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 $10 per person (to be paid in cash by all visitors upon arrival to the islands)
* Fuel surcharge US$ 206 per person per cruise
| Technical Specifications : |
Reconstructed and refitted in Callao, Peru in 2007
Length: 63 meters (207 feet)
Beam: 12 meters (39.37 feet)
Gross Tonnage: 1541
Speed: 12 knots
Capacity: 48 guests
Cabins: 24 outside cabins, in the same deck with twin or queen-size beds.
Double Cabin size: 16 square meters (175 square feet).
Triple Cabin size: 22 square meters (236 square feet) with sofa bed.
Decks: Three public decks include an ample bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck.
Wellness: Jacuzzi, Gym
Guides: 4 certified multilingual Galapagos Naturalists
Crew: 25 plus M.D. officer and Expedition Manager
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| Other Services : |
Services
- Central air conditioning with individual controls in each cabin.
- In-room safe deposit box
- Telephone with direct international dialing
- Closet and luggage storage space
- Multi-channel sound system for closed circuit music and connection for personal iPods, MP3, MP4
- Natural History Library ¡Vbooks and electronic
- Daily lectures and briefings
- Conference room with latest A/V equipment
- Boutique
- Satellite Internet connection (three stations) and wireless in designated areas.
- Closed circuit television
Expedition features
- Center for marine equipment
- Stargazing programs and equipment
- Top of the line communication devices for remote transmission between naturalists on land and the ship
- Communication between naturalists and guests via wireless receiver and earphone
- Equipment for submarine interpretation
- Snorkeling equipment: masks, snorkels, flotation vests.
- Shortie wet suits (used between June and December)
- Whale and dolphin watching outings
- Glass bottom boat
Wellness
- Gym with last generation cardio-vascular equipment
- Jacuzzi, whirlpool & Hydro massage
- A Medical Doctor is permanently on board
- Infirmary with advanced technology
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Itinerary
La Pinta itinerary will include the Galapagos' main highlights on its Friday to Friday expeditions. Final itinerary is subject to approval and modification from the Galapagos National Park.
DAY |
MAIN ITINERARY |
Friday |
Baltra Island
North Seymour Island |
Saturday |
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
Punta Moreno (Isabela Island) |
Sunday |
Post Office Bay , Champion Islet ( Floreana Island )
Punta Cormorant ( Floreana Island ) |
Monday |
Rabida Island (Jervis)
Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island) |
Tuesday |
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station |
Wednesday |
Sullivan Bay ( James Island )
Puerto Egas ( James Island ) |
Thursday |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island)
Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island) |
Friday |
Baltra Island |
