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Category: Budget Class
Departures: Every Thursday
Capacity: 16 passengers
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Following renovations ‘Floreana`s’ air conditioned interior now features a saloon/dining area with bar and TV/DVD, complemented by fresh décor and mahogany detailing. Here you can enjoy buffet style meals cooked by your onboard chef.
Across her 75ft. length 12 guests are accommodated in 6 cabins with bunk style berths, private bathrooms and hot water.
Out on deck are two separate outdoor spaces incorporating seating, shaded areas and sun loungers. These large outdoor areas allow guest to spread out and enjoy the views within small groups.
Active travelers can take advantage of the kayaks, snorkeling gear onboard.
Included in the welcoming crew of six is an expert naturalist guide.
2012 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
Prices subject to change without prior notice
| DESCRIPTION | 8 DAYS |
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High & Low Season Double cabin |
US$2.238 |
| High & Low Season Single cabin | US$3.916 |
| CHARTER | US$33.570 |
*Note: Rates valid from September 1st 2011 until December 31st 2012
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Length: 68.1 ft (22.7m)
Beam: 15.51 ft (4.7m)
Speed: 9 knots
Engines: Detroit Diesel of 240HP
Electricity: generator Kholer 0.9 K v., 110v
Fuel Capacity : 1200 gallons of diesel
Navigation Equipment: Furuno radio 150 watts, radio VHF standard, sonar Horizon DS30, radar SSB furuno (16 miles), 1GPS (Magellan 12 Sat)
Safety Equipment: 2 motor dinghies with capacity for 12 guests, 2 inflatable liferafts for 12
Crew: Captain, naturalist bilingual guide, 2 sailors, chef, mechanic and bartender.
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THU | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
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| Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more |
| Pm | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
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Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more |
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Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
| Pm | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Daphne Island A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: El Chato A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more |
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| Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| Pm | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Pm | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form
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THU | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
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| Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more |
| Pm | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
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Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more |
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Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
| Pm | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Daphne Island A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches. »Read more |
| Pm | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form
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THU | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: El Chato A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more |
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| Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| Pm | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Pm | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form
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