Santiago Island, Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, known for its black sand beaches and 1960s salt mining, offers an inland hike to a salt crater for birdwatching. Explore its ru…
, Chinese Hat
Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Fragata - 4-day Cruise 'A'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Isabela Island, Tintoreras Islet
Las Tintoreras, near Puerto Villamil, boasts a white-tip Shark Colony resting in lava canals and offers snorkeling in their unique habitat. …
Isabela Island, Tortoise Breeding Center
A conservation center that safeguards young animals from invasive species like pigs and donkeys. Giant tortoise eggs are collected, hatched,…
Isabela Island, Wetlands
The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…
Isabela Island, The Wall of Tears
Isabela's Wall of Tears reflects its penal Colony past (1946-1959), built by prisoners under harsh conditions. Climb nearby stairs for stunn…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill
Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island, features a hypersaline lagoon attracting American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, and Stilts. Visitors can enjo…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
Fragata - 8-day Cruise 'D (A + B)'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
, Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Island, nestled between North Seymour and Baltra, boasts unique flat terrain from geological uplift, white sand, and tide pools. Pe…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove
Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…
Santiago Island, Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, known for its black sand beaches and 1960s salt mining, offers an inland hike to a salt crater for birdwatching. Explore its ru…
, Chinese Hat
Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Isabela Island, Tintoreras Islet
Las Tintoreras, near Puerto Villamil, boasts a white-tip Shark Colony resting in lava canals and offers snorkeling in their unique habitat. …
Isabela Island, Tortoise Breeding Center
A conservation center that safeguards young animals from invasive species like pigs and donkeys. Giant tortoise eggs are collected, hatched,…
Isabela Island, Wetlands
The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…
Isabela Island, The Wall of Tears
Isabela's Wall of Tears reflects its penal Colony past (1946-1959), built by prisoners under harsh conditions. Climb nearby stairs for stunn…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill
Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island, features a hypersaline lagoon attracting American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, and Stilts. Visitors can enjo…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
Fragata - 8-day Cruise 'C'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps
A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay
A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo
Cerro Brujo boasts a pristine white-sand beach, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and incredible wildlife, including Brown Pelicans, …
San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos
This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
Española, Osborn Islet
This small island, located southeast of Española Island, offers an unforgettable marine experience. Snorkel and swim in its crystal-clear wa…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Devil's Crown
Devil's Crown, a top snorkeling site, features a collapsed volcanic cone teeming with marine life like Sharks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, and…
, North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
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Full Technical Details
Technical details & deck
The Fragata motor yacht, built in 1994, offers a comfortable midrange Galápagos adventure. At 72 ft long with a 21 ft beam, it accommodates up to 16 guests, providing an intimate atmosphere for exploration. Cruising at 8 knots, the Fragata combines affordability and comfort, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking a memorable and well-balanced island experience.
- Type
- Small Yacht
- Year of construction
- 1994
- Guest Capacity
- 16 Guests
- Length
- 72 ft (22 m)
- Beam
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Speed
- 8 knots