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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | LEGEND

Legend is a first class expedition vessel, a perfect choice for families

Legend is a first class expedition vessel, a perfect choice for families

This three hundred foot, first class expedition vessel is a perfect choice for families, or for those looking for a larger ship that offers more of cruise type experience. The Legend accommodates one hundred passengers, boasting eight luxurious balcony suites, four spacious legend suites, twenty-four junior suites, and seventeen moon cabins all with fabulous ocean views directly from your cabin. Additionally, there are four standard interior cabins. The Legend offers twenty-four hour medical service, naturalist multilingual guides, an auditorium for conferences, a long distance call facility, comfortable social areas, fantastic cuisine, a twenty-four hour coffee bar, live music at the piano lounge, cocktail bars, a swimming pool with broad sun decks, and observation platforms. For the kids, the Legend includes a play corner, kid's pool, and game room to keep them entertained while sailing between each Galapagos Island. This is grand sailing in high style.

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

6 DAY PROGRAM 7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Sun-Fri
for departure dates
Wed-Tue
for departure dates
Sun–Tue
for departure dates
Low Season Pricing
$50 High Season Supplement for 6D & 7D Programs
$100 High Season Supplement for 10D Program
Standard Cabin: $1,950
Moon Cabin: +$210
Jr Suite: +$445
Legend Suite: +$635
Balcony Suite: +$875
Standard Cabin: $2,495
Moon Cabin: +$215
Jr Suite: +$595
Legend Suite: +$835
Balcony Suite: +$1,095
Standard Cabin: $3,550
Moon Cabin: +$345
Jr Suite: +$825
Legend Suite: +$1,195
Balcony Suite: +$1,695
2012 Seasons
LOW: Jan 5 – March 28 /May 15 – June 20 / Sept 1 – 30 / Nov 25 – Dec 15
HIGH: March 29 – May 14 / June 21 – Aug 31 / Oct 1 – Nov 24 / Dec 16 – Jan 4
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change. for details.
CABIN GALLERIES
STANDARD CABINS
There are 4 Standard cabins on the interior of the Earth Deck, one of which can be used as a triple.
Interconnected Standard Cabin

Interconnected Standard


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MOON CABINS
There are 15 Moon cabins located on the Sea Deck and 2 on the Earth Deck, all with port holes and easy access to the embankment area and the restaurant.
Moon Cabin

Moon Cabin


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JUNIOR SUITES
Are located on the Earth deck, next to the reception desk, library and boutique count with an extra space, offering more comfort, 3 meters of panoramic windows to enjoy the best view of the islands.
We count with various interconnecting junior suites, triples and doubles that permit a small group or family.
Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite


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LEGEND SUITES
These cabins are located on the outer most part of the ship on the Earth deck.
The principle characteristic of these suites is the space and the distribution because they have small living room, next to the panoramic windows.
The legend suites can accommodate a small family thanks to its lower beds and sofa bed. These cabins can be connected with some junior suites making it easier for family and group organization.
Legend Suite

Legend Suite

Legend Suite

Legend Suite

Legend Suite

Legend Suite

Legend Suite

Legend Suite


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BALCONY SUITES
Strategically located on the Moon deck near the Sun Terrace, the moon suites offers a privileged view thanks to their private balconies, is possible to enjoy the ocean breeze. Some of the moon suites can be interconnected and its location offer direct access to the terraces on the moon deck, with more privacy and exclusive place for small groups and families.
Balcony Suite

Balcony Suite

Balcony Suite

Balcony Suite


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Itineraries
6 Day Itinerary - Cruise A
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3: Santiago (Puerto Egas) - Bartolome
Day 4: Santa Cruz (Cerro Dragon) – N Seymour
Day 5: Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 6: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
7 Day Itinerary - Cruise B
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santa Cruz (Bahia Ballena)
Day 3: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 4: Isabela (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
Day 5: Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) – Isabela (Punta VIncente Roca)
Day 6: Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
10 Day Itinerary - Cruise A + B
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3: Santiago (Puerto Egas) - Bartolome
Day 4: Santa Cruz (Cerro Dragon) – N Seymour
Day 5: Baltra -Santa Cruz (Bahia Ballena)
Day 6: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 7: Isabela (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
Day 8: Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) – Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca)
Day 9: Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
6 Day Itinerary - Cruise C
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra - Santa Cruz (Bachas)
Day 3: Santa Fe – S Plaza
Day 4: San Cristobal (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)
Day 5: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 6: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
7 Day Itinerary - Cruise D
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – San Cristobal (Cerro Colorado)
Day 3: Espanola (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
Day 4: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 5: Santa Cruz (Highlands, Darwin Station)
Day 6: Daphne - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
6 Day Itinerary - Cruise C + D
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra - Santa Cruz (Bachas)
Day 3: Santa Fe – S Plaza
Day 4: San Cristobal (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)
Day 5: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center, Cerro Colorado)
Day 6: Espanola (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
Day 7: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 8: Santa Cruz (Highlands, Darwin Station)
Day 9: Daphne - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
NOTE: Cruise B + C and D + A are also possible
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
Low Season: $385
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $430
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
Domestic Airfare: Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil
Low Season: $340
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $385
(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)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
Note:
All Cruise ships have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
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  • Category: Deluxe
  • Classified: ISM-SOLAS
  • Speed: 15 Knots cruising, 19 Knots Maximum
  • Length: 300 feet / 91.5 mts.
  • Beam: 47 feet / 14.3 mts.
  • Draft: 13 feet / 3.9 mts.
  • Passengers: 100
  • Crew: 60 plus a Physician
  • Guides: 6 top multilingual naturalist
  • Lifeboats: 2 for 58 passengers each
  • Life Rafts: 10 for 25 passengers each
  • Dinghies: 5 units
  • Navigation Aid: Radars, gyro compass, autopilot, visual directions finder, echo sounder, radio telephony, GMDSS equiped
  • Decks:4

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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