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

Galapagos Islands
 
 
Mary Anne
MARY ANNE
 
MARY ANNE

MARY ANNE'S speedy and elegant design continues the legendary Square rigger tradition. With almost 1000 square meters of sail and her slim stern, she is a fast motor-sailing yacht. The barquentine was launched in 1997.

Guests enjoy an informal atmosphere and a genuine windjammer sailing experience aboard the S/S MARY ANNE.

Reserve here...
L.O.A.: 119 feet
L.O.D.: 177 feet
CAPACITY: 16 passengers
YEAR: 1995 - 1997
LENGTH: 110 feet
BEAM: 25,90 feet
DRAFT: 16,7 feet
HEIGHT ABOVE WL: 118 feet
MAX SPEED: 12 knots.
CRUISING SPEED: 7,3 knots.
SAIL AREA: 3.018.33 square feet ( 920 square meters ).
FUEL CAPACITY: 23 Tons
ELECTRIC POWER: 220v.
PASSENGER DECKS : 3 Wood panelled lounge with bar area. Sundecks with seats on deck,” Wet-Bar”.
WATER CAPACITY: 10 tons
HOLDING TANK: 12 tons
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: VHF and SSB marine radios.

Bluefooted boobie
Bluefooted boobie 		  Frigates
Frigates

CRUISE 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS

Day 1   Day 5
Baltra Island. –North Seymour Island. Point Moreno. (Isabela I.) –Elizabeth Bay (Isabela I.)
Day 2 Day 6
South Plazas Island. –Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz I.) Urvina bay. (Isabela I.) –Pt. Espinoza (Fernandina I.)
Day 3 Day 7
Gardner Bay. (Española I.) –Punta Suarez (Española I.) Puerto Egas. (James I.) –Bartholome Island
Day 4 Day 8
P. Cormorant. (Floreana I.) –Post Office Bay (Floreana I.) Turtle Cove. (Sta. Cruz I.) –Baltra island.
Reserve here...
 
Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
High Season
 
Low Season
8 days / 7 nights
US$3300
  
US$3000
Single supp. US$4300/US$3900

Departures:   Wednesday

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.