Galapagos

CORAL I & CORAL II: Expedition Yachts

The Coral I & II are gorgeous, comfortable, sister yachts offering charming social areas distributed on three decks, with both outdoor and interior spaces allowing you to enjoy an intimate expedition experience in your own way. With a capacity for 36 and 20 guests respectively, the vessels offer open deck areas with a Jacuzzi to make the best of your relaxing time while cruising the islands. The interiors are thoughtfully designed to resemble a private yacht experience in a cozy ambiance. The restaurant serves delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine even extending to a BBQ dinner on the open-air Moon Deck. They are the perfect cruise vessels for charter groups where the thrill and comfort are guaranteed.
 
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

A NORTH - CENTRAL ITINERARY - 4 Days | 3 nights - Sunday to Wednesday
SUNDAY                                                                                                    
AM    Baltra Airport / Baltra - Meet and greet, bus transfer to the port, check-in on board. Transfer to Puerto Ayora.            
PM    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center /Santa Cruz  - Giant tortoises, Darwin finches, prickly-pear cactus forest, interpretation cente
 
MONDAY   
AM    Dragon Hill / Santa Cruz - Dry zone vegetation, endemic land iguanas, Darwin finches, mockingbirds.
PM     Bartolome / Bartolome - Landscape, Pinnacle Rock, penguins, blue- footed boobies.
 
TUESDAY   
AM    Rabida / Rabida - Incredible landscape, brown pelicans, nesting spot of seabirds, red sand beach
PM     Buccaneer Cove & Espumilla Beach / Santiago - Eroded shortline home to seabirds, fur seals and sea lions.
 
WEDNESDAY                           
AM    Black Turtle Cove / Santa Cruz - A declared “Turtle Sanctuary”, with four species of mangrove.

Baltra Airport / Baltra - Check-out, transfer to airport

Note: 7-night guests Baltra’ shore.
B WEST ITINERARY - 5 Days | 4 Nights - Wednesday to Sunday
WEDNESDAY
AM   Baltra Airport / Baltra - Meet and greet, bus transfer to the port, check-in on board.             
PM    Highlands / Santa Cruz - Giant tortoises, tree & ground Darwin finches.
 
THURSDAY                      
AM   Punta Vicente Roca / Isabela - Nazca and blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants. Remnants of ancient volcano, turquoise coves along the cliff.    
PM   Punta Espinosa / Fernandina   Pristine island, largest marine iguana colony, whales seasonal (feeding area) pahoehoe and AA lava formations, unique lava cactus.
 
FRIDAY
AM    Urbina Bay / Isabela - Land iguanas, giant tortoises, sea birds, cormorants, 2 trails for trekking. Activity: trekking, snorkeling
PM    Tagus Cove / Isabela - Calm water, pirates history, lots of seabirds: blue-footed boobies, brown noddy terns, flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguins depending on season; marine iguanas.
 
SATURDAY
AM    Egas Port / Santiago - Landscape tuff cone (volcanic ash) and lava, sea lions.         
PM    Sullivan Bay / Santiago - Walk on lava flows, pahoehoe, great geological place, penguins.   
 
SUNDAY    
AM   Bachas Beach / Santa Cruz - One of the main nesting sites of sea turtles, flamingoes.           

Baltra Airport / Baltra - Check-out, transfer to airport from Puerto Ayora.

NOTE: 7-night guests Baltra’ shore.

C EAST ITINERARY - 4 Days | 3 Nights - Sunday to Wednesday

SUNDAY 
AM    Baltra Airport / Baltra - Meet and greet, bus transfer to the port, check-in on board. Transfer to Puerto Ayora.            
PM    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center / Santa Cruz - Giant tortoises, Darwin finches, prickly-pear, cactus forest, interpretation center.       

MONDAY
AM   Mosquera Islet / Mosquera - White sand beach, large colony of sea lions.
PM   North Seymour / North Seymour - Unique place for two types of frigate: magnificent and great; swallow-tailed gull, nesting colony of blue- footed boobies.

TUESDAY          
AM   Santa Fe / Santa Fe - Santa Fe land iguana unique in Galapagos, Galapagos hawk, mockingbirds, sea lions.       
PM   South Plaza / Plazas - Large colony of sea lions, unique landscape of a cactus forest, land and marine iguanas, Nazca and blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls.           

WEDNESDAY                    
AM    Kicker Rock / San Cristobal - Seabirds, sea lions, blue and Nazca boobies and frigate.           
Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve / San Cristobal - Giant tortoises in semi-captivity, beautiful landscape on the way to the Reserve La Galapaguera, miconia plants zone.             

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal  -Check-out, transfer to airport.

