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Family Travel Planner
Galapagos
Family Travel Vacations,
Reunions & Adventures |
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The Galapagos
Islands, and the
Andes and Amazon of Ecuador offer your family an incredible
opportunity to experience the amazing wonders of South America. All of our
family cruises, tours and packages are designed to meet your family's specific needs and requirements. We pay particular attention to safety and
comfort while allowing you an opportunity to have an adventurous learning experience
together.
Some of the smaller yachts offer some
dates specifically as "family departures" where your children can enjoy the
company of other people their age.
Jeff Waugh, our CEO & Director of
Operations will provide his insight and assist with your reservations. He
and his wife have traveled with their children to South America many times
since Evan (now 21) was 5 years old.
Be sure to check for any special
discounts on our Galapagos Cruises and
Tours page! In addition to any of our published discounts, please ask
for a special "family discount" with your inquiry and we will see what we
are able to do for you!
We're also happy to provide you with a
proposed itinerary and quote for your family adventure. Please
contact us for more information.
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Concerned about
travel to South America with young children? There
really is no need to be! Take a virtual tour with Little
Miss Chievous and Evan to see how safe, fun, interesting
and educational a family vacation in South America can
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The Family Notebook provides
information on our special discounts and recommended boats and accommodation
to help you plan a safe and affordable adventure with your Galapagos family vacation.
You may wish to consider the following possibilities for your family
adventure.

Enjoying the sea lions and beach
at Gardner Bay, Espanola Island, Galapagos,
during a family cruise departure on the Eric, Letty & Flamingo
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Galapagos Legend |
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You can enjoy
this paradise with your family, navigating in a 100 passenger,
deluxe, fully air conditioned Galapagos cruise ship. The Galapagos
Legend has all the amenities of a cruise liner yet it's small enough
for that intimate experience with nature that brings you to the
Galapagos Islands. Guests can benefit from the added comfort of
extra space in our fully carpeted luxurious cabins. All with ocean
views (except inside cabins) , wardrobes, and private facilities
offering hot and cold water, hair dryer, safe deposit boxes and
other amenities.
The Galapagos
Legend Cruise ship offers triple cabins suitable for families and a
25% discount for children under 12 or for the third person in a
triple.
More information
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Eclipse
Hiking, Swimming,
Snorkelling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing & Photography. Snorkelling
gear and wetsuits included. |
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Discover Galapagos on board the finest small ship available. The 48
passenger Eclipse allows the more discerning traveler to experience
one of the world’s greatest natural treasures in the comfort of an
elegant and unique cruise and expedition vessel. The Eclipse offers
unparalleled levels of comfort and service and was designed to meet
the exacting demands of a luxury cruise. In designing her layout we
chose to compromise on cabin numbers in order to provide our
passengers with unrivalled cabin space and ample social areas. The
Eclipse is unique in offering the generous accommodation of a larger
vessel, while preserving the atmosphere and exclusivity of a smaller
yacht.
Deluxe Staterooms are available as a triple with one child under 12.
Children under 12 receive a 25% discount (some departures excluded).
Children under 10 are not allowed on board except on specific family
departures.
More
information
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Eric, Letty & Flamingo
Hiking, Swimming,
Snorkelling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing & Photography. Snorkelling
gear and wetsuits included. |
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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. 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.
Family
departures offered on some dates. Triple cabins are available.
Children under 12 receive a 25% discount and children 12-14 receive
a 15% discount on the double occupancy rates.
More information
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Beluga
Hiking, Swimming,
Snorkelling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing & Photography. Snorkelling
gear and wetsuits available for rent. |
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The Beluga is
a superior first class, 110 foot, exquisitely designed, steel-hulled
motor vessel that is an excellent choice for your Galapagos cruise.
Embark upon our very spacious and comfortable “Superior First Class”
motor yacht. With panoramic windows in the salon and great deck
space, Beluga is a fantastic way to cruise the Galapagos Islands in
speed and style. Equipped with the most modern safety systems,
Beluga accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins (6 lower/lower
berths and 2 with matrimonial beds) Cabin #1 has three beds two
lower and one upper bed. Each cabin has their own private bathroom
equipped with hot & cold water showers. Beluga is fully air
conditioned, has spacious social areas with all the comforts and
facilities of a superior first class motor yacht ; panoramic windows
in the salon / dining area.
The Beluga
offers children under 12 a 30% discount (one child per adult) and
has one triple cabin.
More information

Teenager with marine
iguanas at Punta Espinosa, Fernanadina Island, Galapagos
during a family cruise on the Beluga
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Finch Bay Hotel Resort
Hiking, Swimming,
Snorkelling, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, SCUBA and Wildlife Viewing &
Photography.
Snorkelling gear and wetsuits available for rent. |
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Experience the
Galapagos of your dreams in this in-depth Galapagos Adventure that
puts you in close contact with the natural world, while enjoying a
relaxing stay at the Finch Bay Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. Whether
your interests lie in observing the natural wildlife of the
Galapagos, enjoying world-class diving, mountain biking, exploring
lava fields, relaxing on the beach, or a bit of everything, your
stay at the Finch Bay Hotel offers you the freedom to select the
activities of your choice: Hike to Tortuga Bay, Swim, Snorkel, Enjoy
the sun at the beach or the pool side, Photograph and observe the
wildlife, Stroll around the village of Puerto Ayora, Enjoy day
cruises to nearby islands, Visit the Charles Darwin Research
Station, World-class scuba diving , Adventure mountain biking ,
Stargazing and much more.
Children under
12 receive a 25% discount when in the same room with two adults.
More information

Kayaking near the Finch Bay Hotel Resort
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Family Travel Packages |
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We're also happy to provide
you with a proposed itinerary and quote for your family adventure
including airport transfers,
hotel accommodation and tours
in and from Quito. We also offer extensions into the
Amazon and to
Cusco & Machu Picchu.
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Please
contact us for more information.
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information to help you plan your family vacation... |
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