Elite Galapagos Yacht

$3590

per person

The Elite Galapagos Yacht is one of the newest luxury offerings in the Galapagos slated to launch in the summer of 2019, this catamaran offers spacious cabins that provide maximum comfort and elegance.

The Elite Galapagos Yacht is one of the newest luxury offerings in the Galapagos launched in the summer of 2019, this catamaran offers spacious cabins that provide maximum comfort and elegance. Excursion options for the Elite Galapagos Yacht include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking, and all excursions are led by a top-quality bilingual naturalist guide.

The Elite Galapagos Yacht departs regularly throughout the year, providing available private charter for guests boarding the Elite.

Accommodations for the Elite Galapagos Yacht includes 8 Golden Suites (4 on the Main Deck and 4 on the Upper Deck, 376 sq. ft. each). Additionally, there is 1 standard single cabin on the Upper Deck (205 sq. ft.). All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls, and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.

Yacht Specifications
Construction: to be completed in 2019
Beam: 43 ft. (13.5m)
Draft: 6.2 ft. (1.9m)
Type: Luxury Motor Catamaran
Engines: 2 x Marine Generator Drive Engines – 500 HP
Speed: 12 knots
Crew: 10 members + Cruise Service Officer + Guide

Itineraries

Elite Yacht – Itinerary A (8 day / 7 night) – $7,450 per person
SAT: Arrive to San Cristobal – Junco Lagoon (San Cristobal)

SUN: North Seymour – Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)

MON: Isabela: Tintoreras – Sierra Negra Volcano / Breeding Center / Wetlands

TUE: Isabela: Morena Point – Urbina Bay

WED: Espinosa Point (Fernandina) – Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)

THU: Rabida – Bartolome

FRI: San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo – Lobos Island

SAT: Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) – Return to Mainland

Elite Yacht – Itinerary B (8 day / 7 night) – $7,450 per person
SAT: Arrive to San Cristobal – Breeding Center (San Cristobal)

SUN: Española: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay

MON: Floreana: Cormorant Point – Post Office Bay

TUE: Mosquera Islet – Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)

WED: Genovesa: Prince Philips Steps – Darwin Bay

THU: Santiago: Espumilla Beach – Egas Port

FRI: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach – Highlands

SAT: Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) – Return to Mainland

Elite Yacht – Itinerary D (5 day / 4 night) – $4,650
TUE: Arrive to Baltra – Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)

WED: Genovesa: Prince Philips Steps – Darwin Bay

THU: Santiago: Espumilla Beach – Egas Port

FRI: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach – Highlands

SAT: Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) – Return to Mainland

Elite Yacht – Itinerary C (4 day / 3 night) – $3,590 per person
SAT: Arrive to San Cristobal – Breeding Center (San Cristobal)

SUN: Española: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay

MON: Floreana: Cormorant Point – Post Office Bay

TUE: Mosquera Islet – Return to Mainland

Includes:

Transfers in Quito and Guayaquil ( transfer out in 4, 5 & 6 itineraries; Transfer in and out in 8 days itineraries or more) – on shared basis, transportation only.
Transfers airport-yacht-airport in Galapagos
Airport reception and assistance
Double accommodation (all suites have two twin beds or one matrimonial King size bed)
Guided excursions according to the itinerary
Top Bilingual National Park Guide (English/Spanish)
Activity daily briefing
Cruise Service Officer
All meals & Snacks / Soft drinks and juices
Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
Expedition gear
Wet suits and snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)
Use of sea kayaks and paddle-boards

Not included:

Round trip flights to Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
Transit Control Card
Alcoholic and Bottled beverages
Tips for guide and crew
Travel and Health insurance

Note: Flight tickets must be issued by VIP and the Elite Operator. Otherwise, a penalty of $50.00 per passenger will be applied and a release must be signed by client/s

Pricing:
Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 50%
Christmas & New Year Departures: Call for Holiday Pricing
Charters: from $53,650 (4 day), $69,420 (5 day), $111,220 (8 day)

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Departure

San Cristóbal/Transfer to the Baltra Airport
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Casual
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5 Star Accommodation

Personal Guide

Airport Transfers

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Day 1 - Saturday - Arrive to San Cristobal / Breeding Center (San Cristobal)

A.M. Arrive to San Cristobal San Cristobal is home to a small town, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and the Junco Lagoon, located 700 meters above sea level. El Junco has been the object of a study in which the sediments on the bottom of the lake were analyzed to uncover information about the vegetation and climate of the archipelago thousands of years ago. P.M. Breeding Center (San Cristobal) The Breeding Center is a new visitor site in the northeast part of San Cristobal Island and can now be reached in roughly one hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. On the trees and shrubs surrounding the site, you may see land birds like warblers, finches and mockingbirds, and giant tortoises can be observed along the trail. They live there wild but in a protected area to assure their survival by sealing them off from introduced predators like pigs and goats. Once the tortoise perceives danger, it goes into its defensive stance retreating into its hard shell.

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Day 2 - Sunday - Suarez Point / Gardner Bay

A.M. Suarez Point Suarez Point is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the ocean front, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities. P.M. Gardner Bay Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of Waved Albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.

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Day 3 - Monday - Floreana: Cormorant Point - Post Office Bay

A.M. Floreana: Cormorant Point The Cormorant Point hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen. The beaches on this island are distinct: The Green Beach is named so due to its green color, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the Four Sand Beach is composed of white coral. P.M. Post Office Bay In the 18th century, whalers passing through the islands placed a wooden barrel on Floreana Island for use as an unofficial mail box. The tradition continues today as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home.

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Day 4 - Tuesday - Mosquera Islet - Return to Mainland

A.M. Mosquera Islet The Mosquera Islet, Lcated between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour, this reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of Orcas feeding on sea lions. P.M. Return to Mainland - Transfer to the Baltra Airport