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A travel guide to
Galapagos
tours, boats, cruises & yacht charters |
Galapagos Cruises and Tours
galapagosreservations.com
Galapagos
Tours, Boats, Cruises,
Yacht Charters and Reservations |
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Galapagos Cruise
Ships
First Class Hotel & Yacht Combination
Deluxe Motor Yachts | Deluxe
Sailing yachts
First Class Motor Yachts | First
Class Sailing Yachts
Tourist
Class Yachts
Important Information
Inti Travel and Tours and our Ecuadorian associates invite you to join us on your journey of a lifetime to
Discover
Galapagos. We offer a variety of quality ships and yachts and provide you with comfortable
accommodation, excellent meals, friendly crew and a professional naturalist guide. We have
worked directly with the owners of the ships and yachts in Galapagos since 1979 and offer you the best
rates possible. Our price range will accommodate a wide range of budgets.
All of our yachts and tours
depart on a weekly basis throughout the year
Great
Galapagos Specials are listed below under Cruise Rates. We
consistently offer more specials and discounts for Galapagos than any other
company.
If you are having difficulty
finding availability over holidays and other high demand dates, we have
reserved cabins aboard some of the ships and yachts exclusively for our
clients.
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Availability for Christmas & New Years, 2008 |
Reservations
Check
here for other dates and availability...
We are now offering a variety of
tour packages that include the Andes, Amazon, and Cusco and Machu Pichu at
special discounted rates.
Check our
Tour Packages page for more
information.
The
ships and yachts used by Inti
were designed specifically for exploring the Galapagos Islands with a
focus on the safety and comfort of our guests. Our cruise ships
accommodate up to 100 passengers and offer 3, 4 and 7 night cruises in
Galapagos. If you are looking for a small cruise ship style yacht, you may
wish to consider our mid-sized deluxe mini cruisers. Our smaller deluxe, first and
tourist class boats accommodate small groups of eight to twenty passengers
and are perfectly suited for the intimacy of a natural and human history
tour of the Galapagos Islands. All of the ships and yachts we offer
are equipped with the best and most reputable naturalist guides in the
islands!
See below for more information
on the ships and yachts we offer...
All of the ships and yachts we offer are also available for charter cruises. Yacht charters
are a great way for families and groups to enjoy their Galapagos adventure
with a familiar group of people! Charters may be available for 4, 5, or 8 days
and itineraries may be modified to suit any special requests.
See below for more information on
charter rates...
We are proud to offer the Sky
Dancer for dedicated SCUBA
itineraries that include absolute best dive sites in the Galapagos
Islands. SCUBA diving is also offered during some regular itinerary tours
with the Finch Bay Hotel Resort,
Hotel
Silberstein and aboard the Galapagos
Explorer II, Eric, Letty & Flamingo,
Beluga,
Cachalote and
Nautilus.
Special SCUBA cruises are available aboard the
Nautilus. Reservations
for SCUBA must be made in advance.
Check
our SCUBA page for more information...
Inti
Travel and Tours
also offers a
wide range of programs throughout the Andes and Amazon in Ecuador,
Peru, Bolivia
and Brazil. These include the
Amazon, Jungle Lodges, Indian Markets,
the Highlands, Trekking the Andes, Rain Forest Whitewater Rafting, Bird Watching, Cusco,
Machu Pichu and the Peruvian Amazon. We also offer natural history cruises
and expeditions to Antarctica
including the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia.
If you are interested in
combining one of these with your Galapagos trip (or are only interested in
one of these) please indicate this on your reservation request form under special requests. If
your browser does not support forms please send the information to
inti@telus.net
The Weather in Galapagos
(Degrees Celsius)
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MAR |
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JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
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NOV |
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Sea surface temperature is about the same as the average
minimum.
Temperature Conversion
Enter a temperature in either the Celsius block or the Fahrenheit block
and then click in the opposite temperature block for the conversion.
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2008 Cruise
Rates
Click on the links below for more
specific information, photos, itineraries and 2009 rates
All prices in U.S. Dollars,
based on double occupancy and subject to change at
any time
All of our yachts and tours
depart on a weekly basis throughout the year
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NEW: FUEL SURCHARGES
Due to recent Government measures in
Ecuador, most of the ships and yachts operating in the Galapagos
Islands will have to implement a fuel surcharge as of June 1, 2008.
The amount of the fuel surcharge varies depending on the fuel
consumption for each vessel and is identified under rates on the web
page for each ship or yacht - just follow the links below...
