Elena Just wanted to let you know that we had
a great time in the Galapagos. The boat Golondrina was great as
were the staff especially the guide enrique was excellent -his knowledge
of the Galapagos and his English were superb. We had a brillient
time - thanks for all your efforts. Helma
Category: First Class Departures: Every Sunday and Thursday Capacity: 20 passenger 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
2008 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
Rates include: • All meals
• Transfers in the islands
• All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
Not included: • US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
• Airfare from mainland Ecuador
• Bottled beverages
• Gratuities
• Cancellation/medical insurance
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.
Itinerary 4 days
Letty 3- and 4-night sailings are not available every week. Please inquire at the time of booking.
Thursday: San Cristóbal / Cerro Brujo / Leon Dormido
Friday: Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay, Floreana
Saturday: Gardner Bay/ Punta Suarez, Espanola (Hood)
Sunday: La Galapaguera/ San Cristobal
Itinerary 5 days
Letty
3- and 4-night sailings are not available every week. Please inquire at the time of booking.
Sunday: San Cristóbal / Cerro Brujo / Leon Dormido
Monday: Darwin Bay/ Prince Philips Steps - Tower
Tuesday: Bartolomé / Puerto Egas , Santiago
Wednesday: South Plaza/ North Seymour
Thursday: La Galapaguera/ San Cristobal
Itinerary 6 days
Eric and Flamingo I Can't fit a full week sailing into your itinerary? No problem, we offer an option of a 6-day/ 5-night sailing Sunday to Friday. The itinerary is the same as the 7-night cruise until Friday morning when passengers disembark and transfer to the airport in Baltra. This option is available on almost all weeks with the exception of peak and holiday weeks.
Sunday: San Cristóbal / Cerro Brujo / Leon Dormido
Monday: Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip´s Steps , Tower
Tuesday: South Plaza/ North Seymour
Wednesday: Tagus Cove , Isabela / Punta Espinoza , Fernandina
Thursday: Puerto Egas, Santiago/ Bartolome
Friday: Darwin Station/ Baltra
Itinerary 8 days
Eric and Flamingo I
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
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified wihtout previous notice.
