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THE GALAPAGOS > YACHT INFO EXPLORING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
FIRST CLASS YACHT DEPARTURES
This section is organized by departures by DAY OF THE WEEK.
Prices given are for double occupancy (shares are possible in most cases). Singles are
available on request. Some yachts offer triples or quads. Charters are possible. Discounts
or Promotional Fares are available in some cases (cancellations, late bookings, time
flexibility). NOTE: all information given below is subject to change without notice.
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Mondays
ESTRELLA DEL MAR
Firstclass, 16 passengers. Double cabins with private bathrooms, upper/lower (lower bed is
always wider), air-conditioning, hot water. Wide sun decks, bar, comfortable lounge dining
areas. Estrella del Mar was built in 1990.
2004:
8D/7N $1350.
ITINERARY: Mon: San Cristobal - Loberia. Tue: Punta Peet - Cerro Brujo. Wed:
Española Island (Punta Suarez, Bahia Gardner). Thu: Puerto Ayora/Santa Cruz Island
(Charles Darwin Station and Highlands/'Twins' and 'Tunnels'). Fri: North Seymour,
Baltra, Bachas. Sat: Rabida, Bartolome. Sun: Plazas Islands - Santa Fe. Mon:
San Cristobal.
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LIBERTY
Firstclass, 16 passengers. Double cabins (all lower/lower). 66 ft long, 9 knots speed, 7
crew members plus Naturalist Guide.
Click here for pictures.
2004:
8D/7N (Mon/Mon), $1350.
ITINERARY: Mon: San Cristobal, Loberia. Tue: Española: Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay.
Wed: Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown. Thu: Isabela: Puerto Villamil, Centro de
Crianza. Fri: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Highlands. Sat: North Seymour,
Bartolomé. Sun: Plazas, Santa Fe. Mon: Leon Dormido, San Cristobal, departure.
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Tuesdays
BEAGLE
Firstclass, 13 passengers. 105 foot steel hulled schooner, with teak decks and a luxurious
interior, travel speed of 8 knots. 6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 single, each with
en suite hot water shower and toilet. Limited amount of snorkeling equipement and wet
suits available at no extra charge. Occasional diving available during Spring, Fall &
Winter cruises (not available July 27-September 21). Check availability for this
yacht.
2006:
8D/7N, Tue-Tue, $2435. Single: $2890. Child under 12: $1705. Charter:
$29,200 (12
passengers) or 31,655 (13 passengers.
ITINERARY: Tue: Baltra & North Seymour. Wed: Tower - Darwin Bay & El
Barranco (Prince Phillip's Steps). Thu: South Plazas & Santa Fe. Fri: Santa Cruz -
Darwin Station & Highlands. Sat: Hood - Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez. Sun: Floreana
- Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay. Mon: Santiago, Puerto Egas & Bartolome. Tue:
Caleta Tortuga Negra & Baltra.
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Wednesdays LOBO DEL MAR
Firstclass, 16 passengers. All cabins have private bathroom, hot water and air
conditioning. 84 ft, 12 knot, crew of 8 plus Naturalist Guide
2003: 8D/7N, Wed-Wed. Low
Season (May 1-Jun 14 & Sep 15-Oct 31) $1050. 5D/4N, Wed-Sun. $700. High Season (Jun
15-Sep 14 & Nov 1-Apr 30): 8D/7N, $1100, 5D/4N, $713.
ITINERARY: Wed: Baltra-Bachas. Thu: Rabida, Sombrero Chino. Fri:
Puerto Egas, Bartolome. Sat: Plazas, Santa Fe. Sun: Santa Cruz: Charles
Darwin Station, highlands. Mon: Floreana. Tue: Espanola. Wed: North
Seymour, Baltra.
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SEA CLOUD
The Sea Cloud is a beautiful and spacious pilot house motor sailer. 84 ft long, speed of 9
knots, 5 crew + Naturalist Guide. Extremely comfortable and attractive, with rich teak
paneling and furnishings, she offers ample room for al fresco occasions at the large
cushioned cockpit. Accommodation consists of 4 cabins for a total of 8 passengers. Cabins
offer upper / lower berths (single, twin and full size), air conditioning and ample
lockers. Bathrooms have stall showers and manually operated heads. There is plenty of hot
and cold water for passenger use. 1 kayak is available on boardd. Sea Cloud is perfect for
people who enjoy sailing, the "marine lifestyle" and the camaraderie of a
smaller sailing yacht. For total relaxation under the "Enchanted Islands Winds,"
this sailing yacht is unbeatable for a cruise in the Galapagos Islands. Check availability for this yacht.
