Trip at a Glance
Overview
The Galaxy Yacht gives you wonderful options for visiting the Galapagos Islands with four, five, or eight day cruises. Sixteen passengers can be comfortably accommodated in the nine fully air-conditioned, double cabins; each with a private bathroom and hot water. There is also a telephone for internal communication, speaker, and safe deposit box in each room.
The attractive common areas of the boat include a dining room, bar and lounge, coffee station with refreshments (coffee, tea, drinking water and herbal infusions), library with TV/ DVD, and sundeck for your enjoyment.
Key Features:Fully air-conditioned private rooms,Innovative local and international cuisine,Two zodiac boats for excursions,Airport check-in service at Quito airport,Snorkel gear
Technical Specifications
Year of construction : 2007
Type : Yacht
Category : First Class
Length : 115 feet (35m)
Width : 25 feet (8m)
Capacity : 16 passengers
On Board : Dining room, bar and lounge, TV and DVD, library and sundeck.
Accommodation
Main Deck : 3 Double Cabins (with lower beds and outside views)
Upper Deck : 3 Double Cabins(with lower beds and outside views)
Lower Deck : 3 Double Cabins (with lower beds and outside views)
All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning
Main Engines : 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
Max Speed : 12 knots
Crew : 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
Safety & Navigation : 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
Itinerary
ITINERARY A - 5D/4N
AM: Floreana Island: Baroness Viewing Point / Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point / Devils Crown
ITINERARY C - 6D/5N
AM: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat
PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
ITINERARY B - 6D/5N
AM: Isabela Island: Tintoreras Islet / Wetlands / Wall of Tears
PM: Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station / Flamingos Lake / Concha de Perla
GALAXY 2012 PRICES
HIGH SEASON: July, August and December since 15th. | |||||||
Description | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 8 days | 10 days | 11 days | 15 days |
Main deck and upper deck cabins | $1,705 | $2,285 | $2,485 | $3,945 | $4,221 | $4,685 | $6,575 |
Lower deck cabins | $1,623 | $2,185 | $2,365 | $3,785 | $4,021 | $4,465 | $6,275 |
LOW SEASON: Rest of the Year | |||||||
Description | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 8 days | 10 days | 11 days | 15 days |
Main deck, upper deck and Lower cabins | $1,185 | $1,685 | $1,875 | $2,495 | $3,185 | $3,495 | $4,921 |
Charter | $17,745 | $25,745 | $28,745 | $38,745 | $49,745 | $54,745 | $77,485 |
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- All prices per person in US dollars.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Additional Information
- Fuel Surchage
- Single Supplement : 50% for July, August and December since 15th and 80% for the rest of year
- Charter Surchage
- High Season Supplements
Children Policy
Discount 10% for children under 12 years
View others 2012 Itineraries
Cost Includes
- All meals and activities throughout the cruise
- Bilingual national park guide
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Fuel surcharge
- Transfers
- Double cabin accommodation
- Water, tea and coffe
Cost Excluded
- $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
- Airfare to/from Galapagos
- Alcoholic and soft beverages consumed onboard
- Travel / medical insurance