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

 
 

 
ERICK, FLAMINGO AND LETTY GALAPAGOS CRUISE

Our signature fleet of three identical Superior first-class 20-passenger motor yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, were custom-designed for Galapagos excursions. These sister yachts offer tremendous value and superior comfort in spacious accommodations for small groups.

Built in 1991 and refurbished every year, each yacht features ten double outside facing cabins located on three decks with polished teak wood interiors, window view or portholes. They are fully air conditioned throughout, have private bath facilities with fresh, hot-and-cold-water showers, hair dryer, toiletries, roomy closet and drawers.

Overhead storage is also provided, as are separate climate controls, ionizer (iguana and booby deck only), intercom system, life vests, bottled water and fresh towels.

A seasoned Captain, eight dedicated crewmembers, and two experienced English speaking naturalist guides attend to the details of your Galapagos cruise.

Each naturalist takes a group of no more than 10 passengers on all shore excursions and shares extensive insights into the Islands ' diverse wildlife. Small wooden boats, locally called pangas, ferry passengers to shore for Island visits.

L.O.A.: 83 feet.
BEAM: 24 feet.
DRAFT: 6 feet.
GROSS TONS: 240
CRUISING SPEED: 10-12 knots.
ENGINES: (2) 402 HP Caterpillar, 8-cylinder turbo diesel.
GENERATORS: (2) Perkins 90 KW generators.
WATER CAPACITY: 5,000 gallons
WATERMAKER CAPACITY: 2,530 gallons per day.
FUEL CAPACITY: 5,400 gallons.
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: 24 miles Furuno radar, Furuno Satellite Navigator, electric compass, magnetic compass, clock, barometer. 
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:
VHFand HF-SSB radios.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
VIKING 25-person inflatable capsule lifeboat (SOLAS certified),
40 life vests with whistles and fluorescent marker, 10 circular buoys with emergency lights, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, automatic radio buoy via satellite EPIRB (emergency position indicator radio beacon).
CERTIFICATION: SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and ISM.

Observation deck
Observation deck.
  Cabin
Cabin

Cabin
Cabin
  Cabin
Cabin
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SUN: San Cristobal / Cerro Brujo / Leon Dormido THR: Puerto Egas, Santiago/ Bartolome
MON: Darwin Bay/ Prince Philip’s Steps, Tower FRI: Darwin Station / Highlands, Santa Cruz
TUE: South Plaza/ North Seymour SAT: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez, Espanola (Hood)
WED: Tagus Cove, Isabela / Punta Espinoza, Fernandina SUN: Interpretation Center/ San Cristobal
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price
8 days / 7 nights (Iguana deck)
US$2675
8 days / 7 nights (Booby deck)
US$2995
8 days / 7 nights (Dolphin deck)
US$3250
Single supp. US$4095/US$4095/US$4095

Departures:   Sundays

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.