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EXLPORING THE GALAPAGOS > YACHT INFO EXPLORING THE GALAPAGOS
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SUPERIOR 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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Wednesdays
 CORAL I
Superior First Class, 20 passengers. 110 foot motor yacht, steel
hull, built in Germany, 10 knots cruising, 12 knots maximum, 2
spacious sun decks, snorkeling and COMPLETE DIVING GEAR are
available for rent, as well as diving platform and special skiff or
panga with tanks for diver's comfort).
 CORAL II
Superior First Class, 22 passengers. 108 foot Friendship Ocean Cruising
Yacht, built in Holland, 14 knots cruising, maximum 17 knots, 2 spacious
sun decks, snorkeling equipment available for rent).
Both yachts have 8D/7N, 5D/4N and 4D/3N itineraries. Cabin
types are Standard (upper/lower berths), Standard Plus (lower/lower
berths), and Superior (lower/lower berths, extra space & amenities).
Coral I carries 20 passengers and has 7 standard, 1 standard plus, and 2
superior cabins, while Coral II has 9 standard, 2 standard plus, and 1
superior cabin.
Click here for pictures.
 2004:
Prices are shown as High Season /Low Season (Apr 1-Jun 15, Aug 15-Oct
15, Nov 20-Dec 15).
| Cabin
Type |
8D/7N |
5D/4N |
4D/3N |
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Standard |
$2090/$1780 |
$1195/$1017 |
$895/$763 |
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Standard Plus |
$2332/$1990 |
$1333/$1137 |
$999/$853 |
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Superior |
$2573/$2220 |
$1471/$1257 |
$1102/$853 |
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ITINERARY: Wed: Baltra, Bartolome. Thu: Isabela Island
(Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay). Fri: Fernandina Island (Espinosa
Point), Isabela (Point Vicente Roca).
Sat: Puerto Egas (Santiago Island), Rabida/Jervis Island. Sun:
Santa Cruz Island (Highlands and Darwin Station). Mon: Punta
Pitt, Isla Lobos, Interpretation Center (San Cristobal). Tue:
Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez (Espanola). Wed:
North Seymour or Plaza Island, Baltra departure. The 5D/4N itinerary
is Wed-Sun, and the 4D/3N is Sun-Wed (arrivals and departures Baltra).
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 SAGITTA
120-ft Swedish-built ship was converted into a three-masted tall
ship with a speed of 8 knots. 10 double cabins accommodating 16
passengers, located on 2 decks, with double lower and single upper
berths, private bathrooms, air conditioning. 3 kayaks are on board. Check availability for this yacht.
2006:
8D/7N, Wed/Wed.
Low Season (May 1-Jun 15 & Sep 1-Oct 31): $2469. Child under 12:
$1235. Charter: $39,501.
High Season: $2743. Child under 12: $1372. Charter: $43,890.
ITINERARY: Wed: Baltra / North Seymour. Thu: Santa Cruz
Highlands, Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Station. Fri: Espanola
Island: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez. Sat: Floreana Island: Punta
Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay. Sun: Punta Moreno &
Elizabeth Bay, Isabela. Mon: Isabela: Urbina Bay; Fernandina: Punta
Espinosa; Tue: Puerto Egas, Santiago & Bartholome. Wed: Caleta
Tortuga Negra, Santa Cruz & Baltra.
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 DIAMANTE
Superior First Class, 12 passengers. Fiberglass brigantine schooner
motor sailor, a scaled down version of the great naval training
ships, 112 feet, cruising speed 9 knots, water maker, crew of six,
air-conditioning, snorkeling gear, 6 individual oversized staterooms
(1 cabin with double bed, 2 cabins with upper/lower berths, 1 cabin
with double and single lower berths and 2 cabins with two lower
berths), beamed main salon, beautifully decorated with mahogany and
teak wood. 2 sea kayaks are on board, as well as limited amount of
snorkeling gear.
Check
availability for this yacht.
Click here for deck plan and
pictures.
2006: 8D/7N,
Low Season (May 1-Jun 15 & Sep 1-Oct 31): $2038. Child under 12:
$1019. Charter for 2006: $24,453.
High Season: $2264. Child under 12: $1132. Charter: $27,170.
ITINERARY: Wed: Arrive Baltra, N. Seymour. Thu: S. Santa Fe,
Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz), Charles Darwin Station. Fri: Espanola:
Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez. Sat: Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Post
Office Bay. Sun: Isabela: Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay. Mon: Isabela:
Urbina Bay; Fernandina: Punta Espinoza. Tue: James: Puerto Egas;
Bartolome Island. Wed: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove. Baltra
departure.
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Thursdays
 MILLENIUM
Superior First Class, 16 passengers, 82 feet. Spacious catamaran with 8
luxury cabins: 6 double cabins with lower/lower beds, private bathtub,
air conditioner and 2 owner's suites with Jacuzzi. All the cabins have
private balcony view, individual climate control, private baths, and
security boxes. Social areas include large dining room, living room,
bar, and a jacuzzi with ocean view. Offers both naturalist cruises and
diving. 8 crew members + naturalist guide.
2004:
8D/7N. $1750, Thu/Thu.
ITINERARY: Thu: San Cristóbal, Lobería. Fri: Española. Sat:
Floreana. Sun: Isabela, Puerto Villamil. Mon: Santa Cruz: Puertto Ayora,
Charles Darwin Station, Highlands. Tue: North Seymour, Bartolomé. Wed:
Plazas, Santa Fe. Thu: Leon Dormido, San Cristobal Interpretation
Center, departure.
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Saturdays
REINA SILVIA
Superior Firstclass, 16 passengers (originally certified for twice
as many). 90 feet, named after Queen Silvia of Sweden, owned by long
time Galapagos resident Rolf Sievers, fully air-conditioned vessel,
swimming and diving platform, extended bow pulpit for whale and
dolphin watching, sundeck (under awning), sea water desalinator, 10
knots cruising speed, sample menu available, snorkeling gear on
board. Dive cruises are limited to 12 passengers (with dive-master),
diving compressor and cascade cylinders. 8 double cabins (two of
these, although having the same facilities, are somewhat smaller,
all have oversized upper/lower beds, each with toilet hot water
shower, washbasin and vanity.
8D/7N,
inquire for rates and availability
ITINERARY: Sat: Baltra, South Plaza. Sun: Tower/Genovesa.
Mon:
Fernandina & Isabela Islands. Tue: Santiago/James/San Salvador
and Bartolome Islands. Wed: Santa Cruz/Indefatigable (Highlands,
hiking downhill the giant tortoise reservation), Charles Darwin Station.
Thu: Floreana . Fri:
Hood/Espanola. Sat: Baltra departure.
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Sundays
CORAL I & II
are available for 4D/3N cruises, see Wednesday.
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