CRUISE
FACTS: On Board the ships - What To Bring - Nat'l Park Taxes
M/V Galapagos Explorer II
 The
Galapagos Explorer II brings a new dimension of service to the Galapagos
Islands. This luxury 200 passenger ship is designed for the traveler who
wants to enjoy eco-tourism in complete comfort, offering 50 double suites,
ranging from the Classic Suite to the spectacular Renaissance Suite. This
ship features an elegant restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, library and
hospital facility, as well as such amenities in each suite as television,
VCR, refrigerator and mini bar. Naturalist guides trained at the Darwin
Station, lead daily shore excursions and offer evening briefings on all
their itineraries.
Cruise Itinerary
Saturday: San Cristobal Island – Puerto Baquerizo
Moreno
Sunday: Bartholomew Island-Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Monday: Punta Espinosa, Fernandina-Punta Vicente Roca,
Isabela
Tuesday: Seymour Norte - Highlands & Lava Tunnels,
Santa Cruz
Wednesday: Loberia or El Junco & Ochoa
Beach, San Cristobal
Thursday: Punta Suarez, Espanola-Puerto
Ayora, Santa Cruz
Friday: El Barranco & Bahia Darwin,
Genovesa
Saturday: Interpretation Center or Loberia,
San Cristobal Island
Air-Sea Packages:
7 days (3 days land + 4 cruise): Deaprt USA on Saturday
8 days (3 days land + 5 cruise): Depart USA on Tuesday
11 days (3 days land + 8 cruise): Depart USA on Saturday or Tuesday
| M/V
Galapagos Explorer II |
Option
A: Alameda hotel |
Option
B: Swissotel |
| LOW
SEASON |
7 days |
8 days |
11
days |
7 days |
8 days |
11
days |
| Miami |
2,479 |
2,859 |
3,889 |
2,589 |
2,979 |
3,999 |
| New
York |
2,639 |
3,019 |
4,049 |
2,749 |
3,139 |
4,159 |
| Los
Angeles |
2,829 |
3,209 |
4,239 |
2,939 |
3,329 |
4,349 |
| Single
Supplement |
890 |
1,120 |
1,730 |
999 |
1,230 |
1,850 |
| HIGH
SEASON |
| Miami |
2,679 |
3,129 |
4,339 |
2,789 |
3,239 |
4,449 |
| New
York |
2,839 |
3,289 |
4,499 |
2,949 |
3,399 |
4,609 |
| Los
Angeles |
3,029 |
3,479 |
4,689 |
3,139 |
3,589 |
4,799 |
| Single
Supplement |
1,010 |
1,280 |
2,010 |
1,120 |
1,390 |
2,120 |
Rates
are per person based on twin standard cabins,
main deck. Cabin upgrades to higher categories
are available at a supplement.
LOW SEASON: Jan 15 to
Apr 30, June 16 - Nov 23, Dec. 16 - Jan
7
HIGH SEASON: Jan
8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, Novr 24
to Dec 15 |
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M/V Santa Cruz
 Fully
carpeted and air conditioned, the Santa Cruz is the perfect ship for a
comfortable and relaxed vacation. Newly renovated, the Santa Cruz has 47
cabins, a new deck-bar, jacuzzi and longer Sun deck. The dining room, lounge
and bar also have been elegantly remodeled and a new reading room/library
has been added. Six naturalist guides accompany the cruise.
Cruise Itinerary
Monday: Baltra Airport
Tuesday: Bartholome Island – Puerto Egas, James
Island
Wednesday: Darwin Bay-Tower Island-North Seymour Island
Thursday: Santa Fe-Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)
Friday: San Cristobal-Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Saturday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez, Espinola
Sunday: Urbina Bay(Isabela) - Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Monday: Baltra Airport
Air-Sea Packages:
7 days (3 Land + 4 cruise): Depart USA Saturday
8 days (3 land + 5 cruise): Depart USA Tuesday
11 days (3 land + 8 cruise): Depart USA Saturday or Tuesday
| M/V Santa
Cruz |
Option
A: Alameda Hotel |
Option
B: Swissotel |
LOW
SEASON
|
7 days |
8 days |
11 days |
7 days |
8 days |
11 days |
| Miami |
2,339 |
2,689 |
3,599 |
2,469 |
2,819 |
3,739 |
| New York |
2,499 |
2,849 |
3,759 |
2,629 |
2,979 |
3,899 |
| Los Angeles |
2,689 |
3,039 |
3,949 |
2,819 |
3,169 |
4,089 |
| Single Supplement |
+640 |
+780 |
1,180 |
+760 |
+900 |
+1,310 |
| HIGH
SEASON |
| Miami |
2,539 |
2,949 |
4,029 |
2,669 |
3,089 |
4,179 |
| New York |
2,699 |
3,109 |
4,189 |
2,829 |
3,249 |
4,339 |
| Los Angeles |
2,889 |
3,299 |
4,379 |
3,019 |
3,439 |
4,529 |
| Single Supplement |
+730 |
+890 |
+1,370 |
+850 |
+1,020 |
+1,500 |
Rates
are per person based on twin standard Inside cabins, main deck.