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Galapagos Cruise
Ships |
| Ship |
Class
(Capacity) |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
4 Day
3 Night
Per Person |
Departs |
Celebrity
Xpedition
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Luxury
(92) |
$4400 |
N/A |
N/A |
Sunday |
Galapagos
Explorer II
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Deluxe
(100) |
$3325 high
$3010 low
SPECIALS
25% Discount
Classic & Premium Suites
Nov 1-8
Dec 3-6
Dec 10-17 |
$2000
high
$1810 low
SPECIALS
25% Discount
Classic & Premium Suites
Nov 1-5
Dec 6-10
Dec 13-17
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$1500high
$1355 low
SPECIALS
25% Discount
Classic & Premium Suites
Nov 5-8
Nov 19-22
Nov 26-29
Dec 3-6
Dec 10-13
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Wed/Sat |
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See our
Deluxe Explorer package
with the Galapagos Explorer II |
Santa
Cruz
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Deluxe
(90)
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$3126
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$1786 |
$1340 |
Mon/Fri |
Galapagos
Legend
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Deluxe
(100) |
$2650 high
$2489 low |
$1672 high
$1580 low
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$1254 high
$1185 low
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Mon/Thurs |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
| Deluxe
Motor Yachts |
Mid-sized
Motor Yachts |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Departs |
Eclipse |
48 |
$4000 |
N/A |
On Request |
Saturday |
Isabela
II
|
40 |
$3998 |
N/A |
On Request |
Tuesday |
La Pinta
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40 |
$4392
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N/A |
On request |
Friday |
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See our
Galapagos Luxury Travel
package with the Eclipse, Isabela II or La Pinta |
Coral
I
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36 |
$2636 high
$2510 low |
$1506 high
$1434 low |
$102,533 high
$97,651 low
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Wed / Sun |
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See our
Galapagos & Andes tour package with the Coral I |
Evolution
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32 |
$3850 |
N/A |
On Request |
Saturday |
Small
Motor Yachts |
Capacity |
8 Day
7 Night
Per Person |
5 Day
4 Night
Per Person |
8 day
Full Charter |
Departs |
Coral
II
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20 |
$2636 high
$2510 low
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$1506 high
$1434 low |
$52,712 high
$50,204 low
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Wed / Sun |
Eric,
Letty
& Flamingo
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20 |
$2675 |
N/A |
$56,500 high
$54,500 low |
Sunday |
Odyssey
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16 |
$3400 |
N/A |
$47,600 |
Sunday |
GAP
Adventurer VI
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16 |
$3312 |
$2112 |
TBA |
Sun / Wed |
Athala II
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16 |
$3295 |
$1995 |
$48,950 |
Tues / Sat |
Anahi
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16 |
$2955 |
$1845 |
$48,375 |
Fri / Tues |
Sea Man II
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16 |
$2678 |
$1674 |
$43,748 |
Mon / Thurs |
Parranda
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16 |
$3950 |
N/A |
$56,500 |
Saturday |
Beluga
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16 |
$3179
high
$2860 low
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N/A |
$50,464 high
$45,360 low |
Friday |
Sky
Dancer
SCUBA Yacht
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16 |
$3495 |
N/A |
$49,130 |
Sunday |
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Galapagos cruise reservations |
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Important Information |
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Rates for the Ship or Yacht:
The rates for the ship or yacht includes
accommodation aboard the ship or yacht, all meals, island
sightseeing, all guide and lecture services, transfers in the
islands and between the airport and yacht in Galapagos. Itineraries
are subject to change without notice (for safety, environmental or
any other reasons).
Not Included in the rate for
the ship or the yacht:
Galapagos flights, Galapagos Entrance Fee (includes the municipal
tax, currently $100 US per person payable in cash to the national
park authorities in Galapagos), tourist transit card ($10 US), tips
(it is customary to tip the guide, chef and crew) soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, and any other extras not specifically
mentioned. There is also a $41 US per person departure tax from
Quito and $28 US per person from Guayaquil on all international
flights. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Galapagos Flight:
When we reconfirm your reservation for the boat we will make the
reservation for the Quito-Galapagos-Quito (or Guayaquil) flight so
you are ensured space on the plane to meet our boat. Galapagos
tickets and boarding passes are issued at the airport on the morning
of the flight. The Galapagos flight schedules vary depending on your
ship or yacht. Please be advised that there is a limit of 20 kilos
of checked luggage (per person) on the flight to Galapagos.
HIGH SEASON
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $412
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $389
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $362
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LOW SEASON
(May 1 to June 14 & Sept 15 to Oct 31)
Quito-Galapagos-Quito = $356
Quito-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $339
Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil = $318 |
All rates are
subject to change at any time.
Rates last
changed and updated
June 30, 2008.
Deposits:
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express, Otherwise, payments
must be made in U.S. dollars through bank wire or bank draft or
money order and sent via courier (UPS, FedEx, etc) or priority post
(allow up to 2 weeks for delivery) unless otherwise specified. We
do not accept personal checks. At time of booking a 20% deposit
is required (may vary depending on travel dates). Balance required
60 days prior to departure (for reservations including dates between
Dec 17-Jan 1 and for the Celebrity Xpedition and Aqua the balance is
required 90 days prior to departure). We provide receipts
immediately after a deposit, and a Travel Voucher & Receipt after
your final payment. Our Travel Voucher and Receipt is recognized by
all of our associates and is all that you will need for your trip.
The payment schedule for groups and charters may vary (please ask).
Cancellation Policy:
We must receive notification of cancellation in writing. More than
120 days prior to the departure date the initial deposit is
refundable although we may retain an administrative fee of up to
$300 US per person. 120 - 61 days prior to departure the initial
deposit is forfeited. Less than 61 days prior to departure the full
price is charged as a cancellation fee. No refunds are available for
unused portions of any tour, package or cruise. Cancellation policy
for groups (6 or more people) and charters may vary depending on the
cruise or tour (please ask). For the Celebrity Xpedition, Aqua and
reservations including dates between Dec 17-Jan 1, all payments made
are forfeited upon cancellation.
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