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A travel guide to
Galapagos
tours, boats, cruises & yacht charters |
Galapagos Cruises and Tours
galapagosreservations.com
Galapagos
Tours, Cruises, Boats,
Yacht Charters and Reservations |
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Galapagos Cruise
Ships
Hotels in the Galapagos Islands
First Class Hotel & Yacht Combination
Deluxe Motor Yachts | Deluxe
Sailing yachts
First Class Motor Yachts | First
Class Sailing Yachts
Tourist
Class Yachts
Important Information
See below for Galapagos cruise special
discounted rates and deals!
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 Galapagos cruises and tours on quality ships and yachts
and/or Galapagos hotel accommodation with day cruises.
We provide comfortable accommodation, excellent meals, friendly crew and a professional naturalist guide. We have
worked directly with the owners of the Galapagos ships and yachts since 1979 and offer you the best
rates possible. Our price range will accommodate a wide range of budgets.
All of our
Galapagos yachts and tours
depart on a weekly basis throughout the year
| GREAT
GALAPAGOS CRUISE SPECIALS |
Great
Galapagos Cruise 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.
Check
here for Christmas and New Years dates and availabilities...
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GALAPAGOS VACATION
TRAVEL PACKAGES |
We are now offering a variety of
Galapagos vacation 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 Galapagos cruise ships
accommodate up to 100 passengers and offer 3, 4 and 7 night cruises. 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 and for any Galapagos cruise discounts or
specials...
All of the ships and yachts we offer are also available for charter cruises
in the Galapagos Islands. 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
diving 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 diving cruises are available aboard the
Nautilus. Reservations
for SCUBA diving must be made in advance.
Check
our SCUBA diving page for more information...
Inti
Travel and Tours
also offers a
wide range of vacation 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 vacation (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
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SMART VOYAGER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM |
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We promote
the Smart Voyager Certification Program:
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 Weather in Galapagos
(Degrees Celsius)
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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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2010
Galapagos Cruise
& Hotel Rates |
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Click on the links below
for more specific information, photos, and itineraries
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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GALAPAGOS FUEL TAX
Due to Government measures in
Ecuador, most of the ships and yachts operating in the Galapagos
Islands implemented a fuel tax as of June 1, 2008. The
amount of the fuel tax varies depending on the fuel
consumption for each vessel (not all yachts are taxed) and is identified under rates on the web
page for each ship or yacht to which the fuel tax applies - just follow the links below.
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All of our
Galapagos yachts and tours
depart on a weekly basis throughout the year
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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) |
$4800 |
N/A |
N/A |
Sunday |
Santa
Cruz
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Deluxe
(90)
|
$3501
SPECIALS
Free GPS Air
Some dates in:
Feb & Mar
No single supplement
Mar 15-22
May 10-17
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10
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$2000
SPECIALS
20% Discount
Some dates in:
Feb & Mar
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10 |
$1500
SPECIALS
20% Discount
Some dates in:
Feb & Mar
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10 |
Mon/Fri |
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See our
Deluxe Explorer package
with the Galapagos Explorer II |
Galapagos
Explorer II
Optional SCUBA diving |
Deluxe
(100) |
$3490 high
$3260 low
SPECIALS
from $2543
Feb 3-10
Feb 27-Mar 6 |
$2120
high
$1985 low
SPECIALS
from $1548
Feb 6-10
Feb 27-Mar 3
May 15-19
SPECIALS
from $1687
March 6-10
April 17-21
April 24-28
May 1-5
May 8-12
|
$1590 high
$1490 low
SPECIALS
from $1162
Feb 3-6
Feb 10-13
Feb 17-20
March 3-6
March 10-13
April 14-17
April 21-24
SPECIALS
from $1352
March 17-20
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Wed/Sat |
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See our
Deluxe Explorer package
with the Galapagos Explorer II |
Galapagos
Legend
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Deluxe
(100) |
$3090 high
$2890 low
SPECIALS
"City Pack"
Book before March 31
Includes:
2 nights hotel
City Tour or
Otavalo Market
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$1730 high
$1660 low
SPECIALS
"City Pack"
Book before March 31
Includes:
2 nights hotel
City Tour or
Otavalo Market |
$1290 high
$1230 low
SPECIALS
"City Pack"
Book before March 31
Includes:
2 nights hotel
City Tour or
Otavalo Market |
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
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48 |
$4850
SPECIALS*
$1000 Discount
on 8 day
$500 Discount
on 6 day
April 10-17
April 17-24
April 24-May 1
May 1-8
May 8-15
May 15-22
May 22-29
May 29-June 5
* not applicable to child
fare |
6
days Sat-Thurs
from $4150 |
On Request |
Saturday |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
La Pinta
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40 |
$4656
SPECIALS
Free GPS air
Feb & March
on select departures
No single supplement
Mar 5-12
Apr 30-May 7
May 28-June 4
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10 |
On request
SPECIALS
20% Discount
Jan-March
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10 |
On request |
Friday |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
Isabela
II
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40 |
$3750
SPECIALS
Free GPS air
Feb & March
on select departures
No single supplement
Mar 16-23
May 25-June 1
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10 |
N/A
SPECIALS
20% Discount
Jan-March
SPECIALS
20% Discount
May, Sept &
Dec 1-15/10 |
On Request |