2005: 8D/7N, Wed/Wed. Low Season (May 1-Jun 15 & Sep 1-Oct 31):
$1598. Single: $2237. Child under 12: $799. Charter: $12,780. High Season: $1775. Single:
$2485. Child under 12: $887. Charter: $14,200.
ITINERARY. Wed: Baltra & North Seymour. Thu: Plazas & Santa Cruz - Charles
Darwin Research Station. Fri: Hood Island - Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay. Sat: Floreana
- Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay. Sun: Isabela - Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay.
Mon: Fernandina: Urvina Bay & Punta Espinoza. Tue: Santiago - Puerto Egas &
Bartolomé. Wed: Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon & Baltra.
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CACHALOTE I
First class, 16 passengers. Schooner-rigged motor sailor, 96 feet, 9 knots. 8 double
cabins with private bath, beautifully wood-paneled dining room, steel hull, built 2002.
Occasional diving available (min 2 divers). Check availability for this yacht.
2006:
8D/7N:
Low Season (May/Jun/Sep/Oct)$1799. Charter: $28,784
High Season: $1999. Charter: $31,984
ITINERARY: Wed: Baltra, Plazas. Thu: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station,
Highlands. Fri: Espanola: Gardner Bay, Punta. Suarez. Sat: Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Post
Office Bay. Sun: Isabela: Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay. Mon: Urbina Bay; Fernandina: Punta
Espinosa. Tue: Puerto Egas; Bartolome. Wed: Black Turtle Cove, Baltra, departure.
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NEMO
First class sailing catamaran, passengers will enjoy comfortable double cabins, each one
with private bathroom and hot water, spacious lounge and dining room areas. Guest may also
enjoy the sundecks and a great service. Capacity 12 passengers. Occasional diving
available or full charter diving. Full diving cruises includes tanks, weights compressors,
diving facilities and special itineraries. Inquire for details and prices.
2004:
8D/7N (Wed/Wed), $1700. 5D/4N (Wed/Sun), $1100.(prices valid to June 30, 2004)
ITINERARY: Wed: Baltra - Bachas - Seymour. Thu: Plazas - Santa Fe, Gordon's Rocks,
Plazas. Fri: Española: Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay. Sat: Floreana, Post Office and Punta
Cormorant, Enderby. Sun: Santa Cruz : visit to los Gemelos and Charles Darwin Station.
Mon: Cerro Dragón - Rábida. Tue: Puerto Egas - Bartolomé. Wed: Caleta Toruga - Baltra.
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Thursdays
TROPIC SUN
Firstclass. 40 passengers. 165 ft, speed: 12 knots, Renovated: 1997. Crew: 22 and 3
guides,† Saloon, Boutique, Library, 2 restaurants, Solarium, Infirmary for
First Aid, 2 bars, laundry, full air conditioning, Hot/cold water, snorkeling equipment.
2003:
8D/7N, Thu-Thu. 8D/7N, $1250. 5D/4N, Thu-Mon, $780. 4D/3N, Mon-Thu, $625
ITINERARY: Thu: Baltra - Charles Darwin Station. Fri: Isabela (Punta Moreno -
Elisabeth). Sat: Isabela (Urbina) - Fernandina. Sun: Puerto Egas - Rabida. Mon: Seymour -
Baltra - Bartolome. Tue: San Cristobal - Leon Dormido - Lobos. Wed: Espanola - Santa Fe.
Thu: Gemelos - Baltra
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MONTSERRAT
Firstclass, 16 passengers. 75 ft long and have a cruising speed of 9 knots. Crew of 7 plus
Naturalist Guide. Eight double bed cabins with single upper berth, private toilet
and shower with hot/cold water, full air conditioning.
Check availability for this yacht.
