Trip at a Glance

Cost Details

$3000

Price Per Person (High season)

Overview

The Galaven I is a 88 ft. expedition vessel for 20 passengers. It has 11 double cabins, all with private bathrooms, air-conditioning and ocean views.

Galaven I offers spacious outdoor seating areas with sun chairs, large interior dining room, and a library equipped with a TV & DVD player for daily briefing and presentations.

Bilingual Galapagos National Park guides accompany you to all visitor sites.

Key Features:

Expedition yacht,Ample social areas,2 national park guides,Large ccean view cabins,Best value mid-range cruise

Technical Specifications

Year of construction : 2000

Type : Motor Yacht

Category : Mid-range

Draft : 6 feet (2 m)

Gross tonnage : 171 ton

Length : 88 feet (27 m)

Beam : 22 feet (7 m)

Capacity : 20 passengers

Accommodation

Main Deck : 4 double cabins (twin beds) 78ft²/ 7m² – 3 double cabins (1 double + 1 bunk beds) 75ft²/7m².

Upper Deck : 2 cabin (double bed) 100ft²/9m²

Sun Deck : 2 double cabins (twin beds) 74ft²/ 7m²

All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning

Crew : Captain,2 bilingual Galapagos National Park naturalist guide,8 crew members

Safety & Navigation : All equipments meet / exceed the international safety standards,Life vests,GPS,Sonar,Naval radars,Fire detection and prevention systems.

Itinerary

8 DAY CRUISE - OPTION A

Day 01 TUE

AM: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat

PM: North Seymour Island

Day 02 WED

AM: Genovesa Island: El Barranco

PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

Day 03 THU

AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

PM: Rábida Island

Day 04 FRI

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station

PM: Santa Cruz Island: El Garrapatero Beach

Day 05 SAT

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill

PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Day 06 SUN

AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay

PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point or Devil`s Crown

Day 07 MON

AM: Española Island: Suárez Point

PM: Española Islands: Gardner Bay

Day 08 TUE

AM: San Cristóbal Island:Interpretation Center

PM: San Cristóbal: Transfer to the airport

5 DAY CRUISE

Day 01 FRI

AM: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat

PM: Santa Cruz Island: El Garrapatero Beach

Day 02 SAT

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill

PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Day 03 SUN

AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay

PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point or Devil`s Crown

Day 04 MON

AM: Española Island: Suárez Point

PM: Española Islands: Gardner Bay

Day 05 TUE

AM: San Cristóbal Island: Interpretation Center

San Cristóbal: Transfer to the airport

8 DAY CRUISE - OPTION B

Day 01 TUE

AM: Arrival in San Cristóbal Airport and transfer to the boat

PM: San Cristóbal: Puerto Chino or Galapaguera, Colorado Hill

Day 02 WED
Day 03 THU

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station

PM: Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters

Day 04 FRI

AM: Isabela Island: WetlandsWall of tearsTortoise Breeding Station

PM: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 05 SAT

AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point

PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay

Day 06 SUN

AM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point

PM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

Day 07 MON

AM: Santiago island: Espumilla Beach or Bucanero Cove

PM: Bartholomew Island

Day 08 TUE

AM: Daphne Islet

Transfer to the Baltra airport

4 DAY CRUISE

Day 01 TUE

AM: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat

PM: North Seymour Island

Day 02 WED

AM: Genovesa Island: El Barranco

PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

Day 03 THU

AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

PM: Rábida Island

Day 04 FRI

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station

Baltra Island: Transfer to the airport

Price include

Discount for children under 12 years: 25%

Please note: please ask your trip advisor for information on 10 Day itinerary for this boat.

Cost Includes

  • Transfers in the islands
  • All excursions
  • Bilingual national park guide
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Airport assistance
  • Te, water, coffee

Cost Excluded

  • Airfare from mainland Ecuador
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
  • $10 Transit Control Card
  • Use of wetsuit
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Tips
$3000

Per Person

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