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)
Itinerary 8 days*
Sunday: San Cristobal / Cerro Brujo / Leon Dormido
Monday: Darwin Bay/ Prince Philip's Steps, Tower
Tuesday: South Plaza/ North Seymour
Wednesday: Tagus Cove, Isabela / Punta Espinoza, Fernandina
Thursday: Puerto Egas, Santiago/ Bartolome
Friday: Darwin Station / Highlands, Santa Cruz
Saturday: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez, Espanola (Hood)
Sunday: La Galapaguera/ San Cristobal
Please note that itinerary is always subject to change without previous notice due to operational purposes
Facilities and Accommodation
Accommodations include ten cabins located on three decks, each with:
• A large private bathroom
• Fresh, hot-and-cold-water shower
• Either two twin lower beds or one double bed
• A roomy closet
• Overhead storage
• Separate climate controls
• Intercom system
• Bottled water
• Toiletries
• Fresh towels
Polished teak wood interior features:
• Fully air-conditioned cabins
• Public spaces
• Dining room
• Well-stocked bar
• Conference area with television, VCR, stereo cassette/CD equipment, and book and video library
Specifications
L.O.A.: 83 Feet.
Beam: 24 Feet.
Draft: 6 Feet.
Gross Tons: 240.
Cruising Speed: 10-12 Knots.
Engines: (2) 402 Hp Caterpillar, 8-Cylinder Turbo Diesel.
Generators: (2) Perkins 90 Kw Generators.
Water Capacity: 5,000 gallons.
Watermaker Capacity: 2,530 gallons per day.
Fuel Capacity: 5,400 gallons.
Navigational Equipment: 24 Miles Furuno Radar, Furuno Satellite Navigator, Electric Compass, Magnetic Compass, Clock, Barometer.
Communication Equipment: Vhfand Hf-Ssb Radios.
Safety Equipment: Viking 25-Person Inflatable Capsule Lifeboat (Solas Certified), 40 Life Vests with Whistles and Fluorescent Marker, 10 Circular Buoys with emergency lights, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, Automatic Radio Buoy via satellite epirb (Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon).
Certification: SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) and ISM.
Additional Information
Start each day with a casual breakfast buffet that includes:
• Toasted bread and a wide array of cereals
• Milk, tea, and coffee
• Fresh exotic fruit juices
• Eggs cooked to order
At lunch, enjoy a buffet of:
• Crisp salads
• Pastas
• Assorted fresh vegetables
• Meats and fish all creatively prepared
Unwind quickly in the evening with creamy soups, ceviches, grilled seafood, roasted potato salad, unique deserts, and other delicacies both Ecuadorian and international cuisines.
