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Golondrina I Motor Sailor

Category: Budget Class
Departures: Every Monday and Friday
Capacity: 16 passengers

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Facilities & Accommodation

Refurbished in 2004, the ‘Golondrina 1’ is one of the smaller yachts in the Galapagos. Now equipped with hot water and air conditioning she provides comfort at reasonable prices.
With 8 double cabins all with private bathrooms, fully carpeted throughout, TV, VHS, dining room, bar, solarium, living room and saloon, which also serves as a dining area. Here the chef spoils you with a variety of culinary delights including local dishes and fresh seafood.

  • Great Value for Money
  • Private Bathrooms
  • Air Conditioning

Additional Information

Important Note: motor sailors use the motor to navigate, this boat does not always travel with the sails up. Sails are only used barely

2012 prices per person (except charter)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Description 15 days 12 days 8 days 5 days 4 days
January to December US$3749 US$2999 US$1999 US$1249 US$999
 
Charter US$59999 US$47999 US$31999 US$19999 US$15999

Single Supplement: 80%
Children Discount: 10%

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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: motor yacht
Lenght: 22.22m
Beam: 5.09m
Generators: 2 kohler 13 kw, 10 kw
Speed: 8 knots

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

  • 24 mile furuno radar
  • GPS
  • Satelliite navigator
  • Echo sounder
  • Furuno 1000 ft. speed and distance log
  • Compasses
  • Barometer
  • Clock.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacom)
  • Life jackets
  • Flares and signals
  • Fire & smoke detectors
  • Complete fire sys

Itinerary 2012

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» 15-day Galapagos Itinerary "E (C+D)" (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
FRI 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
Genovesa - Darwin Bay SAT Am 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
Pm Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Bartholomew Island SUN 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
Santa Fe island MON Am South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »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 - Cerro Brujo TUE 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: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more
Española Island 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
Española Island: Osborn Islet
This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more
Floreana - Devils Crown THU 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
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
North Seymour Island FRI Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Pm Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Isabela - Urbina Bay SAT 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: 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
Isabela - Moreno Point SUN Am Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »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
santiago - Buccaneer Cove MON 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 Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more
Santa Cruz - El Chato TUE Am Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga Bay
A pristine location with a beautiful white-sand beach. It's a great place for swimming and even surfing. »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
Isabela - Wall of Tears
Isabela - Wall of Tears
WED Am Isabela Island: Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more
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
Pm Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Whale Bay THU Am Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay
Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Santa Cruz Island FRI 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.

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» 15-day Galapagos Itinerary "F (D+C)" (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
FRI Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Isabela -Urbina Bay SAT 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: 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
Isabela - moreno Point SUN Am Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »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
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove MON 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 Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more
Santa Cruz - El Chato TUE Am Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga Bay
A pristine location with a beautiful white-sand beach. It's a great place for swimming and even surfing. »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
Isabela - Wall of Tears
Isabela - Wall of Tears
WED Am Isabela Island: Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more
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
Pm Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Whale bay THU Am Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay
Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach FRI 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 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
Genovesa - Darwin Bay SAT Am 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
Pm Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Bartholomew island SUN 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
Santa fe Island MON Am South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »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 - Cerro Brujo TUE 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: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more
Española Island 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
Española Island: Osborn Islet
This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more
Floreana - Devils Crown THU 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
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
North Seymour Island FRI Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »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

» 8-day Galapagos Itinerary "C" (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
FRI 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
Genovesa - Darwin Bay SAT Am 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
Pm Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Bartholomew Island SUN 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
Santa Fe Island MON Am South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »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 - Cerro Brujo TUE Am lSan 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: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more
Española island 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
Española Island: Osborn Islet
This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more
Floreana - Devils Crown THU 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
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
North Seymour island FRI Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »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

» 8-day Galapagos Itinerary "D (A+B)" (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
FRI Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Isabela - Urbina Bay SAT 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: 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
Isabela - Moreno Point SUN Am Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »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
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove MON 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 Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more
Santa Cruz - El Chato TUE 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
isabela - Wall of tears
isabela - Wall of tears
WED Am Isabela Island: Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more
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
Pm Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
santa Cruz - Whale Bay THU Am Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay
Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Santa Cruz Island FRI 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

» 5-day Galapagos Itinerary "B" (click to display or hide)
5D / 4N
FRI Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Isabela - Urbina Bay SAT 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: 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
isabela - Moreno Point SUN Am Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »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
santiago - Buccaneer Cove MON 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 Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more
Santa cruz Island TUE 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 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

» 4-day Galapagos Itinerary "A" (click to display or hide)
4D / 3N
TUE 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
Isabela - Wall of tears
Isabela - Wall of tears
WED Am Isabela Island: Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more
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
Pm Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Whale Bay THU Am Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay
Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Santa Cruz Island FRI 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

» Itinerary G (C+A) (12days/11nights)
» Itinerary H (A+ Night in a hotel) (click to display or hide)
5 Days / 4 Nights
MON Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga Bay
A pristine location with a beautiful white-sand beach. It's a great place for swimming and even surfing. »Read more
Isabela - Urbina Bay TUE 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
isabela - Moreno Point
Isabela - Wall of tears
WED Am Isabela Island: Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more
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
Pm Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
santiago - Buccaneer Cove THU Am Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay
Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
Santa cruz Island FRI 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.

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