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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 special discounted
rates and deals on many ships and yachts!
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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
Galapagos Reservations
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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, 6, 7, 8,
10 & 14 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 from 4 to
15 days.
See below for more information on
charter rates...
We are proud to offer the
Galapagos Sky 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,
Journey I,
Odyssey, and
Beluga. 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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Click on the
photos or 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, many of the ships and yachts operating in the Galapagos
Islands were subject to 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
(about $350-$500 US per person per day) |
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Ship |
Capacity |
#
Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Celebrity
Xpedition |
92 |
8 |
Sunday |
$5600 |
All
inclusive 10 night
packages
Friday to Monday |
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Santa
Cruz |
90 |
5 |
Mon-Fri |
$2360 |
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| 6 |
Fri-Wed/Wed-Mon |
$2950 |
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Galapagos
Explorer II
Optional SCUBA |
100 |
5 |
Fri-Tues/Tues-Sat |
$2155 |
SPECIALS
4 nights from $1767
Jan 20-24,
Jan 24-28 &
Feb 3-7, Feb 7-11, Feb 17-21 & June 22-26
6 nights
from $2522
Jan 28-Feb 3,
Feb 11-17,
Feb 25-Mar 2, Mar 24-30
Single Supplement only
25%
50% discount for
children up to 18
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| 7 |
Sat-Fri |
$3075 |
| 9 |
Fri-Sat |
$3970 |
| 11 |
Fri-Tues |
$4850 |
| 15 |
Sat-Sat/Fri-Fri/Tue-Tue |
$6790 |
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See our
Deluxe Explorer package
with the Galapagos Explorer II |
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Galapagos
Legend |
100 |
4 |
Mon-Thu |
$1290 |
SPECIALS
Early Bird
10% Off
some departures
in 2012 |
| 5 |
Thu-Mon |
$1740 |
| 8 |
Mon-Mon/Thu-Thu |
$2990 |
| 11 |
Mon-Thu |
$3888 |
| 12 |
Thu-Mon |
$4245 |
| 15 |
Mon-Mon/Thu-Thu |
$5151 |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Galapagos Hotels & Hotel / Yacht
Combinations |
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Hotel / Yacht |
Capacity |
#
Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Royal Palm
Hotel |
17
rooms |
4 |
Any Day |
$1374 |
5
star hotel
in highlands
of Santa Cruz |
| 5 |
Any Day |
$1832 |
| 8 |
Any Day |
$3206 |
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Finch
Bay Hotel Resort
Optional SCUBA |
21
rooms |
4 |
Sun-Wed |
$1427 |
day cruises
kayaking
horseback riding
biking
$
optional SCUBA |
| 5 |
Wed-Sun |
$1972 |
| 8 |
Sun-Sun/Wed-Wed |
$3093 |
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Silberstein
Hotel
Optional SCUBA |
24
rooms |
4 |
Any Day |
$938 |
in town
near Darwin Station
day cruises
$
optional SCUBA |
| 5 |
Any Day |
$1182 |
| 6 |
Any Day |
$1438 |
| 7 |
Any Day |
$1688 |
| 8 |
Any Day |
$1972 |
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Nautilus
SCUBA yacht |
16 |
4 |
Any day (not
Tues) |
$1299 |
6 dives |
| 5 |
Any day (not
Tues) |
$1625 |
9 dives |
| 6 |
Any day (not
Tues) |
$1950 |
12 dives |
| 7 |
Any day (not
Tues) |
$2275 |
15 dives |
| 8 |
Any day (not
Tues) |
$2599 |
18 dives |
| 9 |
Any day (not
Tues) |
$2925 |
21 dives |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Deluxe
Motor Yachts (mid-size)
(about $350-$700 US per person per day) |
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Yacht |
Capacity |
# Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Eclipse |
48 |
6 |
Sat-Thurs |
$4400 |
SPECIALS
Jan & Feb
$500 OFF 8 day
$300 OFF 6 day
Oct 1-31
Book by Feb 29
$500 OFF 8 day
$350 OFF 6 day
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| 8 |
Sat-Sat |
$5150 |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
