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A travel guide to
Galapagos
tours, boats, cruises & yacht charters |
Galapagos Cruises and Tours
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Galapagos
Tours, Boats, Cruises,
Yacht Charters and Reservations |
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Galapagos Cruise
Ships
First Class Hotel & Yacht Combination
Deluxe Motor Yachts | Deluxe
Sailing yachts
First Class Motor Yachts | First
Class Sailing Yachts
Tourist
Class Yachts
Important Information
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Hawk-eye
Special
"2 for 1" special for an 8 day cruise aboard the
48 passenger luxury yacht
Eclipse
Nov 29-Dec 6,
Dec 6-13
& Dec 13-20
BOOK NOW!! |
Inti Travel and Tours and our Ecuadorian associates invite you to join us on your journey of a lifetime to
Discover
Galapagos. We offer a variety of quality ships and yachts and provide you with comfortable
accommodation, excellent meals, friendly crew and a professional naturalist guide. We have
worked directly with the owners of the ships and yachts in Galapagos since 1979 and offer you the best
rates possible. Our price range will accommodate a wide range of budgets.
All of our yachts and tours
depart on a weekly basis throughout the year
Great
Galapagos Specials are listed below under Cruise Rates. We
consistently offer more specials and discounts for Galapagos than any other
company.
If you are having difficulty
finding availability over holidays and other high demand dates, we have
reserved cabins aboard some of the ships and yachts exclusively for our
clients.
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Availability for Christmas & New Years, 2008,
Galapagos cruises: |
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Ship / Yacht |
Availability |
Class |
Cruise Dates |
Cabin Types |
Rates |
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Aida Maria |
6 |
First |
Dec
21-28 |
Standard |
$1980 |
Reservations
Check
here for other high demand dates and availability...
We are now offering a variety of
tour packages that include the Andes, Amazon, and Cusco and Machu Pichu at
special discounted rates.
Check our
Tour Packages page for more
information.
The
ships and yachts used by Inti
were designed specifically for exploring the Galapagos Islands with a
focus on the safety and comfort of our guests. Our cruise ships
accommodate up to 100 passengers and offer 3, 4 and 7 night cruises in
Galapagos. If you are looking for a small cruise ship style yacht, you may
wish to consider our mid-sized deluxe mini cruisers. Our smaller deluxe, first and
tourist class boats accommodate small groups of eight to twenty passengers
and are perfectly suited for the intimacy of a natural and human history
tour of the Galapagos Islands. All of the ships and yachts we offer
are equipped with the best and most reputable naturalist guides in the
islands!
See below for more information
on the ships and yachts we offer...
All of the ships and yachts we offer are also available for charter cruises. Yacht charters
are a great way for families and groups to enjoy their Galapagos adventure
with a familiar group of people! Charters may be available for 4, 5, or 8 days
and itineraries may be modified to suit any special requests.
See below for more information on
charter rates...
We are proud to offer the Sky
Dancer for dedicated SCUBA
itineraries that include absolute best dive sites in the Galapagos
Islands. SCUBA diving is also offered during some regular itinerary tours
with the Finch Bay Hotel Resort,
Hotel
Silberstein and aboard the Galapagos
Explorer II, Eric, Letty & Flamingo,
Beluga,
Cachalote and
Nautilus.
Special SCUBA cruises are available aboard the
Nautilus. Reservations
for SCUBA must be made in advance.
Check
our SCUBA page for more information...
Inti
Travel and Tours
also offers a
wide range of programs throughout the Andes and Amazon in Ecuador,
Peru, Bolivia
and Brazil. These include the
Amazon, Jungle Lodges, Indian Markets,
the Highlands, Trekking the Andes, Rain Forest Whitewater Rafting, Bird Watching, Cusco,
Machu Pichu and the Peruvian Amazon. We also offer natural history cruises
and expeditions to Antarctica
including the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia.
If you are interested in
combining one of these with your Galapagos trip (or are only interested in
one of these) please indicate this on your reservation request form under special requests. If
your browser does not support forms please send the information to
inti@telus.net
The Weather in Galapagos
(Degrees Celsius)
| Month |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
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28 |
29 |
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22 |
24 |
24 |
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22 |
21 |
19 |
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22 |
| ave. rain mm |
20 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
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Sea surface temperature is about the same as the average
minimum.
