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Grand Daphne
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Grand Daphne Description
A first-class cruise focused on providing its guests with the best Galapagos Islands travel experience. From an extraordinary level of service to top-notch amenities, we strive to ensure that every need is taken care of.
The Grand Daphne offers first-class cabins with plenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable. With air conditioning, a private bathroom, hot water, and 110V power outlets, you'll have everything you need to relax and enjoy your time on the ship. The large ocean-view windows in the superior cabins and main deck suite are the perfect way to take in the stunning views of the ocean as you sail through the incredible Galápagos Islands.
Grand Daphne Cabins and Suites
The cabins aboard the Gran Daphne are cozy quarters. There are five standard cabins, two superior cabins, and one suite on the upper deck. Each is provided with air-conditioning, as well as private bathrooms.
Cruise Details
- Category: First Class
- Type: Small Yacht
- Year built: 2020
- Departures: Wednesday
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Itineraries: 4,5,8
RATES INCLUDE
- Lodging on board in a cabin with private facilities.
- All meals while on board
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
RATES NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
Full Tecnical Details
Crew: | 8 experienced and certified crew members + 1 naturalist guide. It includes 1 captain, 1 pilot, 2 sailors, 1 machinist, 1 chef, 1 waiter/bartender, 1 assistant |
Amenities: | TV, DVD, 2 zodiacs |
Cabins: | 9 cabins. 2 Upper Deck cabins, 1 Main Deck Suite, 6 Lower Deck cabins |
Social Areas: | Outdoor: Shaded outside deck in Main Deck, bar, Sun Deck and terrace Indoor: |
Prices
Grand Daphne Prices
2025 prices per person
ACCOMMODATION | 7 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 3 NIGHTS |
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Lower Deck Cabin | US$ 7,195 | US$ 4,111 | US$ 3,084 |
Upper Deck Cabin | US$ 7,435 | US$ 4,249 | US$ 3,186 |
Main Deck Suite | US$ 7,595 | US$ 4,340 | US$ 3,255 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Itinerary Grand Daphne
Wed | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... | |
Thu | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
PM | Isabela Island: Albermarle PointThe point is the nesting site for flightless cormorants and home to a colony of the largest marine iguanas. Read more... | |
Fri | AM | Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Read more... |
PM | Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. Read more... | |
Sat | AM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... |
PM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. Read more... | |
Sun | AM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... |
PM | Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. Read more... | |
Mon | AM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... |
PM | Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Read more... | |
Tue | AM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
Wed | AM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... |
PM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
Wed | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... | |
Thu | AM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... |
PM | Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish. Read more... |
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Fri | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
PM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... | |
Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. Read more... |
PM | San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
Sat | AM | San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
Sun | AM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... |
PM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
Mon | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
Tue | AM | Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
Wed | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... |
PM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
Wed | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... | |
Thu | AM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... |
PM | Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish. Read more... | |
Fri | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
PM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... | |
Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. Read more... |
PM | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
Sun | AM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... |
PM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
Mon | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
Tue | AM | Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
Wed | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... |
PM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
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