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
 
 
Nemo II
NEMO II
 
NEMO II

S/C Nemo Galapagos II is a large Trans-oceanic Alumarine 72 ft. multi-hulled yacht, built for cruising and charters.

Dive equipped, the boat is ideal for families or groups of friends, for naturalist or diving cruises. This large catamaran was specially built to take up to 14 passengers accommodated in 7 double cabins, each with private bathroom. It was designed by Lagenvin.

The ingeniously designed saloon, the vast cockpit and the unique exterior surface makes this beautiful catamaran, an exceptional cruising boat.
Yu will be amazed by the stability and service on board the S/C Nemo Galapagos II.

Cabin
Cabins. 		  Dinning room
Dinning room.
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ELECTRIC POWER: 12 volt, 24 volt (DC); 220 volt, 110 volt (AC) Electrical System.
12 volt DC System Interrupter Selector, 2 battery Chargers, Promatic 50 amps 12 volts. Power-Mark 24 volt 6 amp.
Kohler 12.5 Kw generator Transformer Acme 240-120 Power Inverter Vector Force 1,500w. 4 batteries 8D 1.300Amps/Hrs 12volts w/parallel switch. 24 Volts DC System 2 batteries 4D 1.000 Amps/Hrs 12 volts.
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT : 16 mile Furuno Radar, Autohelm 600 Auto pilot; GPS; Depth Sounder, Speedometer, NEC boatphone and cellular phone, Wind Direction and Speed Indicator, VHF Radio, Compass, Stereo, TV & VCR
DIVING EQUIPMENT : Snorkeling equipment,
Sea Kayaks & Zodiac, Diving equipment for rent

EQUIPMENT:

Main Deck:
1 CQR anchor; Side stanchions with lifelines; Coast Guard safety package; Aluminum deck; Freshwater wash down system; Swim ladder; Bow pulpit with rails; Manual dinghy davits; Lofrans electric windlass; Fender & lines; 49 life jackets; life rings; Navigation lights; Single manually controlled search light; Swim platforms; Hull color is white.

Engine Room:
Cockpit controls: hydraulic wheel steering.
Thermal insulation
3 bilge blowers
3 exhauster bilges
10 automatic and manual bilge pumps
3 manual water pumps

Engine Details:
Fresh water cooling system
Fuel filters
Hurth transmission/ratio 1 '1
Engine alarm
Engine and stove fuel shut off valves
Raw water sea strainers
Battery isolator, alternator, Racor filters, electrical shut off
2 pump for oil services
Level bilge alarm.

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: VHF and SSB marine radios.

8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS ITINERARY:

Day 1   Day 5
SUN: Arrival to the airport in Baltra Island - visit to Bachas Beach THR: Arrival to Espanola Island, in the morning visit to Gardner Bay and in the afternoon visit to Punta Suarez.
Day 2 Day 6
MON: Visit to Bartholomew Island and Sombrero Chino in the afternoon. FRI: In the morning visit to Bartolome Island and Puerto Egas in the afternoon.
Day 3 Day 7
TUE: In the morning visit to Breding center in Isabela Island - in the afternoon visit to Tintoreras Lagoon. SAT: In the morning visit to South Plazas Island and in the afternoon visit to North Seymour Island.
Day 4 Day 8
WED: Arrival to Floreana Island, in the morning visit to Post Office Bay and in the afternoon visit to Punta Cormorant. SUN: In the morning visit to Caleta Tortuga and transfer to the airport in Baltra.
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price per person
8 days / 7 nights
US$2200
Single supp. US$3300
Departures:   Sundays

Included: Not included:

•Accommodations

•3 daily meals

•A Naturalist guide level III and an experienced diving guide on all dives.

•All immersions

•The yacht provides passengers with the following equipment: tanks, weights, compressor, emergency oxygen

•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.
•Personal expenses.
•Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks.
•Medical costs and hospitalization.

•Passengers have to bring their personal gear, computer, health and diving certificate. If divers don't bring their personal equipment, it can be rented it

•For all rentals, divers must leave a signed voucher or any valid credit card as guarantee for the equipment.

•Tips

•Personal expenses