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Plenty of outdoor seating, shaded and in the sun, allow travelers to enjoy spectacular Galapagos views of wildlife and sunsets

The Galaven is an 88 foot expedition yacht accommodating 20 passengers. Eleven comfortable double cabins complete with private bathrooms, air conditioning and ample storage space as well as a large dining room, bar and lounge make the Galaven a comfortable and stylish Galapagos cruise. Plenty of outdoor seating, shaded and in the sun, allow travelers to enjoy spectacular Galapagos views of wildlife and sunsets. Two naturalist guides and an experienced crew provide excellent service making the Galaven a great choice for your Galapagos tour.

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

6 DAY PROGRAM	7 DAY PROGRAM	10 DAY PROGRAM
Mon-Sat for departure dates	Thu-Wed for departure dates	Mon-Mon for departure dates
Pricing
Standard: $1,995	Standard: $2,490	Standard: $3,150
2012 Seasons No high/low season; same pricing year round.
CABIN GALLERIES
Twin Cabin Twin Cabin Double Cabin Double Cabin [Click here to view more Galaven Photos]
Itineraries
6 Day Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Batlra – N Seymour Day 3: Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip’s Steps) Day 4: Santiago (Sullivan Bay) - Rabida Day 5: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil Day 6: Quito or Guayaquil - Home Quito accommodations Optional Extension Program	7 Day Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Santa Cruz (Garrapatero) Day 3: Santa Cruz (Cerro Dragon, Bahia Ballena) Day 4: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) Day 5: Espanola (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay) Day 6: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home Optional Extension Program	10 Day Itinerary A Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Batlra – N Seymour Day 3: Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip’s Steps) Day 4: Santiago (Sullivan Bay) - Rabida Day 5: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station, Garrapatero) Day 6: Santa Cruz (Cerro Dragon, Bahia Ballena) Day 7: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) Day 8: Espanola (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay) Day 9: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 10: Quito or Guayaquil - Home Optional Extension Program
		10 Day Itinerary B Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – San Cristobal (Galapaguero) Day 3: Santa Fe – S Plaza Day 4: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station, Los Gemelos) Day 5: Isabela (Pto Villamil, Sierra Negra) Day 6: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Urbina Bay) Day 7: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) Day 8: Santiago (Playa Espumilla) - Bartolome Day 9: Daphne - 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 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: / Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil: / 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) Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)	Note: All First Class Vessels have land accommodations at 4 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
Year of construction: 2000 Type: Mid-Range Motor Yacht Length: 88 feet (27 m) Beam: 22 feet (7 m) Draft: 6 feet (2 m) Gross tonnage: 171 tons Capacity: 20 passengers Accommodation: Main Deck: 4 Double Cabins (twin beds) (78ft² / 7m²) / 3 Double Cabins (1 double + 1 bunk beds) (7m² / 75ft²) Upper Deck: 2 suites (double bed) (100ft² / 9m²) Sun Deck: 2 Double Cabins (twin beds) (74 ft² / 7m²) All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air conditioning Crew: Captain 2 Bilingual Naturalist Galapagos National Park guides 8 other crew Safety & Navigation: All equipments meet / exceed the international safety standards Life vests GPS Sonar Naval radars Fire detection and prevention systems

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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