Built in Norway, Alta is a ketch rigged Motor Sailer, a very stylish yacht that has the special charm of a sailing ship. A classic among charter yachts, this 3 masted schooner combines authentic shipboard elegance with any ocean passage making ability.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

TYPE: Motor Sailer, ketch rigged
L.O.A: 140 ft / 46 m.
SAFETY: To United States Coast Guards safety standards
ACCOMMODATIONS: 8 double with private facilities (fresh, hot-and cold-water shower).
CREW: 8 plus naturalist guide
COMFORT EQUIPMENT: units of 1200 gal / day water makers, air conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR.

Note: All rates are per person in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice

7NIGHT-8DAY NATURALIST ITINERARY / SATURDAY - SATURDAY

SATURDAY:
AM    Arrive San Cristobal Island
PM    Afternoon: San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa and Kicker Rock

SUNDAY:
AM    Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
PM    Tower: Darwin Bay

MONDAY:
AM    Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa
PM    Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Tagus

TUESDAY:
AM    Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Urbina Bay
PM    fternoon: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca

WEDNESDAY:
AM    Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook
PM    Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Black Turtle Cove

THURSDAY:
AM    Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Highlands
PM    Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station

FRIDAY:
AM    Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez
PM    Hood: Gardner Bay

SATURDAY:
AM    San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre
PM    Depart for Mainland Ecuador

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All the itineraries are subject to change without notice due various factors: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide and the Galapagos National Park.
• We will not be held responsible for any refunds whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary
• Our cruises sailing dates are guaranteed to depart regardless of the number of passengers booked for a certain date.  In case any circumstances of major force would happen, then we would change you to a boat of similar characteristics, same dates, and same category or upgrade you to a better boat with no extra cost.

USEFUL TIPS:

• The ideal tour length is the 7night/8days cruise.  Since at least part of the first and last day of the tour will be spent at the airport, the shorter tours also spend less time sailing around the islands.
• We normally suggest our clients to book their international flight at least two nights before their Galapagos cruise, this way in case you loose a connection, your flight is delayed or the weather conditions are not appropriate for landing you don’t jeopardize your trip to the islands.
• Try to avoid making international connections the same day as the flight from the Galapagos Islands may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight.