Petrel Galapagos Yacht

$3675

per person

The Petrel Galapagos Yacht is an elegant 16-passenger ship with spacious cabins, each of which has its own private balcony.

The Petrel Galapagos Yacht is an elegant 16-passenger ship with spacious cabins, each of which has its own private balcony. A motorized catamaran, the Petrel is designed for comfort and stability and is outfitted with a comfortable lounge, ample social areas, and a sun deck with Jacuzzi. All excursions are led by a top-quality naturalist guide; excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking. The Petrel Galapagos Yacht departs regularly throughout the year, providing available private charter for guests a boarding the Petrel.

Accommodations for the Petrel include 2 Main Deck Double Staterooms (323 ft² / 30 m²), 2 Main Deck Suites (463 ft² / 43 m²), 4 Upper Deck Double Staterooms (323 ft² / 30 m²), and 1 Upper Deck Single Stateroom (151 ft² / 14 m²). All cabins have private facilities and balconies. All cabins have a private bathroom, balcony, individual climate controls, and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.

Yacht Specifications

Construction: completed in 2015

Beam: 39 ft. (12mts)

Length: 108 ft. (33mts)

Draft: 5 ft. (1.4mts)

Type: Power Motor Catamaran

Engines: Cummins QSM 11/ 400 HP

Speed: 14 knots

Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Quality Control Manager, plus 8 crew members

Itineraries

Petrel Yacht – Itinerary A (8 day/ 7 nights) – $7,850 per person

FRI: Arrive to Baltra – North Seymour

SAT: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) – Punta Espinosa (Fernandina)

SUN: Isabela: Tagus Cove – Urbina Bay

MON: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay – Punta Moreno

TUE: Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano – Wetlands or The Wall of Tears

WED: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station – Twin Craters

THU: South Plaza – Santa Fe

FRI: Isla Lobos – Return to Mainland

Petrel Yacht – Itinerary B (8 day/ 7 nights) – $7,850 per person

FRI: Arrive to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera

SAT: Española: Gardner Bay or Osborn Islet – Suarez Point

SUN: Floreana: Cormorant Point – Post Office Bay

MON: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station – Highlands

TUE: Sullivan Bay (Santiago) – Pinnacle Rock (Bartholomew)

WED: Genovesa: Darwin Bay – El Barranco

THU: Santiago: Egas Port – Espumilla Beach or Buccaneer Cove

FRI: Carrion Point (Santa Cruz) – Return to Mainland

Petrel Yacht – Itinerary A (6 day/ 5 nights) – $4,950 per person

FRI: Arrive to Baltra – North Seymour

SAT: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) – Punta Espinosa (Fernandina)

SUN: Isabela: Tagus Cove – Urbina Bay

MON: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay – Punta Moreno

TUE: Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano – Wetlands or The Wall of Tears

WED: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station – Return to Mainland

Petrel Yacht – Itinerary B (4 day/ 3 nights) – $3,675 per person

FRI: Arrive to San Cristóbal – Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera

SAT: Española: Gardner Bay or Osborn Islet – Suarez Point

SUN: Floreana: Cormorant Point – Post Office Bay

MON: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station – Return to Mainland

Includes:

All meals

Guides & Activities

Soft drinks, juice, coffee, and tea

Use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, & kayaks

Does Not Include:

Park fees (about $120 per person)

Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person)

Gratuities

Pricing:

Children 12 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults, minimum age: 7 years)

Single Supplement 50%

Charters: from $50,890 (4 days), $68,575 (5 days), $82,320 (6 days), $107,825 (8 days)

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Cultural Journeys

Departure

San Cristóbal/Transfer to the Baltra Airport
Dress Code

Casual
Include

Entry Fees

5 Star Accommodation

Personal Guide

Airport Transfers

Breakfast
Not Included

Departure Taxes

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Day 1 - Friday - Arrive to San Cristóbal - Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera

A.M. Arrive to San Cristóbal 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. Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera The Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center was opened in 1998 as a phase of the project Interpretation and Environment Education Project. Visitors enjoy expositions on natural history, human history, and conservation. The conservation efforts represent the movement to protect the wildlife and natural environment through means of population and tourist control. The Interpretation Center has an outdoor stadium, audio-visual equipment, and meeting rooms. La Galapaguera is one of the Galapagos National Park's tortoise breeding centers and has been built to help improve the population of the giant tortoises, Geochelone Chatamensis, in an environment similar to their natural.

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Day 2 - Saturday - Española: Gardner Bay or Osborn Islet - Suarez Point

A.M. Española: Gardner Bay or Osborn Islet 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. P.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.

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Day 3 - Sunday - 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 - Monday - Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station - Return to Mainland

A.M. Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Sub-species of tortoises interact with one another and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans, stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own. The Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center, a long-term program run jointly by the Galapagos National Park Directorate and the Charles Darwin Foundation, began in 1965 to save the giant tortoise population on Pinzón. At the Tortoise Center, visitors can observe a variety of tortoises, including hatchlings, juveniles, and full-grown individuals. Please remember you cannot touch the tortoises (or any other animals) in the Galapagos. P.M. Return to Mainland (Transfer to the Baltra Airport)

Tour Location

Galapagos Islands

Petrel Galapagos Yacht