This motor sailor offers a nice an spacious way to visit the Galapagos islands in an intimate trip, wich means less people on each visist.
Accommodation
Accommodations
The Merak is recently back from a complete overhaul and is a very welcome addition to the Basic Gringo class fleet! It is an attractive, small 8-person sailing yacht - and in fact the only available budget Galapagos yacht that can genuinely operate with sails (although it does not necessarily always do so). It is smaller than any other yacht and has fairly basic facilities but before the renovation this was always a popular boat with our clients, and although the price has since risen it is still a very nice yacht option that often has available spaces.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Facilities:
Cabins:
- 4 Cabins.
- 1 Cabin whit double bed.
- 3 Cabins with upper lower berths.
- Central a/c
- 2 sahred bathrooms for all of the cabins.
Yacht:
- Dinning room.
- Solarium.
- Snorkel: 1.5$ daily.
- Wet Suits 3.5$ daily "previously booked".
SPECIFICATIONS
- Length: 16m
- Beam: -
- Speed: 8 knots with engine, 15 knots with sails
- Crew: 5 + guide
- Level of guide: II
- Capacity: 8 passengers
ACCOMMODATION
Number of cabins: 1 double-bed cabin, 3 bunk cabins
Private bathroom: no, 2 shared bathrooms with shower-toilet
Air conditioning: no, overhead fans instead
Hot water: no
Sundeck: yes, small
Other: Dining area, TV / VCR, small library
Itineraries
8 Days Itinerary A
Monday: | Arrival Baltra Airport - North Seymour Is. |
Tuesday: | Plazas Is - Santa Fe Is. |
Wednesday: | San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock - Islas Lobos |
Thursday: | Española Is: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez |
Friday: | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands |
Saturday: | Rabida Is - Chinese Hat |
Sunday: | Bartholome Is: Sullivan Bay |
Monday: | Bacha Beach - Baltra Airport |
8 Day Itinerary B
Monday: | Baltra Airport - Black Turtle. |
Tuesday: | Punta Pitt - Islote Pitt Cerro Brujo |
Wednesday: | Centro de Interpretacion - Cerro Tijeretas - El Junco |
Thursday: | Post Office - Mirador de la Baronesa Punta Cormorant - Corona del Diablo |
Friday: | Charles Darwin - Gemelos |
Saturday: | Egas Port - Espumilla Beach - Caleta Bucanero |
Sunday: | Dragon Hill - Bahia Ballena - Isla Eden |
Monday: | BainBridge - Daphne Mayor. |
These prices include:
- All Transfers Airport – Yacht – Airport in Galapagos
- Cruise on board the yacht of your choice
- Three complete meals per day
- Excursions to the Islands
- English speaking naturalist guide
The price does not include:
- Round trip airfare to Galapagos approximately of US $ 500.00 (It depends of the date and of your trip)
- Galapagos National Park fee US $ 100.00 (To be paid in cash in Galapagos)
- Galapagos Transit card of US $ 10.00 (To be paid in cash in the airport in Quito)
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Special service not described above.
Prices
Prices
Cruses | 8 day Cruise | 5 day Cruise | 4 day Cruise |
Price | US $ 1,522 | US $ 1,065 | US $ 880 |
Snorkel | Included | Included | Included |