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 *
Day 1: Baltra - Plazas
Day 2: Ch. Darwin Station - Highlands(Santa Cruz)
Day 3: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez (Española)
Day 4: P. Cormorant - Post Office Bay (Floreana)
Day 5: Punta Moreno - Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
Day 6: Urbina Bay (Isabela) - Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Day 7: Puerto Egas (Santiago) - Bartolomé
Day 8: Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove) - Baltra
*Itinerary is always subject to change due to wheather conditions, policies of the Galapagos Park authorities or for operational purposes
Facilities and Accommodation
A charming 78 foot steel hulled motor yacht built in Holland as a private yacht in 1966. Holds 6 air conditioned double cabins each with hot/cold water shower and toilet in suite.
Specifications
L.O.A.: 78 feet
Beam: 18 feet
Capacity: 14 passengers and 6 crew
Equipment: Twin DAF diesel engines 220 HP, twin generators 21 KW for 110 & 220 AC, 12 & 24 volt DC, Furuno radar, depth sounder,GPS, EPIRB, Life raft, VHS & SSB radios, 2 tenders & outboards, color TV, video equipment
Speed: 9 knots
Range: 2,500 miles
Sails: steadying sails
Water: 1500 gallons plus water maker
Crew: Licensed High Seas Captain, mate, cook, mechanic, 1 sailor, Multilingual National Park licensed naturalist guide II or III
Please note that sailors use the motor engines to navigate. Sails are only used barely and are mainly a decorative item.
