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Galapagos Islands Cruises

TRACING DARWINS FOOTSTEPS
ITINERARIES 2012

7 DAYS - ITINERARY A

SAT Baltra, Santiago: Sullivan Bay
SUN Bartolome, Santiago: Espumilla Beach
MON Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca, Fernandina: Punta Espinosa
TUE Isabela: Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay
WED Floreana: Post office bay, Punta Cormorant, Devils crown, Champion
THU San Cristobal: Galapaguera, Cerro Colorado, Playa Ochoa
FRI Santa Cruz: Twin craters, Baltra

5 DAYS - ITINERARY B

FRI Baltra, Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
SAT Bachas Beach, Santiago: Puerto Egas
SUN Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
MON North Seymour, Santa Cruz: Highlands & Punta Carrion
TUE San Cristobal: interpretation centre, airport

5 DAYS - ITINERARY C

TUE San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo
WED Española: Punta Suarez, Islets Gardener & Osborn, Gardner Bay
THU Santa Cruz: Whale Bay, Rabida
FRI Charles Darwin Station, Plazas
SAT Baltra

These itineraries are valid as of 14th January 2012. They can also be combined into 9, 11 & 15 day trips. Please consult with our sales staff to check which itinerary runs for your date of travel.

Contact us to book a Galapagos tour.

Galapagos Explorer CRUISE SHIP

The Galapagos Explorer is a large cruise ship offering an exclusive experience at the islands – it is the only ship to offer accommodation only in suites (50 in total, various different types are available)!

On-board amenities include: library, lounge, Jacuzzi bar, sundeck, medical surgery, coffee station, games area and massage room. There are also daily lectures about the islands, as well as fun short workshops such as beginners Spanish / cocktail-making / chocolate-making.

As you would expect from such a luxurious vessel the itinerary is an excellent combination of the western, southern and northern highlights.

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SPECIFICATIONS
  • Length: 289 Feet
  • Beam: 50 Feet
  • Speed:  15 knots
  • Crew:  70
  • Level of guide:  II or III, 1 guide per 16 passengers
  • Capacity: 100 passengers
ACCOMMODATION
  • Number of cabins:
    52 cabins including singles and deluxe suites,  all with lower beds.
  • Private bathroom: yes
  • Air conditioning: yes
  • Hot water: yes
  • Sundeck: yes

SNORKELLING / DIVING

  • Snorkelling: Equipment available for rental: From $10 (4 days) to $20 (8 days). Wetsuits are also available from $15 to $25.
  • Diving possible: No
2012 PRICES PER PERSON
  5 days 7 days 9 days
Renaissance balcony Suite $3165 high $4515 high $5825 high
$2980 low $4145 low $5475 low
Majestic balcony Suite $3035 high $4320 high $5580 high
$2850 low $4065 low $5245 low
Deluxe balcony Suite $2735 high $3900 high $5035 high
$2575 low $3665 low $4730 low
Renaissance Panoramic $2555 high $3645 high $4705 high
$2405 low $3425 low $4420 low
Classic Suite $2115 high $3010 high $3885 high
$1985 low $2830 low $3655 low

Low season from: 8-14th Jan / 1st May – 15th June / 24th Nov – 15th Dec.

Additional fuel surcharges apply: $150 (5 days) / $225 (6 days) / $300 (9 days).

* Prices may increase if boat operators put prices up for certain popular dates (especially July / August)
or other agencies sell their charter spaces to us at higher prices.

* All boat information is correct at time of publishing but subject to change by the boat owner or National Park authority.