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Built in Norway, the Alta is a three-masted schooner that combines authentic shipboard elegance with an expert sailing crew for an unforgettable experience. At one hundred forty feet, the Alta is unparalleled in craft and comfort. Her eight cabins accommodate up to sixteen passengers, offering tastefully furnished rooms, complete with lockers, drawers, and private bathrooms with hot showers. The Alta offers fabulous amenities, including air-conditioning throughout the entire ship, autopilot capabilities, satellite telefax, an elegant lounge, a luxurious dining cabin, world-class international cuisine, an audio visual room, and a spacious sundeck complete with comfortable lounge chairs. This spectacular ship is one of the finest in the Galapagos Islands.
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| 7 DAY PROGRAM | 10 DAY PROGRAM |
| Alta does not offer a 7 day program | Sat to Mon (Weekly Departures) |
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CABIN 7: $4555 CABIN 1-6, 8: +$200 ACTIVE DEPARTURES: +$150 call for details |
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2008 Seasons LOW: Sept 3 - Oct 14 / Dec 3 - Dec 16 HIGH: Jan 1 - Sept 2 / Oct 15 - Dec 2 / Dec 17 - Dec 31 Published High and Low season periods are subject to change. |
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Day 1 - Friday: Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Saturday: Arrival Galapagos / Interpretation Center & Playa Ochoa, San Cristobal Day 3 - Sunday: Prince Philip's Steps & Darwin Bay, Tower Day 4 - Monday: Tagus Cove, Isabela / Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Day 5 - Tuesday: Urvina Bay & Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Day 6 - Wednesday: Bartolome - Santiago (James Bay) Day 7 - Thursday: Highlands (Twins & El Chato) & Darwin Station &, Santa Cruz Day 8 - Friday: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay, Española Day 9 - Saturday: Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) / Depart San Cristobal Return Quito Day 10 - Quito - Home |
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