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As one
of Ecuador's leading conservation organizations, Conservacion y Desarrollo developed the Smart Voyager
sustainable tourism certification program, which awards its
seal of approval to tour boat operators and hotels in
Ecuador who meet a set of strict conservation standards for
protecting the environment, wildlife and the well-being of
workers and local communities. |
The Eric & Letty were custom-designed exclusively
for cruising the Galapagos Islands. They offer deluxe accommodation for your Galapagos
experience.

Comfortable Lounge |

Spacious Dining
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Accommodations aboard the Eric & Letty include ten double outside cabins located on three decks, each with large private bathroom and fresh, hot and cold-water shower. Cabins are furnished with two twin lower beds or one double
bed, roomy closet, drawers and overhead storage, plus separate climate controls and intercom system.
The sister yachts feature ample public areas; dining room, well-stocked bar, comfortable conference area, with television, VCR and air conditioning throughout. Large
picture windows surround the upper two decks for panoramic viewing. Sun deck lounge chairs and observation areas invite you to catch the ocean breezes.
Three daily meals feature both international and Ecuadorian specialties and snacks are served following shore excursions. Our attentive 10-member crew including two experienced multilingual guides will make it a trip to remember.
Highly sophisticated navigational and mechanical equipment meet the highest safety standards found in the Galapagos.
The yachts are self-contained and ecologically sound, equipped for noise-reduction and fuel-efficiency. False keels provide maximum
stability for comfortable cruising.
2019 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars,
per person and based on double occupancy Child discounts not available for some high season dates
In case of a fuel price increase, rates are
subject to a Galapagos fuel tax.
Eric & Letty
8 Day
itinerary Children under 12 receive a 25% discount,
Children 12-14 receive a 15% discount (on double occupancy rates) |
Double Occupancy
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Triple |
High Season
SGL Best Available Cabin |
Iguana Deck |
$4700 |
$4500 |
$8225 |
Booby |
$5100 |
N/A |
N/A |
Dolphin |
$5600 |
N/A |
N/A |
7 day/ 6 night cruise option (Sunday
to Saturday)
Passengers can disembark on Saturday in Baltra for a shorter, 6
night cruise. This is available on seasonal or peak departure dates
only and not holiday weeks. The 6-night rate is a 10% discount off
the 7 night cruise rate and cannot be combined with any other
promotional or child discounts. For those passengers departing early
and require a transfer to the airport, there is an additional
charge; Itinerary A - $15 per person (2 pax minimum or $30) or
Itinerary B - $90 total when there are 3 or less passengers. The
return flight from Baltra is subject to availability and
confirmation is requested at the time of booking.
Purchases on board
Every passenger has an open tab at the bar and boutique,
which are paid the last day of the cruise. We accept cash (US
Dollars), Travelers checks, Master Card, VISA, American Express and
Diners aboard the yachts.
Bar A well-stocked bar with beer (local and imported), wine, premium
liquors and liqueurs are available at the bar area. A rate sheet is posted
with drink prices.
Boutique A variety of items for personal care, souvenirs, film, post cards,
etc. are available in the vessel's boutique.
Library Books, magazines and DVDs are available for passengers to use
during their trip. If you want to take a book to your cabin, please advise
the administrator or guide.
Games Board games of scrabble, chess, checkers, Monopoly are located in
the lounge area and are available for passengers to use in their free time.
Laundry
service Passengers on our 7-night itinerary will be offered laundry service
provided by a local company in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz . On Friday morning
passengers can arrange to have dirty clothes sent to be laundered. The
laundry will be delivered in the afternoon when passengers return from the
visits. All laundry bills must be paid directly to the company in cash (US
dollars).
Reserve a wet suit
Any passenger who would like to reserve a wet suit in their size
prior to the cruise may do so at a charge of $25 for 7 nights. The fee will
be charged to the account on board and paid at the end of the cruise.
Reserved wet suits will be removed from the inventory and set aside for
exclusive use during the cruise. Passengers are still entitled to use the
remaining wet suits on board at no additional charge. However, they are
available on a first come first serve basis and there is no guarantee there
will be one available in their size unless they reserve in advance. Wet
suits are most popular from June to November when water temperatures are
between 65 and 72 degrees F.
Snorkeling equipment:
masks,
fins and snorkels in average sizes are available on board free of charge for
use during the cruise. There is no guarantee there will be all equipment
available in your size and therefore passengers may bring their own
equipment.
Sea Kayaks There are two kayaks per yacht and are available at designated
sites during the cruise on a first come first serve basis at no additional
charge. The clear bottom tandem model is half canoe and half sit-on-top
kayak with a modular transparent hull. The crystal clear hull of the Caribe
provides a window to the underwater world.
Itinerary A - Southern / Central Route
Sunday:
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, SAN CRISTOBAL (Chatham)
Cerro Tijeretas & Leon Dormido, SAN CRISTOBAL
Monday:
Cerro Brujo (SN, PR, KY) SAN CRISTOBAL
Punta Pitt, (SN, PR, KY) SAN CRISTOBAL
Tuesday:
Punta Suarez, ESPANOLA (Hood)
Gardner Bay (SN, PR, KY) ESPANOLA (Hood)
Wednesday:
Punta Cormorant (PR), Devil’s Crown or Champion (SN), FLOREANA
Post Office Bay (PR, SN), FLOREANA (Charles)
Thursday:
Highlands of SANTA CRUZ (Indefatigable)
CCFL (Darwin Station), SANTA CRUZ (Indefatigable)
Friday:
Bartolome (PR, SN)
Las Bachas (SN) or Black Turtle Cove (PR) or Sombrero Chino (PR, SN)
Saturday:
South Plaza Island
North Seymour (PR, SN)
Sunday:
Interpretation Center, SAN CRISTOBAL (airport)
Itinerary B - Western / Northern Route
Sunday:
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, SAN CRISTOBAL (Chatham)
CCJG (La Galapaguera Cerro Colorado), SAN CRISTOBAL
Monday:
Darwin Bay (SN, PR, KY), GENOVESA (Tower)
Prince Philip’s Steps (SN, PR, KY) GENOVESA
Tuesday:
Las Bachas (SN) or Black Turtle Cove (PR)
Cerro Dragon (SN) SANTA CRUZ
Wednesday:
Punta Espinosa (SN), FERNANDINA (Narborough)
Urbina Bay, ISABELA (SN) (Albemarle) or Punta Vicente Roca
Thursday:
Elizabeth Bay, ISABELA (PR)
Tagus Cove, ISABELA (SN, PR, KY)
Friday:
Puerto Egas, SANTIAGO (SN) (James)
Rabida Island (SN, PR, KY) (Jervis)
Saturday:
Highlands of SANTA CRUZ (Indefatigable)
CCFL (Darwin Station) SANTA CRUZ
Sunday:
Interpretation Center, SAN CRISTOBAL (airport)

