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Highlights of the Archipel I Catamaran

Category: Comfortable
  • The Archipel I is a stable, double hulled catamaran, for smooth cruising around the Galapagos arhipelago.
  • The Archipel I and Archipel II catamarans are sister yachts, both operating at the Galapagos Islands.
  • Spacious & modern social areas include an al-fresco dining area, TV, DVD, stereo, library, indoor bar, another bar on the upper deck, a spacious tanning deck with reclining chairs, and a shaded terrace.
  • All of the cabins aboard the Archipel I have comfortable lower berths, and windows to enjoy great views as you cruise. Two cabins are complete with double bed for couples.
  • Sea kayaks are a great extra bonus, available on the Archipel cruise.

Archipel I Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2024

Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.

  • Standard $2250Per person
  • High Season $2550Per person

  • These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.

Itinerary for 4 days - A4

  • MON Arrival to San Cristobal, visit Interpretation Centre, Frigatebird Hill
  • TUE South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
  • WED North Seymour, Chinese Hat
  • THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
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  • Standard $2250Per person
  • High Season $2550Per person

  • These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.

Itinerary for 4 days - B4

  • MON Arrival to Baltra´s airport & Bachas beach
  • TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
  • WED Bartholomew Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
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  • Standard $3095Per person
  • High Season$3495Per person

  • These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.

Itinerary for 5 days - A5

  • THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin
  • FRI Isabela: Moreno Point, Urbina Bay
  • SAT Isabela: Tagus Cove & Fernandina: Espinoza Point
  • SUN Puerto Egas, Rabida
  • MON Black Turtle Cove & transfer to Baltra´s airport
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  • Standard $3095 Per person
  • High Season $3495 Per person

  • These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.

Itinerary for 5 days - B5

  • THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena 
  • FRI Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
  • SAT Española: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
  • SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Witch Hill
  • MON San Cristobal: Lobos Islet & transfer to the airport
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  • Standard $4995Per person
  • High Season $5625Per person

  • These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.

Itinerary for 8 days - A

  • MON Arrival to San Cristobal, Interpretation Centre & Frigatebird Hill
  • TUE South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
  • WED North Seymour, Chinese Hat
  • THU Santa Cruz: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve & Charles Darwin Research Station
  • FRI Isabela: Moreno Point, Urbina Bay
  • SAT Isabela: Tagus Cove & Fernandina: Espinoza Point
  • SUN Puerto Egas, Rabida
  • MON Black Turtle Cove & transfer to Baltra´s airport

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  • Standard $4995Per person
  • High Season $5625Per person

  • These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.

Itinerary for 8 days - B

  • MON Arrival to Baltra´s airport, Bachas beach
  • TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
  • WED Bartholomew Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • THU Santa Cruz: Twin Craters, El Chato Reserve, Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
  • FRI Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout
  • SAT Española:  Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
  • SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Witch Hill
  • MON San Cristobal: Lobos Islet & transfer to the airport
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  • Standard $4995Per person
  • High Season $5625Per person

Itinerary for 8 days - A5+B4

  • THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station
  • FRI Isabela: Moreno Point, Urbina Bay
  • SAT Isabela: Tagus Cove & Fernandina: Espinoza Point
  • SUN Isabela: Puerto Egas, Rabida
  • MON Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove, Bachas Beach
  • TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
  • WED Bartholomew Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve - Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
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  • Standard $4995Per person
  • High Season $5625Per person

Itinerary for 8 days - B5+A4

  • THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena
  • FRI Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
  • SAT Española: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
  • SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Witch Hill
  • MON San Cristobal: Lobos Islet & Interpretation Centre, Frigatebird Hill
  • TUE South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
  • WED North Seymour, Chinese Hat
  • THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
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Archipel I Catamaran Specifications

  • Length: 88 Feet
  • Beam: 35 Feet
  • Speed: 10 knots
  • Crew: 10
  • Level of guide: II or III
  • Capacity: 16 passengers

Facilities

  • Private bathroom
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelsRoom towels
  • beach towelsBeach towels
  • electricity110v Electricity point in cabin
  • sundeckSundeck
  • lounge areaLounge area
  • barBar
  • reading materialReading Material
  • vTV/DVD - Communal
  • wetsuitsWetsuits for hire
  • kayaksKayaks

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: Equipment (mask, snorkel, flippers) included. Wetsuit costs extra.
  • Diving possible: No.

Included Services

  • Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
  • Accommodation with private bathroom.
  • Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Unlimited purified water, tea, and coffee.

Excluded Services

  • Entrance fees Galapagos:
    • Galapagos National Park Fee $100 (increasing to $200 as of 1st August 2024)
    • Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
  • Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
  • Note: If flights purchased by passenger there wont be assistance in Quito/Guayaquil airports
  • Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Wetsuits rental ($65 – 8 days / $40 – 5 days / $35 – 4 days)
  • Child discount: 20% (under 12 yrs old, when accompanied by 2 paying adults)
  • Singles supplement: 80%
  • Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
  • Tips for Guides and crew.
  • Any other personal expenses.

About Itineraries

  • On day 1 there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
  • Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
  • The Archipel cruise obligates Happy Gringo to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will, unfortunately, result in a penalty fee being charged to you by the yacht operator.
  • All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice

About Cabins

Cabin Distribution:

  • 4 Main Deck Cabins (3,4,5 & 6) – twin beds, with windows.
  • 2 Main Deck Cabins (7 & 8) – convertible double matrimonial bed or twin beds, with windows.
  • 2 Main Deck Cabin (1 & 2) – double matrimonial bed, with window.

Deck Plan

HAPPY GRINGO YACHT RANKING

Outdoor Space

Social areas, sundeck, restaurant & bar area and boat design.

Cabin Space

Type and size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins.

Comfort and Amenities

Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzi, TV, toiletries.

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