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. The boat 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
Beam: 10.50 m / 34.44 ft
4 Upper Deck Twin Cabins
4 Main Deck Twin Cabins
(Convertible in matrimonial or triple cabins)
9 Crew Members
Itinerary A – 5 days/4 nights (Tuesday to Saturday)
Day – Tuesday
Boarding around noon in San CristobalVisit of Isla Lobos
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Wednesday
Visit of Santa Fe and South Plaza IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Thursday
Visit of North Seymour and Mosquera IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Friday
Visit of Genovesa IslandAll meals on board
Day – Saturday
Arrival in Santa Cruz – Itabaca ChannelDisembarkation 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 channelVisit 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 (Urbina Bay 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 IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Thursday
Back to Santa Cruz – Itabaca channelVisit 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 channelVisit of Playa Las Bachas
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Friday
Visit of Santiago (Sullivan Bay) and Bartolome IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Saturday
Visit of Santa Cruz Island Highlands (Los Gemelos and El Chato Reserve) and Charles Darwin research centerAll meals on board
Day – Sunday
Visit of Floreana IslandAll meals on board
Day – Monday
Visit of Espanola IslandAll meals on board
Day – Tuesday
Disembarkation around 9:00 am in San CristobalVisit 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*;
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages;
- Local tax IVA (mandatory for Ecuadorian travelers);
- Travel insurance and emergency medical care;
- Gratuities.
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 provider.
- 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 paied 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 non refundable.
Please note that for Ecuadorian travelers, the 15% IVA tax will be added to the amount displayed.
All prices are subject to change without notice. If the final rate varies from the amount indicated on the website, you will be notified of the new price before confirming your reservation.
All itineraries are subject to change without notice.