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Galaxy Yacht

Category: First Class
Departures: Saturday and Tuesday
Capacity: 16 passenger

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Facilities & Accommodation

The ‘Galaxy’ and her crew of 9 plus bilingual naturalists are consistently phrased by guests for their excellent 4, 5 and 8 day cruises.

The carefully laid out and tastefully furnished ship commenced her maiden voyage from Guayaquil in 2007. At the heart of her 115ft. hull lye’s a huge open plan dining room incorporating bar and lounge areas complete with TV/DVD. This welcoming area proves an excellent space for relaxing and socializing.

She accommodates up to 16 guests across 9 cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms. A very large sundeck with bench seating and sun loungers provides guests with a superb platform from which to take in the scenery and of course the magnificent creatures which inhabit the Galapagos.

• New for 2007

• Superb Open Plan Social Area

• Featuring Air Conditioning and Private Bathrooms

• Large Comfortable Sundeck

PROMOTIONS ON THIS GALAPAGOS CRUISE!

Last minute deal 20% OFF

    AUGUST SPECIAL DEAL

    8D/7N: from $2589

    5D/4N: from $1889

    4D/3N: from $1489

    Galapagos Air ticket included*


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2010 prices per person starting at:

Rates subject to change without prior notice
Description 8 days 5 days 4 days
Low Season (April & December) US$2487 US$1612 US$1237
High Season (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov) US$2862 US$1987 US$1487
       
Charter US$45658 US$30716 US$24075

Single supplement: 50%
Children under 12 years $150 discount

2011 prices per person starting at:

Rates subject to change without prior notice
Description 8 days 5 days 4 days
Lower Deck (Cab 1,2,3) US$3389 US$2169 US$1745
Main & Upper Deck US$3589 US$2276 US$1849
       
Charter US$49749 US$33625 US$26125

Single supplement: 50%
Children under 12 years 10% discount

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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
  • US$10 Transit Control Card
  • Airfare from mainland Ecuador
  • Bottled beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Cancellation/medical insurance

Specifications

Type: First class steel – hulled motor yacht
Construction: Guayaquil 2006 – 2007
Length: 35 m
Beam: 7.60 m
Draft: 1.80 m
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Engines: 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
Water capacity: 4.000 gallons
Diesel capacity: 6.000 gallons Electric power: 110V and 220V

NAVIGATION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

RAYSTAR 125 GPS, 24 miles RAYMARINE E120 radar, 36 miles RAYMARINE E140 radar, magnetic compass, FURUNO HF radio, UNIDEN  VHF radio, ICOM IC M2A  radios, RAYMARINE E63069 Eco sounder, EPIRB, horn, thermometer.
Two inflatable life raft for 16 passengers each, 20 life jackets (SOLAS I), 10 life jackets (disembark), fire detectors and complete fire system.
Safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations

Itinerary 4 days

SATURDAY to TUESDAY
Saturday: Baltra: (Airport) / Gemelos - Highlands
Sunday: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devils Crown Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa
Monday: Española Island Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday: Interpretation Center / San Cristobal (Airport)

Itinerary 5 days

TUESDAY to SATURDAY
Tuesday: San Cristobal (Airport) / Lobos Island
Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta Tortuga Negra y/o Bachas
Thursday: Genovesa Island: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island
Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra (Airport)

Itinerary 8 days

TUESDAY to TUESDAY
Tuesday: San Cristobal (Airport) / Lobos Island
Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta Tortuga Negra y/o Bachas
Thursday: Genovesa Island: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island
Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station/ Gemelos - Highlands
Sunday: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devils Crown Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa
Monday: Española Island Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday: Interpretation Center / San Cristobal (Airport)

SATURDAY to SATURDAY
Saturday: Baltra: (Airport) / Gemelos - Highlands
Sunday: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devils Crown Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa
Monday: Española Island Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center / Lobos Island
Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta Tortuga Negra y/o Bachas
Thursday: Genovesa Island: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island
Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra (Airport)

Special itinerary from September 15 to December 15 (except November):

Itinerary 8 days

SATURDAY to SATURDAY
Saturday: Baltra – Parte Alta santa Cruz (lunch in the boot )
Sunday: Floreana
Monday: Española 
Tuesday: Interpretation Center – AIRPORT SAN CRSITOBAL Isla Lobos 
Wednesday: Santa Fé – Caleta Tortuga Negra
Thursday: Seymour Norte – Cerro Dragón   
Friday: Salivan Bay – Bartolomé 
Saturday: Charles Darwin Station –Airport

Itinerary 5 days

TUESDAY to SATURDAY
Tuesday: AIRPORT SAN CRSITOBAL Isla Lobos 
Wednesday: Santa Fé – Caleta Tortuga Negra
Thursday: Seymour Norte – Cerro Dragón   
Friday: Salivan Bay – Bartolomé 
Saturday: Charles Darwin Station –Airport

Itinerary 4 days

SATURDAY to TUESDAY
Saturday: Baltra – Gemelos (high part Santa Cruz)
Sunday: Floreana
Monday: Española 
Tuesday: Interpretation Center – AIRPORT SAN CRSITOBAL

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

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