Eric, Letty, Flamingo

This fleet of three identical 20-passenger motor yacht, M/Y Eric, Flamingo and Letty were built in 1990 and 1992/the 83 feet long and 24 feet wide customized yachts were designed to exclusively sail the Galapagos Archipelago.

Cruising at 12 knots, the sister yacht’s possess highly sophisticated navigational and mechanical equipment, as well as meeting the highest safety standards found in Galapagos.

Fully air-conditioned throughout with ample public areas; dining room, bar/lounge area and conference room including TV, VCR and stereo equipment. Large picture windows surround the upper two decks providing panoramic views of the Galapagos landscape. A sun deck with lounge chairs and an observation area provides enjoyment of the sun and ocean. 10 double outside cabins are located on all three decks. Each has a private bathroom with twin shower (fresh hot and cold water). All cabins have either two lower beds or one double bed, ample closet, separate thermostat control and intercom system.

Three meals are served daily in the dining room featuring both international and Ecuadorian specialties. Throughout your trip, you’ll be attended by its crew of 10 members, including guides.

ITINERARY FOR THE M/Y ERIC, FLAMINGO & M/Y LETTY

7 Night Cruise - Sunday to Sunday for Eric & Flamingo and Monday to Monday for the M/Y Letty.

Day 1 Sun: Mid-day arrival to San Cristobal Island. Afternoon visit to Leon Dormido.

Day 2 Mon: Darwin Bay, Full day at Tower Island (Genovesa) Gardner Bay, Espanola (Hood).

Day 3 Tue: Cerro Dragon, Rabida

Day 4 Wed: Tagus Cove, Isabela. Punta Espinoza, Fernandina

Day 5 Thu: Puerto Egas, Santiago, Bartolome

Day 6 Fri: Highlands, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station).

Day 7 Sat: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez, Espanola (Hood Island)

Day 8 Sun: Interpretation Center. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal.

see full itinerary

RATES PER PERSON

2010 Rates	Double	Triple	Single
Iguana	US$3325	3250	4595
Booby	3675
Dolphin	3995

CHARTER available upon request. Airfare is not included.

National Park tax US$100.00 and airfare are not included.

Fuel surcharges of $125 per person will apply.

NEWS.......

6 day/ 5 night cruise option (Sunday to Friday)

Passengers can disembark on Friday in Baltra for a shorter, 5 night cruise option. This is available on all promotional departures. The 5-night rate is a 20% discount off our 7 night published cruise rates and this discount cannot be combined with any promotional, early bird or child discounts, however the fuel tax will be.

2010 Spring Family departures

Feb 14-21, March 14-21, March 21-28, March 28-04 April, April 4-11, April 11-18.

Take a 15% discount on cruise rates for teens from age 12 to 17. Children 7-11 get 25% discount.

Child discounts also apply to April 4-11 holiday (Easter) departure.

SAMPLE AIRFARE: From Miami to Quito or Guayaquil and to Galapagos is approximately US$920 to $1,100 (low to high season) via American Airlines (from Quito to Galapagos via Tame Airlines). Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours for further information and add-ons from more than 100 other USA cities.

Dry dock schedule 2009

Sky Dancer Mar 22-26 Apr 2009 Flamingo Sep 27-01 Nov 2009

These boats are:

SmartVoyager certified since 2000

First Carbon Neutral Company in Ecuador

Raising funds for conservation through GMBF

For further information about these programs have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours

1-800-327-0080 or send mail to: tara@taratours.com

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