2005:
High Season (Jan 1-Mar 31, Jun 16-Aug 21, Oct 16-Nov 19, Dec 16-Jan 1): 8D/7N, Thu-Thu
$1550. 5D/4N (Sun-Thu): $1010. 4D/3N (Thu-Sun): $900.
Low Season (Apr 1-Jun 15, Aug 22-Oct 15, Nov 20-Dec 15): 8D/7N, $1350; 5D/4N $910; 4D/3N,
$725.
ITINERARY: Thu: San Cristobal - Loberia. Fri: Española. Sat: Santa Fe -
Plazas. Sun: Charles Darwin - Parte Alta de Santa Cruz. Mon: Rabida - Puerto Egas. Tue:
Caleta Tagus - Punta Espinosa. Wed: Bartolome - Caleta Tortuga Negra. Thu: San Cristobal
(Leon Dormido o Islas Lobos).
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TIP-TOP
II
First Class, 16 passengers. Built in Guayaquil in 1998, replaces the original Tip-Top II,
9 knots. Steel hulled motor yacht, 85 feet, 8 double cabins & 1 single cabin with
upper/lower berths, each with private bathroom (toilet, washbasin and shower), air
conditioning. 15D itinerary available on select dates.
Check availability for this yacht.
Click here for deck plan and pictures.
2004:
8D/7N, Fri-Fri. 5D/4N, Fri-Tue or Mon-Fri. Occasional diving will be available for a
minimum of 2 diving passengers. Single rates for regular cruise/diving cruise are now
available.
15D/14N Departures for 2004: Feb 20-Mar 5; Apr 2-16; Apr 23-May 7; Jul 23-Aug 10; Oct
22-Nov 5; Nov 26-Dec 10.
Rates Valid
Jan 1-Dec 31 |
15D/14N in DBL |
15D/14N
in SGL |
8D/7N in DBL |
8D/7N in SGL |
5D/4N in
DBL |
5D/4N in
SGL |
Cabin #9
Cruise
Diving |
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$4270
$5390 |
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$2135
$2695 |
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$1380
$1700 |
Cabins #7-8
Cruise
Diving |
$4130
$5250 |
$6195
$7315 |
$2065
$2625 |
$3098
$3658 |
$1340
$1660 |
$2010
$2330 |
Cabins #1-4
Cruise
Diving |
$3850
$4970 |
$5775
$6895 |
$1925
$2485 |
$2888
$3448 |
$1260
$1580 |
$1890
$2210 |
Cabins #5-6
Cruise
Diving |
$3640
$4760 |
$5460
$6580 |
$1820
$2380 |
$2760
$3290 |
$1200
$1520 |
$1800
$2120 |
| Cruise Charter |
$56,000 |
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$28,000 |
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$16,500 |
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| Diving Charter |
$68,600 |
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$34,300 |
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$19,600 |
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ITINERARY FOR 8D/7N: Fri: Baltra, sail around Daphne, Bachas Beach. Sat:
Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip's Steps (Genovesa Island). Sun: James Bay (Santiago
Island) / Bartolome Island. Mon: Santa Cruz Is.: Highlands and Charles Darwin
Station. Tue: Plazas Island / Santa Fe Island. Wed: Gardner Bay / Punta
Suarez (Española Island). Thu: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay (Floreana
Island). Fri: North Seymour / Baltra, Baltra, departure.
ITINERARY FOR 15D/14N: Day 1: Baltra, sail around Daphne, Bachas Beach. Day 2:
Rabida, James Bay. Day 3: Dingy ride at Punta Vicente Roca; Punta Espinosa. Day 4: Tagus
Cove, Urbina Bay. Day 5: Dingy ride at Marielas islands & Elizabeth Bay; Punta Moreno.
Day 6: Sierra Negro Volcano, Puerto Villamil. Day 7: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post
Office Bay. Day 8: Santa Cruz Highlands, Charles Darwin Station. Day 9: Punta Suarez,
Gardner Bay. Day 10: Punta Pitt, Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos. Day 11: Santa Fe, South Plaza.
Day 12: Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps. Day 13: Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Day 14:
Sombrero Chino, Conway Bay. Day 15: North Seymour, Baltra, departure.
