rate includes Accomodation in dbl share cabin, all meals on board, excursions to the islands with a naturalist bilingual guide english spanish
*not included airfare ticket Quito Galapagos Quito US $408 (subject to change)
alcoholic or extra drinks on board, tips and personal expenses, snorkelling equipment (available for rental on board)
Entrance fee to Galapagos $ 100 per person plus Galapagos immigration card $10 per person (to be paid in cash by all visitors upon arrival to the islands)
Fuel surcharge (cost depends on length and date of cruise and on cruiseship)
M/S The Beagle
Operation Day Tuesday - TAME second flight(departure - arrival)
Day 1 AM Baltra Island - Black Turtle Cove -Santa Cruz IslandPM North Seymour Island.
Day 2 AM South Plaza IslandPM Santa Fe Island
Day 3 AM Punta Suarez - Española IslandPM Gardner Bay - Española Island
Day 4 AM Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz IslandPM Highlands - Santa Cruz Island
Day 5 AM Punta Cormorant - Floreana IslandPM Post Office Bay - Floreana Island
Day 6 AM Puerto Egas - Santiago Island .PM Bartolome Island
Day 7 AM Prince Philip´s Steps - Genovesa IslandPM Darwin Bay - Genovesa Island
Day 8 AM Baltra Island - Return
These are our standard Galapagos National Park approved itineraries.Time spent at each site will depend on environmental variables such as wildlife and weather. Any adjustments will be decided upon by captains.All itineraries are subject to change by the authorities of the Galapagos National Park or acts ofprovidence.
Facilities and Accommodation
Beagle is a magnificent 105-foot steel hulled schooner, with teak decks and a luxurious interior. Guest accommodation consists of 6 air-conditioned double cabins (for 12 passengers) each with ensuite hot water shower and toilet.
Beagle is irresistible with undeniable charm and beauty under sail. Comfortable spacious accommodations, yacht maintenance and safety equipment that meet the highest standards, ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine served in the salon or on deck, and good personal service on board by a superbly-trained crew and guide. The Andando is also available for charter.
Specifications
Equipment: Twin Gardner diesels 150 HP, twin 21 KW generators for 110 & 220 AC, 60 cycles, 12 & 24 volt DC, Furuno radar, depth sounder, GPS, EPIRB, Life raft, VHS & SSB radios, 2 tenders outboards, color TV, video equipment.
Crew: Licensed High Seas Captain, mate, cook, 1 sailor, mechanic,
Multilingual National Park licensed naturalist guide III
Range: 3,000 miles
Sails: 7,000 square feet
Water: 3,500 gallons plus water maker
LOA 105 feet
L.O.D 90 feet
Important Note: motor sailors use the motor to navigate, this boat does not always travel with the sails up. Sails are only used barely and are mainly a decorative item