Cabin upgrades to higher categories are available at a supplement.
LOW SEASON: Mar 16-Jun 14 / Sept 1 - Oct
31 / Nov 21 - Dec 20
HIGH SEASON: Jan 1 - Mar 15 / Jun
15 - Aug 31 /Nov 1- 20 / Dec 21 - Dec 31 |
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M/Y Isabela II
 The
atmosphere aboard the Isabella II is that of a large, elegant yacht. It
has 20 well-appointed outside cabins, three public decks, a large salon/bar
area, ample sun deck, spacious dining room, a separate reading room and
game room. Three naturalists guides are on board.
Cruise Itinerary
Tuesday: Baltra Island – North Seymor
Island
Wednesday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez, Hood Island
Thursday: Post Cormorant & Post Office Bay, Floreana
Island
Friday: Puerto Ayora & Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island –
Darwin Station in Santa Cruz
Saturday: Darwin Bay &Prince Philip’s Steps, Tower
Island
Sunday: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island-Urbina Bay,Isabela
Monday: Puerto Egas, James Island – Bartolome Island
Tuesday: Baltra Island
Air-Sea Packages:
8 days (3 land + 5 cruise): Depart USA Wednesday
11 days (3 land + 8 cruise): Depart USA Sunday or Wednesday
| M/Y Isabela II |
Option A |
Option B |
| LOW SEASON |
8 days |
11 days |
| Miami |
$5,329 |
$5,439 |
| New
York |
5,489 |
5,599 |
| Los Angeles |
5,679 |
5,789 |
| Single Supplement |
+1,050 |
+1,160 |
| HIGH SEASON |
8 days |
11 days |
| Miami |
$5,769 |
$5,879 |
| New York |
5,929 |
6,039 |
| Los Angeles |
6,119 |
6,229 |
| Single Supplement |
+1,140 |
+1,250 |
Rates
are per person based on twin standard cabins, main deck. Cabin upgrades
to higher categories are available at a supplement.
LOW SEASON: Mar 16-Jun 14 / Septr 1 - Oct
31 / Nov 21 - Dec 20
HIGH SEASON: Jan
1 - Mar 15 / June 15 - Aug 31 /Nov
1- 20 / Dec 21 - 31 |
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Galapagos
Legend
 The
Expedition Ship M/VGalapagos Legend will offer you that extra comfort
that comes with heavy displacement and a larger number of people with
whom to share your moments of leisure. This 110-passenger cruise ship has
all the commodities of a cruise liner, yet it is still small enough
for a more intimate experience
with nature.
The
carpeted and air-conditioned state rooms (54 outside and 3 inside),
with their
hot and cold water supply, have some extra goodies that will make your
visit to the Galapagos Islands a legend come true. The
Galapagos Legend's five star rating is more than enough to make your
trip to the archipelago a journey that will remain with you
for the rest of your life.
