Galapagos Exclusive Use | Private Galapagos Cruise
Exclusive Use Galápagos
INCA is pleased to offer a new opportunity for those who wish to discover the Galápagos privately with their trusted family and friends.
Travel with your trusted social bubble
Groups between 4 and 10 guests may request INCA’s new Exclusive Use option and turn their Galápagos adventure aboard luxury yacht INTEGRITY into a completely private cruise.
Swim with sea lions, snorkel with tropical fish, kayak with sea turtles, walk among nesting seabirds, find giant tortoises in the wild, hike island trails, stargaze, and soak up a real vacation. All under the guidance of our expert naturalists. Dine well and sleep well, knowing you’re on a self-contained vessel. Galapagos is a superb family and friends destination, now more than ever.
Your rate depends on the number of people in your party. You may alter your party size to 60 days before departure.
How it works
Collect your family and friends and let us know how many will be in your party
We will give you a rate based on the size of your party to make your group private and have Exclusive Use of INTEGRITY, subject to availability.
An initial deposit of 20% is required to secure your exclusive use of the yacht
A second deposit of 20% is due 150 days prior to departure and your final balance is due 90 days prior to departure
You can change your mind prior to 150 days before departure and we’ll refund your deposit; change your mind prior to 60 days before departure and receive a credit for future travel (cancellation penalty may apply)
Special Exclusive Use Terms and Conditions
Applies for all new Galápagos bookings for 2023 and 2024 travel (excluding holiday dates).
Exclusive Use rate depends on number in party and will adjust if party numbers change up to 6o days prior to departure.
Guests may cancel their Galápagos adventure prior to 150 days before departure and receive a refund of their deposit.
Guests may cancel their Galápagos adventure between 150 and 91 days prior to departure and receive travel credit for future Galápagos travel.
Guests may cancel their Galápagos adventure between 90 and 61 days prior to departure and receive travel credit for future Galápagos travel, less a 50% cancellation penalty.
New party members may be added, subject to a maximum of 10 guests, up to 6o days prior to departure. If the party exceeds 10 guests, the trip will convert to a standard Yacht Charter. Yacht Charters have their own terms and conditions.
There are special terms if guests are unable to travel due to governmental COVID-19 restrictions. See below in FAQs.
Cancellation due to force majeure (circumstances outside your control, including medical illness) must be covered by travel insurance. INCA/Inca Floats, Inc. will not be responsible.
All other standard INCA terms and conditions apply
Frequently Asked Questions
What if we want to add people?
We will quote you a new rate based on your new numbers. You may add guests, subject to a maximum total of 10 guests, up to 60 days before departure.
What if our group is more than 10?
Groups of 11 to 16 guests may book a Yacht Charter. Yacht Charters have their own terms and conditions. We will be happy to talk with you about Yacht Charters.
What if I or someone in my group changes their mind?
If everyone decides to cancel:
Up to 151 days before departure - Initial deposit may be refunded or transferred to a new departure within one year of original trip date
150-91 days before departure - Both initial and second deposit may be transferred to a new departure within one year of original trip date
90-61 days before departure - payments may be transferred toward a new departure within one year of original trip date, less a 50% cancellation penalty
60-0 days before departure - 100% of full trip price is forfeited. Credit toward a future travel date is not permitted, except under new COVID-19 restrictions.
If only some in your party decide to cancel:
151 days or more prior to departure
Exclusive Use option rate is recalculated based on the number of remaining guests
Or, remaining guests may choose to replace members of the cancelling party
Or, remaining guests may opt out of Exclusive Use and convert their reservations to individual bookings at the applicable rate without penalty
Cancelling party will receive a credit towards future travel, or receive full refund of initial deposit
150 to 91 days prior to departure
Exclusive Use option final balance will be recalculated based on the number of remaining guests
Or, remaining guests may choose to replace members of the cancelling party
Or, remaining guests may opt out of Exclusive Use and convert to individual bookings at the applicable rate without penalty
Cancelling party will receive a credit toward a future travel date
90 to 61 days prior to departure
Exclusive Use option final balance will be recalculated based on the number of remaining guests
Remaining guests may choose to replace members of the cancelling party
Or, remaining guests may pay the differential based on the number of remaining guests
Cancelling party will receive a credit toward a future travel date, less a 50% cancellation penalty
60 days or less prior to departure
Remaining guests may choose to replace members of the cancelling party
Cancelling party forfeits all monies paid. Credit toward a future travel date is not permitted, except under new COVID-19 restrictions.
What if we are unable to travel due to new COVID-19 restrictions?
In the event a governmental COVID-19-related restriction—whether at home or in your travel destination—prevents you from traveling, you may re-book to a future date, receive a travel credit towards future travel, or a refund less any of INCA’s unrecoverable costs.
COVID-19-related reasons include:
The U.S. Department of State issues a new Level 4: Do Not Travel Global Health Advisory, or the government in the guest’s country of residence restricts all but essential travel
The U.S. Department of State issues a new Level 4: Do Not Travel due to COVID-19 for the destination the guest is travelling to, or the government in the guest’s country of residence issues a comparable advisory
The guest’s home country has travel restrictions in place that effectively prohibit the guest from travelling to the destination(s), such as closed borders or quarantine restrictions.
International flights are cancelled with no alternative routing available for guest to reach the destination(s) in the itinerary
Special Terms and Conditions if guests are unable to travel due to governmental COVID-19 restrictions: For new Galapagos bookings for 2023-2024 travel (excluding holiday dates), guests may change or cancel the booking in the event travel is not possible due to a new governmental COVID-19-related restriction as stated above. All trip payments and nonrefundable deposits which were received may be transferred to a future departure that departs by one year from the original trip date or may be refunded less any non-recoverable payments made to suppliers and operators. All other standard Exclusive Use terms and conditions apply to the booking. These special terms are subject to change and can be withdrawn at any time.
Is there an age limit?
With Exclusive Use, there is no age limit! Our standard minimum age is 8 years and please note that the age limit will return if at any time the group opts out of Exclusive Use.
Do we need to cruise for a full week?
Exclusive Use is based on INTEGRITY’s 7-night cruise itinerary. Shorter cruises are an option. We would be happy to discuss this with you.
What if I would like to explore Ecuador further?
We will gladly help you extend your time in Ecuador, exploring the highlands, the cloud forest, or the Amazon jungle. We simply require that you visit the Galápagos first. Extensions in Ecuador do not require the whole group and can be made individually.
Do I need travel insurance?
INCA requires each guest to carry a minimum of $100,000 of medical evacuation insurance. Ecuador requires all visitors to carry medical insurance that covers the duration of their stay within the country. We strongly advise all guests to secure insurance to cover their travel investment. Cancel for Any Reason insurance would cover all conditions under which you may not be able to travel, including for COVID-19 related reasons, both existing and new.
What safety precautions are you taking aboard the yacht?
You can view our entire COVID-19 Guest Safety Protocols here »l