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Best Deluxe Cruise in Galapagos !
M/V GALAPAGOS EXPLORER 2013

This luxury 100
passenger ship is designed for the traveler who wants to enjoy ecotourism in
complete comfort. Offering 50 double suites, ranging from the Classic Suite to
the spectacular Renaissance Suite, the Galapagos Explorer II features an
elegant restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, library, internet, computers and hospital facility, as
well as such amenities in each suite, as flat TV's, refrigerator and
mini-bar.
Naturalist guides trained at the Darwin Station, lead daily shore
excursions and offer evening briefings, on the 4, 6, 8 and 10 night itineraries.
DEPARTURE DATES 2013
Itinerary apply to cruises from January 4th
to 26th, 2013
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Cruise "A" |
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Cruise "B" |
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Cruise "C" |
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6 nights / 7 days |
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4 nights/5 days |
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4 nights / 5 days |
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Saturday to Friday |
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Friday to Tuesday |
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Tuesday to Saturday |
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12-Jan |
18-Jan |
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4-Jan |
8-Jan |
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8-Jan |
12-Jan |
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18-Jan |
22-Jan |
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22-Jan |
26-Jan |
New departure dates starting on January 26th,
2013:
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Cruise "A" |
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Cruise "B" |
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Cruise "C" |
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7 nights / 8 days |
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4 nights/5 days |
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3 nights/4 days |
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Saturday to Saturday |
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Saturday to Wednesday |
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Wednesday to Saturday |
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26-Jan |
2-Feb |
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2-Feb |
6-Feb |
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6-Feb |
9-Feb |
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9-Feb |
16-Feb |
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16-Feb |
20-Feb |
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20-Feb |
23-Feb |
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23-Feb |
2-Mar |
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2-Mar |
6-Mar |
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6-Mar |
9-Mar |
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9-Mar |
16-Mar |
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16-Mar |
20-Mar |
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20-Mar |
23-Mar |
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23-Mar |
30-Mar |
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30-Mar |
3-Apr |
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3-Apr |
6-Apr |
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6-Apr |
13-Apr |
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13-Apr |
17-Apr |
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17-Apr |
20-Apr |
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20-Apr |
27-Apr |
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27-Apr |
1-May |
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1-May |
4-May |
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4-May |
11-May |
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11-May |
15-May |
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15-May |
18-May |
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18-May |
25-May |
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25-May |
29-May |
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29-May |
1-Jun |
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1-Jun |
8-Jun |
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8-Jun |
12-Jun |
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12-Jun |
15-Jun |
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15-Jun |
22-Jun |
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22-Jun |
26-Jun |
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26-Jun |
29-Jun |
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29-Jun |
6-Jul |
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6-Jul |
10-Jul |
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10-Jul |
13-Jul |
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13-Jul |
20-Jul |
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20-Jul |
24-Jul |
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24-Jul |
27-Jul |
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27-Jul |
3-Aug |
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3-Aug |
7-Aug |
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7-Aug |
10-Aug |
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10-Aug |
17-Aug |
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17-Aug |
21-Aug |
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21-Aug |
24-Aug |
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24-Aug |
31-Aug |
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31-Aug |
4-Sep |
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4-Sep |
7-Sep |
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7-Sep* |
14-Sep |
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14-Sep* |
18-Sep |
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18-Sep* |
21-Sep |
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21-Sep* |
28-Sep |
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28-Sep |
2-Oct |
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2-Oct |
5-Oct |
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5-Oct |
12-Oct |
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12-Oct |
16-Oct |
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16-Oct |
19-Oct |
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19-Oct |
26-Oct |
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26-Oct |
30-Oct |
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30-Oct |
2-Nov |
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2-Nov |
9-Nov |
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9-Nov |
13-Nov |
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13-Nov |
16-Nov |
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16-Nov |
23-Nov |
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23-Nov |
