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Built in 1990 to 1994, our signature fleet of three identical 83-foot 20-passenger motor yachts the
Eric, Flamingo and Letty were custom-designed exclusively for cruising the Galapagos
Islands.
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Comfortable Lounge |
Spacious Dining
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Accommodations include ten double outside cabins located on three decks, each with large private bathroom and fresh, hot and cold-water shower. Cabins are furnished with two twin lower beds or one double
bed, roomy closet, drawers and overhead storage, plus separate climate controls and intercom system.
The sister yachts feature ample public areas; dining room, well-stocked bar, comfortable conference area, with television, VCR and air conditioning throughout. Large
picture windows surround the upper two decks for panoramic viewing. Sun deck lounge chairs and observation areas invite you to catch the ocean breezes.
Three daily meals feature both international and Ecuadorian specialties and snacks are served following shore excursions. Our attentive 10-member crew including two experienced multilingual guides will make it a trip to remember.
Highly sophisticated navigational and mechanical equipment meet the highest safety standards found in the Galapagos.
The yachts are self-contained and ecologically sound, equipped for noise-reduction and fuel-efficiency. False keels provide maximum
stability for comfortable cruising.
2009 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars,
per person and based on double occupancy
Child discounts not available for some high season dates
GALAPAGOS FUEL SURCHARGE
$125 US per person
8 Day
itinerary
Children under 12
receive a 25% discount,
Children 12-14
receive a 15% discount
(on double occupancy rates) |
Double Occupancy
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High Season
SGL
Best Available Cabin |
| Iguana Deck |
$2925 |
$4495 |
| Booby |
$3255 |
$4495 |
| Dolphin |
$3575 |
$4495 |
Charter - Seasonal
See below |
$59,000 |
N/A |
Charter - Peak
See below |
$62,000 |
N/A |
Charter - Holiday
See below |
$65,000 |
N/A |
SCUBA:
Occasional SCUBA is possible for $438 US per person (for four
dives). Rate includes two days of diving (Thursdays for $244 US per
person and Fridays for $194 US per person) with two dives each day,
tanks, weights, weight belt, BCD, regulator, wetsuit, boots and
hood.
Reservations for SCUBA must
be made in advance. A minimum of 3
divers is required for the Thursday dives and 2 for the Friday dives.
2009 SEASONAL
WEEKS: $59,000.00
JAN 25-01 FEB, JAN 11-18, FEB 1-8, APR 26-03 MAY, MAY 03-10, MAY
10-17, MAY 17-24, MAY 24-31, MAY 31-07 JUN, AUG 23-20, AUG 30-06
SEP, SEP 06-13, SEP 13-20, SEP 20-27, SEP 27-04 OCT, OCT 04-11, OCT
11-18, OCT 18-25, OCT 25-01 NOV, NOV 01-08, NOV 08-15, NOV 15-22,
NOV 29-06 DEC, DEC 06-13, DEC 13-20
2009 PEAK WEEKS:
$62,000.00
JAN 04-11, JAN 18-25, FEB 08-15, FEB 15-22, FEB 22-01
MAR, MAR 01-08, MAR 08-15, MAR 15-22 MAR 22-29, MAR 29-05 APR, APR
19-26, JUN 07-14, JUN 14-21, JUN 21-28, JUN 28-05 JUL, JUL 05-12,
JUL 12-19, JUL 19-26, JUL 26-02 AUG, AUG 02-09, AUG 09-16, AUG
16-23, NOV 22-29
2009 HOLIDAY
WEEKS: $65,000.00
APR 05-12, APR 12-19, DEC 20-27, DEC 27-03 JAN
In case of a fuel price increase, rates are subject
to a fuel surcharge.
Purchases on board
Every passenger has an open tab at the bar and boutique,
which are paid the last day of the cruise. We accept cash (US
Dollars), Travelers checks, Master Card, VISA, American Express and
Diners aboard the yachts.
Bar
A well-stocked bar with beer (local and imported), wine, premium
liquors and liqueurs are available at the bar area. A rate sheet is posted
with drink prices.
Boutique
A variety of items for personal care, souvenirs, film, post cards,
etc. are available in the vessel's boutique.
Library
Books, magazines and DVDs are available for passengers to use
during their trip. If you want to take a book to your cabin, please advise
the administrator or guide.
Games
Board games of scrabble, chess, checkers, Monopoly are located in
the lounge area and are available for passengers to use in their free time.
Laundry
service
Passengers on our 7-night itinerary will be offered laundry service
provided by a local company in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz . On Friday morning
passengers can arrange to have dirty clothes sent to be laundered. The
laundry will be delivered in the afternoon when passengers return from the
visits. All laundry bills must be paid directly to the company in cash (US
dollars).
Reserve a wet suit
Any passenger who would like to reserve a wet suit in their size
prior to the cruise may do so at a charge of $25 for 7 nights. The fee will
be charged to the account on board and paid at the end of the cruise.
Reserved wet suits will be removed from the inventory and set aside for
exclusive use during the cruise. Passengers are still entitled to use the
remaining wet suits on board at no additional charge. However, they are
available on a first come first serve basis and there is no guarantee there
will be one available in their size unless they reserve in advance. Wet
suits are most popular from June to November when water temperatures are
between 65 and 72 degrees F.
