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Cormorant - a Luxury Galapagos Island Catamaran Cruise

Cormorant is a sleek, fast and stable luxury catamaran perfect for Galapagos travel

Cormorant is a sleek, fast and stable luxury catamaran perfect for Galapagos travel

The Cormorant is a brand new luxury catamaran recently built in Guayaquil. She 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 Cormorant 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 Cormorant a great choice for your Galapagos tour.

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

6 DAY PROGRAM 7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
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Low Season Pricing
Standard: $2,595
Main Deck Suite: +$195
 Standard: $3,250
Main Deck Suite: +$195
 Standard: $4,675
Main Deck Suite: +$395
High Season Pricing
Standard: $2,895
Main Deck Suite: +$195
 Standard: $3,595
Main Deck Suite: +$195
 Standard: $5,050
Main Deck Suite: +$395
2012 Seasons
LOW: Jan 6-Mar 30 / Apr 8-June 29 / Aug 26–Nov 16 / Nov 25–Dec 21
HIGH: Mar 31-Apr 7 / June 30–Aug 25 / Nov 17–24 / Dec 22–Jan 5
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
CABIN GALLERIES

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Itineraries
6 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – San Cristobal (El Junco) or Leon Dormido
Day 3: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
Day 4: Floreana (Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay)
Day 5: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) – Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 6: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program 		7 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Santa Cruz (Bachas)
Day 3: Bartolome – Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
Day 4: S Plazas – Santa Fe
Day 5: San Cristobal (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)
Day 6: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Baltra – 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 – Baltra - Santa Cruz (Bachas)
Day 3: Bartolome – Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
Day 4: S Plazas – Santa Fe
Day 5: San Cristobal (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)
Day 6: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center or El Junco)
Day 7: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
Day 8: Floreana (Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay)
Day 9: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) – Baltra - 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 – Baltra - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3: Isabela (Pto Villamil, Sierra Negra)
Day 4: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 5: Fernandina (Punta Mangle) – Isabela (Urbina Bay)
Day 6: Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) – Isabela (Tagus Cove)
Day 7: Santiago (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
Day 8: Genovesa (Prince Philip’s Steps, Darwin Bay)
Day 9: N Seymour - 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
All 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 Card ($10)
Note:
All Luxury Cruises have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
  • Year of construction: 2011
  • Type: Luxury Motor Catamaran
  • Length: 105 feet (33 m)
  • Beam: 40 feet (12 m)
  • Draft: 5 feet (1 m)
  • Capacity: 16 passengers
  • Accommodation:
    • Suites (with private balcony) 441 ft² / 41 m²
    • Staterooms (with private balcony) 301 ft² / 28 m²
  • Main engines: Cummins QSM 11 / 355 HP @ 1800 RPM
  • Max speed: 11 knots
  • Water maker: 3336 Gallons / day
  • Exterior: plastic reinforced with glass fiber
  • 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.

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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National Geographic Adventure Magazine - Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth 2009 National Geographic Traveler - Tours of a Lifetime 2011 World Wildlife Fund - 50 years of environmental conservation

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SELECT EXTENSION

ECUADOR DAY EXT Quito City Scenic Tour (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Museum (4hrs) Quito City Tour at Night Middle of the World (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Middle (5hrs) Papallacta Hot Springs (1D) Rafting Rio Blanco (1D) Mountain Bicycling (1D) Otavalo Market (1D) Sea Kayak Cuicocha Lake (1D) Cotopaxi National Park (1D) Bellavista Cloud Forest (1D) ECUADOR MULTI-DAY EXT Otavalo Market Tour (2D) Cotopaxi Tour (2D) Haciendas, Hot Springs & Volcanoes (4D) RAINFOREST ECOLODGES Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge (2D) Sacha Lodge (4/5D) Kapawi Ecolodge (4/5D) Napo Wildlife Center (4/5D)

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