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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 Eric, Flamingo and Letty were custom-designed exclusively
for cruising the Galapagos Islands. Built in 1990 to 1994, our
signature fleet of three identical 83-foot 20-passenger motor
yachts offers deluxe accommodation for your Galapagos
experience.
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Comfortable Lounge |
Spacious Dining
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Accommodations
aboard the Eric, Letty & Flamingo 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 three 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.
2012 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars,
per person and based on double occupancy
Child discounts not available for some high season dates
In case of a fuel price increase, rates are
subject to a Galapagos fuel tax.
Eric, Letty
& Flamingo
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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Triple |
High Season
SGL
Best Available Cabin |
| Iguana Deck |
$3550 |
$3450 |
$5350 |
| Booby |
$3950 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Dolphin |
$4350 |
N/A |
N/A |
Charter - Seasonal
See below |
$71,900 |
N/A |
N/A |
Charter - Peak
See below |
$75,450 |
N/A |
N/A |
Charter - Holiday
See below |
$79,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
SCUBA:
Occasional SCUBA is possible for $282 US per person per. Rate includes two dives
on Friday,
tanks, weights, weight belt, BCD, regulator, wetsuit, boots and
hood.
Reservations for SCUBA must
be made in advance. The maximum number of divers accepted is 8.
CHARTER:
SEASONAL WEEKS:
$71,900.00
JAN 08-15, JAN 15-22, JAN 22-29, JAN 29-06 FEB, FEB 05-12, FEB
12-19, FEB 26-04 MAR, MAR 04-11, AUG 26-02 SEP, SEP 02-09, SEP
09-16, SEP 16-23, SEP 23-30, SEP 30-07 OCT, OCT 07-14, OCT 14-21,
OCT 21-28, OCT 28-04 NOV, NOV 04-11, NOV 11-18, NOV 25-02 DEC, DEC
02-09, DEC 09-16
PEAK WEEKS:
$75,450.00
JAN 01-08, FEB 19-26, MAR 11-18, MAR 18-25, MAR 25-01
APR, APR 08-15, APR 15-22, APR 22-29, APR 29-06 MAY,
MAY 06-13, MAY 13-29, MAY 20-27, MAY 27-03 JUN, JUN 03-10, JUN
10-17, JUN 17-24, JUN 24-01 JUL, JUL 01-08,
JUL 08-15, JUL 15-22, JUL 22-29, JUL 29-05 AUG, AUG 05-12, AUG
12-19, AUG 19-26, DEC 16-23
HOLIDAY WEEKS: $79,000.00
APR 01-08, DEC 23-30, DEC 30-06 JAN
Galapagos Reservations
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.
2011 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
2012 Itinerary:
Starting January 29, 2012,
these yachts will alternate two different full week 7 night
itineraries as required by the Galapagos National Park in an effort
to better reduce usage on heavily visited sites. Prior to January
29, the 2011 itinerary will apply.
Sample Itinerary A - Southern Route
Sunday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, SAN CRISTOBAL (airport), Playa
Ochoa (SN), Leon Dormido
Monday: Cerro Brujo (SN, PR, KY) & Punta Pitt, (SN, PR, KY) SAN
CRISTOBAL
Tuesday: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay (SN, PR, KY) ESPANOLA
Wednesday: Punta Cormorant (PR), Devil's Crown (SN), & Post Office
Bay (PR), FLOREANA
Thursday: Humedales/ Wall of Tears (Muro de Lagrimas) & Sierra
Negra Volcano, ISABELA
Friday: Black Turtle Cove (PR, KY), SANTA CRUZ & Bartolome (SN, PR)
Saturday: South Plaza Islands & Highlands of SANTA CRUZ
Sunday: Interpretation Center & SAN CRISTOBAL (airport)
Sample Itinerary B - Western route
Sunday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (airport) & La Galapaguera Cerro
Colorado, SAN CRISTOBAL
Monday: Prince Philip's Steps (SN, PR, KY) & Darwin Bay (SN, PR,
KY), TOWER
Tuesday: Bachas Beach (SN) & North Seymour (SN,
PR)
Wednesday: Punta Espinosa (SN), FERNANDINA & Tagus Cove, ISABELA (SN,
PR, KY)
Thursday: Elizabeth Bay (PR, KY) & Urbina Bay, ISABELA (SN, PR)
Friday: Puerto Egas, SANTIAGO (SN) & Rabida Island (SN, PR,
KY)
Saturday: Darwin Station, SANTA CRUZ & Santa Fe Island (SN, PR,
KY)
Sunday: Interpretation Center, SAN CRISTOBAL (airport)
2012 “A departure dates
JAN 29-05 FEB, FEB 12-19, FEB 26-04 MAR, MAR 11-18, MAR 25-01 APR,
APR 8-15, APR 22-29, MAY 6-13, MAY 20-27, JUN 03-10, JUN 17-24, JUL
01-08, JUL 15-22, JUL 29-05 AUG, AUG 12-19, AUG 26-02 SEP, SEP 9-16,
SEP 23-30, OCT 7-14, OCT 21-28, NOV 04-11, NOV 18-25, DEC 02-09, DEC
16-23
2012 “B” departures dates
FEB 05-12, FEB 19-26, MAR 04-11, MAR 18-24, APR 01-08, APR 15-22,
APR 29-06 MAY, MAY 13-20, MAY 27-03 JUN, JUN 10-17, JUN 24-01 JUL,
JUL 08-15, JUL 22-29, AUG 05-12, AUG 19-26, SEP 02-09, SEP 16-23,
SEP 30-07 OCT, OCT 14-21, OCT 28-04 NOV, NOV 11-18, NOV 25-02 DEC,
DEC 09-16, DEC 23-30
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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
60 days prior to departure are subject to pay the difference for a
single rate. 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
Galapagos Reservations
Galapagos
Islands Boats, Cruises and Yacht Charters
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