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QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS - First Class Catamaran

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The Queen of the Galapagos is one of the most elegant, comfortable catamaran cruisers in the Galapagos. This vessel is renowned for its spacious communal internal and external areas, and the large cabins and bathrooms add a touch of class to your Galapagos visit. The boat's well-trained and friendly crew ensure that your cruise is an intimate and charming experience for the 16 who set sail to discover the Enchanted Islands on board the Queen of the Galapagos.

 
QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS - First Class Catamaran

Specifications

Type: Luxury class catamaran.
Length: 90 feet long
Beam: 28 feet
Speed: 9 knots
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: Seven plus guide
Equipment: 2 x 280 hp motors each, generators, electricity 110/220 AC and 24 volt DC, furuno radar, VHF & SSB marine radios & Furuno GPS, central a/c, snorkelling equipment.

Accommodation

There are 9 luxury rooms all with private views, private bathroom and cold/hot water and air conditioning, TV and DVD. All communal areas also have air conditioning - comfortable dining room, bar, lounge, library, stereo, first aid, ice maker, water purifier, observation deck and spacious back and sun deck with chairs for relaxing.

8 day cruise itinerary - Monday / Monday

Monday: Arrival by air from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal airport - transfer to yacht - Sea Lion Island
Tuesday: Plazas - Santa Fe
Wednesday: Espanola: Gardner Bay - Post Office Bay
Thursday: Floreana: Point Cormortan - Post Office Bay
Friday: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands
Saturday: North Seymour - Bachas
Sunday: Sullivan Bay - Bartolomé
Monday: San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre - San Cristobal airport

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/San Cristobal airport

  • Accommodation aboard in cabin

  • Daily briefing

  • Guided visits to the islands

  • Naturalist-English/Spanish speaking guide level II

  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Cruise does not include

  • Round Trip Tickets to the Galapagos Islands.

  • Galapagos National Park fees (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".

  • Snorkelling equipment.

 

Rates

 

From: $3125.00 (£2093.75) - Per Person
Standard cabin
+ round trip flight Quito or Guayaquil / Galapagos / Quito or Guayaquil
+ USD 210pp fuel tax.
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)