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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 four luxurious suites, twenty-four junior suites and nineteen superior cabins with fabulous ocean views directly from each cabin. 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
(Weekly Departures)
Wed-Tue
(Weekly Departures)
Wed-Fri / Sun-Tue
(Weekly Departures)
Pricing
LOW SEASON
INTERIOR CABIN: $1,885
EXTERIOR CABIN: +$225
JR SUITE: +$465
LEGEND SUITE: +$635
BALCONY SUITE: +$845
 
HIGH SEASON
INTERIOR CABIN: $1,900
EXTERIOR CABIN: +$255
JR SUITE: +$495
LEGEND SUITE: +$655
BALCONY SUITE: +$895
LOW SEASON
INTERIOR CABIN: $2,385
EXTERIOR CABIN: +$280
JR SUITE: +$585
LEGEND SUITE: +$795
BALCONY SUITE: +$1,095
 
HIGH SEASON
INTERIOR CABIN: $2,440
EXTERIOR CABIN: +$325
JR SUITE: +$655
LEGEND SUITE: +$845
BALCONY SUITE: +$1,195
LOW SEASON
INTERIOR CABIN: $3,420
EXTERIOR CABIN: +$335
JR SUITE: +$855
LEGEND SUITE: +$1,235
BALCONY SUITE: +$1,795
 
HIGH SEASON
INTERIOR CABIN: $3,575
EXTERIOR CABIN: +$325
JR SUITE: +$895
LEGEND SUITE: +$1,295
BALCONY SUITE: +$1,825
2010 Seasons
LOW: Jan 8 - 21 / Mar 1 - 12 / May 1 - June 30 / Sept 3 - 30 / Nov 26 - Dec 16
HIGH: Jan 22 - Feb 28 / Mar 13 - Apr 30 / July 1 - Sept 2 / Oct 1 - Nov 25 / Dec 17 - Jan 7
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 - N. Seymour
Day 3 - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill or Venice) - Floreana (Cormorant Point)
Day 4 - Española (Suarez Point) - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Punta Carrion) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 6 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - Bartolome
Day 3 - Isabela - Fernandina
Day 4 - Santiago - Rabida
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station, Highlands)
Day 6 - N. Santa Cruz - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - Bartolome
Day 3 - Isabela - Fernandina
Day 4 - Santiago - Rabida
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station, Highlands)
Day 6 - N. Santa Cruz - Baltra - N. Seymour
Day 7 - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill or Venice) - Floreana (Cormorant Point)
Day 8 - Española (Suarez Point) - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center)
Day 9 - Santa Cruz (Punta Carrion) - 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 (4D, 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: $375
(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: $335
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $380
(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
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Balcony Suites (9)
  • Balcony suites offer a privileged view thanks to their private balconies

    Balcony suites offer a privileged view thanks to their private balconies

    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.
Legend Suites (4)
  • Legend suites can accommodate a small family

    Legend suites can accommodate a small family

    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.
Junior Suites (24)
  • Junior Suites offer 3 meters of panoramic windows to enjoy the views of the islands

    Junior Suites offer 3 meters of panoramic windows to enjoy the views of the islands

    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.
Superior Cabins (21)
  • 21 Superior Cabins, 17 exterior, 4 interior

    21 Superior Cabins, 17 exterior, 4 interior

    The are 15 superior exterior cabins located on the Sea Deck and two on the Earth Deck, all with port holes and easy access to the embankment area and the restaurant. We also have 4 superior interior cabins on the Sky Deck, one of which can be used as a triple.
Legend
Legend
Key
Legend - Deckplan Key
Moon Deck
Legend - Moon Deck
  • Bridge
  • Observatory
  • Sun Terrace
  • Whale watching
  • 9 Balcony Suites
Sky Deck
Legend - Sky Deck
  • Pool & Soalrium
  • Auditorium with Interactive Museum, Research Center and Biologists
  • Fisherman's Bar
  • Chess Corner
  • Museum
  • Jogging Track
  • Passenger Lounge
  • Bar and Lounge
  • Dolphins Deck
  • Kids Corner
  • Exterior Restaurant
Earth Deck
Legend - Earth Deck
  • 4 Legend Suites
  • 24 Junior Suites
  • 4 Superior Inside Cabins
  • 2 Superior Outside Cabins
  • Boutique
  • Spa with Sauna and Massage
  • Reception
Sea Deck
Legend - Sea Deck
  • Medical services
  • Dinning Room
  • Embarkation Area
  • 15 Superior Outside Cabins
Social Areas
Legend - Social Areas
  • 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

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