27-Nov |
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27-Nov |
30-Nov |
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30-Nov |
7-Dec |
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7-Dec |
11-Dec |
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11-Dec |
14-Dec |
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14-Dec |
21-Dec |
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21-Dec |
25-Dec |
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25-Dec |
28-Dec |
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28-Dec |
4-Jan |
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*Dry dock period: Sept 7th
to Sept 28th, 2013
RATES FOR 2013
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TYPE OF SUITE / DECK |
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CRUISE
"A" |
CRUISE
"A" |
CRUISE
"B" |
CRUISE
"C" |
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6 NIGHTS
7 DAYS |
7 NIGHTS
8 DAYS |
4 NIGHT
5 DAYS |
3 NIGHT
4 DAYS |
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Saturday
to Friday |
Saturday
to Saturday |
Saturday
to Wednesday |
Wednesday
to Saturday |
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Renaissance Balcony Suite
Explorer deck |
ELITE PROGRAM |
$ 5,300 |
$ 6,185 |
$ 3,720 |
$ 2,790 |
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Majestic Balcony Suite
Erickson deck |
ELITE PROGRAM |
$ 5,080 |
$ 5,925 |
$ 3,560 |
$ 2,670 |
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Deluxe Balcony Suite
Marco Polo deck |
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$ 4,380 |
$ 5,110 |
$ 3,075 |
$ 2,305 |
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Renaissance Panoramic
Erickson deck |
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$ 4,090 |
$ 4,775 |
$ 3,870 |
$ 2,155 |
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Classic Suite
Magellan / Columbus / Marco Polo deck |
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$ 3,380 |
$ 3,945 |
$ 2,370 |
$ 1,780 |
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ADD ONS |
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6 NIGHTS |
7 NIGHTS |
4 NIGHTS |
3 NIGHTS |
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Adult |
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$593 |
$674 |
$432 |
$352 |
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Children( under 12 years) |
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$$431 |
$492 |
$307 |
$245} |
ADD ONS :
are net per person and mandatory for all
passengers. Includes: cruise´s fuel surcharge, Galapagos National Park fee,
transit control card, tips for guides and crew, selected wines, spirits,
cocktails, beers, coffees, tea, as well as bottled water, juices and soft drinks
are complimentary in all bars and lounges (not included premium champagne, wine
and spirit selection, whiskies, cognacs, brandies and beers of selected brands,
and caviar).
NOT INCLUDED:
Transfers from the Hotel to the Airport to take the flight to the Galapagos
Islands. Roundtrip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos
Islands and ticketing fee. Government taxes are not included. Consumption from
the frigobar located in the suites are payable by the guest and at the rate
indicated on the menu. (Elite program include soft beverages from minibar). The
Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees (not determined by Canodros S.A.) and
the Canodros S.A. rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children
under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. For Holiday’s
cruises children under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an
adult in the same cabin. One discount applies per cabin. Children under 7 years
of age are not permitted on board.
NOTE: These rates are per person in
double occupancy. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, Majestic,
De Luxe, or Classic Suites are available upon passengers’ request. Cruises
include: guided visits to the islands, all meals. Consumption from the frigobar
located in the suites are payable by the guest and at the rate indicated on the
menu. (Elite program include soft beverages from minibar). The Galapagos Islands
and/or other tax fees (not determined by Canodros S.A.) and the Canodros S.A.
rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children under 12 years of age
pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. For Holiday’s cruises children
under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an adult in the same
cabin. One discount applies per cabin. Children under 7 years of age are not
permitted on board.
ITINERARIES Valid
starting January 26th, 2013
7 NIGHTS – CRUISE A: SATURDAY TO SATURDAY
(see full itinerary at bottom of page)
SATURDAY
AM: Baltra
PM: Bahía Sullivan, Santiago Island
SUNDAY
AM: Bartolomew Island
PM: Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island
MONDAY
AM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
PM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
TUESDAY
AM: Caleta Tagus, Isabela Island
PM: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island
WEDNESDAY
AM: Post Office, Floreana Island
PM: a. Punta Cormorant, b. Corona del diablo, c. Champion, Floreana Island
THURSDAY
AM: Galapaguera, Cerro Colorado, San Cristobal Island
PM: Wizard Hill, San Cristobal Island
FRIDAY
AM: Twins, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Puerto Ayora town and Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
SATURDAY
AM: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz
ITINERARY “B” 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
PM: Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island
SUNDAY
AM: El Barranco, Genovesa Island
PM: Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island
MONDAY
AM: North Seymour , North Seymour Island
PM: Punta Carrion, El Chato, Santa Cruz Island
TUESDAY
AM: Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island
PM: El Junco (Highlands), San Cristobal Island
WEDNESDAY
AM: Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island
ITINERARY “C” 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY
WEDNESDAY
PM: Tijereta Hill, San Cristobal Island
THURSDAY
AM: a. Gardner Bay, b. Gardners Islet, c. Osborn Islet, Española Island
PM: Punta Suarez, Española Island
FRIDAY
AM: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
PM: South Plazas, Plazas Island
SATURDAY
AM: Baltra Island
Note:
Itinerary subject to change to Galapagos National Park regulations.
6 NIGHTS – CRUISE "A"
SATURDAY TO
TUESDAY
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SATURDAY |
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AM: ARRIVAL TO BALTRA AIRPORT
PM: SULLIVAN BAY, SANTIAGO ISLAND
Duration:
2
hours
Description: The zone is covered by flows such as Pahohoe. The Sullivan
lava was formed in 1897.The magma formed is flat,but the lava movement
is underground ,the fast freeze and another eruptions made that it has
broken in different parts .
