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

 
 

 
SEAMAN
Facilities:

9 large, beautiful and comfortable double cabins with outside views, private bathroom, cold/hot water, locker and closet, comfortable dining room, two bars and a lounge, library, full air conditioning with control in each cabin, TV, DVD, stereo, first aid, ice maker, water purifier, observation deck and spacious sundeck with chairs for sleeping and relaxing.    
  
All the equipment necessary for sailing in fulfilment with International Coast Guard regulations.  

Accommodation:
- 6 cabins on the Main deck with twin beds and window (2.80m x 4.90 m.)
- 2 cabins on the Upper deck with double beds and window (4.30 m x 3.50 m)
- 1 cabin on the Lower deck with one double bed plus a single bed and port (3.20 m x 5.0 cm)

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CAPACITY: 16 passengers
TYPE: Motor Catamaran
YEAR: 2006-2007
LENGHT: 90 feet / 27.6 m
BEAM: 36.08 feet / 11 m
DRAFT: 4.75 feet / 1.45 m
SPEED: 12 knots
GROSS TONNAGE: 260 tons
MAIN ENGINES: 2 Caterpillar of 400 hp IMO each
ELECTRIC POWER: 110v and 220v AC/ DC
WATER CAPACITY: 3000 gallons plus water maker with 2000 gal/day capacity
DIESEL CAPACITY: 2500 gallons
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: xxxx
DIVING: Diving platform 3.5 m x 11 m
EQUIPMENT FOR MULTISPORTS: Full diving equipment, snorkelling, sea kayaking and surfing
CREW: 8 members plus 1 naturalist bilingual guide II / III

Cabin
Cabin
  Sun deck
Sun deck.


 
MON: San Cristóbal – León Dormido –Lobos Island
*THU: Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Station – Highlands)
TUE: Española: Punta Suárez - Gardner Bay
FRI: Transfer to Airport Baltra.
*The last night is spent in a hotel in Puerto Ayora
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WED: Floreana: Devil’s Crown – Post Office. Punta Cormorant
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THU: Airport Baltra – Charles Darwin Station
SUN: Bartolomé Island – Seymour North
FRI: Punta Moreno – Elizabeth Bay
MON: Interpretation Center – Airport San Cristóbal
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SAT: Urbina Bay  – Punta Espinosa  (Fernandina)
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MON: San Cristóbal – León Dormido –Lobos Island
FRI: Punta Moreno – Elizabeth Bay
TUE: Española: Punta  Suárez  -  Gardner Bay
SAT: Urbina Bay  – Punta Espinosa  (Fernandina) 
WED: Floreana: Devil’s Crown – Post Office. Punta Cormorant
SUN: Bartolomé Island – Seymour North
THU: Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Station – Highlands)
MON: Interpretation Center – Airport San Cristóbal
 
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Main deck
 
Upper deck
8 days / 7 nights
US$2678
 
US$2903
5 days / 4 nights
US$1674
 
US$1859
Single supp. US$5089/US$5516 (8d/7N) US$3181/US$3533 (5D/4N)

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)
• Transit card (US$10 cash on arrival to the islands)
• Transit card (US$10 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.