Description

Its common areas are designed to allow you to admire the landscape from all angles. The Ecogalaxy offers 8 spacious air-conditioned cabins, one of which can accommodate up to 3 passengers and can accommodate a maximum of 16 passengers.

The ship was designed to integrate systems to optimize energy production, reduce fresh water consumption and reduce carbon emissions. Some of the features reducing environmental impact include:

  • Low fuel consumption navigation;
  • Continuous self-cleaning thanks to purifiers that allow fuel recirculation;
  • Use of low-energy LED lighting;
  • Air conditioning and cooling systems that automatically adjust according to weather conditions;
  • Pressure tank with adjustable system, which allows efficient saving of fresh water inside the boat.

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The Ecogalaxy offers 3 completely different itineraries, each lasting 5 to 6 days.

Route A offers an overview of some of the islands of the Central Islands, namely Santa Fé, Mosquera, Genovesa and Santa Cruz. This route starts from San Cristobal and stops in Santa Cruz.

With route B, you will rather see the western part of the archipelago (Isabela and Fernandina), while route C allows you to visit the central and eastern islands of the archipelago.

Only route B offers a departure from the same island, from the island of Santa Cruz.

Features

Length: 31 m / 101.70 ft
Beam: 10.50 m / 34.44 ft
9 cabins double or triple occupancy
4 Upper Deck Twin Cabins
4 Main Deck Twin Cabins
(Convertible in matrimonial or triple cabins)
Indoor/Outdoor Living Room – Indoor Dining Area – Indoor Bar Area – Indoor Briefing Lounge – Sundeck
16 Pasengers maximum
8 Crew Members + 1 guide
Free Wifi
Buffet Style
Air conditioned cabins and common areas (Central air conditioning)

Itinerary A – 5 days/4 nights (Tuesday to Saturday)

Day Tuesday

Boarding around noon in San Cristobal
Visit of Isla Lobos
Lunch and dinner on board

Day Wednesday

Visit of  Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands
All meals on board

Day Thursday

Visit of North Seymour and Mosquera Islands
All meals on board

Day Friday

Visit of Genovesa Island
All meals on board

Day Saturday

Arrival in Santa Cruz – Itabaca Channel
Disembarkation around 9:00 am in Santa Cruz
Visit of the highlands of Santa Cruz (El Chato Reserve)
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board

Full itinerary

Itinerary B – 6 days/5 nights (Saturday to Thursday)

Day Saturday

Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca channel
Visit of Charles Darwin Research center
Lunch and dinner on board

Day Sunday

Visit of Isabela Island (Punta Moreno and Bahia Elizabeth)
All meals on board

Day Monday

Visit of Isabela Island (Bahia Urbina and Tagus Cove)
All meals on board

Day Tuesday

Visit of Fernandina (Espinosa Point) and Isabela Islands (Punta Vicente Roca)
All meals on board

Day Wednesday

Visit of Santiago (Puerto Egas) and Rabida Islands
All meals on board

Day Thursday

Back to Santa Cruz – Itabaca channel
Visit of Black Turtle Cove
Disembarkation around 9:00 am
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board

Full itinerary

Itinerary C – 6 days/5 nights (Thursday to Tuesday)

Day Thursday

Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca channel
Visit of Playa Las Bachas
Lunch and dinner on board

Day Friday

Visit of Santiago (Sullivan Bay) and Bartolome Islands
All meals on board

Day Saturday

Visit of Santa Cruz Island Highlands (Los Gemelos and El Chato Reserve) and Charles Darwin research center
All meals on board

Day Sunday

Visit of Floreana Island
All meals on board

Day Monday

Visit of Espanola Island
All meals on board

Day Tuesday

Disembarkation around 9:00 am in San Cristobal
Visit of the interpretation center
Transfer to San Cristobal airport
Breakfast on board

Full itinerary

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

  • Airport assistance;
  • All meals on board;
  • Double occupancy cabin;
  • Water, tea, coffee, juice;
  • Kayaks and paddle boards on board;
  • Fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit for freediving;
  • Bath and deck towels;
  • Safety and emergency equipment on board (life jackets, life rafts, fire alarms, GPS, cellular and satellite phones, first aid kit, radio);
  • Excursions and transfers mentioned in the itinerary;
  • English and Spanish speaking naturalist guide.

Exclusions

  • All international and domestic flights;
  • INGALA migration card 20 USD (airport)*;
  • Entrance fee of 200 USD to Galapagos National Park*;
  • Alcoholic beverages;
  • Soft drinks;
  • Local taxes;
  • Travel insurance and emergency medical care;
  • Gratuities.

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Booking and cancellation conditions

  • Once we received your request for the chosen departure date and duration, we will contact the provider to confirm the availability.
  • Once the availability is confirmed, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm your reservation. No space is held without a deposit.
  • If the availability changed after your booking, we will contact you to change the date or to proceed to a refund.
  • The deposit amount is 100% non refundable, once the availability is confirm with the boat.
  • The total amount is required 90 days before departure date and is not refundable. If the total amount is not received 90 days before departure, the reservation will be considered cancelled.
  • The participant can pay the total amount due in several payments before the deadline.
  • If the package is canceled by the customer more than 90 days before departure, any additional amount to the initial deposit will be refunded, less transaction fees.
  • For a reservation made 90 days or less before departure or for promotional selected departures, the full amount is requiered on booking and is not refundable.

Prices are subject to change without notice. If the rate varies from the amount indicated on the website, you will be notified of the new price before confirming your reservation.

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Categories

Naturalist Cruise

Length

5 days
6 days

Style

Naturalist

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