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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | NINA

Nina The Nina is a brand new luxury catamaran that is sleek, fast and stable—perfect for Galapagos travel. This spacious Galapagos cruise offers both indoor and al fresco dining, a lounge, library, a bar and a large sundeck. Each cabin boasts individual climate controls, private bathrooms, ample space for storing luggage, and a private balcony perfect for viewing whales, dolphins, sea birds and spectacular scenery. The Nina has a great island itinerary and provides plenty of snorkeling opportunities. A friendly, well-trained crew, delectable menu of Ecuadorian and international cuisine, and pure comfort all make the Nina a great choice for your Galapagos tour.

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 8 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Mon-Sun
for departure dates
Fri-Fri | Wed-Wed
for departure dates
Fri-Sun | Fri-Sun
for departure dates
Pricing
Low Season: $3,290
High Season: $3,590
Low Season: $3,815
High Season: $4,190
Low Season: $4,565
High Season: $5,015
2010 Seasons
LOW: April 23 - 30/ July 2 – Aug 20 / Nov 19 - 26 / Dec 17 - 31
HIGH: Jan 1 – April 22 / May 1 – July 1/ Aug 21 – Nov 18 / Nov 27 - Dec 16
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itineraries
This yacht offers additional (longer and / or shorter) itineraries not listed below.
Please for more details.
7 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra - Bartolome
Day 3: Genovesa (Pricne Philip’s Steps, Darwin Bay)
Day 4: Santiago (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla, Buccaneer Cove)
Day 5: S. Plazas – Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 6: Daphne – Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
8 Day Itinerary - Option 1
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra - Rabida
Day 3: Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca) – Fernandina (Punta Espinoza)
Day 4: Isabela (Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay)
Day 5: Isabela (Elizabeth Bay, Punta Moreno)
Day 6: Isabela (Tintoreras, Wall of Tears, Breeding Center)
Day 7: N. Seymour – Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 8: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
10 Day Itinerary - Option 1
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil - Guayaquil – Baltra - Rabida
Day 3: Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca) – Fernandina (Punta Espinoza)
Day 4: Isabela (Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay)
Day 5: Isabela (Elizabeth Bay, Punta Moreno)
Day 6: Isabela (Tintoreras, Wall of Tears, Breeding Center)
Day 7: N. Seymour – Santa Cruz (Los Gemelos, Darwin Station)
Day 8: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardener Bay)
Day 9: San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center) - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
8 Day Itinerary - Option 2
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Santa Cruz (Los Gemelos, Darwin Station)
Day 3: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardener Bay)
Day 4: San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center) – Isla Lobos – Leon Dormido
Day 5: San Cristóbal (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)
Day 6: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Corona, Punta Cormorant)
Day 7: Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 8: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
10 Day Itinerary - Option 2
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – San Cristóbal – Isla Lobos – Leon Dormido
Day 3: San Cristóbal (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)
Day 4: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Corona, Punta Cormorant)
Day 5: Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) - Bartolome
Day 6: Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip’s Steps)
Day 7: Santiago (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla, Buccaneer Cove)
Day 8: S. Plazas – Santa Fe
Day 9: Daphne - 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, 6D, 8D, 10D or 15D)
Meals while in the Galapagos
Quito representative
Naturalist Guide while on yacht
All 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
Insurance
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Note:
All Luxury Cruises have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
  • Constructed: November 2008
  • Type: Luxury Motor Catamaran
  • Length: 103 feet / 31.45 mts
  • Beam: 40 feet / 12.30 mts
  • Draft: 11 feet / 1.40 mts
  • Gross tonnage: 315 tons
  • Capacity: 16 passengers
  • Accommodation: 8 large deluxe double cabins with private balcony
    (min 200 square feet (18.7 square mts))
    2 large deluxe single cabins with private balcony
    (168 square feet (15.7 square mts))
  • Main engines: 2 350HP MTU (Detroit Diesel) turbo-charged S60-6062HK
  • Max speed: 13 knots
  • Water maker: 2000 gallons / day
  • Exterior: mature teakwood flooring
  • Crew: Captain
    Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide
    Cruise Manager
    8 other crew
  • Safety & Navigation: All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life craft, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars, fire detection and prevention systems etc.
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Nina - Lower Deck Nina - Sun Deck

SOUTHERN EXPLORATIONS
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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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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