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Galaxy

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About Galaxy

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Galaxy is a well equipped and comfortable motor yacht providing spacious accommodation for 16 passengers. She was constructed in 2007 and is beautifully finished with wooden floors and ceiling beams. All 9 cabins have a modern ensuite bathroom with hot and cold running water, outside window or porthole, air conditioning, safe and hair dryer. There are 3 cabins on each deck (lower, main and upper). Bottled water is provided in every cabin, and this can be topped up from the fresh water dispenser on board as required.

The communal areas of the yacht are well designed and include the dining room and bar area. The bar serves a range of soft and alcoholic drinks. The lounge has a selection of board games, books and DVDs. There is ample space for passengers to relax. Outside, there is a generous seating area on the upper deck plus the dedicated sundeck.

Galaxy has a crew of 9 and a bilingual (English-Spanish) naturalist guide, who accompanies all shore excusrsions. Passengers enjoy full days of wildlife exploration on a number of islands and also have opportunities for swimming and snorkelling with snorkelling gear being provided on board.

Itinerary

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Itinerary

  • Saturday: Baltra. Santa Cruz: Puerto Ayora highlands.
  • Sunday: Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office, Mirador del Baronesa.
  • Monday: Espanola: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez.
  • Tuesday: San Cristobel: Interpretation Centre; Lobos.
  • Wednesday: Santa Fe: Caleta Tortuga Negra.
  • Thursday: Genovesa: Darwin Bay, El Barranca.
  • Friday: Sullivan Bay; Bartolome.
  • Saturday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Centre. Baltra. 

This 8 day cruise can also be started and ended on a Tuesday.

4 and 5 day cruises are also available. Please contact us for details.

Please note that, although unlikely, the yacht itinerary could be subject to change, even at short notice, for various reasons.

Itinerary year

2011

Departure day

Saturday and Tuesday

Special offers

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Class

Superior Tourist

Cabins

9 twin / double cabins on 3 decks

Type

35 metre long motor yacht built in 2007 with a cruising speed of 12 knots

Capacity

16 passengers

Facilities

Air conditioned accommodation; dining room; bar; lounge with books, games and DVDs; outside seating areas; sundeck with loungers; snorkelling gear

Crew

9 plus bilingual naturalist guide

Seasons

The same prices apply 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 Galaxy

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Pricing

2011: Guide price from £2,260 per person twin share for the 8 day cruise.

Galaxy also operates 4 and 5 day cruises. Please contact us for prices and details. 

This price does not include return flights from Quito/Guayaquil.

Other costs

Galapagos National Park tax $100 and Transit Card $10 (payable locally in US dollars)
Flights Quito - Galapagos - Quito:
Low season (May 1 - June 14 & September 15 - October 31): £305
High season: £350
Bar consumption on board
Wetsuit hire
Personal expenses and tips

These prices are subject to change

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  • This was a great yacht with a lovely crew who were all helpful and welcoming at all times including the captain who mixed in with everyone.