Galapagos explorers can now enjoy an expedition adventure in the comfort and safety of the 48-guest yacht La Pinta. La Pinta offers a relaxed yet lavish expedition atmosphere, with plush outside cabins featuring fine cotton linen, duvets, and choice of pillows. The crew is made up of professionals, passionate about the Galapagos and ready to cater to the needs of the most discerning guests. While on-board La Pinta, guests will enjoy our highest standards of service.
✓ Comfortable, fresh cabins with panoramic views
✓ Some connecting cabins for families
✓ “Young Pirates” program for children aged 7-12
✓ Multilingual naturalist guides
✓ Commitment to preservation through Galapagos Foundation
✓ Certified Galapagos naturalists guides
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• During peak season: DIC 21-29 / DEC 29-4 JAN $263 per ADT/ $158 per CHD (Single Supplement 100%)
• No discounts apply
• Twin / Double Cabins for single use 50% surcharge
• Single supplement: 100%, only 3 cabins areas available for single use
• Children under 12 sharing cabin with parents, 25% off. (Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare)
• Minimum age on board 6 years-old
✓ All meals and activities throughout the cruise
✓ Bilingual national park guide
✓ Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
✓ Fuel surcharge
✓ Accommodations
✓ Transfers in the islands
✓ Transfer from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colón, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colón, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galapagos
✓ Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate $ 30 + VAT per guest for 8-day expeditions
⨯ $100 (Subject to change) Galapagos National Park entrance fee
⨯ Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
⨯ Air transportation to / from Galapagos
⨯ Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items.
⨯ Cancellation/medical insurance
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Year of construction: | 2007 |
| Type: | Cruise Ship |
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| Length: | 207fts / 63mts |
| Beam: | 39fts / 12mts |
| Capacity: | 48 passengers |
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| On Board: | bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck |
| Main engines: | 2 DEUTZ model SBA 8M 1275 HP |
| Max speed: | 14 knots |
| Crew: | 25 plus M.D Officer and 3 certified Galápagos naturalists |
| Safety & Navigation: | Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS , Safety Certificates: (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM COD 12) |
| WESTERN ISLANDS 7-DAY TOUR | ||
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| FRI | AM |
Baltra: 1 Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| PM | 2 North Seymour Island | |
| SAT | AM |
Isabela Island: 3 Vicente Roca Point |
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Fernandina Island: 4 Espinosa Point |
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| SUN | AM |
Isabela Island: 5 Urbina Bay |
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Isabela Island: 6 Tagus Cove |
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| MON | AM |
7 Rabida Island |
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Santa Cruz Island: 8 Dragon Hill |
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| TUE | AM |
Santa Cruz Island: 9 Charles Darwin St./ Tortoise Breeding Center |
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Santa Cruz Island: 10 Highlands |
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| WED | AM |
Floreana Island: 11 Post Office Bay |
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Floreana Island: 12 Champion Islet Floreana Island: 13 Cormorant Point |
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| THU | AM |
Baltra: 14 Transfer to the Baltra Airport |
| NORTHERN ISLANDS 5-DAY TOUR | ||
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| MON | AM |
Baltra: 1 Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| PM |
Santa Cruz Island: 2 Highlands |
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| TUE | AM |
Santa Cruz Island: 3 Eden Islet |
| PM | 4 Chinese Hat Islet | |
| WED | AM |
5 Bartholomew Island |
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Santiago Island: 6 Sullivan Bay |
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| THU | AM |
7 Darwin Island |
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Genovesa Island: 8 Prince Phillip's Steps |
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| FRI | AM |
Baltra: 9 Transfer to the Baltra Airport |
| EASTERN ISLANDS 5-DAY TOUR | ||
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| THU | AM |
Baltra: 1 Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| PM | 2 South Plaza Island | |
| FRI | AM |
3 Santa Fe Island |
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San Cristobal Island: 4 Colorado Hill |
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| SAT | AM |
San Cristobal Island: 5 Pitt Point |
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San Cristobal Island: 6 Witch Hill |
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| SUN | AM |
Española Island: 7 Suarez Point |
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Española Island: 8 Gardner Bay/Islet |
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Santa Cruz Island: 9 Charles Darwin St./ Tortoise Breeding Center Baltra: 10 Transfer to the Baltra Airport |
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.
RM(VTA) - Apr-2016