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La Pinta |
40 |
4 |
Fri-Mon |
$2414 |
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| 5 |
Mon-Fri |
$3220 |
| 8 |
Fri-Fri |
$5634 |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
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Isabela
II |
40 |
5 |
Mon-Fri/Fri-Tues |
$2678 |
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| 7 |
Tue-Mon |
$4018 |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
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Coral
I |
36 |
4 |
Sun-Wed |
$1290 |
SPECIALS
Early Bird
10% Off
some departures
in 2012 |
| 5 |
Wed-Sun |
$1740 |
| 8 |
Sun-Sun/Wed-Wed |
$2990 |
| 11 |
Sun-Wed |
$3888 |
| 12 |
Wed-Sun |
$4245 |
| 15 |
Sun-Sun/Wed-Wed |
$5151 |
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Evolution |
32 |
8 |
Sat-Sat |
$4800 |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Deluxe Motor Yachts (small)
(about $350-$650 US per person per day) |
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Yacht |
Capacity |
# Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Athala II |
16 |
6 |
Sat-Thurs |
$3990 |
SPECIALS
$350
OFF
Sept 1-30/12
book by Feb 29 |
| 8 |
Sat-Sat |
$4665 |
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Galapagos Sky
SCUBA yacht |
16 |
8 |
Sun-Sun |
$4795 |
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| 11 |
Sun-Wed |
$6835 |
| 15 |
Sun-Sun/Wed-Wed |
$9590 |
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Odyssey
Optional SCUBA |
16 |
5 |
Sun-Thurs |
$2390 |
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| 6 |
Tues-Sun/Thurs-Tues |
$2988 |
| 10 |
Tues-Thurs/Sun-Tues |
$5207 |
| 11 |
Thurs-Sun |
$5548 |
| 15 |
Tues-Tues |
$7679 |
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Journey I (Anahi)
Optional SCUBA |
16 |
4 |
Tues-Sat |
$1643 |
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| 5 |
Fr-Tues |
$2328 |
| 8 |
Fri-Fri |
$3413 |
| 11 |
Tues-Fri |
$5475 |
| 12 |
Fri-Tues |
$6023 |
| 15 |
Fri-Fri/Tues-Tues |
$7667 |
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Beluga
Optional SCUBA |
16 |
4 |
Tues-Fri (Tower itinerary) |
$2064 |
SPECIALS
$3500 includes Galapagos flight
Feb 10-17, Mar 16-23 & April 27-May 4 |
| 5 |
Fri-Tues
(Tower itinerary) |
$2294 |
| 6 |
Sun-Fri |
$2475 |
| 8 |
Fri-Fri |
$3300 |
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Sea Man II
Optional SCUBA |
16 |
5 |
Mon-Fri |
$2245 |
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| 6 |
Fri-Wed & Wed-Mon |
$2694 |
| 10 |
Mon-Wed |
$4490 |
| 11 |
Fri-Mon |
$4939 |
| 15 |
Mon-Mon |
$6735 |
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Eric,
Letty
& Flamingo
Optional SCUBA |
16 |
8 |
Sun-Sun |
$3550 |
SPECIALS
5% Discount
For some dates in 2011 & 2012 |
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Coral
II |
20 |
4 |
Sun-Wed |
$1290 |
SPECIALS
Early Bird
10% Off
some departures
in 2012 |
| 5 |
Wed-Sun |
$1740 |
| 8 |
Sun-Sun/Wed-Wed |
$2990 |
| 11 |
Sun-Wed |
$3888 |
| 12 |
Wed-Sun |
$4245 |
| 15 |
Sun-Sun/Wed-Wed |
$5151 |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Deluxe
Sailing Yachts
(about $450-$575 US per person per day) |
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Yacht |
Capacity |
# Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

SS Mary Anne |
24 |
5 |
Sat-Wed |
$2675 |
SPECIALS
$2375 Jan 28-Feb 1
$2500 Feb 1-6
$2125 Feb 11-15
$2375 Feb 15-20
$2250 Feb 25-29 & Mar 10-18
$2625 Mar 14-19
$2250 Mar 24-28 |
| 6 |
Wed-Mon/Mon-Sat |
$3210 |
| 10 |
Wed-Sat |
$5350 |
| 11 |
Mon-Wed/Sat-Mon |
$5885 |
| 15 |
Mon/Wed/Sat |
$8025 |
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Sagitta |
16 |
5 |
Sat-Wed |
$2789 |
SPECIALS
$2000 Jan 23-28
$1750 Jan 28-Feb 1
$2000 Feb 1-6
$2125 Feb 6-11
$1750 Feb 11-15 & Feb 25-29
$2125 Feb 29-March 3
$1925 March 10-14
$2250 March 14-19
$2313 March 19-24
$1925 March 24-28
$2313 Mar 28-Apr 2, Apr 2-7, Apr 16-21
$1925 Apr 21-25 & Apr 25-30
$2313 Apr 30-May 5 |
| 6 |
Wed-Mon/Mon-Sat |
$2805 |
| 10 |
Wed-Sat |
$4675 |
| 11 |
Mon-Wed/Sat-Mon |
$5143 |
| 15 |
Mon/Wed/Sat |
$7013 |
