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EXPLORING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

TOURIST & SUPERIOR TOURIST 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.

Mondays

small angelique2.jpg (11764 bytes) ANGELIQUE
Superior Tourist Class, 16 passengers. Built in Holland in 1974, refurbished in Guayaquil in 2002. 22.5 meter, classic sailing yacht. It is fully air conditioned and accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins, all with private facilities and warm water. 9 knots. 6 crew + naturalist guide.

2004: High Season (Nov 1-Apr 30, Jun 15-Sep 14): 8D/7N, Mon/Mon or Thu/Thu, $1307. 5D/4N, Thu/Mon, $817. 4D/3N, Mon/Thu, $668. Low Season: 8D/7N, $1250. 5D/4N, $$781. 4D/3N, $639.

ITINERARY: Mon: Baltra, Bachas Beach. Tue: Bartolome & Sullivan Bay. Wed: Tower (Genovesa). Thu: Charles Darwin Station & Highlands of Santa Cruz. Fri: Floreana. Sat: Hood (Española). Sun: Santa Fe & Plazas. Mon: North Seymor & Baltra departure.

Tuesdays
samba1.jpg (3217 bytes) SAMBA
Superior Tourist Class, 13 passengers. Charming 78 foot motor sailor Dutch, built in 1966 as a private luxury yacht, speed 8.5 knots. 7 air-conditioned double cabins, upper/oversized lower (holds two snugly), each with en suite hot water shower and toilet. Snorkeling equipment available for rent ($10/week). Samba offers comfortable spacious accommodations, yacht maintenance and safety equipment that meet the highest standards, ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian cuisine served in the homelike salon or on deck, superbly trained captains, crew and multilingual naturalist guides licensed by the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Check Availability for this yacht

2006: 8D/7N, Tue-Tue, $1670. Child under 12: $835. Charter: $21,700 (13 passengers).

ITINERARY: Tue: Baltra, S. Plazas. Wed: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Highlands. Thu: Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez). Fri: Floreana (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay). Sat: Isabela: Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay. Sun: Urbina Bay (Isabela), Punta Espinosa (Fernandina). Mon: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James), Bartolome. Tue: Black Turtle Cove (Caleta Tortuga Negra), Baltra.

Wednesdays

New Daphne.gif (44887 bytes) NEW DAPHNE
Tourist Class, 16 passengers. 70 feet, 10 knots. 8 double cabins, each one with air conditioning, private bathroom, hot/cold water showers, carpet rooms and bedside tables. Crew of 7 + Naturallist Guide.

2004: 8D/7N (Sun-Sun) $1400, 5D/4N (Wed-Sun): $670. 4D/3N (Sun-Wed), $550.
ITINERARY: Wed: Baltra/Bachas. Thurs : Plazas/Santa Fe. Fri: Española: Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay. Sat: Floreana - Punta Cormorant/Devils Crown. Sun: Charles Darwin Research Station and the Santa Cruz Highlands. Mon: Rabida/Bartolome. Tue: Tower. Wed: North Seymour/Baltra.

Thursdays
wantartida.jpg (11436 bytes) ANTARTIDA
Tourist, 10 passengers. 55 ft long, speed of 8 knots. 5 double cabins with private bath. Crew of 4 plus Naturalist Guide.

2004: 8D/7N, Thu/Thu or Sun/Sun, $950. 5D/4N, $625. 4D/3N, $525.
ITINERARY: Thu: Baltra, Cerro Dragon. Fri: Rabida, Sombrero Chino. Sat: Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Sun: Caleta Tortuga Negra, Baltra. Mon: Santa Fe, Isla Lobos, San Cristobal. Tue: Espanola. Wed: Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora/Darwin Station, Highlands. Thu: North Seymour, Baltra.

Fridays
amigo1.gif (49925 bytes) AMIGO
Tourist Class, 16 passengers. 62-feet motor yacht, 10 knots. 8 crew (including naturalist). 6 double cabins (upper/lower), 2 cabins with double beds, all with private toilet and shower, air conditioning.

2004: 8D/7N, Fri/Fri, $850.
ITINERARIES: Fri: Arrive Baltra. Santa Cruz Highlands. Sat: Rabida, Puerto Egas. Sun: Bartolome, Black turtle Cove. Mon: North Seymour, Plazas Island. Tue: Lobos Island, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapaguera, Leon Dormido. Wed: Espanola. Thu: Floreana, Puerto Ayora. Fri: Charles Darwin Station. Baltra departure.

golondrina.jpg (94086 bytes) GOLONDRINA I
Tourist Class, 10 passengers. 70-feet motor yacht, 8 knots. 5 crew members + Naturalist Guide. 5 double cabins (upper/lower) with air conditioning, 2 bathrooms with toilet and shower with hot and cold water. Check availability for this yacht.

