Natural atractions

Galapagos Islands is home to species of plants, birds, reptiles, and marine life, many of which exist nowhere else on earth.
You can find prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises, and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak.  Also, sea lions, fur seals, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, blue-footed boobies, and several species of birds like albatrosses and the world’s pinkest flamingos.

Recommended readings

Links (external):
www.rainforestalliance.com
www.darwinfoundation.org
www.lonelyplanet.com


Books:
  • Galápagos, A natural History Guide, M.H. Jackson,1990
  • Restoring the tortoise dynasty, Godfrey Merlin,1999
  • The Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin,1860

What you should bring with you:

  • LONG PANTS
    (lightweight, khakis)
  • SHORTS
    (Bermudas or other)
  • SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS
  • LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS (JUL-NOV)
  • WINDBREAKER or SWEATSHIRT (JUL - NOV)
  • BATHING SUITS (2)
  • WALKING SHOES OR LIGHT HIKING BOOTS
  • RUBBER-SOLED SHOES OR BOAT SHOES
  • SPORT SANDALS WITH A VELCRO STRAP
  • SMALL BACKPACK or KNAPSACK
  • PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE
  • WIDE BRIMMED HAT, BANDANA
  • CAMERA (with extra film, batteries and waterproof bag)
  • UNDERWATER CAMERA
  • SMALL PAIR OF BINOCULARS
  • SUNGLASSES/ STRAP, SUNSCREEN
  • SEA SICKNESS MEDICATION
  • PERSONAL MEDICATION
OUR ECOTOURISM ETHICS CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY
 
 
 

 
BELUGA

The Beluga is a deluxe, 110 foot, steel-hulled motor vessel. It is fully air-conditioned and accommodates 16 passengers in double staterooms, each with private bathroom and shower. The well-trained and experienced crew of 7 takes very good care of their guests at all times, both aboard and ashore.

Enjoy your time on board in the spacious sundeck or relax in the shade of the stern deck while cruising between the islands.

Crew
Crew
  Dinning room
Dinning room

Deck
Observation deck
Reserve here...
AccomodationsS:16 guests in 8 double staterooms each with private bath, hot/cold showers, fully air-conditioned.
LENGTH: 110 feet
BEAM: 23 feet
DRAFT: 4.75 feet / 1.45 m.
CRUISING SPEED: 8 knots.
ENGINES: Twin M.A.N.  Diesels 650 HP each
GENERATORS:3 generators: 1 M.A.N. 220 KW, 1 Ford 60 KW and 1 Perkins 40 KW.
ELECTRIC POWER: 110v and 220v. AC/ DC.
WATERMAKER CAPACITY: 2 desalinators with capacity for 400 galons/ day each.
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: depth sounder up to 2000 mts., 48 mile radar, G.P.S., 2 tenders with outboards. TV with VHS video system. Freezer and refrigeration.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:VHF and SSB marine radios.
CREW: Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, machinist, barman and 4 sailors.
SECURITY: 2 ten-man inflatable rubber rafts in fiberglass capsule.

CABIN DESCRIPTIONS:

CABIN # 1:
2 lower twins/ 1 upper.  Very spacious, hanging closet, side table with drawers, with ensuite toilet/ sink and shower, portholes.

CABIN # 2:
2 lower twin beds, drawers, hanging closet, ensuite toilet/ sink and shower, portholes.

CABIN # 3:
Double bed with side tables, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes.

CABIN # 4:
2 lower twin beds with side tables, drawers, hanging closet, ensuite toilet/ sink and shower, portholes

CABIN # 5:
Queen size bed with side tables, drawers, hanging closet, ensuite toilet/ sink and shower, portholes.

CABIN # 6 and # 7:
Main deck, large panoramic windows, upper / lower bunks ( twin size) ladder and handle, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower.  These cabins are smaller than the lower deck ones, but have advantage of the constant view.

CABIN # 8:
On top deck, window , 2 lower twin beds, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower - more spacious than cabins 6 and 7.


 
Baltra / North Seymour Isabela: Pta. Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
Hood (ESPAÑOLA): Gardner Bay & Pta. Suarez Isabela : Urbina Bay / Fernandina : Pta. Espinosa
Floreana: Pta. Cormorant & Post Office Bay Jamse (Santiago): Pto. Egas / Bartolome
Sta. Cruz: Darwin Station & Highlands Sta. Cruz: Turtle Cove / Baltra
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
High Season
 
Low Season
8 days / 7 nights
US$3179
 
US$2860
Single supp. US$4769/US$4290

Departures:   Fridays

Included: Not included:
•Accommodations.
•English-speaking certified naturalist guides.
•Guided tours and excursions.
•All Meals.

•Airfare Quito-Galapagos-Quito (US$410 per person). Subject to change
•Entrace fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$100 cash on arrival to the islands)

•Tips and gratuities.
•Optional or suggested services that are on your own.
•Personal expenses.
•Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks.
•Medical costs and hospitalization.
• Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included.