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Eric, Flamingo and Letty - Three first class Galapagos yachts

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In 1990, a fleet of three 20-passenger first class motor-yachts were outfitted, identically. The Eric, Flamingo, and Letty were born.

All three are custom-designed exclusively for Galapagos excursions and offer plenty of space and style for passengers.

 
Eric, Flamingo and Letty - Three first class Galapagos yachts

Specifications

Motor vessels, steel hulls, three identically fitted in 1990.

Length: 83 feet
Beam: 24 feet
Speed: 12 knots
Crew: 11 members
Capacity: 20 passengers
Guide: Two naturalised English/Spanish guides level III.

Equipment: 2 x 402 HP Caterpillar, 8-cylinder turbo diesel engines, 2 x Perkins 90 KW generators, Watermaker capacity 2,530 gallons per day, 24 mile Furuno radar, Furuno Satellite Navigator, electric compass, magnetic compass, clock, barometer, VHFand HF-SSB radios, 25-person inflatable capsule lifeboat (SOLAS certified), 40 life vests with whistles and fluorescent markers, 10 circular buoys, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, Automatic radio buoy via satellite EPIRB, (emergency position indicator radio beacon).

Ship features: The interior is in polished teak wood, fully air conditioned cabins, public spaces, dining room, well-stocked bar, conference area with television, VCR, stereo cassette/CD equipment, and book and video library. Picture windows surround the upper two decks and offer spectacular panoramic views of the sea and landscape. Sun-deck and observation points. Snorkeling equipment, wet suits, sea kayaks, and beach towels are provided at no additional charge.

Accommodation

Ten cabins on three decks, each with large private bathroom and fresh, hot/cold water shower. Two twin lower beds or one double bed, closet, drawers, overhead storage, separate climate controls, intercom system, bottled water, hair dryer, toiletries, and fresh towels.

7 Night Cruise Itinerary - Sunday / Sunday

Sunday: Arrival by air from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal - transfer to yacht - Cerro Brujo - Leon Dormido
Monday: Darwin Bay - Prince Philip's Steps, Tower
Tuesday: North Seymour - Cerro Dragon
Wednesday: Tagus Cove, Isabela - Punta Espinoza, Fernandina
Thursday: Puerto Egas, Santiago - Bartolome
Friday: Darwin Station - Highlands, Santa Cruz
Saturday: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez, EspaƱola (Hood)
Sunday: Interpretation Centre - San Cristobal

Flights Information


For the cruise specified above, you will fly:

  • Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal.

  • San Cristobal to Quito or Guayaquil.

Cruise includes

  • Transfers from/to yacht airport

  • Accommodation aboard in cabin

  • Daily briefing

  • Naturalist-English/Spanish speaking guide level III

  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).


Cruise does not include

  • Round Trip Tickets to the Galapagos Islands.

  • Galapagos National Park fee (US $110 p/adult - US $50 p/child under 12)

  • Soft and alcoholic drinks, personal items, souvenirs, tips, not specified meals, and what is not described under "includes".

 

Rates

 

$3225.00 (£2160.75) - Per Person
+ round trip flight Quito or Guayaquil / Galapagos / Quito or Guayaquil.
Single supplement will apply.
2009 rate.

 

Ecuadorian Domestic Air Fares

Low Season from: May 01 to June 14 / September 15 to October 31.

Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil

$370.00 (£247.90)

Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil or vice-versa

$380.00 (£254.60)

Quito - Galapagos - Quito

$410.00 (£274.70)

Hi Season from: November 01 to April 30 / June 15 to September 14.

Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil

$400.00 (£268.00)

Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil or vice-versa

$415.00 (£278.05)

Quito - Galapagos - Quito

$435.00 (£291.45)