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Grand Odyssey - a Luxury Galapagos Island Cruise Yacht

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The Grand Odyssey is a brand new 16 passenger luxury yacht that took its maiden voyage in early 2011

The Grand Odyssey is a brand new 16 passenger luxury yacht that took its maiden voyage in early 2011. This new and luxurious yacht features eight spacious suites and one grand suite, all with enormous panoramic windows. Each suite is complete with a large private bathroom, hot water, air conditioning, minibar, tv, and a couch. There are two interconnecting suites, perfect for families. A spacious sun deck offers passengers plenty of space to lounge in or out of the sun and boasts two Jacuzzis. Offering an excellent itinerary, top notch service and the best naturalist guides, the Grand Odyssey is an excellent choice for your Galapagos tour.

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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM	8 DAY PROGRAM	8 DAY PROGRAM
Sat-Fri for departure dates	Mon-Mon for departure dates	Wed-Wed for departure dates
Pricing
Galapagos/Matrimonial Suite: $3,460 Odyssey Suite: +$525	Galapagos/Matrimonial Suite: $3,980 Odyssey Suite: +$645	Galapagos/Matrimonial Suite: $3,980 Odyssey Suite: +$645
2012 Seasons No high/low season; same pricing year round.
CABIN GALLERIES
GALAPAGOS SUITES Galapagos Suite
MATRIMONIAL SUITES Matrimonial Suite Matrimonial Suite
ODYSSEY SUITES Odyssey Suite Odyssey Suite [Click here to view more Grand Odyssey Photos]
Itineraries
7 Day Itinerary B Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra - Santa Cruz (Cerro Dragon) Day 3: Rabida – Sombrero Chino Day 4: Genovesa (Prince Philip’s Steps, Darwin Bay) Day 5: Bartolome – Santiago (Sullivan Bay) Day 6: Santa Cruz (Highlands) – Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil - Home Optional Extension Program	8 Day Itinerary A Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – San Cristóbal (Cerro Colorado, Puerto Chino Beach) Day 3: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardener Bay) Day 4: Floreana (Punta Cormorant, Corona, Post Office Bay) Day 5: Santa Fe – S. Plaza Day 6: N. Seymour – Santa Cruz (Bachas) Day 7: Mosquera - Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 8: Quito or Guayaquil - Home Optional Extension Program	8 Day Itinerary C Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) Day 3: Isabela (Tintoreras, Sierra Negra) Day 4: Isabela (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay) Day 5: Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) – Isabela (Tagus Cove) Day 6: Santiago (Playa Espumilla, Buccaneer cove, Puerto Egas) Day 7: Isla Lobos – San Cristóbal – Quito or Guayaquil Quito accommodations Day 8: 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
Class: Luxury Capacity: 16 Passengers Cabins: 9 Length overall: 42 m Beam: 9 m Year of construction: 2011 in Guayaquil Hull: Monohull of marine steel Speed: 12 knots Ship registry: Guayaquil – Ecuador Deadweight: 450 tons Gross Tonnage: 480 tons Operated by: GalaOdyssey Cia. Ltda. Fuel Capacity: 6.000 gallons Port Registry : Guayaquil Machinery (Engines): 2 Caterpillar 340 HP Generators: Perkins 114 cabe A Water maker: 2000 gallons per day Water: 10000 gallons capacity Radar: 1 Radar Furuno 38.4 Km, 1 Radar Furuno 57.6 Km Navigation Equipment: 1 Satellite compass, 2 magnetic Compasses, Tracking equipment. Communication System : Satellite phone Radio: Several consoles HF-VHF-UHF, Nactex, Distrex and handheld units Security equipment: Smoke detectors, sprinklers throughout the vessel, automatic CO2 tank for kitchen and engine room Tender: 2 Zodiacs CARIBE C-16 Life Rafts: 2 Zodiacs for 10 and 25 people

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The Grand Odyssey is a brand new 16 passenger luxury yacht that took its maiden voyage in early 2011

PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

GALAPAGOS SUITES

Galapagos Suite

MATRIMONIAL SUITES

Matrimonial Suite