Queen of Galapagos

Simply one of the most elegant and comfortable catamaran cruises in Galapagos. This vessel is marked by wide-open spaces. The cabins, living rooms and bathrooms are elegant and comfortable.

The powerful engine (800 HP) makes this a quick trip while also providing high performance. Although the boat is rather large, it lends itself to an intimate environment, accommodating a small group of 16 passengers.

Specifications

-8 luxury rooms with private bathroom, air conditioner and hot water.
-16 passengers on board.
-All cabins with private direct ocean view.
-TV/DVD in each room.
-Fully air conditioned Social Areas
-Covered Back Deck and Sun Deck
-Speed 9 knots
-Electricity: 110 V / 220 V.
-A large staging area
-7 crew members plus a naturalistic dive master and dive master assistant.
-All safety equipment complies with international coast guard regulations
-Lenght 90 feet
-Beam 28 feet

Itineraries & Departures

ITINERARY A
MONDAY - MONDAY:
2012 Departure Dates with Itinerary A
February 13 - 20; Febrary 27 - March 05; March 12 - 19; March 26 - April 02
April 09 - 16; April 23 - 30; May 07 - 14; May 21 - 28 2012
June 04 - 11; June 18 - 25; July 02 - 09; July 16 - 23; July 30 - August 06
August 13 - 20; August 27 - September 03; September 10 - 17; September 24 - October 01; October 08 - 15; October 22 - 29; November 05 -12; November 19 - 26; December 03 - 10;December 17 - 24; December 31 - January 07, 2013

8 days - 7 nights Itinerary "A"

MON: AM Fly to San Cristobal Island
PM Lobo Island
TUE: am: North Seymour Island
pm: Mosquera Island
WED: am: Chinese Hat
pm: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island
THU: am: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
pm: Highlands, Santa Cruz Island
FRI: am: Cormorant Point, Floreana Island
pm: Post Office Bay, Floreana Island
SAT: am: Suarez Point, Espanola Island
pm: Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
SUN: am: Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island
pm: Sleeping Lion, San Cristobal Island
MON: AM Junco / Galapaguera, San Cristobal Island
PM Return to mainland Ecuador

ITINERARY B
MONDAY - MONDAY:
2012 Departure Dates with Itinerary B
February 06 - 13; February 20 - 27; March 05 - 12; March 19 - 26
April 02 - 09; April 16 - 23; April 30 - May 07
May 14 - 21; May 28 - June 04; June 11 - 18; June 25 - July 02
July 09 - 16; July 23 - 30; August 06 - 13; August 20 - 27
September 03 - 10; September 17 - 24;
October 01 - 08; October 15 - 22; October 29 - November 05 2012
November 12 - 19; November 26 - December 03; December 10 - 17; December 24 - 31 2012

8 days - 7 nights Itinerary "B"
MON: am: Fly to San Cristobal Island
pm: Loberia, San Cristobal Island
TUE: am: South Plazas Island
pm: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island
WED: am: Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island
pm: Egas Port, Santiago Island
THU: am: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
pm: Highlands, Santa Cruz Island
FRI: am: Bartolome Island
pm: Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island
SAT: am: Rabida Island
pm: Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island
SUN: am: Daphne Island
pm: Santa Fe Island
MON: am: Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island
pm: Return to mainland Ecuador

See full itinerary

Including:
-Accommodations on board
-All meals
-Guide service

-Ground transportation on islands

Not included
-Flight Ticket from Mainland Ecuador to Galapagos (aprox.cost $400-450)
-Galapagos National Park Tax of $100

-Galapagos immigration card of $10
-Alcoholic and Soft Drinks
-Snorkeling Equipment
-Dives

Rates for 2012

Queen of Galapagos	7nights Mon-Mon
Rates per person High Season	US$4,950
Rates per person Low Season	4,480
Plus local fuel surcharge	Call

Extra Suite Supplement: $ 300 USD
High Season dates: April 23-30-2012/July2-Aug6-2012 and Nov 19-26-2012/Dec24-Jan7-13
Low Season dates: Rest of the year Single Supplement 80% from above rates.

Children under 4 years old 50% off (sharing cabins with parents). From 4 to 11 years old 15% discount (same cabin with parents). Rates subject to change at any time.

CHARTER DEPOSIT, PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES
FIRST DEPOSIT of 25% of the total charter rate is required to guarantee the reservation upon the confirmation and acceptance of services. Reservations without deposits are subject to be cancelled without previous notice.
SECOND DEPOSIT of 50% will be paid 120 days before the departure date of the cruise.
COMPLETE TOTAL PAYMENT including flight tickets is due 45 days before the departure date. At this time we must receive the complete list of passengers, passport numbers, nationality and dietary restrictions. In case of charter the total payment must be received 60 days before the departure date.

CANCELLATION CHARGES:
If a cancellation notice is received 90 days before the departure date, a 25% deposit will be charged as penalty.
If the cancellation is received 30 days before the departure of the cruise, a 40% charged as cancellation fee.
If a cancellation occurs between 29 or less days before the departure date, the cancellation penalty will be a 75% of the total rate.

For more information or questions call us at 1-800-327-0080 or email us: tara@taratours.com