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TIP-TOP
III
First Class, 16 passengers. Steel hulled motor yacht, 98 feet, 12 knots. 10 double cabins
with upper/lower berths, each with private bathroom (toilet, washbasin and shower), air
conditioning. 15D itinerary available on select dates.
Check availability for this yacht.
Click here for deck plan and pictures.
2004:
8D/7N, Fri-Fri. 5D/4N, Fri-Tue or Mon-Fri. Occasional diving will be available for a
minimum of 2 diving passengers. Single rates for regular cruise/diving cruise are now
available.
SPECIAL! NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 7, 2004:
SPECIAL DIVING DEPARTURE: Nov 30: Arrive Baltra, check dive at N. Seymour. Dec 1: 2
dives at Cousin's Rock; land visit to Bartolome Island. Dec 2: 3 dives at Wolf Island. Dec
3: 3 dives at Darwin Island. Dec 4: 3 dives at Darwin Island. Dec 5: 3 dives at Wolf
Island. Dec 6: 2 dives at Gordon Rocks; land visit to S. Plaza Island. Dec 7: Land visit
to N. Seymour, return to Baltra for departure. Rates per person: Cabins 1-6: $2555 in
double, $3535 in single. Cabins 7-8: $2660 in double, $3710 in single. Cabins 9-10: $2765
in double, $3850 in single.
Rates Valid
Jan 1-Dec 31 |
15D/14N in DBL |
15D/14N
in SGL |
8D/7N in DBL |
8D/7N in SGL |
5D/4N in
DBL |
5D/4N in
SGL |
Cabin
#1-6
Cruise
Diving |
$3990
$5110 |
$5950
$7070 |
$1995
$2555 |
$2975
$3535 |
$1320
$1640 |
$1980
$2300 |
Cabins #7-8
Cruise
Diving |
$4200
$5320 |
$6300
$7420 |
$2100
$2660 |
$3150
$3710 |
$1380
$1700 |
$2060
$2380 |
Cabins #9-10
Cruise
Diving |
$4410
5530 |
$6580
$7700 |
$2205
$2765 |
$3290
$3850 |
$1440
$1760 |
$2160
$2480 |
| Cruise Charter |
$60,000 |
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$30,000 |
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$17,500 |
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| Diving Charter |
$78,400 |
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$39,200 |
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$22,400 |
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ITINERARY: Fri: Baltra, sail around Daphne, Bachas Beach. Sat: Darwin Bay
/ Prince Phillip's Steps (Genovesa Island). Sun: James Bay (Santiago Island) /
Bartolome Island. Mon: Santa Cruz Is.: Highlands and Charles Darwin Station. Tue:
Plazas Island / Santa Fe Island. Wed: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez (Española
Island). Thu: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay (Floreana Island). Fri:
North Seymour / Baltra, Baltra, departure.
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GALAPAGOS ADVENTURE II
Firstclass, 16 passengers. Naval steel motor yacht, 90 feet, cruising speed 11 knots,
air-conditioning, 16 passengers in 8 double cabins with private bathroom, hot water and
airconditioning. Other facilities:
TV, VCR, bar, dining room, livingroom.
2003:
High Season (June 15-Sep 14, Nov 01-Apr 30): 8D/7N, Fri-Fri, $1112. 5D/4N, Fri-Tue, $700;
4D/3N, Tue-Fri, $556. Low Season: 8D/7N, Fri-Fri, $1000. 5D/4N, Fri-Tue, $625. 4D/3N,
Tue-Fri, $500.
Sample ITINERARY: Fri: Baltra, Bachas. Sat: Puerto Egas, Bartolome. Sun:
Genovesa. Mon: Plazas, Santa Fe. Tue: Charles Darwin Station. Wed:
Puerto Cormorant, Post Office Bay. Thu: Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay. Fri: N.
Seymour, Baltra.
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Saturdays
EDEN
First class, 16 passengers. Motor yacht, 24 meters long, built in 19926, totally
refurbished in 2002. Cruising speed 8 knots. 4 cabbins with lower/lower bunks, 1 with
queen bed, 3 with upper/lower, all with airconditioning and private toilet/shower with hot
& cold water.
