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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | GALAXY

Galaxy Experience the Galapagos Islands aboard the brand new Galapagos cruise Boat - Galaxy, a 16-passenger steel-hulled motor yacht completed just this year. Built in Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil specifically for Galapagos cruising, the Galaxy offers a total of nine comfortable cabins all with lower beds, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and outside views. This 115-foot Galapagos boat also has ample open deck space including a spacious sun deck on top, as well as a large dining room, bar and lounge, and library.

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 8 DAY PROGRAM 8 DAY PROGRAM
Mon-Sun
for departure dates
Fri–Fri
for departure dates
Mon–Mon
for departure dates
Pricing
Lower deck: $2,480
Main/Upper deck: +$95
Lower deck: $2,595
Main/Upper deck: +$125
Lower deck: $2,595
Main/Upper deck: +$125
2013 Seasons
High Season: July, August, December
Low Season: January – June, September – November
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
CABIN GALLERIES

LOWER DECK CABINS

Galaxy - Lower Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Cabin

Galaxy - Lower Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Cabin

Galaxy - Lower Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Cabin

UPPER DECK CABINS

Galaxy - Upper Deck Cabin

Upper Deck Cabin

Galaxy - Upper Deck Cabin

Upper Deck Cabin

Galaxy - Upper Deck Cabin

Upper Deck Cabin


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Itineraries
7 Day Itinerary A
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil - San Cristóbal - Lobos
Day 3: Espanola (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
Day 4: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 5: Santa Fe – S Plaza
Day 6: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
8 Day Itinerary B
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3: Isabela (Tintoreras, Pto Villamil)
Day 4: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 5: Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) – Isabela (Tagus Cove)
Day 6: Santiago (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
Day 7: Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 8: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
8 Day Itinerary C
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
Day 3: Bartolome – Santa Cruz (Bachas)
Day 4: N Seymour - Mosquera
Day 5: Genovesa (El Barranco, Darwin Bay)
Day 6: S Plaza – San Cristobal - Leon Dormido
Day 7: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 8: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
2 nights accommodation in Quito
Galapagos Cruise
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: $460/$505
  • Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil: $415/$460
  • Low Season: Jan 16 - June 15 / Sept 15 - Nov 30
  • High Season: June 16 - Sept 14 / Dec 1 - Jan 15
International airfare
Airport taxes
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
Note:
All First Class Vessels have land accommodations at 4 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
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  • Type: First class steel - hulled motor yacht
  • Construction: Guayaquil 2006 - 2007
  • Length: 35 m
  • Beam: 7.60 m
  • Draft: 1.80 m
  • Capacity: 16 passengers
  • Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
  • Cruising speed: 12 knots
  • Engines: 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
  • Water capacity: 4.000 gallons
  • Diesel capacity: 6.000 gallons
  • Electric power: 110V and 220V
  • NAVIGATION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
    RAYSTAR 125 GPS, 24 miles RAYMARINE E120 radar, 36 miles RAYMARINE E140 radar, magnetic compass, FURUNO HF radio, UNIDEN VHF radio, ICOM IC M2A radios, RAYMARINE E63069 Eco sounder, EPIRB, horn, thermometer.
    Two inflatable life raft for 16 passengers each, 20 life jackets (SOLAS I), 10 life jackets (disembark), fire detectors and complete fire system.

SOUTHERN EXPLORATIONS
IS A PROUD
MEMBER / SPONSOR / AWARDEE OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

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
International Rivers
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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

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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

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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 3.5% cash discount