Itinerary
Monday: Baltra
Airport (AM) - North
Seymour (PM)
Tuesday: El Barranco (Genovesa
- AM) - Darwin
Bay (Genovesa - PM)
Wednesday: Suarez Point (Española
- AM) -
Interpretation Center (San Cristobal - PM)
Thursday: Black Turtle Cove
(Santa Cruz - AM) - Baltra
Airport/
Bartolomé Island (PM)
Friday: Espinosa Point (Fernandina
- AM) - Tagus
Cove (Isabela - PM)
Saturday: Egas Port (Santiago
- AM) - Rábida
(Jervis - PM)
Sunday: Charles Darwin Research
Station (Santa Cruz - AM) - Highlands
(Santa Cruz - PM)
Monday: Bachas Beach (Santa
Cruz - AM) - Baltra
Airport (PM)
Cruise-Only
departures:
4 day
cruise: From Monday to Thursday
5 day cruise: From Thursday to Monday
8 day cruise: From Monday to Monday or from Thursday to Thursday
Air-Sea
Packages departures:
7 days (3 Land + 4 cruise): Depart USA Friday
8 days (3 land + 5 cruise): Depart USA Monday
11 days (3 land + 8 cruise): Depart USA Monday and Friday
| Coral
I & Coral II |
Option
A |
Option
B |
| LOW
SEASON |
7
days |
8
days |
11
days |
7
days |
8
days |
11
days |
| Miami |
$2,259 |
$2,579 |
$3,519 |
$2,389 |
$2,709 |
$3,659 |
| New
York |
2,419 |
2,739 |
3,679 |
2,549 |
2,869 |
3,829 |
| Los
Angeles |
2,609 |
2,919 |
3,869 |
2,739 |
3,059 |
3,999 |
| Single
Supplement |
660 |
820 |
1,290 |
780 |
940 |
1,420 |
| HIGH
SEASON |
Option
A |
Option
B |
| |
7
days |
8
days |
11
days |
7
days |
8
days |
11
days |
| Miami |
$2,419 |
$2,779 |
$3,889 |
$2,549 |
$2,919 |
$4,029 |
| New
York |
2,579 |
2,939 |
4,049 |
2,709 |
3,079 |
4,199 |
| Los
Angeles |
2,769 |
3,129 |
4,239 |
2,899 |
3,269 |
4,379 |
| Single
Supplement |
740 |
930 |
1,480 |
800 |
1,050 |
1,610 |
Rates
are per person based on twin standard cabins, main deck. Cabin
upgrades to higher categories are available at a supplement.
LOW SEASON: 01 April to 15 June (Except
Easter), 22 Aug - 15 Oct,
20 Nov to 15 Dec
HIGH SEASON: 15 Dec - 31 Mar,
June 16 - Aug. 21, Oct. 16 - Nov 19 |
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Coral
I & Coral II
 Coral
I
The Coral I is a first class motor yacht for 20 passengers (10 crew), made in
Germany, 100 feet long, 10 to 12 knots cruising. This boat is recognized for
excellent quality in food, service, and excursions.
Coral II
The Coral II is a first class motor yacht for 22 passengers, made in Holland,
108 feet long, with a charming teak wood interior. Enjoy delicious meals
are an integral part of the great service, for which this yacht is renowned.
Itinerary
Wednesday: Baltra
Airport, Santa Cruz
Thursday: Rabida, Jervis- Egas Port, Santiago
Friday: Espinosa Point, Fernandina-Vi cente Roca,
Isabela
Saturday: Bartolome-Black
Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz
Sunday: Charles Darwin Station,
Santa Cruz- Highlands, Santa Cruz
Monday: Suarez Point & Gardner
Bay, Espanola
Tuesday: Cormorant Point, Floreana
- Santa Fe Island
Wednesday: North Seymor Island
- Baltra Airport
Air-Sea Packages departures:
7 days (3 Land + 4 cruise): Depart USA Friday
8 days (3 land + 5 cruise): Depart USA Monday
11 days (3 land + 8 cruise): Depart USA Monday and Friday
| Coral I & Coral
II |
Option
A |
Option B |
| LOW SEASON |
7 days |
8 days |
11 days |
7 days |
8 days |
11 days |
| Miami |
$2,159 |
$2,449 |
$3,299 |
$2,279 |
$2,259 |
$3,409 |
| New York |
2,319 |
2,609 |
3,459 |
2,439 |
2,719 |
3,569 |
| Los Angeles |
2,509 |
2,799 |
3,649 |
2,619 |
2,909 |
3,759 |
| Single Supplement |
610 |
760 |
1,180 |
730 |
870 |
1,290 |
| HIGH SEASON |
Option A |
Option B |
| |
7 days |
8 days |
11 days |
7 days |
8 days |
11 days |
| Miami |
$2,309 |
$2,639 |
$3,639 |
$2,419 |
$2,759 |
$3,749 |
| New York |
2,469 |
2,799 |
3,799 |
2,579 |
2,919 |
3,919 |
| Los Angeles |
2,659 |
2,989 |
3,989 |
2,769 |
3,109 |
4,099 |
| Single Supplement |
690 |
850 |
1,350 |
800 |
970 |
1,470 |
Rates
are per person based on twin standard cabins, main deck. Cabin
upgrades to higher categories are available at a supplement.
LOW SEASON: May 1 - Jun 14, Sept 1 - Oct
14, Dec 1-15
HIGH SEASON: Jan - Apr, June 15
- Aug. 31, Oct. 15- Nov 30, Dec 16-31 |
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M/Y Eric, Flamingo & Letty
 M/Y
Eric
Built
in 1990, the M/Y Eric is an 83-foot long and 24-foot wide motor yacht,
cruising at the speed of 12 knots. It carries up to 20 passengers.
