Named after H. M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, with gracious permission, Reina Silvia operates carefully arranged cruises in the Galapagos Archipelago. Built by Lydia Inc. of Stuart, Florida, USA, Reina Silvia is 90 feet long. She was redesigned to create a pleasant atmosphere for groups of 12 to 16 distinguished passengers. With a highly trained crew of eight, including a multilingual naturalist guide.
✓ Air-conditioning controls in each of the cabins.
✓ Salon with entertainment center, DVD and wet bar.
✓ Well equipped kitchen and a spacious dining room.
✓ Hall and sundeck are used for lectures and conferences.
✓ Swimming / diving platform
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Charter |
• 10% Discount for groups of 6-14 pax
• 20% Discount for children under 12 years
• 70% Single supplement
• 25% Christmas and New Year supplement
• All prices in United States Dollars
• 50% Discount on Triple accommodation (3rd person)
• *Applies when purchasing airfare from us (does not apply on 2X1 promotions). Contact us for details.
✓ All meals throughout cruise
✓ Soft Drinks
✓ All excursions
✓ Bilingual National Park Guide
✓ Use of snorkeling equipment
✓ Free airport assistance*
✓ 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise)*
✓ 2 Free transfers to Galapagos Flight*
⨯ Ecuador-Galapagos-Ecuador airfare
⨯ Alcoholic drinks
⨯ $100 (Subject to change) Galapagos National Park fee
⨯ $20 Transit Control Card
⨯ Use of wetsuit
⨯ Travel / medical insurance
⨯ Tips
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Year of construction: | 0000 |
Type: | Motor Yacht |
Category: | |
Length: | 90fts / 27mts |
Beam: | 22 fts / 7mts |
Capacity: | 16 passengers |
Accommodation: |
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On Board: | Fully air-conditioned, TV & DVD Player, Flush toilets (Freewater, compressed air assisted), Dining room, salon and bar area 500 ft² ,Top Deck lounge area 280 ft² |
Main engines: | (2) GM 8V71 N |
Max speed: | 10 knots |
Safety & Navigation: | Radar, GPS, Deoh sounders, SSB HF Radio, VHF Radio, Digital-Selective-Calling radio, Horizontal Scanning Sonar, Two life rafts (25 persons each) , Smoke and fire alarms throughout, 406 Mhz EPIRB 9 GHz |
EASTERN ROUTE | ||
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SAT | AM |
Baltra: 1 Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat Santa Cruz Island: 3 Highlands |
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Santa Cruz Island: 2 Charles Darwin St./ Tortoise Breeding Center |
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SUN | AM |
Española Island: 4 Gardner Bay/Islet |
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Española Island: 5 Suarez Point |
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MON | AM |
San Cristobal Island: 6 Lobos Island San Cristobal Island: 7 Kicker Rock |
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San Cristobal Island: 8 Pitt Point |
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TUE | AM |
9 Santa Fe Island |
PM | 10 South Plaza Island | |
WED | AM |
Genovesa Island: 11 Darwin Bay |
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Genovesa Island: 12 El Barranco |
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THU | AM |
Santiago Island: 13 Sullivan Bay |
PM | 14 Bartholomew Island | |
FRI | AM |
15 Rabida Island |
PM |
Santiago Island: 16 Chinese Hat/Sombrero Chino |
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SAT | AM |
Baltra: 17 Transfer to the Baltra Airport |
WESTERN ROUTE | ||
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SAT | AM |
Baltra: 1 Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
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Santa Cruz Island: 2 Twin Craters |
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SUN | AM |
Floreana Island: 3 Cormorant Point |
PM |
Floreana Island: 4 Post Office Bay Floreana Island: 5 Black Beach Floreana Island: 6 Asilo de la Paz |
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MON | AM |
Isabela Island: 7 Moreno Point |
PM |
Isabela Island: 8 Elizabeth Bay |
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TUE | AM |
Isabela Island: 9 Urbina Bay |
PM |
Fernandina Island: 10 Espinosa Point |
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WED | AM |
Isabela Island: 11 Tagus Cove |
PM |
Isabela Island: 12 Vicente Roca Point |
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THU | AM |
Santiago Island: 13 Espumilla Beach Santiago Island: 14 Buccaneer Cove |
PM |
Santiago Island: 15 Egas Port Santiago Island: 16 Salt Mines |
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FRI | AM |
Santa Cruz Island: 17 Bachas Beach |
PM | 18 North Seymour Island | |
SAT | AM |
Baltra: 19 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....
