7 Day / 6 Night Equator Expedition

Experience Ecuador's spectacular Pacific coastline aboard the Southern Star on our signature expedition cruise.

Sail north to the Equator for our exclusive King Neptune Crossing Ceremony, then continue south along Ecuador's legendary Route of the Sun, visiting picturesque fishing villages, tropical islands, pristine beaches, National Parks, and some of the country's most spectacular marine environments.

Discover Isla de la Plata, Puerto López, Agua Blanca, Ayangue, Islote El Pelado, and Salinas while enjoying opportunities for whale watching, giant manta rays (seasonal), snorkeling, guided diving, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and authentic Ecuadorian culture.

Spend your evenings relaxing under the stars with cocktails, exceptional cuisine, and live Ecuadorian music aboard Southern Star.

Cruise Includes

✔ Six nights aboard Southern Star

✔ Private cabin with private bathroom

✔ Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner*

✔ Beer, wine, standard cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and bottled water

✔ Guided coastal and island excursions

✔ Isla de la Plata National Park

✔ Equator Crossing & King Neptune Celebration

✔ Personalized Crossing the Equator Certificate

✔ Whale watching (June–September)

✔ Giant Oceanic Manta Rays (seasonal)

✔ Guided scuba diving with professional Divemaster (optional)

✔ Kayaks

✔ Banana Boat

✔ Surfboards (where conditions permit)

✔ Two evenings of live Ecuadorian music aboard

✔ Daily Captain's Briefing

Price Does Not Include

• 15% Ecuador VAT (if applicable)

• Premium and top-shelf alcoholic beverages

• Optional diving excursions and equipment rental

• Optional fishing charters

• Optional land excursions

• Personal purchases

• Crew gratuities (optional, but always appreciated)

From only $214 per day

This tour of the tropical coast of Ecuador is full of adventure activities, beaches, cliffs, bays, national parks and nature. It is undoubtedly one of the most important tourist scenarios in the country. Activities include Diving, Snorkeling, Hiking, Museums, Archeological sites and more. The local cuisine is nothing short of fabulous.

Price Includes:

• Accommodation on board
• Meals
• Snacks
• House Cocktails, beer and wine from the bar.
• English-speaking naturalist guide
• Drinking water / tea / coffee
• BananaBus
• Surf Boards
• Kayaks

Price does not include:

• 12% VAT tax
• Tips to guide and crew (optional but highly appreciated)
• Top shelf drinks from the boat bar.
• Other personal expenses
• Dive tours
• Land tours
• Fishing Tours