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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | ISLANDER

Islander This outstanding Galapagos cruise boat is an excellent choice for the explorations of the Galapagos Islands. The fully air-conditioned Islander features a covered deck with hammocks, chairs and tables, a doctor's office, fitness center, gift shop, library, lounge with full-service bar, and facilities for films, slide shows and lectures. The Islander features an onboard underwater specialist in addition to its knowledgeable multilingual naturalist guides. You can also meet and enjoy the expertise of the officers and captain of the ship.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Islander does not offer a 7 day program Fri to Sun (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
  Category 1: Main Deck #201, 202
ALL SEASONS: $Contact us
Deck Upgrade
Category 2: Main Deck #203-210
+$Contact us
 
Deck Upgrade
Category 3: Bridge Deck #301-306
+$Contact us
 
Cabin Upgrade
Category 4: Upper Deck #403-408
+$Contact us
 
Cabin Upgrade
Category 5: Upper Deck #401, 402
+$Contact us
2010 Seasons
LOW: May 1 - June 11 / Sep 4 - Nov 5 / Dec 4 - Dec 17
HIGH: Dec 18 - April 30 / June 12 - Sep 3 / Nov 6 - Dec 3
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
  Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil / Baltra / Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon
Day 3 - Bartolome / Santiago
Day 4 - Santa Cruz / Charles Darwin Center
Day 5 - Isabela / Fernandina
Day 6 - Puerto Villamil, Isabela
Day 7 - Champion / Floreana
Day 8 - Española
Day 9 - Santa Cruz - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
- 2 nights accommodation in Quito.
- Galapagos Cruise (5D or 8D).
- Meals while in the Galapagos.
- Quito representative.
- Naturalist guide while on yacht.
- Transfers.
- Breakfasts at hotel.
- Southern Explorations pre departure services.
Excluded in tour cost
- Domestic Airfare: Quito / Galapagos / Quito
Low Season: $365
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $420
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
- Domestic Airfare: Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil
Low Season: $325
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $365
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
- International airfare.
- Airport taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities.
- Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child).
Note:
- All Cruise ships have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
Islander Islander Islander Islander Islander Islander Islander Islander Islander deckplan
  • Category 01
    Main Deck #201, 202 - Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed.
  • Category 02
    Main Deck #203-210 (*Sole Occupancy: All) - Centrally located cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed.
  • Category 03
    Bridge Deck #303-306 (*Sole Occupancy #301, 302) - Conveniently located, cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Note: Cabins 305 and 306 can accommodate a third person.
  • Category 04
    Upper Deck #403-408 - Spacious cabins feature two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed or a double bed. All cabins feature a window and outside glassed in terraces with seating. Note: The single beds in cabins 403 and 404 convert to double beds.
  • Category 05
    Upper Deck #401, 402 - These are the largest cabins onboard. These cabins feature wrap around windows and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Both have a desk, chairs, and table. They also feature outside glassed in terraces with seating.
  • Additional Information
    • Meals: Served in single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with an Ecuadorian flair.
    • Cabins: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes (A deck only), and have private facilities and climate controls.
    • Expedition Equipment: Glass bottom boat, hydrophone, snorkeling gear, Splash Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suites, and Zodiac landing craft.
    • Special Features: Guest e-mail station, laundry service, spa, spa floating platform. A ship's doctor, Undersea Specialist and Video Chronicler are also onboard.
    • Note: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in the categories 1 & 2.

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The International Ecotourism Society Leave No Trace American Whitewater Ecuadoran Rivers Institute Adventure Travel Trade Association KEXP 90.3FM Seattle International Galapagos Tour Operators Association Washington Wilderness Coalition Headwaters Institute La Pagina en la Puerta (The Page in the Door) Cascadia Wildlands Project
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CONTACT US

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1.877.784.5400
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THE U.S.A. CALL
1.206.784.8111

SELECT EXTENSION

ECUADOR DAY EXT Quito City Scenic Tour (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Museum (4hrs) Quito City Tour at Night Middle of the World (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Middle (5hrs) Papallacta Hot Springs (1D) Rafting Rio Blanco (1D) Mountain Bicycling (1D) Otavalo Market (1D) Sea Kayak Cuicocha Lake (1D) Cotopaxi National Park (1D) Bellavista Cloud Forest (1D) ECUADOR MULTI-DAY EXT Otavalo Market Tour (2D) Cotopaxi Tour (2D) Haciendas, Hot Springs & Volcanoes (4D) RAINFOREST ECOLODGES Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge (2D) Sacha Lodge (4/5D) Kapawi Ecolodge (4/5D) Napo Wildlife Center (4/5D)

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $215
- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

Prices based on 3% cash discount