Fauna:
Galapagos hawk,lava lizard,Galapagos penguins,small ground finch,medium
ground finch,large ground finch,cactus finch
Flora: maytenus octogona ,lava
cactus,thorn shrub,White mangrove,mollugo,incense tree.
Main Attraction:
lava fields
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SUNDAY |
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AM: BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes and 1 hour walk on the beach and snorkel.
The groups rotate the visits.
Wildlife: brown pelican, Galapagos penguins, white tip reef sharks,green
sea turtles.
Flora:
Galapagos Carpetweed, maytenus octogena, thorn shrub, white mangrove,
red mangrove, salt bush.
Main
attraction: a panoramic view of the archipelago and Pinnacle Rock.
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PM: ESPUMILLA BEACH, SANTIAGO ISLAND |
Duration: 2 hours
Fauna:
Greater flamingo ,galapagos hawk, tyrant flycatcher,Galapagos
flycatcher, white cheeked pintail duck,vampire finch,small ground
finch,cactus finch ,medium ground finch,small tree finch,vegetarian
finch,green sea turtle
Flora:
Maytenus octogona ,button mangrove,black mangrove ,salt bush,incense
tree.
Main
Attraction: Incense tree forest,the beach and the landscape
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MONDAY |
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AM: PUNTA VICENTE ROCA, ISABELA ISLAND
Duration: 1 ½ hours.
Wildlife: Green sea Turtles, Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, sea
lions, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls,
frigate, flightless cormorants
Flora:
n / a.
Attraction: Volcanoes of Isabela swim with sea turtles, sea lions and
manta rays.
Type of
land: Snorkeling in deep water for all.
PM: PUNTA
ESPINOZA, FERNANDINA ISLAND
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes walk.
Wildlife: flightless cormorant, Galapagos snakes biserialis,Galapagos
hawk, marine iguana, lava lizard, Galapagos sea lion, Galapagos
penguins.
Flora:
lava cactus, white mangrove, black mangrove, red mangrove, Galapagos
shore petunia.
Main
Attraction: pahoehoe lava. The largest colony of marine iguanas,
flightless cormorants colony (unique in the world).
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TUESDAY |
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AM: TAGUS COVE, ISABELA ISLAND
Duration: approximately 1800 meters, 2 hours.
Wildlife: yellow warbler, flightless cormorant, Galapagos mockingbird,
hawks, marine iguana, land iguana, Galapagos flycatchers, large ground
finch, medium ground finch,small ground finch, land-panga ride,
penguins, flightless cormorants, green sea turtles, herons, blue-footed
boobies, marine iguanas, pelicans.
Flora:
Galapagos croton, heart-leafed scalesia, yellow cordia, incense tree,
pickly pear cactus.
Main
Attraction: A view of the saltwater lagoon which is located within a
tuff cone, lava fields of Darwin volcano, cave inscriptions we find
names of pirates and whaling vessels dating from the 1800s.
PM: ELIZABETH BAY, ISABELA ISLAND
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes by zodiac.
Wildlife : turtles pond around the islets of the bay, penguins, marine
iguanas, blue footed boobies, masked boobies and sea gulls. rays,
sharks, pelicans, boobies, sea lions and fish in general, sea lions,
flightless cormorants, penguins. From June to September you can see some
whales.
Flora:
red mangrove.
Main
Attraction: Formed by the union of the volcanoes Sierra Negra and Alcedo
Volcano. This wide bay has a very high and colorful mangrove, which
contrasts with the lava.
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WEDNESDAY |
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AM: POST OFFICE, FLOREANA ISLAND
Duration: 1 hour.
Wildlife: Yellow warbler, Galapagos sea lion, brown pelican, warbler
finch.
Flora:
mesquite, Galapagos cotton,thorn shrub,salt bush, incense tree,
jerusalen thorn.
Main
Attraction: Post Office or Post Office Bay is a historic site that
recalls the days of the whalers, when they came to Galapagos tortoises
and supplies of water. In Post office Bay also found remains of an
effort led by Norwegian settlement in the early twentieth century.
PM: OPTIONS: a.
Punta Cormorant,
b. Devil´s Crown, c. Champion
a. Punta
Cormorant
Duration: 2 hours
trail is an approximate distance of 720 meters, it passes for a pond,
gazebos and a median of sandy beach.
Wildlife: Sting
rays, semipalmated plover, white cheeked pintail duck,black necked
stilt, green sea turtle, whimbrel.
Flora: Galapagos
weedcarpet, maytenus octogena, thorn shrub, black mangrove, salt bush,
incensé tree, longhaired scalesia,Curve spined Lecocarpus.
