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Galapagos Cruises and Tours Galaxy

The Galaxy is a 35 meter, first class, fully air conditioned motor yacht offering 4, 5 and 8 days cruises with great service, excellence and security. There are 9 double cabins (for a maximum of 16 passengers) with twin beds on three decks. All cabins offer private bathroom, hot water and air conditioning.

The yacht offers dining room, bar and lounge, TV and DVD, library and sundeck.

Bar

Dining

 

2012 Rates

2012 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person  and based on double occupancy
Single supplement = 50%

Galaxy 10% discount for children under 12	5 days	6 days	8 days	10 days	11 days	15 days
Lower, Main & Upper Deck	$1688	$1875	$2500	$3188	$3500	$4921
Charter Rates	5 days	6 days	8 days	10 days	11 days	15 days
Charter 16 people	$29,875	$34,875	$48,625	$62,125	$69,375	$89,813

 

High Season July & Aug and Dec 15-31
Galaxy 10% discount for children under 12	5 days	6 days	8 days	10 days	11 days	15 days
Main & Upper Deck	$2290	$2489	$3946	$4221	$4690	$6578
Lower Deck	$2190	$2369	$3786	$4021	$4470	$6278
Charter Rates	5 days	6 days	8 days	10 days	11 days	15 days
Charter 16 people	$29,875	$34,875	$48,625	$62,125	$69,375	$89,813

SCUBA:
Occasional SCUBA is possible (PADI certification required) for $188 US per person per day. Rates includes two dives, tanks, weights, weight belt, BCD, regulator, wetsuit, boots and hood.  Reservations for SCUBA must be made in advance.

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4 days – 3 nights
SATURDAY to TUESDAY

Saturday: Baltra: (Airport) / Gemelos - Highlands
Sunday: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devils Crown / Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa
Monday: Española Island: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday: Interpretation Center / San Cristobal (Airport)

5 days – 4 nights
TUESDAY to SATURDAY

Tuesday: San Cristobal (Airport) / Lobos Island
Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta Tortuga Negra y/o Bachas
Thursday: Genovesa (Tower) Island: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island
Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra (Airport)

8 days – 7 nights
TUESDAY to TUESDAY

Tuesday:
San Cristobal (Airport) / Lobos Island
Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta Tortuga Negra and/or Bachas
Thursday: Genovesa (Tower) Island: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island
Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station/ Gemelos - Highlands
Sunday: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devils Crown & Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa
Monday: Española (Hood) Island: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center / San Cristobal (Airport)

8 days – 7 nights
SATURDAY to SATURDAY

Saturday: Baltra: (Airport) / Gemelos - Highlands
Sunday: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devils Crown & Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa
Monday: Española (Hood) Island: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center / Lobos Island
Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta Tortuga Negra y/o Bachas
Thursday: Genovesa (Tower) Island: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island
Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra (Airport)

* All itineraries are subject to change at any time for any reason

Twin bedded cabins on three decks. All cabins offer private bathroom, hot water and air conditioning. Cabin 2: twin (lower deck) Cabin 3: twin (lower deck) Cabin 4: twin or matrimonial (main deck) Cabin 5: twin (main deck) Cabin 6: twin  (main deck) Cabin 7: twin or matrimonial (upper deck) Cabin 8: twin or matrimonial (upper deck) Cabin 9: twin or matrimonial (upper deck)

Upper deck
Cabins 11.20 m2
Bathroom: 2.38m2
Beds: 1 x 2 m
 
Main deck
Cabins 8.24 m2
Bathroom: 3.50m2
Beds: 1 x 1.90 m
 
Lower Deck
Cabins 9.90 m2
Bathroom: 2.64m2
Beds: 1 x 1.9 m

Yacht:

Type: First class steel – hulled motor yacht
Construction: Guayaquil 2006 – 2007
Length: 35 m
Beam: 7.60 m
Draft: 1.80 m
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Engines: 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
Water capacity: 4.000 gallons
Diesel capacity: 6.000 gallons
Electric power: 110V and 220V

Navigation and Safety Equipment:
RAYSTAR 125 GPS, 24 miles RAYMARINE E120 radar, 36 miles RAYMARINE E140 radar, magnetic compass, FURUNO HF radio, UNIDEN  VHF radio, ICOM IC M2A  radios, RAYMARINE E63069 Eco sounder, EPIRB, horn, thermometer. Two inflatable life raft for 16 passengers each, 20 life jackets (SOLAS I), 10 life jackets (disembark), fire detectors and complete fire system.

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