Galapagos Legend Yacht - Cruises to the Galapagos Islands

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Legend Cruise Ship

Category: Luxury Class
Departures: Monday - Thursday
Capacity: 90 passengers

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Facilities & Accommodation

The301ft. ‘Galapagos Legend’ was renovated in 2001, 2004 and 2007. She cruises at an impressive 15 knots, incorporates over 1800 square meters of social areas and houses a multitude of features to provide you with comfort, entertainment and education.

Equipped for pure relaxation make use of the sauna, spa or Jacuzzi. Get your blood pumping with the ships swimming pool, running track and exercise equipment. Younger passengers can enjoy ‘kids corner’ playground, mini cinema, and a range of books and videos available in the library.
A huge lounge featuring panoramic windows and bar is an excellent place to mingle with your fellow seafarers. Sample the chef’s innovative dishes either al fresco or within the nautically decorated dining room. If you’re feeling hungry in between meals take advantage of the 24 hr. room service.
A conference room suitable for up to 90 people makes Galapagos Legend a truly unique place to hold a business function. International phone/fax/internet keeps you connected to the rest of the world.

45 stylish and practically designed cabins accommodate 100 guests. The classically decorated and air conditioned accommodations are complete with mini bars. ‘Moon Deck’ cabins feature private balconies.
Your ship is operated by a dedicated crew of 60, including 7 multilingual guides and 24hr. doctor.

Features Include; Sauna, Spa, Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, Running Track, Exercise Equipment, ‘Kids Corner’ Playground, Mini Cinema, Library and Conference Room
Air Conditioning, Private Bathrooms and Mini Bars
24hr. Room Service and Doctor
7 Naturalist Guides

Specifications

Built in: Germany-Howaldts-Werke, Hamburg
Totally converted in: 2001
Gross tonnage: 2746
Length: 91.50 mts
Beam: 14.30 mts
Speed: Maximum 19.0 knots, cruise speed 15 knots
Life boats: 2 for 58 passengers each
Life rafts: 10 for 25 passengers each
Dinghies: 5 units for visits to the islands
Crew: 60 plus a physician
Guides: 6 top naturalist guides

2012 prices per person (except charter)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice

	HIGH SEASON
CABIN CATEGORY	3 NIGHTS	4 NIGHTS	7 NIGHTS	10 NIGHTS	11 NIGHTS	14 NIGHTS
Standard*	1355	1805	3120	4083	4440	5411
Standard Plus	1605	2055	3520	4758	5108	6261
Junior Suite	1905	2555	4120	5748	6265	7621
Legend Suite	2155	2855	4620	6468	7021	8556
Balcony Suite	2455	3155	5020	7278	7822	9576

HALF CHARTER	67749	89249	156399	203249	220235	268849
FULL CHARTER	135499	178499	312899	406499	440469	537699

	LOW SEASON
CABIN CATEGORY	3 NIGHTS	4 NIGHTS	7 NIGHTS	10 NIGHTS	11 NIGHTS	14 NIGHTS
Standard*	1290	1740	2990	3888	4245	5151
Standard Plus	1540	1990	3390	4563	4913	6001
Junior Suite	1840	2490	3990	5553	6070	7361
Legend Suite	2090	2790	4490	6273	6826	8296
Balcony Suite	2390	3090	4890	7083	7627	9316

HALF CHARTER	64500	86000	149900	193500	210485	255850
FULL CHARTER	129000	172000	299900	387000	420970	511700

*Low Season: January 5 to March 28, May 15 to June 20, September 1-30, November 25 to December 15

*High Season: rest of the year.

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Rates include:

All-inclusive cruises sharing double accommodation in sea view cabins with air-conditioning & private facilities.
All meals, welcome & farewell cocktails, water, 24-hour coffee station.
Two daily visits to different islands with multilingual naturalist guide (upon request).
Snorkeling and kayaking opportunities.
Activities on board, briefings, lectures.

Not included:

$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
Air Ticket Quito or Guayaquil to/from Galapagos
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Cancellation/medical insurance
Wet suits rental: US$ 25 net per person per each short cruise.
Fuel surcharge US$ 90 net per person for a 3 or 4-night cruise, US$ 180 for a 7, 10, 11-night cruise and US$ 360 for a 14-night cruise. • Wet suits rental: US$ 25 net per person for a 3 or 4-night cruise, US$ 50 for a 7, 10, 11-night cruise and US$ 75 for a 14-
Internet available US$ 15 net per hour or fraction.
Tips & personal expenses.

Itinerary 2012

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» 4-days Galapagos Itinerary "A" (click to display or hide)

Monday-Thursday

MON	Am	Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
MON	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
TUE	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
TUE	Pm	Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
WED	Am	Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more
WED	Pm	North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
THU	Am	Baltra Airport

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

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» 4-days Galapagos Itinerary "C" (click to display or hide)

Monday-Thursday

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: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
TUE	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
WED	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: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more
THU	Am	San Cristobal Island: Cerro Colorado Amazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island. »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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» 5-days Galapagos Itinerary "B" (click to display or hide)

Thursday-Monday

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: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more
FRI	Am	Isabela Island: Moreno Point Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »Read more
	Pm	Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more
SAT	Am	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
	Pm	Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more
SUN	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: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more
MON	Am	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
	Pm	Baltra Airport

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

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» 5-days Galapagos Itinerary "D" (click to display or hide)

Thursday-Monday

THU	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: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more
FRI	Am	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
	Pm	Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
SAT	Am	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
	Pm	Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
SUN	Am	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
	Pm	Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
MON	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.

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