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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
| Description | 15 days | 11 days | 10 days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| US$6278 | US$4470 | US$4021 | US$3786 | US$2369 | US$2190 | US$1623 | |
| US$6578 | US$4690 | US$4221 | US$3946 | US$2489 | US$2290 | US$1708 | |
| Charter | US$71850 | US$55500 | US$49700 | US$38900 | US$27900 | US$23900 | US$19000 |
Single supplement: 50%
Children under 12 years discount 10%
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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.
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TUE | 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 |
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WED | 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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Española Island: Osborn Islet This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Floreana Island: Baroness' Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. »Read more |
| 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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| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
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| 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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FRI | 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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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 | Baltra: Transfer to the airport. |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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SAT | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| 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: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
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SUN | 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: Muro de las Lagrimas | |||
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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: Concha Perla | |||
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MON | Am | Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »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 |
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Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more |
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Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »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: Transfer to the airport. |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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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 | 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 |
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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 | 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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SAT | 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 |
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SUN | Am | Genovesa Island: El Barranco |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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MON | Am | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »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 |
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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: Transfer to the Airport. |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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» 8-days departure Itinerary "D" (Itineraries B + C)
» 4-days departure Itinerary "E" (Saturday to Tuesday)
» 10-days departure Itinerary "F" (Itineraries A +B)
» 10-days departure Itinerary "G" (Itineraries C + A)
» 11-days departure Itinerary "H" (Itineraries B + C)
» 15-days departure Itinerary "I" (Itineraries A + B + C)
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