Hi Olga,
Thank you to for getting us on this cruise. It could not have been better. The Reina Silvia and its crew were excellent. Franklin the guide was fantastic. I could see how much he loved his job, cared about the passengers and was passionate about the Galapagos. The other passengers on the cruise were great as well, and made every day fun. The trip really was wonderful.
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Larry
April 2018
Veronica,
Thanks for reaching out for feedback so promptly. I am thrilled to tell you that the vacation was everything we had hoped for! Your assistance in some special arrangements and needs that we had was outstanding and so greatly appreciated.
The ship was very comfortable, immaculately taken care of, and so well staffed. On our second week, there were 8 passengers and 9 crew! Although this isn't the norm, we sure did get well taken care of by all! Our two week journey was certainly one of those trips that will always remain in your top 5 vacation memories. To say it was outstanding is an understatement! Oh, and the food... amazing! What a chef we had! The food was great variety and not even repeated from one week to the next. Delicious and great diversity is how I would describe the meals.
All of my friends and family will be hearing about this trip. If any decide to take such a trip, I will be sure to pass on your contact information.
The only disappointment of the trip was the Wyndham. It wasn't awful, but multiple small mistakes and service issues add up when you're only there for 6 hours. I would not recommend this hotel to your clients. The SwissHotel was absolutely outstanding and worth the drive back and forth. Those folks treated us like royalty!
Thank you!! Suzanne (and Dean)
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Dean & Suzanne Rager
November 2017
Hi Rosa
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for organizing our holiday on the Reina Silvia. We had a fantastic time. The islands were spectacular and the Reina Silvia crew could not have been more helpful or have given us a better time.
Kind regards
Suzanne Ryder
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Suzanne Ryder
October 2017
We completed our tour in Galapagos with Reina Silvia. Everything was great and well planed. Our guide Greg is the best.
We will recommend your agency.
Thank you very much for all your help.We will visit Ecuador again soon.
All the best
Janusz Kuras
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Janusz Kuras
August 2017
Thank you so much Olga! Our Cruise was totally Amazing! It is my best trip ever!4
Maryse Camiré
July 2017
Hi Olga,
All went well with trip and Denise and I wanted to thank you for organizing things so well.
Cabin 2 on the Reina Silvia was first class as were the Marriot and the transfers.
We will recommend you to any friends thinking of a trip to the Galapagos.Regards
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Philip Orchard
October 2015
Hi Olga,
All went well with trip and Denise and I wanted to thank you for organizing things so well. Cabin 2 on the Reina Silvia was first class as were the Marriot and the transfers.
We will recommend you to any friends thinking of a trip to the Galapagos.Regards
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Penny and Stewart
October 2015
Lorena,
We are back home now from our trip and reflecting on our adventure you planned for us.
It was way beyond anything I could have imagined. So many beautiful and interesting places in Ecuador. From the beginning pickup at the airport with Jorge, to a wonderful, brilliant very professional guide, Marco, for our grand tour of the country. Our week aboard the Reina Silvia, the guide, Jose and crew were top notch. The trip to the rain forest, lodge, and guide.
Rodrigo were totally amazing. The places we stayed were magnificent, the food outstanding, people so very friendly and accommodating and every city had it's own charm. The history of your country is very interesting and I can see how you are growing and improving. I hope one day to return.
Thank you so very much for such a unique experience
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Jo Selby
February 2015
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