It has a restaurant, bar, library and conference center with TV and
VCR.
 M/Y
Flamingo I
Built in 1991 the M/Y Eric is 83-foot long and 24-foot wide motor yacht,
cruising at the speed of 12 knots. It carries up to 20 passengers. It has
a restaurant, bar, library and conference center with TV and VCR.
Cruise Itinerary
Sunday: San
Cristobal-Playa Ochoa-Leon Dormido
Monday: Prince Philip’s Steps-Darwin Bay,
Tower Island
Tuesday: Bachas Beach-North Seymour
Wednesday: Tagus Cove, Isabela-Punta Espinoza,
Fernandina
Thursday: Puerto Egas, Santiago - Bartolome
Friday: Darwin Station - Highlands, Santa
Cruz
Saturday: Gardner Bay-Punta Suarez, Espanola
(Hood)
Sunday: Interpretation Center , San Cristobal
Air-Sea Package - 11 Days: Depart USA every Friday
| M/Y Flamingo
I |
LOW SEASON |
HIGH SEASON |
| |
Option A |
Option B |
Option A |
Option B |
| Miami |
$3,189 |
$3,299 |
$3,529 |
$3,639 |
| New York |
3,349 |
3,469 |
3,689 |
3,799 |
| Los Angeles |
3,539 |
3,649 |
3,689 |
3,799 |
| Single Supplement |
1,130 |
1,240 |
1,300 |
1,410 |
Rates
are per person based in twin standard cabins. Cabin upgrades
are available on request.
LOW
SEASON: April 24- Jun 11, Aug 28 - Oct 15, Nov
27- Dec 17
HIGH SEASON: Jan 2- Apr
23, Jun 12- Aug 27, Oct 16- Nov 26, Dec 18-31
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M/V Eclipse
 The
Eclipse is one of the newest cruise ships in the Galapagos, with 27 cabins.
This luxury vessel preserves smaller boat atmosphere and great attention
to detail . Dining room for 28 passengers, 1 naturalist guide for every
12 passengers, library, video room, swimming pool and extensive decks area.
The Eclipse's stateroom is amongst the largest of any vessel in the Galapagos.
Cruise Itinerary
Saturday: Baltra Island – Sanra Cruz
Sunday: Santiago Island, James Bay – Bartolome Island
Monday: Darwin Bay & Prince Philip’s Steps-Tower
Island
Tuesday: Punta Espinosa,Fernandina- Tagus Cove, Isabela
Wednesday: Urbina Bay & Elizabeth
Bay, Isabela Island
Thursday: Puerto Ayora & Charles
Darwin Research Station,Santa Cruz
Friday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez – Hood Island
Saturday: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz - Baltra Island
Air-Sea Package, 11 Days: Depart USA every Saturday
| M/V Eclipse |
LOW SEASON |
HIGH SEASON |
| |
Option A |
Option B |
Option A |
Option B |
| Miami |
$4,209 |
$4,319 |
$4,519 |
$4,629 |
| New York |
4,369 |
4,479 |
4,679 |
4,789 |
| Los Angeles |
4,559 |
4,669 |
4,869 |
4,979 |
| Single Supplement |
400 |
510 |
400 |
510 |
Rates
are per person based in twin standard cabins. Cabin upgrades are available
on request.
LOW SEASON: May 7 - Jun 17, Sept 3 - Nov 4, Dec 3 - 16
HIGH SEASON: Jan 01 - May 06, Jun 18 - Sep 02, Nov 05 - Dec 02, Dec 17
- Dec 3 |
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ON
BOARD THE CRUISE VESSELS
The normal daily schedule begins with a shore excursion after breakfast,
return
to the ship for lunch on board. Perhaps a "siesta" before the afternoon excursion.
In the evening briefings are giving by the naturalist guides. All meals are provided.
The menu is based on continental cuisine; wine, beer and soft drinks are extra.
Please remember that itineraries are dependent upon climatic conditions such
as water current, island fires, volcanic eruptions, etc., and may be subject
to change without notice.
WHAT TO BRING
Life on board is informal. Bring at least 2 good rubber-soled walking shoes,
windbreaker jacket, hat (s), comfortable casual clothes, shorts, bathing suits,
cotton-shirts, a small backpack to carry camera, film (plenty), sun glasses and
sunscreen. You can also bring your own snorkeling equipment or rent them on board.
Galapagos
National Park and Municipal Taxes:
The entrance fee of $100 per person is collected at the Galapagos airport at
the National Park counter. On International flights from Quito or Guayaquil,
there is a $ 25 per person departure tax, which must be paid locally in cash
(subject to change without notice).
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