Main Attraction:
population of flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) and the beach a nesting
area for sea turtles (Chelonia midas).
Type of terrain: beach and normal soil
Physical Condition: Average
b. Devil´s Crown
Duration: 45 minutes.
Wildlife: Sea lions, Green sea
turtles, sharks, fish diversity and dolphins, sharks, white tip reef
sharks, reef fish, manta rays.
Flora:
Main Attraction: One of the best
places for snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands is a submerged volcanic
cone, one can observe interesting coral formations.
c. Champion
Duration: 45 minutes.
Wildlife: Floreana mockingbird,
Green sea turtles.
Flora:
Main Attraction: One of the best
places for snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands is a submerged volcanic
cone, one can observe interesting coral formations.
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THURSDAY |
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AM: GALAPAGUERA
CERRO COLORADO, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
Duration: 45 minutes by bus to
visit the reserve, one hour in the center approximately
Fauna:yellow warbler,Chatham
mockingbird,Galapagos flycatcher,small tree finch,small ground
finch,giant tortoise .
Flora: Acacia, galapagos croton,
Guayabillo, heart-leafed scalesia, poision Apple, matazarno,cat´s claw.
Main Attraction:Giant tortoises
from San cristobal Islands
PM: OCHOA BEACH,
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
Duration : 2 hours
Fauna:semi terrestial hermit crab
,Chatham mockingbird,magnificent frigate bird ,marine iguana,Galapagos
sea lion ,brown pelican..
Flora:candelabra cactus,Galapagos
croton,poision Apple,matazarno,salt bush,incense tree.
Main Attraction: sea lion colonies
Type of field: beaches
Physical condition: low
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FRIDAY |
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AM: LOS GEMELOS,
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Duration: 1 hour
Fauna: Tyrant flycatcher,large
tree finch,woodpecker finch,warbler finch,small ground finch,large
ground finch,medium ground finch,small tree finch,vegetarian finch.
Flora: Guayabillo,heart -leafed
scalesia,red bush,thin leafed Darwin’ s shrub
Main Attraction: volcanic
cráter,woodpecker finch,and scalesia forest
PM: PUERTO AYORA AND CHARLES DARWIN STATION, SANTA CRUZ
ISLAND
Duration: 1 ½ hours AT the station and 30 minutes
walking,1.5 km / from the station to the dock
Fauna: species of giant
tortoises and land lizards
Flora: candelabra cactus,
Galapagos croton, thorn shrub, scalesia, White mangrove, black mangrove,
red mangrove, poison apple, salt bush, pickly pear cactus
Main attraction: Giant
tortoises in captivity .visit to the downtown ,we suggest to you to
support the local community, buying souvenirs or consuming the services
of our islands ,the tourism in Galapagos is the main source of income
in the community
Type of field: streets and paths in the Galapagos
national park
Physical condition: low
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SATURDAY |
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TRANSFER
TO AIRPOR FOR RETURNING FLIGHT |
CABIN DISTRIBUTIONS AND SIZE
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DECK |
CATEGORY |
SUITE
NUMBER |
AVERAGE
SIZE WITHOUT BALCONY |
BALCONY
SIZE |
CABINS
SIZE INCLUDING BALCONY |
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Explorer |
Renaissance Balcony
Suite |
601- 602 - 603 - 604 |
26. 66 m² / 287 ft² |
6.89 m² / 74 ft² |
33.55 m² / 361 ft² |
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Erickson |
Renaissance
Panoramic Suite |
505 - 506 |
26. 38 m² / 284 ft² |
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Erickson |
De Luxe Balcony
Suite |
507 - 508 - 509 -
510 - 511 - 512 - 514 |
19.97 m² / 215 ft² |
4.92 m² / 53 ft² |
24.89 m² / 268 ft² |
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515 - 516 - 517-
518- 519 |
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Marco Polo |
De Luxe Balcony
Suite |
420 - 421 -422 - 423
- 424 - 425 - 426 - 427 |
21.83 m² / 235 ft² |
6.30 m² / 68 ft² |
28.13 m² / 303 ft² |
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Marco Polo |
Premium Suites |
428 - 429 - 430 -
431 - 433 |
21.83 m² / 235 ft² |
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Columbus |
Classic Suite |
334 - 335 - 336 -
337 - 338 - 339 - 340 - 341 |
23.23 m² / 250 ft² |
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342- 343 - 344 - 345 |
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Magellan |
Classic Suite |
246 - 247 - 248 -
249 |
22.30 m² / 240 ft² |
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250 - 251 - 252 |
19.51 m² / 210 ft² |

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