Our slightly larger comfort-class boat has the space to accommodate 20 passengers, which is still considered a small group in the Galapagos. Sharing the same amenities as our original tour yachts, this air-conditioned vessel enjoys slightly larger common areas, both outdoors and indoors, as well as 2 spacious suites.
Accommodation
Accommodations
The Galaven is an 88 ft. expedition vessel for 20 passengers. There are 11 double cabins, all with private bathrooms, air-conditioning and ocean views.
The Galaven offers spacious outdoor seating areas with sun chairs, a large interior dining room and a library equipped with a TV & DVD player for daily briefings and presentations.
Bilingual Galapagos National Park guides accompany you to all visitor sites.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Year o f construction: 2000
Type: Mid-Range Expedition Vessel
Length: 88 feet (27 m)
Beam: 22 feet (7 m)
Draft: 6 feet (2 m)
Gross tonnage: 171 tons
Capacity: 20 passengers
Accommodation:
- Main Deck:
- 4 Double cabins (twin beds) (78ft² / 7m²) / 3 Double cabins (1 double + 1 bunk beds) (7m² / 75ft²)
- Upper Deck:
- 2 Suites (double bed) (100ft² / 9m²)
- Sun Deck:
- 2 Double cabins (twin beds) (74 ft² / 7m²)
- All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning
Crew:
- Captain
- 2 Bilingual naturalist Galapagos National Park guides
- 8 other crew
Safety & Navigation:
- All equipment meets / exceeds the international safety standards
- Life vests
- GPS
- Sonar
- Naval radars
- Fire detection and prevention systems.
Itineraries
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Itinerary A | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Tuesday | Arrival Baltra Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove |
Wednesday | Genovesa Is: The Barranco Darwin Bay |
Thursday | Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island |
Friday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station El Chato |
Saturday | Santa Cruz Is: Dragon Hill Bachas Beach |
Sunday | Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point or Devil’s Crown |
Monday | Española Is: Suarez Point Gardner Bay |
Tuesday | San Cristobal Is: Interpretation Center San Cristobal Airport |
Itinerary A (5D/4N) | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Friday | Arrival Baltra Santa Cruz Is: El Chato |
Saturday | Santa Cruz Is: Dragon Hill Bachas Beach |
Sunday | Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point or Devil’s Crown |
Monday | Española Is: Suarez Point Gardner Bay |
Tuesday | San Cristobal Is: Interpretation Center San Cristobal Airport |
Itinerary A (4D/3N) | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Tuesday | Arrival Baltra Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove |
Wednesday | Genovesa Is: The Barranco Darwin Bay |
Thursday | Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island |
Friday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Tuesday | San Cristobal Airport Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center or Puerto Chino |
Wednesday | Santa Fe Island South Plazas Island |
Thursday | Santa Cruz Is.: Charles Darwin Station Twin Craters |
Friday | Isabela Is: Sierra Negra Volcano Wetlands – Wall of Tears – Tortoise Breeding Center |
Saturday | Isabela Is.: Moreno Point Tagus Cove |
Sunday | Fernandina Is.: Espinoza point Isabela Is.: Vicente Roca Point |
Monday | Santiago Is: Espumilla beach or Buccaneer Cove Bartholome Island |
Tuesday | North Seymour Island Baltra Airport |
Rate includes:
- All meals throughout cruise
- Transfers in the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual National Park Guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Fuel surcharge
- Free airport assistance*
- Free transfers*
Not included:
- Ecuador-Galapagos-Ecuador airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- $100 Galapagos National Park fee
- $20 Transit Control Card
- Use of wetsuit
- Travel / medical insurance
- Tips