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    Yacht: Eclipse

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    About Eclipse

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    The Eclipse is the most comfortable expedition vessel cruising the Galapagos Islands, and preserves the attention to details and atmosphere of the best smaller boats. Other vessels of this size in the Galapagos accommodate about twice the number of passengers of the Eclipse.

    Itinerary

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    Itinerary

    • Saturday: Fly to Baltra. Santa Cruz: Bachas.
    • Sunday: Santiago: Puerto Egas. Bartolome.
    • Monday: Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon. Rabida.
    • Tuesday: Isabela: Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay.
    • Wednesday: Fernandina: Punta Espinosa. Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca.
    • Thursday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Centre and highlands.
    • Friday: Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez.
    • Saturday: Santa Cruz: Turtle Cove. Baltra. Fly to Quito.

    Itinerary year

    2008

    Departure day

    Saturday

    Special offers

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    Information

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    Class

    1

    Cabins

    27 cabins with private facilities (including toilets and walk-in showers or baths). Each has either queen or twin beds.

    Type

    210ft cruise ship. Cruising speed of 14.5 knots.

    Capacity

    48 passengers.

    Facilities

    Aircon throughout, jacuzzi, stereo, TV, VCR, shop, library, air-renewal system, infirmary with MD on board. Diving not available.

    Crew

    31 crew and one naturalist guide for every 12 passengers.

    Seasons

    Same price all year.

    Pricing guidelines for Galapagos Islands

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    We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

    International flights to Quito or Guayaquil will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). You will also need internal flights from the mainland to the islands which cost about £275 to £350. A Galapagos National Park tax is payable on arrival - currently $100. A few yachts also offer shorter or longer cruises. Charter cruises are also available. Please ask for details.

    For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

    • Example tripPrice per person
    • An 8 day cruise on a luxury yachtBetween £2800 and £4000
    • An 8 day cruise on a prestige yachtBetween £2000 and £2800
    • An 8 day cruise on a superior tourist yachtBetween £1700 and £1900
    • An 8 day cruise on a tourist yachtBetween £1500 and £1700

    Pricing and other costs for Eclipse

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    Pricing

    2010: Guide prices per person: Single Stateroom (cabins 1 and 2) from £3230; Stateroom (cabins 3 to 15) from £3130; Superior Stateroom (cabins 21 to 28) from £3455; Deluxe Stateroom (cabins 17 to 20) from £3710.

    These prices do not include return flights from Quito or Guayaquil.

    Other costs

    Galapagos National Park tax $100 and Transit Card $10 (payable locally in US dollars)
    Flights from Quito-Galapagos-Quito:
    Low season (May 1 - June 14, September 15 - October 31): £290
    High season: £335
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