Tuesday |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
Evolution
|
32 |
$4695
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N/A |
$136,000 |
Saturday |
Coral
I
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36 |
$3090 high
$2890 low
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$1730 high
$1660 low |
$117,930high
$112,290 low
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Wed / Sun |
Small, Deluxe
Motor Yachts |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Departs |
Nina
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16 |
$4850 high
$4390 low
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N/A |
$65,950 high
$59,950 low |
Saturday |
Athala II
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16 |
$4450 high
$4190 low
SPECIALS
Free GPS Air
Jan-June
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$2695 high
$2495 low
SPECIALS
Free GPS Air
4 & 5 day cruise
Feb & March |
$59,950 high
$56,950 low |
Tues / Sat |
Sky
Dancer
SCUBA diving Yacht
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16 |
$4595
SPECIALS
$400 Discount
April 4-11
April 11-18
April 18-25
April 25-May 2
May 2-9 |
N/A |
On Request |
Sunday |
Odyssey
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16 |
$4500 |
$2800
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$64,800 |
Sun / Thurs |
Journey I
(Anahi)
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16 |
$3925 |
$2540 |
$64,800 |
Fri / Tues |
Journey III
(Archipel I)
|
16 |
$3925
SPECIALS
10% discount |
$2540
SPECIALS
10% discount |
$61,650 |
Sun / Wed |
GAP
Adventurer VI
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16 |
$3837 |
$2561 |
N/A |
Sun / Wed |
Beluga
Optional SCUBA diving
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16 |
$3669
high
$3200 low
SPECIALS
$3000
includes GPS flight
Feb 5-12
Feb 12-19
Feb 26-Mar 5
March 5-12
March 12-19
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N/A |
$58,304 high
$52,400 low |
Friday |
Sea Man II
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16 |
$3499
SPECIALS
$2499
Feb 22-Mar 1
Feb 25-Mar 4
Mar 1-8
Mar 4-11
$2999
Feb 15-22
Feb 18-25
Mar 15-22
Mar 18-25
Mar 22-29$3610
Includes GPS air
from GYE
April, May, June, Sept & Dec 6-13
Dec 9-16
Dec 13-20 |
$2188
SPECIALS
$1563
Feb 22-26*
Feb 25-Mar 1
Mar 1-5*
Mar 4-8
$1799
Feb 8-12*
Feb 15-19*
Feb 18-22
Mar 8-12*
Mar 15-19*
Mar 18-22
Mar 22-26*
Mar 25-29*
* last night in hotel
$2429
Includes GPS air
from GYE
April, May, June, Sept & Dec 6-10
Dec 9-13
Dec 13-17*
Dec 16-20
*
last night in hotel
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$56,980 |
Mon / Thurs |
Eric,
Letty
& Flamingo
Optional SCUBA diving
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20 |
$3225
SPECIALS
10% Discount
Feb 7-14
Feb 28-Mar 7
Mar 7-14
Mar 14-21
April 11-18
April 18-25
April 25-May 2
Aug 22-29
Aug 29-Sept 5
Sept 5-12
Sept 12-19
Sept 19-26
Sept 26-Oct 3
Oct 10-17
Oct 24-31
Oct 31-Nov 7
Nov 7-14
Nov 14-21
Nov 28-Dec 5
Dec 5-12
Dec 12-19
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N/A
SPECIALS
5 night cruises
from $2580 |
$64,650 |
Sunday |
Coral
II
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20 |
$3090 high
$2890 low
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$1730 high
$1230 low |
$60,630 high
$57,730 low
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Wed / Sun |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Deluxe
Sailing Yachts |
| Sailing Yacht |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Departs |
Alta
SCUBA diving Yacht |
16 |
$4695
SPECIALS
Included: GPS air, Transit Control Card and Park Fee |
N/A |
$69,000 |
Saturday |
SS Mary Anne
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16 |
$3900
SPECIALS
$3300
March 3-10
March 24-31
April 28-May 5
$3500
Dec 1-8
Dec 8-15
Dec 15-22
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N/A
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$62,400 |
Wednesday |
Sagitta
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16 |
$3650
SPECIALS
$2700
Feb 10-17
Feb 17-24
$3000
April 28-May 5
May 19-26
May 26-June 2
June 2-9
$3200
Dec 1-8
Dec 8-15
Dec 15-22
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N/A |
$58,400 |
Wednesday |
Beagle
|
12 |
$3117
SPECIALS
$2300
Feb 9-16
$2800
March 2-9
March 23-30 |
N/A |
$71,928 |
Tuesday |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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First Class
Motor Yachts |
| Motor Yacht |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Depart |
GAP
Adventurer V
|
20 |
$3199 |
$2087 |
N/A |
Tues / Fri |
Galaxy
|
16 |
$2863 high
$2488 low |
$1988 high
$1613 low |
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Sat / Tues |
Tip
Top III
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16
|
$2716 SPECIALS
Free GPS Air
for all of 2009 & 2010
rates include Galapagos air |
$1904 SPECIALS
Free GPS Air
for all of 2009 & 2010
rates include Galapagos air |
$43,456 |
Fri / Mon |
Tip Top II
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16 |
$2506 Free GPS Air
for all of 2009 & 2010
rates include Galapagos air
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$1790 Free GPS Air
for all of 2009 & 2010
rates include Galapagos air |
$40,096 |
Fri /
Mon |
Eden
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16 |
$1938
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$1625
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$31,000 |
Sun/Thurs |
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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), Galapagos fuel tax, 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
Fuel Tax:
Due to Government measures
in Ecuador, most of the ships and yachts operating in the Galapagos
Islands implemented a fuel tax as of June 1, 2008. The amount of the
fuel tax varies depending on the fuel consumption for each vessel
and is identified under rates on the web page for each ship or
yacht.
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 = $418
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $394
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $368
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LOW SEASON
(May 1 to June 14 & Sept 15 to Oct 31)
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $362
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $345
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $324 |
All rates are
subject to change at any time.
Rates last
changed and updated
April 5, 2009..
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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