Galaven – First Class Galapagos Cruise
The Galaven is a 88 ft. expedition vessel for 20 passengers accommodated in 11 double cabins, all with private bathrooms, air-conditioning and ocean views. The Galaven offers spacious outdoor seating areas with sun chairs, large interior dining room and a library equipped with a TV & DVD player for daily briefing and presentations. Bilingual Galapagos National Park guides accompany you to all visitor sites.
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.
Amenities & Services
- ✔ New / Modern Galapagos boat
- ✔ Cabins with Large Windows
- ✔ Spacious Sundeck
- ✔ 2 National Park Guides
- ✔ Ample Social Areas
2018 Rates
Galaven | Per Person | Charter |
4 day / 3 night (Tue – Fri) | $1945 | $32,450 |
5 day / 4 night (Fri – Tue) | $2745 | $46,450 |
8 day / 7 night (Sat – Sat) | $4045 | $68,450 |
* All rates are in $US and per person
Please Note:
- All rates are in US dollars and subject to change at any time
- Single supplement = 70%
- Shared cabins available at double occupancy rate
- 20% discount for children under 12
- Christmas & New Year supplement = 20%
- 11, 12 & 15 day departures also available
Itinerary
Itinerary A: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tuesday | AM PM |
Baltra Airport: Transfer to boat Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove |
Wednesday | AM PM |
Genovesa: El Barranco Genovesa: Darwin Bay |
Thursday | AM PM |
Santiago: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island |
Friday | AM PM |
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station Santa Cruz: El Chato (Tortoise Reserve) |
Saturday | AM PM |
Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach |
Sunday | AM PM |
Floreana: Post Office Floreana: Punta Cormoran & Devil’s Crown |
Monday | AM PM |
Espanola: Suarez Point Espanola: Gardner Bay |
Tuesday | AM | San Cristobal Interpretation Center Transfer to the San Cristobal Airport |
Itinerary B: 8 Days / 7 Nights |
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Tuesday | AM PM |
Arrival in San Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat San Cristobal: Puerto Chino or Breeding Center Jacinto Gordillo |
Wednesday | AM PM |
Santa Fe Island South Plaza Island |
Thursday | AM PM |
Santa Cruz: Fausto LLerena Tortoises Breeding Center Santa Cruz: Twin Craters |
Friday | AM PM |
Isabela: Sierra Negra Isabela: Wetlands, Wall of Tears, Breeding Center |
Saturday | AM PM |
Isabela: Moreno Point Isabela: Tagus Cove |
Sunday | AM PM |
Fernandina: Espinoza Point Fernandina: Vicente Roca Point |
Monday | AM PM |
Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove Bartholomew Island |
Tuesday | AM PM |
North Seymour Transfer to the Baltra Airport |
5 Days / 4 Nights |
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Friday | AM PM |
Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat Santa Cruz: El Chato (Tortoise Reserve) |
Saturday | AM PM |
Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach |
Sunday | AM PM |
Floreana: Post Office Floreana: Punta Cormoran & Devil’s Crown |
Monday | AM | Espanola: Suarez Point Espanola: Gardner Bay |
Tuesday | AM PM |
San Cristobal Interpretation Center Transfer to the San Cristobal Airport |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
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Tuesday | AM PM |
Baltra Airport: Transfer to boat Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove |
Wednesday | AM PM |
Genovesa: El Barranco Genovesa: Darwin Bay |
Thursday | AM PM |
Santiago: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island |
Friday | AM | Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station Transfer to the Baltra Airport |
Deck Plan
Specifications
Year of construction: | 2000 |
Type: | Mid-Range Expedition Vessel |
Length: | 88 feet / 27 metres |
Beam: | 22 feet / 7 metres |
Draft: | 6 feet / 2 metres |
Gross tonnage: | 171 tons |
Capacity: | 20 passengers |
Accommodation: | Sundeck: 2 double cabins (twins) (74 sq ft / 7 sq m)Upper Deck: 2 Suites (double bed) (100ft² / 9m²) Main Deck: 4 Double cabins (twin beds) (78ft² / 7m²) / 3 Double cabins (1 double + 1 bunk beds) (7m² / 75ft²) *All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning / All twin cabins can be converted into matrimonials |
Crew | Captain, 2 bilingual naturalist Galapagos National Park guides |
Safety & Navigation: |
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