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Galapagos Islands Cruises
Standard Gringo Yachts
FOR REGULAR SAILORS


Each agency has its own system for classifying yachts; our system is unique to others because we have chosen category names that we consider describe the boats better than those traditionally used, and we classify boats based not only on on-board services offered but also on past client recommendations and feedback. As such we consider that ours is the most unbiased and informative system available today.
Standard Gringo Galapagos Yachts

Standard Gringo cruises are a step up from the Basic Gringo options and generally offer excellent value for money andhave all of the basic on-board services (air conditioning, hot water, private bathroom). Itineraries typically cover the standard north and south loops but some also run up to Genovesa which is rich in bird life and a little off of the beaten tourist path. Yachts are generally attractive and overall service should be of a reasonable level. Guides are of level II standard.

Standard Gringo class boats are very popular with travellers who want to see the islands with a few creature comforts, but don't need the added luxuries of the higher class boats.

Happy Gringo offers the following yachts under Standard Gringo class:

Galapagos Islands Mid-range Cruises
Galapagos Islands Mid-range Cruises
Galapagos Islands Mid-range Cruises
Galapagos Islands Mid-range Cruises
 
Aida Maria
MY
16
II
-
$$$$
Angelique
MS
16
II
-
$$$$
Angelito
MY
16
II or III
-
Central
$$$
Darwin
MY
16
II
-
$$
Encantada
MS
12
II
-
$$
Floreana
MY
16
II
-
$$$
Guantanamera
MY
16
II
-
$$$
Spondylus
MY
16
II
-
$$$$
 


Style:
MY = Motor Yacht, MS = Motor Sailor, C = Catamaran.

Capacity:
Total number of passengers aboard (not including crew).

Guide:
The Galapagos National Park authority rates naturalist guide according to 3 levels. Level I is usually competent but inexpereinced, level II has a reasonable level of experience, level III has excellent experience.

Dive: There are 3 categories of dive boat: diving not possible (-), occasional diving possible but boat will have to hire divemaster and equipment (O), and boat carries its own dive equipment aboard (D).

HW:
Hot water showers. AC: Air-conditioning in cabins. PB: Private bathroom.

Price ratings:
$ = US$1200 or less, $$ = US$1201 to $1400, $$$ = $1401 to $1750, $$$$ = $1751 to $2200, $$$$$ = $2201 and up. These price bands are based upon a standard 8-day cruise in 2008 high season. 

Recommended: Boats are rated by us from 1 to 3 thumbs-up based upon feedback of our past clients.

 Means sometimes recommended by past clients
 Means often recommended
 Means almost always recommended


All information is provided to Happy Gringo by yacht operators and is correct at time of publishing. Happy Gringo endeavour to keep information up to date but are not responsible for any subsequent changes made by either operators or the National Park Authority.

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