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As one
of Ecuador’s leading conservation organizations,
Conservación y Desarrollo developed the Smart Voyager
sustainable tourism certification program, which awards its
seal of approval to tour boat operators and hotels in
Ecuador who meet a set of strict conservation standards for
protecting the environment, wildlife and the well-being of
workers and local communities. |
The
Beluga is a superior first class, 110 foot, exquisitely designed,
steel-hulled motor vessel that is an excellent choice for your
Galapagos cruise.
Embark upon our very spacious
and comfortable “Superior First Class” motor yacht. With panoramic windows in the
salon and great deck space, Beluga is a fantastic way to cruise the
Galapagos Islands in speed and style.
Equipped with the most modern safety systems, Beluga accommodates 16
passengers in 8 double cabins (6 lower/lower berths and 2 with
matrimonial beds) Cabin #1 has three beds
two lower and one upper bed. Each cabin has their own
private bathroom equipped with hot & cold water showers. Beluga is
fully air conditioned, has spacious social areas with all the
comforts and facilities of a superior first class motor yacht ;
panoramic windows in the salon / dining area.
Enjoy your time on board in the spacious sundeck or relax in the
shade of the top deck while cruising between the islands.
Upper Deck |
Lounge |
Dining Room |
Cabin |
"Absolutely fantastic.
The naturalist guide
on the Beluga was great. The staff was attentive - service was
personalized. The crew could not have been any better!!! Very good food and accommodations. Food was
healthy, fresh, delicious. Awesome. One of the best trips we
have ever taken. Highly recommend the Beluga." - Mary Turney,
USA
2012 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person
and based on double occupancy
Children under 12
receive a 30% discount - one child per adult
Child discounts available for one child per adult
Child discounts not available over Christmas & New Years
dates
Single supplement = 50%, shared cabins available
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Beluga |
High Season
* Christmas & New Years
add $130 US per person |
Low Season
May 1-June 15,
Sept 1-Oct 31 & Dec 1-7 |
4 days
(Tues-Fri)
Tower
itinerary only |
$2064 |
$2064 |
5 days Fri-Tues)
Tower
itinerary only |
$2294 |
$2294 |
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6 days (Sun-Fri) |
$2752 |
$2752 |
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8 days (Fri-Fri) |
$3669 |
$3300 |
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15 days
(Fri-Fri) |
$6879 |
$6188 |
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Charters |
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4 days Tue-Fri |
$32,796 |
$32797 |
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5 days -
Fri-Tues |
$36,440 |
$36,440 |
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6 days - Sun-Fri |
$43,728 |
$43,728 |
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Charter
Rates - 8 days |
$58,304 |
$52,400 |
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Charter Rate -
15 days |
$109,320 |
$98,250 |
SCUBA:
Occasional SCUBA is offered with 2 dives at Floreana
(Day 5 of the Tower itinerary) for $275 US per
person (minimum of 2 divers). Rate includes complete diving equipment (wetsuit, belt,
weights, regulator, BCD, masks, snorkel, fins, tank, etc), snacks
and soft drink.
Galapagos Reservations
Fernandina Itinerary (Friday to
Friday):
Day 1 Baltra
Airport & Highlands of Santa Cruz
Day 2 Floreana:
Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown & Post Office Bay
Day 3 Isabela
Island: Puerto Villamil, Tintoreras & Sierra Negra
Day 4 Isabela Island: Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
Day
5 Isabela Island: Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove
Day 6 Isabela: Urvina Bay & Fernandina: Punta Espinosa
Day 7 Santiago: Puerto Egas
& Bartolome Island
Day 8 North Seymour & Baltra
Airport
See
a detailed Fernandina
itinerary
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
Tower Itinerary (Friday to Friday)
Day 1 Baltra
Airport & Dragon Hill
Day 2 Santa Fe Island &
South Plaza Island
Day 3 San Cristobal Island:
Punta Pitt & Isla Lobos
Day 4 Espagnola Island (Hood): Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez
Day
5 Santa Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Station &
Highlands
Day 6 Santiago: Espumilla Beach & Sullivan Bay
Day 7 Genovesa
Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco
Day 8 Caleta
Tortuga Negra & Baltra Airport
See
a detailed Tower itinerary
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
Guest accommodation:
8 Double staterooms each with private bath. Hot / cold water showers.
CABIN # 1:
2 lower twins / 1 upper. Very spacious, hanging closet, side table with
drawers, with ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes |
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CABIN # 2:
2 lower twin beds, drawers, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower,
portholes. |
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CABIN # 3:
Double bed with side tables, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower,
portholes. |
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CABIN # 4:
2 lower twin beds with side tables, drawers, hanging closet, ensuite toilet
/ sink and shower, portholes |
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CABIN # 5:
Queen size bed with side tables, drawers, hanging closet, ensuite toilet
/ sink and shower, portholes.
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CABIN # 6 and # 7:
Main deck, large panoramic windows,
2 lower twin beds that can be pushed together to form a King, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower.
These cabins are smaller than the lower deck ones, but have advantage
of the constant view. |
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CABIN # 8:
On top deck, window , 2 lower twin beds, hanging closet, ensuite toilet
/ sink and shower - more spacious than cabins 6 and 7. |
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Motor Vessel, Steel hull, built in 1968 in Hamburg, Germany.
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Length:
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110 feet |
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Beam:
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23 feet |
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Capacity:
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16 passengers
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Crew:
Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, machinist, barman and 4
sailors.
Equipment:
Twin Detroit Diesels 530 HP each, 3 generators: 1 Nissan 110 KW, 1 Perkins 60 KW
and 1 Perkins 40KW all for 110 and 220 AC cycles, marine radios, depth sounder
up to 2000 mts., 48 mile radar, GPS, 2 tenders with outboards, 2 ten-man
inflatable rubber rafts in fiberglass capsule, TV with VHS video system, fully air-conditioned,
2 desalinators with capacity for 400 gallons per day each, freezer and refrigeration.
Galapagos Reservations
Galapagos
Islands Boats, Cruises and Yacht Charters |