2004:
8D/7N, Sun-Sun. $1335. 5D/4N, Sat/Wed, $835. 4D/3N, Wed/Sat, $665.
ITINERARY: Sat: Baltra, Bachas Beach. Sun: Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Barranco. Mon:
Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Tue: Puerto Egas, Rabida. Wed: Santa Cruz: Darwin Station,
Highlands. Thu: Espanola: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez. Fri: Santa Fe, Plazas. Sat: North
Seymour, Baltra.
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Sundays
ANGELITO
First class, 16 passengers. Motor yacht, 70 feet, built in 1992, cruising speed 8 knots. 8
double cabins with toilet and shower, upper/lowers. Fully air-conditioned.
2003:
8D/7N, Sun-Sun. $1300 (low season: May/Jun/Sep/Oct), $1375 (high season).
ITINERARY: Sun: Baltra, North Seymour. Mon: Plazas, Santa Fe. Tue:
Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay. Wed: Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay. Thu: Santa
Cruz (Puerto Ayora, Darwin Station, Highlands). Fri: Rabida, Puerto Egas. Sat:
Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Sun: Turtle Cove, Baltra.
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FLOREANA
First class, 16 passengers. Motor yacht, 75 feet, refurbished in March, 2003; cruising
speed 10 knots. 8 double cabins with toilet and hot/cold shower, upper/lowers. Occasional
diving available (ask for prices). Fully air-conditioned. Snorkeling and full diving
equipment for rent.
Click here for deck plan and pictures.
2004:
8D/7N, Sun-Sun or Thu-Thu. $1150. 5D/4N, Sun-Thu, $720. 4D/3N, Thu-Sun, $620.
ITINERARY: Sun: Arrival Baltra; Bachas Beaches. Mon: North Seymour, Santa Fé. Tue:
Española: Bahía Gardner, Punta Suárez. Wed: Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay.
Thu: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin Reaserch Station, Santa Cruz Highlands. Fri: Rábida:
Puerto Egas. Sat: Bartolome: Sullivan Bay. Sun: Black Turtle Cove, Baltra Airport.
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M/N AMBASSADOR I
2573 ton, 297-ft Firstclass ship, 86 passengers (it was designed for taking 160 pax), crew
of 68, 4 decks, 16.5 knots, air-conditioning throughout the ship, American/Continental
cuisine with Ecuadorian specialties, swimming pool with bar, main lounge with bar, dancing
and nightly entertainment, self-contained sewage treatment plant and high temperature
garbage incinerator. All cabins on the "Ambassador I" have private facilities.
Price
List 2003:
| Cabin Type |
8D/7N
(Sun/Sun or Wed/Wed) |
5D/4N (Wed/Sun) |
4D/3N: (Sun/Wed) |
| Outside Isabela Deluxe |
$2345 |
$1340 |
$1005 |
| Outside Isabela Superior
Twin |
$1967 |
$1124 |
$843 |
| Outside Isabela Triple |
$1672 |
$955 |
$716 |
| Outside Floreana Deluxe |
$2079 |
$1188 |
$891 |
| Outside Floreana Double |
$1897 |
$1084 |
$813 |
| Outside Floreana Triple |
$1612 |
$922 |
$692 |
| Outside Floreana Single |
$2373 |
$1356 |
$1017 |
| Inside Floreana/Espanola
Single |
$2205 |
$1260 |
$945 |
| Inside Floreana/Espanola
Double (Lower/Lower) |
$1764 |
$1008 |
$756 |
| Inside Floreana/Espanola
Double (Upper/Lower) |
$1764 |
$1008 |
$756 |
| Inside Floreana/Espanola
Triple & Quadruple |
$1500 |
$857 |
$642 |
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Sample ITINERARY: Sun: Baltra, North Seymour. Mon: Fernandina (Punta
Espinoza), Isabela (Tagus Cove). Tue: Santiago (Puerto Egas), Bartolome (hike,
swim, snorkel). Wed: Baltra, Rabida Island. Thu: Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Island (Darwin Station and Highlands). Fri: Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo (San
Cristobal). Sat: Hood/Espanola Island (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez). Sun:
Baltra.
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