Galapagos Islands: Expedition Cruising
Galapagos Islands: Expedition Cruising
Galapagos Islands: Expedition Cruising
A cruise to the Galapagos is a once in a lifetime experience. When you choose this cruise, you will enjoy an authentic and active trip that allows you to fully experience the wonders of the archipelago up close.
A fleet of four expedition vessels, including superior first-class 20-passenger motor yachts, cater to active adults and families. Departures every Sunday on comprehensive seven night itineraries include the outer, most spectacular islands in the archipelago. Small guide-to-passenger ratios (one expert guide for every ten passengers) ensure highly personalized service and intimate visits on shore.
Highlights
Shore excursions with professional naturalists who have vast knowledge of the history and evolution of the archipelago
Hikes along ancient lava fields where you will encounter prehistoric reptiles and giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas
The courtship dances of comical sea birds: blue-footed boobies, waved albatross, flightless cormorants
Exploring beaches of black, red and green sand leading to the equatorial Pacific Ocean
Encountering a range of ocean life by kayak or snorkeling, including sea lions, dolphins, whales and tame sharks in the marine reserve
Unique Aspects
Experience Darwin's Enchanted Isles - a volcanic archipelago on the equator 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian coast, one of our planet's most precious and unique ecosystems and home to an extraordinary profusion of exotic, often endemic flora and fauna. You will be enamored by the dramatic and desolate beauty and some of the most unique species in the world.
Accomodations
The expedition yachts offers ten cozy cabin accommodations, including fully air conditioned, private bathrooms, a fully stocked bar, conference room, dining room featuring the best in international cuisine, sunk deck, and observation areas
Best Time To Go
Year round (high demand March to August).
Duration
9 nights (7 nights Galapagos and 2 nights Guayaquil)
Sustainable Elements
Smart Voyager certified
Native Energy Earth Cooler carbon offset program
Reduced cabin emissions and alternative energy sources
Established Galapagos Marine Biodiversity Fund
Virgin Airlines Responsible Tourism, Best in a Marine Environment
Conde Nast World Saver Award
Cost
From $3450; double occupancy based on group of 20 (full charter). Trip price includes cabin accommodation, all meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, purified water, guided shore excursions, Captain's welcome and farewell parties, use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, sea kayaks, all transfers, Roundtrip airfare on AEROGAL Airlines from MIAMI to Galapagos via Guayaquil, park entrance fee, transit card, hotel accommodations for two nights at the Hotel Oro Verde in Guayaquil hotel taxes, buffet breakfast, four airport transfers and farewell dinner.
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