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Beagle
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12 |
8 |
Tue-Tue |
$3320 |
SPECIALS
$2750 Jan 24-31, Jan 31-Feb 7, Feb 7-14, Feb
14-21, Feb 28-Mar 6, Mar 20-27 |
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15 |
Tue-Tue |
$6640 |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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First Class
Motor Yachts
(about $400-$475 US per person per day) |
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Yacht |
Capacity |
# Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Galaxy
Optional SCUBA |
16 |
5 |
Tues-Sat |
$1688 |
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| 6 |
Sat-Thurs |
$1875 |
| 8 |
Sat-Sat |
$2500 |
| 10 |
Tues-Thurs/Thurs-Sat |
$3188 |
| 11 |
Sat-Tues |
$3500 |
| 15 |
Tues-Tues |
$4921 |
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Tip
Top III |
16 |
4 |
Fri-Mon |
$2120 |
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| 5 |
Mon-Fri |
$2545 |
| 8 |
Fri-Fri/Mon-Mon |
$3395 |
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Tip Top II |
16 |
4 |
Fri-Mon |
$2000 |
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| 5 |
Mon-Fri |
$2410 |
| 8 |
Fri-Fri/Mon-Mon |
$3206 |
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Eden |
16 |
4 |
Thurs-Sun |
$1250 |
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| 5 |
Sun-Thurs |
$1813 |
| 8 |
Sun-Sun |
$2375 |
| 15 |
Sun-Sun & Thu-Thu |
$4500 |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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First Class
Sailing Yachts
(about $350 US per person per day) |
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Yacht |
Capacity |
# Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Cachalote |
16 |
6 |
Fri-Wed |
$1866 |
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| 8 |
Wed-Wed |
$2488 |
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Nemo II |
12 |
8 |
Sun-Sun |
$3000 |
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See our
Galapagos & Amazon Adventure
tour
package with the Nemo II |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Tourist
Class Yachts
(about $350 US per person per day) |
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Yacht |
Capacity |
# Days |
Weekly Departures |
Rates |
Notes |

Guantanamera |
16 |
5 |
Sun-Thurs |
$1746 |
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| 8 |
Sun-Sun/Thurs-Thurs |
$2794 |
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Samba |
14 |
8 |
Tues-Tues |
$2850 |
SPECIALS
$2438 Jan 24-31
$2563 Feb 7-14 & Feb 21-28
$2688 March 6-13 |
| 15 |
Tues-Tues |
$5415 |
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Aida Maria |
16 |
4 |
Thurs-Sun |
$938 |
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| 5 |
Sun-Thurs |
$1275 |
| 8 |
Sun-Sun |
$1875 |
| 15 |
Sun-Sun & Thu-Thu |
$3563 |
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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, many 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 = $439
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $417
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $392
LOW SEASON
(May
1-June 14 / Sept 15-Oct 31)
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $394
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $372
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $369
Children under 12 (at
time of travel) receive a 33% discount
All rates include ticket issuing fee.
All rates are subject to change at any time.
Rates last changed and updated August
4, 2011.
FUEL SURCHARGES ON GALAPAGOS
FLIGHTS
The Government of Ecuador will no longer subsidize fuel to the
airlines as of Jan 1, 2012. The additional fuel surcharge for the
Galapagos flights will be as follows:
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $157
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $146
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $135
Rates last changed and updated Dec 21, 2011.
All rates are subject to change at any time.
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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