Temperature Conversion
Enter a temperature in either the Celsius block or the Fahrenheit block
and then click in the opposite temperature block for the conversion.
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2008 Cruise
Rates
Click on the links below for more
specific information, photos, itineraries and 2009 rates
All prices in U.S. Dollars,
based on double occupancy and subject to change at
any time
All of our yachts and tours
depart on a weekly basis throughout the year
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NEW: FUEL SURCHARGES
Due to recent Government measures in
Ecuador, most of the ships and yachts operating in the Galapagos
Islands will have to implement a fuel surcharge as of June 1, 2008.
The amount of the fuel surcharge varies depending on the fuel
consumption for each vessel and is identified under rates on the web
page for each ship or yacht - just follow the links below...
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Galapagos Cruise
Ships |
| Ship |
Class
(Capacity) |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
4 Day
3 Night
Per Person |
Departs |
Celebrity
Xpedition
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Luxury
(92) |
$4400 |
N/A |
N/A |
Sunday |
Galapagos
Explorer II
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Deluxe
(100) |
$3325 high
$3010 low
SPECIALS
25% Discount
Classic & Premium Suites
Dec 3-6
Dec 10-17 |
$2000
high
$1810 low
SPECIALS
25% Discount
Classic &
Premium Suites
Dec 6-10
Dec 13-17
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$1500high
$1355 low
SPECIALS
25% Discount
Classic &
Premium Suites
Nov 26-29
Dec 3-6
Dec 10-13
Dec 17-20
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Wed/Sat |
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See our
Deluxe Explorer package
with the Galapagos Explorer II |
Santa
Cruz
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Deluxe
(90)
|
$3126
SPECIALS
20% Discount
2009
May 4-June 1
Aug 17-Sept 4
Nov 16-Dec 14 |
$1786
SPECIALS
20% Discount
2009
May 4-June 1
Aug 17-Sept 4
Nov 16-Dec 14 |
$1340
SPECIALS
20% Discount
2009
May 4-June 1
Aug 17-Sept 4
Nov 16-Dec 14 |
Mon/Fri |
Galapagos
Legend
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Deluxe
(100) |
$2650 high
$2489 low |
$1672 high
$1580 low
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$1254 high
$1185 low
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Mon/Thurs |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
| Deluxe
Motor Yachts |
Mid-sized, Deluxe
Motor Yachts |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Departs |
Eclipse |
48 |
$4000
SPECIALS
2 for 1
Nov 29-Dec 6
Dec 6-13
Dec 13-20 |
N/A |
On Request |
Saturday |
Isabela
II
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40 |
$3998 |
N/A |
On Request |
Tuesday |
La Pinta
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40 |
$4392
SPECIALS
Luxury Package
Discount
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N/A |
On request |
Friday |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
Coral
I
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36 |
$2636 high
$2510 low |
$1506 high
$1434 low |
$102,533 high
$97,651 low
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Wed / Sun |
Evolution
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32 |
$3850 |
N/A |
On Request |
Saturday |
Small, Deluxe
Motor Yachts |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Departs |
Coral
II
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20 |
$2636 high
$2510 low
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$1506 high
$1434 low |
$52,712 high
$50,204 low
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Wed / Sun |
Eric,
Letty
& Flamingo
|
20 |
$2675
SPECIALS
Park tax, fuel surcharge & TTC included
($235 value)
Jan 11-18
Jan 18-25
Jan 25-Feb 1
Feb 1-8
Feb 22-Mar 1 |
N/A |
$56,500 high
$54,500 low |
Sunday |
Nina
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16 |
$4390 |
N/A |
$62,950 |
Tuesday |
Odyssey
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16 |
$3400 |
N/A |
$47,600 |
Sunday |
GAP
Adventurer VI
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16 |
$3312 |
$2112 |
TBA |
Sun / Wed |
Athala II
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16 |
$3295 |
$1995 |
$48,950 |
Tues / Sat |
Anahi
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16 |
$2955 |
$1845
SPECIALS
$1845
Dec 5-9 |
$48,375 |
Fri / Tues |
Sea Man II
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16 |
$2678 |
$1674 |
$43,748 |
Mon / Thurs |
Parranda
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16 |
$3950 |
N/A |
$56,500 |
Saturday |
Beluga
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16 |
$3179
high
$2860 low
SPECIALS
$2754
Dec 5-12
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N/A |
$50,464 high
$45,360 low |
Friday |
Sky
Dancer
SCUBA Yacht
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16 |
$3495 |
N/A |
$49,130 |
Sunday |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Important Information |
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Rates for the Ship or Yacht:
The rates for the ship or yacht includes
accommodation aboard the ship or yacht, all meals, island
sightseeing, all guide and lecture services, transfers in the
islands and between the airport and yacht in Galapagos. Itineraries
are subject to change without notice (for safety, environmental or
any other reasons).
