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 shound 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

Galapagos Islands
 
 
Floreana
FLOREANA
ITINERARY
 
SEAMAN

Sea Man Yacht has 8 double cabins with private bathroom (toilet, shower and washbasin), air conditioning, hot water (from July), sun deck, dining room, bar, small library, TV, VHS, Stereo, locker, icemaker, water purifier, diving platform, diving equipment, diving snorkels and sea kayaks.

Passengers can sunbathe on the spacious deck where reclinable chairs are fastened to the floor for security. Teak wood lines the interior walls. The friendly staff will make you feel comfortable during your relaxing Galapagos cruise.

The perfect combination for divers who want to see the marvelous submarine world and also visit the Islands of Fire is a cruise on board the Sea Man Yacht.

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CAPACITY: 16 passengers.
ACCOMODATIONS: 6 air-conditioned double cabins, each with private bathroom; and 1 air- conditioned cabin with exterior shower and toilet.
LENGTH: 22 m
BEAM: 5,5 m
DRAFT: 2,25
CRUISING SPEED: 9 knots
ENGINES: Two Detroit Diesel 200 HP each
GENERATORS: Generator Electricity 2 x 20 Kw
ELECTRIC POWER: 220 / 110 Volt
SPEED: 8,5 knots.
RANGE: 2,500 miles
SAILS: Steadying sails.
WATER CAPACITY: 1,500 gallons
WATERMAKER CAPACITY: yes
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: 24 miles Furuno radar GPS / Satellite navigator / Depth finder / Radio VHF & HF.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: VHF & SSB radios
SAFETY : EPIRB ACR electronic / Emergency Position Indicating and Completely safety equipment according with the International Coast Guard regulations.
CREW: 7 members plus 1 Naturalist bilingual guide

Cabin
Cabins		   Observation deck
Observation deck.
CRUISE C, 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS, MONDAY TO MONDAY

Day 1   Day 5
MON: Baltra airport – Bartolomé Island FRI: Mosquera Isle - Baltra Airport
Day 2 Day 6
TUE: Genovesa Island SAT: Suarez Point (Española Island) - Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
Day 3 Day 7
WED: Caleta Tortuga Negra - Plaza Island SUN: Lobos Islands - Kicker Rock-Santa Fé
Day 4 Day 8
THU: Charles Darwin Research Station and Santa Cruz Highlands MON: Seymur North - Baltra
 
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price
8 days / 7 nights
US$1960
Single supp. US$3724

Departures:   Thursdays and Mondays

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.