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If you’re craving that extra bit of comfort
for your Galapagos cruise, then this is the
yacht for you – our newest and most comfortable boat in the fleet.
This Superior Class catamaran has 8 double-occupancy cabins all with
lower berths, private bathrooms and spacious indoor and outdoor
common areas.
Lounge |
Dining |
Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the G.A.P Adventurer VI featuring special amenities such as a hydro-massage
4-person jacuzzi plus spacious outside decks for relaxing, a dining
room and a bar. This 16-passenger motor catamaran has 8
air-conditioned double-occupancy cabins with lower berths and
private bathrooms with hot water, and all meals are provided while
on board.
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The GAP Adventurer VI is staffed by
experienced crew members, including a bilingual naturalist guide
certified by the Galapagos National Park Authority. Your total
comfort throughout your Galapagos cruise is ensured by our helpful, cheerful staff who will attend to
your every need. Additional vessel features include outside decks
and dining room and bar. Cabins are comfortable with all lower
berths, private WC and shower, hot water and air-conditioning. All
meals are provided and are served aboard the vessel. You may
purchase alcoholic beverages, water and soft drinks on the boat.
LIFE ON
BOARD
The daily schedule consists of a shore excursion
immediately following breakfast, lunch aboard and
perhaps a siesta before the afternoon shore excursion.
In the evening after dinner, your naturalist guide will
brief you on the islands to be visited the following
day. You are ferried from the yacht to shore via small
boats called pangas. Landings are either “dry” or “wet”,
where you may have to wade ashore in shallow water. Your
naturalist guide will accompany you during all
excursions.
CLIMATE
Located on the Equator, the Galapagos climate is
tempered by the Humboldt Current, so you do not
experience extreme heat found elsewhere at this
latitude. The warmest weather is December to June, when
temperatures range from 22-33°C (72-90 °F), and the
water temperature is in the mid 20s (mid 70°F). From
July to November, temperatures are cooler and range from
18-24°C (60s -75°F), when average water temperature
rarely reach 21°C (70°F).
2009 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars,
per person and based on double occupancy
Single supplement = 100%
Adventurer VI
No discount for children |
4 days |
5
days |
8
days |
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Standard Cabin |
$1811 |
$2112 |
$3312 |
| Upper
Deck Suite |
$2149 |
$2449 |
$3649 |
| Charter Rates |
4
days |
5
days |
8
days |
Charter
16 people |
N/A |
N/A |
$46,250 |
Itinerary:
8 day Sunday - Sunday or Wednesday - Wednesday
5 day Wednesday - Sunday
4 day Sunday - Wednesday
Day 1 Baltra (L,
D)
Early flight to Baltra, in the Galapagos Islands.
Upon arrival we are met by our naturalist guide and
transfer to our boat, the G.A.P Adventurer VI. Visit
Bachas Beach in the afternoon.
Day 2 Floreana (B, L, D)
Reach Floreana Island in the morning and stop at Post Office
Bay. Still in use, this historic site is where mariners from
around the world would deposit and collect letters from a
“post office barrel,” to be brought home by returning
sailors. Visitors place unstamped letters and cards in the
barrel, and deliver, free of charge, any addressed to their
own hometowns. Later in the afternoon we make our way
towards Punta Cormorant on the northern part of Floreana and
head to “Flour Beach”, an important nesting site for
turtles. We may also see flamingos and occasionally
penguins!
Day 3 Española (B, L, D)
Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost
island in the Galapagos is home to several wildlife species,
including masked and blue-footed boobies. In the afternoon
sail to Garner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling
site.
Day 4 Santa Cruz (B, L, D)
The morning finds us in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island.
Later, visit the Charles Darwin Station to see giant
tortoises and learn about Darwin’s studies of the Galapagos
wildlife. There is also free time to explore or do some
shopping. In the afternoon we visit the highlands to see the
giant land tortoises.
Day 5 Rabida (B, L, D)
We make our way to Rabida Island to visit a salt water
lagoon rich in wildlife and vegetation. A large sea lion
colony provides great photo opportunities.
Day 6 Bartolomé (B, L, D)
Arrive at Bartolomé Island early in the morning. Learn the
geological history of Bartolomé as our naturalist explains
its dramatic volcanic features, including unusual splatter
cones. We may spot rare Galapagos penguins, of which only
800 pairs exist.
Day 7 Santa Fé (B, L, D)
Set sail and reach Santa Fé Island early in the morning, and
learn from our naturalist how mangrove trees survive in the
harsh environment. Learn about the features and habits of
the Galapagos' prehistoric-looking marine iguanas.
Day 8 North Seymour/Quito
(B)
Sail to Baltra on Santa Cruz Island. After a brief visit to
North Seymour for one last look at frigate birds,
blue-footed boobies and sea lions, transfer to the airport
for our flight to Quito.
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
Length – 99 feet
Beam – 37 feet
Draft – 12 feet
2 Detroit Diesel Engines
2 generators
Complete, modern navigation and safety equipment
6 double cabins and 2 suites (double beds), all with private
bathrooms, max. 16 passengers
Reservations
Galapagos
Islands Boats, Cruises and Yacht Charters
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