Description
The Galaxy Yacht is a comfortable vessel that can accommodate up to 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned double cabins with private bathrooms. A large glazed interior living room allows you to entertain yourself while observing the surrounding nature. A huge solarium occupying the entire upper deck and equipped with numerous deck chairs offers you an exceptional place to enjoy the landscapes.
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The Galaxy Yacht offers 3 short-term itineraries ranging from 5 to 6 days.
Route A offers you a flight over the eastern islands, route B offers more of the western islands, while route C mainly covers the central islands, in addition to San Cristobal.
Route B is the only route offering a departure and return on the same island, Santa Cruz. For other itineraries, you will need to plan to arrive and depart from different islands, either Santa Cruz or San Cristóbal.
Features
Beam : 7.60 mt / 24.93 ft
4 Upper Deck Twin Cabins
2 Main Deck Twin Cabins
1 Main Deck Matrimonial Cabin
1 Lower Deck Twin Cabin
9 Crew Members
Itinerary A – 5 days/4 nights (Saturday to Wednesday)
Day – Saturday
Boarding around noon in San CristóbalVisit at Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Sunday
Visit of San Cristóbal Island (Cerro Brujo and Punta Pitt)All meals on board
Day – Monday
Visit of Espanola IslandAll meals on board
Day – Tuesday
Visit of Floreana IslandAll meals on board
Day – Wednesday
Arrival on Santa Cruz – Itabaca channelVisit of Charles Darwin research center
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on bord
Full itinerary
Itinerary B – 6 days/5 nights (Wednesday to Monday)
Day – Wednesday
Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca channelVisit of the highlands of Santa Cruz (Los Gemelos and El Chato Reserve)
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Thursday
Visit of Isablea Island (Las Tintoreras, Wetlands and Interpretation Center)All meals on board
Day – Friday
Visit of Isabela (Moreno Point) and Fernandina (Mangle Point) IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Saturday
Visit of Fernandina (Espinosa Point) and Isabela (Tagus Cove) IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Sunday
Visit of Santiago Island (Puerto Egas and Chinese Hat)All meals on board
Day – Monday
Visit of Black Turtle CoveDisembarking in Santa Cruz – Itabaca Channel
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board
Full itinerary
Itinerary C – 6 days/5 nights (Monday to Saturday)
Day – Monday
Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca channelVisit of North Seymour Island
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Tuesday
Visit of Bartolome and Santiago (Sullivan Bay) IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Wednesday
Visit of Genovesa IslandAll meals on board
Day – Thursday
Visit of South Plaza and Santa Fe IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Friday
Visit of San Cristobal Island (Highlands and Isla Lobos)All meals on board
Day – Saturday
Visit of San Cristobal Island (Leon Dormido)Disembarking in San Cristobal – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Transfer to Baltra 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.
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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 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.