Dolphin Deck |
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Cabins #
1, 3 & 4 - two twin lower beds and picture windows
Cabin # 2 - one double bed and picture window
(cabins average 95
square feet) |
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Booby Deck |
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Cabins #
5 & 6 - one double bed and picture windows
(cabins average 90
square feet) |
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Iguana Deck |
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Cabins
#7 & 8 - two twin lower beds and port lights Cabins # 9 & 10 have two twin lower beds and one upper berth with
port lights. These two cabins can be used as triples. (cabins average 110 square feet)
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WILLING TO SHARE FEMALE (WSF)
OR WILLING TO SHARE MALE (WSM) Same share gender requests are available on the Iguana deck only. Shares that remain unmatched
60 days prior to departure are subject to pay the difference for a
single rate. There is a maximum of one share confirmed per sailing.
TRIPLE cabins are
available on the Iguana deck only in cabins I9 and I10.
Specifications: L.O.A.: 83 feet Beam: 24 feet Draft: 6 feet Gross tonnage: 240 Cruising speed: 8-10 knots Engines: Two 4O2 HP caterpillar, 8 cylinder turbo diesels Generators: Two Perkins 8O KVA generators Water capacity: 5.OOO gallons Fuel capacity: 5.4OO gallons
Navigational equipment: 24-mile Furuno radar; Furuno satellite Navigator; electric compass; magnetic Compass; clock; barometer.
Communication Equipment: VHF and HF-SSB radios
Safety equipment: Automatic radio buoys via satellite EPIRF, 25-person inflatable capsule lifeboat, 40 life vests, 10 circular buoys, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
Registry: Ecuador
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