Luxury tour of the GalapagosThe Queen of the Galapagos is a luxury vessel containing 8 private cabins with bathrooms and direct ocean views. The boat also contains a sun deck and a covered back deck, TV and DVD in every room and a large stageing and dining area. Below is a sample itinerary for the 8 day cruise.
Monday
AM - San Cristobal Island
The first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited during his voyage on the Beagle.
PM - San Cristobal Island: La Lobería
Home to a large sea lion colony. There are frequently dozens of sea lions visible at any time.
Tuesday
AM - San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
PM - San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Wednesday
AM - Española Island: Suarez Point
Suarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the island.
PM - Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home to a large colony of sea lions.
Thursday
AM - Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
PM - Floreana: Cormorant Point & Devil's Crown
A saltwater lagoon favourite of flamingos plus Galapagos' best snorkelling site.
Friday
AM - Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PM - Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Saturday
AM - North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PM - Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galapagos penguins.
Sunday
AM - Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos.
PM - South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Monday
AM - San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
PM - Transfer to the Airport
Queen of Galapagos Specifications
8 luxury rooms with private bathroom, air conditioner and hot water,
All cabins with private direct ocean view
16 passengers on board
All cabins with private direct ocean view
TV/DVD in each room
Fully air conditioned Social Areas
Covered Back Deck and Sun Deck
Speed 9 knots
Electricity: 110 V / 220 V.
A large staging area
7 crew members plus a naturalistic dive master and dive master assistant
All safety equipment complies with international coast guard regulations
Lenght 90 feet
Beam 28 feet
Note: This tour also available in a 4 or 5 day cruise. Contact us for details.
| Accommodation | Cabin on boat |
| Inclusions | Accommodation, daily excursions and meals are included. Flights, park entrance fees, snorkeling and scuba gear and drinks are not included. |
| Difficulty Rating | 1 (low difficulty) |
| Sustainability | Carbon Offsets are not available for this cruise |
| Single Surcharge | Single Surcharge available on request. As well Discounts for Children under 12 years available on request. |
| Notes | Price quoted is for 2010 cabins. Cruise also available in 4 or 5 day options. Contact us for more details. Please note that additional surcharges may apply for fuel and also seasonal surcharges. |
| Price dependent on: | Availabilty. |
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