Galapagos explorers can now enjoy an expedition adventure with comfort and safety aboard the 48-guest yacht La Pinta, scheduled to start operations on March 7, 2008 --with 7-night voyages. Yacht La Pinta offers a relaxed yet lavish expedition atmosphere, with plush outside cabins; the highest standards of service; international cuisine plus celebrated Ecuadorian dishes, and all the amenities that make the Galapagos Expedition a trip of a lifetime

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

Reconstructed and refitted in Callao, Peru in 2007
Length: 63 meters (207 feet)
Beam: 12 meters (39.37 feet)
Gross Tonnage: 1541
Speed: 12 knots
Capacity: 48 guests
Cabins: 24 outside cabins, in the same deck with twin or queen-size beds.
Double Cabin size: 16 square meters (175 square feet).
Triple Cabin size: 22 square meters (236 square feet) with sofa bed.
Decks: Three public decks include an ample bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck.
Wellness: acuzzi, Gym
Guides: 4 certified multilingual Galapagos Naturalists
Crew: 25 plus M.D. officer and Expedition Manager

 

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

7NIGHT-8DAY ITINERARY / FRIDAY - FRIDAY

FRIDAY:
AM     Arrival to Baltra Island
PM     North Seymour Island

SATURDAY:
AM     Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
PM     Punta Moreno (Isabela Island)

SUNDAY:
AM     Post Office Bay, Champion Islet (Floreana Island)
PM     Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)

MONDAY:
AM     Rabida Island (Jervis)
PM     Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island)

TUESDAY:
AM     Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
PM     Puerto Ayora and Charles Darwin Research Station

WEDNESDAY:
AM     Sullivan Bay (James Island)
PM     Puerto Egas (James Island)

THURSDAY:
AM     Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal (Chatham) Island)
PM     Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

FRIDAY:
AM    Baltra Island, afer breakfast departure to the port

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.