2004: 8D/7N, Fri/Fri or Mon/Mon, $1000. 5D/4N, Fri/Tue or Mon/Fri, $625.
ITINERARIES: Fri: Arrive Baltra. Bachas Beach. Sat: Rabida, Bartolome. Sun: Genovesa. Mon: Plazas, Darwin Station (hotel overnight for Fri/Tue cruise). Tue: Santa Cruz Highlands, Santa Fe. Wed: Espanola. Thu: Floreana. Fri: North Seymour, Baltra departure.

Saturdays
darwin.jpg (3231 bytes) DARWIN
Superior Tourist, 16 passengers. 60 ft long, 9 knot speed. 8 double cabins with private baths, air conditioning. 7 crew members plus Naturalist Guide.

2003: 8D/7N (Sat/Sat), $1000. 5D/4N (Sat/Wed), $694. 4D/3N (Wed/Sat), $538. for price.
ITINERARY: Sat: Arrive Baltra. Bachas Beach. Sun: Rabida, Puerto Egas. Mon: Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Tue: Genovesa. Wed: Tortuga Bay, Playa Mosquera, Bachas, Plazas. Thu: Espanola. Fri: Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Station. Sat: North Seymour, Baltra departure.

Sundays

guantanamera.jpg (18058 bytes) GUANTANAMERA
Superior Tourist Class. 16 passengers, 62 feet, 10 knots. 8 double cabins (2 double bed, 6 upper/lower) with private toilet and shower with hot water, air conditioning.

2004: 8D/7N, Sun/Sun or Thu/Thu, $1225. 5D/4N, Sun/Thu, $765. 4D/3N. Thu/Sun, $615.
ITINERARY: Sun: Arrive Baltra. Bachas Beach, Black Turtle Cove. Mon: Plazas, Santa Fe. Tue: Espanola. Wed: Floreana. Thu: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Highlands. Fri: Rabida, James Bay. Sat: Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Sun: North Seymour, Baltra departure.

aidamaria_01.jpg (9403 bytes) AIDA MARIA
Superior Tourist Class. 16 passengers, 62 feet, 10 knots. 8 double cabins with private toilet and shower (water at ambient temperature), air conditioning.

2004: 8D/7N, Sun/Sun or Thu/Thu, $1225. 5D/4N, Sun/Thu, $765. 4D/3N. Thu/Sun, $615.
ITINERARY: Sun: Arrive Baltra. Black turtle Cove. Mon: Plazas, Santa Fe. Tue: Espanola. Wed: Floreana. Thu: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Highlands. Fri: Rabida, James Bay. Sat: Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Sun: North Seymour, Baltra departure.

YOlita.jpg (8297 bytes) YOLITA
Tourist Class. 12 passengers, 53 ft, 9 knots speed. 6 double cabins (upper/lower) with private shower/toilet.

2004: 8D/7N, Sun/Sun, $825. 5D/4N, Sun/Thu, $563. 4D/3N, Thu/Sun, inquire for price.
ITINERARY: Sun: Baltra / Bachas. Mon: South Plazas / Santa Fé. Tue: Española (Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez). Wed: Floreana (Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay / Devil's Crown). Thu: Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora / Darwin Station / Highlands. Fri: Rábida / Sombrero Chino. Sat: Bartolomé / Sullivan Bay. Sun: North Seymour / Baltra / Quito.

rumba_01.jpg (12374 bytes) RUMBA
Tourist, 10 passengers. Built June, 2001. 47 ft long, speed of 8 knots. 5 double cabins with private bath, ceiling fans. Crew of 4 plus Naturalist Guide.

2004: 8D/7N, Sun/Sun or Thu/Thu, $920. 5D/4N, Sun/Thu, $600. 4D/3N, Thu/Sun, $480.
ITINERARY: Sun: Baltra, Bachas Beach, Black Turtle Cove. Mon: Plazas, Santa Fe. Tue: Espanola. Wed. Floreana. Thu: Santa Cruz: Darwin Center, Highlands. Fri: Rabida, James Bay. Sat: Bartolome, Sullivan Bay. Sun: N. Seymour, Baltra.