Snorkeling equipment:
masks,
fins and snorkels in average sizes are available on board free of charge for
use during the cruise. There is no guarantee there will be all equipment
available in your size and therefore passengers may bring their own
equipment.
Sea Kayaks
There are two kayaks per yacht and are available at designated
sites during the cruise on a first come first serve basis at no additional
charge. The clear bottom tandem model is half canoe and half sit-on-top
kayak with a modular transparent hull. The crystal clear hull of the Caribe
provides a window to the underwater world.
Scuba diving
Passengers who are certified scuba divers can choose to purchase a
scuba package. The package includes two days of diving (on Tuesday and
Friday) with four dives / tanks total provided by a local dive shop. The
dive fee includes filled tanks, weight belt, weights, BCD, regulator, wet
suit, boots, hood and gloves. Although not required, we recommend all divers
have sufficient experience with at least 20 logged dives or advanced dive
certification due to strong currents, cold water, thermo-clines and large
marine life. Please inquire for full details.
Thursday afternoon
Level: Intermediate
Dive site: Seymour, Mosquera
or Daphne
Land visit you will miss: North Seymour
What you might see: sea lions, schools of reef fish,
hammerhead sharks, giant manta rays, white- tipped reef
sharks, sea turtles and invertebrates. Occasionally, whale
sharks, humpback whales, eagle rays, morays, black coral,
tuna, or dolphins swim in this area. If you are lucky, you
may find the endemic fur sea lion.
Maximum depth: 80 feet
Minimum # required: 3 divers |
Friday morning and afternoon
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Dive site: Gordon's Rocks
or Santa Fe
Includes: a snack lunch and visit to a tortoise farm after
the last dive.
Land visits you will miss: Darwin Station & the Highlands
What you might see: this area is known for white-tipped,
hammerheads, Galapagos shark, large moray eels, spotted
eagle rays, golden rays, sting rays, fur sea lions, sea
turtles, Amberjacks, reef fish, sponges and black coral.
Dive with wahoo, tuna, sailfish and other big pelagic fish.
Divers consider the wall at Gordon Rocks one of the best
dive sites in the Central Islands.
Maximum depth: 100 feet (strong current at times) .
Minimum # required: 2 divers |
Friday afternoon
Level: Beginner
Dive site: Academy Bay
What you might see: Some of the sites at Academy
Bay include Punta Estrada (sea turtle canyon), Caamano Islet
(plenty of sea lions), Punta Nunez Cliffs (wall diving with
a cave) and El Bajo Solmar (a submerged shoal).
Maximum depth: 45 feet
Land visit you will miss: Darwin Station
Minimum # required: 2 divers |
Itinerary:
Where we have indicated: SN =
snorkel, KY = Kayak PR = panga ride, the park has given permission
to offer these activities. Where more than one activity is noted,
passengers are given the option to participate in one of the
activities.
SUN: San
Cristobal, Playa Ochoa (SN, KY) Leon Dormido (PR)
MON: Prince Phillips Steps (KY)/ Darwin Bay (SN) TOWER
TUE: Punta Espinosa, FERNANDINA/ Tagus Cove (SN, PR, KY) ISABELA
WED: Puerto Egas (SN, KY) SANTIAGO/ Sombreo Chino
THR: Bartolome (SN, PR), North Seymour (SN)
FRI: Highlands of Santa Cruz/ Darwin Station
SAT: Punta Suarez/ Gardner Bay (SN, PR, KY) ESPANOLA (HOOD)
SUN: Interpretation Center/ airport San Cristobal
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
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Dolphin Deck |
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Cabins #
1, 3 & 4
- two twin lower beds and picture windows
Cabin # 2
- one double bed and picture window
(cabins average 95
square feet) |
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Booby Deck |
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Cabins #
5 & 6
- one double bed and picture windows
(cabins average 90
square feet) |
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Iguana Deck |
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Cabins
#7 & 8
- two twin lower beds and port lights
Cabins # 9 & 10 have two twin lower beds and one upper berth with
port lights. These two cabins can be used as triples.
(cabins average 110 square feet)
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WILLING TO SHARE FEMALE (WSF)
OR WILLING TO SHARE MALE (WSM)
Same share gender requests are available on the Iguana deck only.
Shares that remain unmatched 30 days prior to departure are subject to a 15%
supplement.
There is a maximum of one share confirmed per sailing.
TRIPLE cabins are
available on the Iguana deck only in cabins I9 and I10.
Specifications:
L.O.A.: 83 feet
Beam: 24 feet
Draft: 6 feet
Gross tonnage: 240
Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
Engines: Two 4O2 HP caterpillar, 8 cylinder turbo diesels
Generators: Two Perkins 8O KVA generators
Water capacity: 5.OOO gallons
Fuel capacity: 5.4OO gallons
Navigational equipment:
24-mile Furuno radar; Furuno satellite
Navigator; electric compass; magnetic
Compass; clock; barometer.
Communication Equipment:
VHF and HF-SSB radios
Safety equipment:
Automatic radio buoys via satellite EPIRF, 25-person inflatable capsule lifeboat, 40 life vests, 10 circular buoys, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
Registry:
Ecuador
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