Not Included in the rate for
the ship or the yacht:
Galapagos flights, Galapagos Entrance Fee (includes the municipal
tax, currently $100 US per person payable in cash to the national
park authorities in Galapagos), tourist transit card ($10 US), tips
(it is customary to tip the guide, chef and crew) soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, and any other extras not specifically
mentioned. There is also a $41 US per person departure tax from
Quito and $28 US per person from Guayaquil on all international
flights. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Galapagos Flight:
When we reconfirm your reservation for the boat we will make the
reservation for the Quito-Galapagos-Quito (or Guayaquil) flight so
you are ensured space on the plane to meet our boat. Galapagos
tickets and boarding passes are issued at the airport on the morning
of the flight. The Galapagos flight schedules vary depending on your
ship or yacht. Please be advised that there is a limit of 20 kilos
of checked luggage (per person) on the flight to Galapagos.
HIGH SEASON
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $412
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $389
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $362
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LOW SEASON
(May 1 to June 14 & Sept 15 to Oct 31)
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $356
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $339
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $318 |
All rates are
subject to change at any time.
Rates last
changed and updated
June 30, 2008.
Payments:
We accept Visa, Mastercard
and American Express. Otherwise, payments must be made in U.S.
dollars through bank wire or bank draft or money order and sent via
courier (UPS, FedEx, etc) or priority post (allow up to 2 weeks for
delivery) unless otherwise specified. We do not accept personal
checks.
At time of
booking a 20% deposit is required (may vary depending on travel
dates). Balance required 60 days prior to departure.
EXCEPTIONS to
above payment policy:
1)
For reservations including dates
between Dec 17-Jan 1 and for cruises aboard the Celebrity Xpedition,
Galapagos Legend, Coral I, Coral II and Aqua the balance is required
90 days prior to departure.
2)
The owners of the Galapagos Legend,
Coral I and Coral II reserve the right to demand a full
non-refundable payment at any time. If you are considering booking
one of these yachts, please ask for the full Terms and Conditions
issued by the owner of these yachts so you are fully aware of
their specific policies.
Failure to
provide payments by deadlines indicated in invoices may result in
cancellation of the cruise or tour and forfeiture of deposits.
We provide
receipts immediately after a deposit, and a Travel Voucher & Receipt
after your final payment. Our Travel Voucher and Receipt is
recognized by all of our associates and is all that you will need
for your trip. The payment schedule for groups and charters may vary
(please ask).
Cancellation
Policy:
We must receive
notification of cancellation in writing. More than 120 days prior to
the departure date the initial deposit is refundable although we may
retain an administrative fee of up to $300 US per person. 120 - 61
days prior to departure the initial deposit is forfeited. Less than
61 days prior to departure the full price is charged as a
cancellation fee. No refunds are available for unused portions of
any tour, package or cruise. Cancellation policy for groups (6 or
more people) and charters may vary depending on the cruise or tour
(please ask). For the Celebrity Xpedition, Galapagos Legend, Coral
I, Coral II and Aqua and reservations including dates between Dec
17-Jan 1, all payments made are forfeited upon cancellation.
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