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Galapagos Island Cruises & Tours | TREASURE OF THE GALAPAGOS

A brand new state of the art beautifully crafted catamaran designed specifically for cruising the Galapagos Islands

A brand new state of the art beautifully crafted catamaran designed specifically for cruising the Galapagos Islands

The Treasure of the Galapagos is a brand new state of the art beautifully crafted catamaran designed specifically for the Galapagos Islands. This 16-passenger yacht offers the ultimate comforts with spacious indoor and al fresco dining areas and plenty of deck space. Travelers can enjoy comfortable accommodations in one of eight cabins on this stable catamaran—all with private balcony. Additionally, there is a master suite with double private balconies and separate sleeping and living areas, just perfect for your honeymoon or family!

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 7 DAY PROGRAM 9 DAY PROGRAM
Thu-Wed
for departure dates
Mon-Sun
for departure dates
Fri-Sat
for departure dates
Pricing
Main/Upper Deck: $2,785
Master Suite: +$595
Main/Upper Deck: $2,785
Master Suite: +$595
Main/Upper Deck: $3,665
Master Suite: +$895
2013 Seasons
No high/low season; same pricing year round.
CABIN GALLERIES

MAIN & UPPER DECK CABINS & SUITES

Treasure of the Galapagos - Matrimonial

Matrimonial

Treasure of the Galapagos - Matrimonial

Matrimonial

Treasure of the Galapagos - Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

Treasure of the Galapagos - Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

Treasure of the Galapagos - Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

Treasure of the Galapagos - Balcony

Balcony

Treasure of the Galapagos - Suite

Suite

Treasure of the Galapagos - Suite

Suite

Treasure of the Galapagos - Suite

Suite


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Itineraries
7 Day Itinerary A
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station)
Day 3: N Seymour - Bartolome
Day 4: Santa Cruz (Tortuga Bay) – Santa Fe
Day 5: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
Day 6: San Cristobal (Cerro Colorado) - Return Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
7 Day Itinerary B
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – San Cristobal (Interpretation Center)
Day 3: San Cristobal (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)
Day 4: Lobos – San Cristobal (Playa Ochoa)
Day 5: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 6: Santa Cruz (Highlands) - Return Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
9 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santa Cruz (Darwin Station)
Day 3: Isabela (Tintoreras, Wall of Tears)
Day 4: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 5: Fernandina (Punta Mangle) – Isabela (Urbina Bay)
Day 6: Santiago (Puerto Egas) – Rabida
Day 7: Sombrero Chino – Santa Cruz (Cerro Dragon)
Day 8: Santa Cruz (Bachas) - Return Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 9: 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
Snorkel Equipment
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)
Note:
All First Class Vessels have land accommodations at 4 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
  • Type: Motor Catamaran
  • Category: First Class
  • Year: 2009
  • Construction: double-walled fiberglass hull; Botto Astilleros Y Marina, Guayaquil
  • Certification: Environmental Impact Study, Department of the Environment (Ecuador) and Galapagos National Park Administration.
  • Length: 30.97m / 101.60 feet
  • Beam: 11.20 m / 36.75 feet
  • Speed: 12 knots / 22.22 km/h / 13.81 mp/h
  • Capacity: up to 16 passengers
  • Crew: 8 crew members plus 1 hotel manager and 1 naturalist guide level III
  • Security: SOLAS / IMO Standard
  • Navigation; GPS, Radar, Radio, Compass, etc.
  • Engine: 2 x 345 PS/HP Caterpillar Diesel, 2 x 75 kw generators
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Main Deck

MAIN DECK

Upper Deck

UPPER DECK

Sun Deck

SUN DECK

Lower Deck

LOWER DECK


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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OUTSIDE
THE U.S.A. CALL
1.206.784.8111

SELECT EXTENSION

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