In 1990, we outfitted our signature fleet on three 20-passenger first class motor yachts, the M/Y ERIC, FLAMINGO, and LETTY. We custom-designed each of these identical yachts exclusively for Galapagos excursions. Eighty-three feet long with 24-foot beams, the yachts offer spacious accommodations for small groups. Twenty passengers and two guides per yacht ensure that each guest enjoys a personalized voyage.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

L.O A. 83 feet
Beam: 24 feet
Draft: 6 feet
Gross Tons: 240
Cruising speed: 10 – 12 knots
Engines: Two 402 HP caterpillar, 8-cylinder turbo diesels.
Generators: Two Perkins 90 KW generators
Water capacity: 5,000 gallons
Water maker capacity: 2,530 gallons per day
Fuel capacity: 5,400 gallons
Navigational equipment: 24-mile Furuno radar; Magella satellite navigator; electric compass; magnetic compass; clock; barometer.
Communication equipment: VHF and HF radios
Safety equipment: VIKING 25-person inflatable capsule lifeboat (SOLAS certified), 40 life vests with whistles and fluorescent markers, 10 circular buoys with emergency lihts, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, automatic radio buoy via satellite EPIRB (emergency position indicator radio beacon)
CLASIFICATION: IBS (Isthmus Bureau of Shipping, Panamá)
CERTIFICATION: SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and ISM

Two 16-person inflatable capsule lifeboats; 40 life vests; 10 circular buoys; smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

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

7NIGHT-8DAY ITINERARY / SUNDAY – SUNDAY

SUNDAY:
AM    Puerto Baquerizo Moreano, SAN CRISTOBAL (airport)
PM    Playa Ochoa (SN, KY)/ Leon Dormido (PR)

MONDAY:
AM    Prince Philip’s Steps (KY) TOWER
PM    Darwin Bay (SN), TOWER

TUESDAY:
AM    Punta Espinoza, FERNANDINA
PM    Tagus Cove (SN, PR, KY), ISABELA

WEDNESDAY:
AM    Puerto Egas (SN, KY) SANTIAGO
PM    Sombrero Chino

THURSDAY:  
AM    Bartolome (SN, PR)
PM    North Seymour (SN)

FRIDAY:  
AM    Highlands, SANTA CRUZ
PM    Darwin Station, SANTA CRUZ

SATURDAY:  
AM    Punta Suarez, Espanola (HOOD)
PM    Gardner Bay (SN, PR, KY) Espanola (Hood)

SUNDAY:  
AM     Interpretation Center, SAN CRISTOBAL (airport)

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 they don’t jeopardize their 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.