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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 10 DAY PROGRAM
Nina does not offer a 7 day itinerary Mon to Wed (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
  Low Season: $4,310
High Season: $4,655
2010 Seasons
LOW: May 1 - June 15 / Sep 1 - Oct 31
HIGH: June 16 - Aug 31 / Nov 1 - Apr 30
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
  Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - Baltra - Bartolome (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca) - Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Santiago (Puerto Egas) - Rabida (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center Or La Galapaguera) (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez) (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - South Plazas (B,L,D)
Day 9 - N. Seymour - Baltra - Quito
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
- 2 nights accommodation in Quito
- Galapagos Cruise (8D)
- 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: $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
- 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
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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% cash discount