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Queen of Galapagos Catamaran

Category: First Class
Departures: Every Monday
Capacity: 16 passengers

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Facilities & Accommodation

Simply one of the most elegant and comfortable catamaran cruises in Galapagos. This vessel is marked by wide-open spaces. The cabins, living rooms and bathrooms are elegant and comfortable.

The powerful engine (800 HP) makes this a quick trip while also providing high performance. Although the boat is rather large, it lends itself to an intimate environment, accomodating a small group of 16 passengers.

Additional Information

Cruise includes: accommodations on board, all meals, guide service and ground transportation on islands.
Is not included: Flight Ticket from Mainland Ecuador to Galapagos, National Park Tax, Alcoholic and Soft Drinks and Snorkeling Equipment.

2012 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

 

  4 DAYS 5 DAYS 8 DAYS
LOW SEASON $ 2165 $2705 $ 4326
HIGH SEASON $ 2405 $3005 $ 4807
CHARTER LOW SEASON $ 30799 $38545 $ 60564
CHARTER HIGH SEASON $ 34223 $42828 $ 67293

High season: April 23 - 30/ July 02 - Aug 06/ Nov 19 - 26/ Dec 24 - Jan 07
Suite surcharge: $ 300
Single Supplement: 70%
Christmas and New Year: 20% supplement
Children discount 30%
Under 12 years of age at time of cruise.

Rates include:

• Accommodation in double cabin (6 twin or 2 double bed)
• Transfers in Galapagos
• 3 meals per day starting with the lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day
• soft drinks (tea, coffee and water) - no bottled items
• Naturalist English speaking guide, snorkel equipment.

Not included:

• Galapagos entrance fee ($100,00 per person in cash)
• Transit control card ($10,00 per person in cash)
• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal expenses
• Air ticket
• International departure tax
• Tips
• Wetsuit

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Specifications

  • 8 luxury rooms with private bathroom, air conditioner and hot water.
  • 16 passengers on board
  • All cabins with private direct ocean view
  • TV/DVD in each room
  • Fully air conditioned Social Areas
  • Covered Back Deck and Sun Deck
  • Speed 9 knots
  • Electricity: 110 V / 220 V.
  • A large staging area
  • 7 crew members
  • All safety equipment complies with international coast guard regulations
  • Lenght 90 feet
  • Beam 28 feet

Itinerary 2012

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» 15-day Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
San Cristobal - Isla Lobos MON Am San Cristobal Island
Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited.
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
North Seymour Island TUE Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Pm Mosquera Island
The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach WED 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: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Highlands THU 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: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more
Cormorant PointFloreana - FRI Am Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
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
Española Island SAT 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
San Cristobal - Pitt Point SUN Am San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
San Cristobal - El Junco MON Am San Cristobal Island: El Junco Lagoon
A small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galápagos. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera
Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: La Lobería
Home to a large sea lion colony. There are frequently dozens of sea lions visible at any time. »Read more
South Plaza island TUE Am South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
Pm 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
Santiago - Puerto Egas WED Am Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Pm Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more
Santa cruz - Highlands THU 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: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more
Bartholomew island FRI Am Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Pm 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
Rabida Island SAT Am Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Daphne Island SUN Am Daphne Island
A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches. »Read more
Pm Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
San Cristobal Island MON 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 Airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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» 8-day Galapagos Itinerary "A" (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
San Cristobal - Isla Lobos MON Am San Cristobal Island
Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited.
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
North Seymour Island TUE Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Pm Mosquera Island
The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach WED 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: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Highlands THU 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: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more
Cormorant PointFloreana - FRI Am Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
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
Española Island SAT 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
San Cristobal - Pitt Point SUN Am San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
San Cristobal - El Junco MON Am San Cristobal Island: El Junco Lagoon
A small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galápagos. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera
Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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» 8-day Galapagos Itinerary "B" (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
San Cristobal - Loberia MON Am San Cristobal Island
Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited.
Pm San Cristobal Island: La Lobería
Home to a large sea lion colony. There are frequently dozens of sea lions visible at any time. »Read more
South Plaza island TUE Am South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
Pm 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
Santiago - Puerto Egas WED Am Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Pm Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more
Santa cruz - Highlands THU 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: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more
Bartholomew island FRI Am Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Pm 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
Rabida Island SAT Am Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Daphne Island SUN Am Daphne Island
A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches. »Read more
Pm Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
San Cristobal Island MON 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 Airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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