Note: 7-night guests free time in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

D SOUTH ITINERARY - 5 days | 4 nights - Wednesday to Sunday

WEDNESDAY                                   
AM   San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal - Meet and greet, bus transfer to the port, check-in on board.  
PM   Interpretation Center & Frigatebird Hill / San Cristobal - Learn about the history of the islands, San Cristobal mockingbird.       

THURSDAY
AM   Cerro Brujo / San Cristobal   Eroding tuff cone, beautiful white sand beach, impressive landscape, sea lions, Ruddy turnstones, lava gulls.            
PM   Punta Pitt / San Cristobal - Magnificent viewpoints, sea lion colony, 3 booby species and 2 of frigatebirds.    
Activity: trekking, dinghy ride, snorkel, kayak

FRIDAY
AM   Punta Suarez / Española - Largest colony of waved albatross, Nazca and blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, landscape El Soplador (the blowhole).
PM    Gardner Bay / Española - Hood mockingbird, marine wildlife, sea lion, marine turtles.          

SATURDAY
AM   Champion Islet / Floreana - Sharks, sea lions.                                                                             
Punta Cormoran / Floreana - White and black mangrove, flamingoes, sea turtles, sea lions.         
PM    Post Office / Floreana - Darwin finches, green pacific sea turtles, historical place since 1793. Activity: trekking, snorkel

SUNDAY
AM   Highlands / Santa Cruz - Giant tortoises, lava tubes, scalesia forest, Chato Reserve.

Baltra Airport / Baltra - Check-out, transfer to airport from Puerto Ayora.

Note: 7-night guests Baltra’ shore.

  • STANDARD

    3 Nights | US$ 1.842 4 Nights | US$ 2.455 7 Nights | US$ 3.914
  • S. PLUS

    3 Nights | US$ 2.281 4 Nights | US$ 3.040 7 Nights | US$ 4.847
  • JUNIOR

    3 Nights | US$ 2.600 4 Nights | US$ 3.466 7 Nights | US$ 5.525
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Embarkation Days: Sunday & Wednesday year round

NOTE: Prices in USD$ per person sharing double cabin

INCLUDED

GALAPAGOS CRUISES

  • All-inclusive cruises of 3, 4, 7, 10 and up to 14 nights, accommodation in seaview cabins with air-conditioning & private facilities.
  • Open decks to observe flora and fauna, briefings, lectures and activities on board.
  • All meals included, plus welcome & farewell cocktails, BBQ dinner and 24/7 hours self-service coffee, tea & snacks.
  • Two daily excursions to the islands, multilingual speaking naturalist guides English-Spanish (French, German, Italian, available upon request).
  • Snorkeling opportunities, Glass Bottom Boat available and optional DIVING.
  • Free Shuttle service: from Quito/Guayaquil Airport-roundtrip: when a domestic flight is purchased in combination with these Cruises. *1)

Expedition Yachts - 36 & 20-passenger capacity.

Embarkation Days: Sunday & Wednesday Year-Round

NOT INCLUDED

Net prices per person in US$ subject to change:

  • Air ticket from Quito / Guayaquil to Galapagos: US$ 475 per adult, $315 per child under 12 years of age, issued by us for these cruises, in connection with cruise schedules, pre-arranging  and assuring logistics, luggage and passengers transfers from airports to port-ship and back, documentation to Galapagos.
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos: US$100 adult, US$50 children under 12 years of age, to be paid in cash upon arrival in Galapagos. If requested this tax can be invoiced by us.
  • CGG Migration Control Card: US$20 per person.
  • Tips, medical services, travel insurance and others not specified.
SUPPLEMENTS AND DISCOUNTS
  • Single accommodation: 50% supplement (75% on holiday season). To guarantee a specific type of cabin in High Occupancy Departures 75%. *2)
  • Triple accommodation (one double bed plus sofa): 25% for the third adult, 50% for one child under 12 years of age.
  • Balcony Suite Plus & Junior Suite Plus supplement (on the Galapagos Legend): $50 per night per person, over the net rate of the cabins (extra space in the cabin).
  • Quadruple accommodation: 50% for two children under 12 years of age sharing cabin with two full fare paying guests, available only on Junior Suites.

HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT:

5% over the cabin rate per person. Jan 01-Jan 05 / Apr 05–May 25 / Jul 03–Aug 26 / Oct 02-Nov 22 / Dec 18-Dec 31

*Group and charter rates on board Galapagos Legend and Coral I & Coral II: available upon request.

*Cruises of 10, 11 and 14 nights also available at discounted rates.

* 12% Sales tax

2020 RATES

Optional on board plus taxes

  • Wet suits rental: $25 for 3/4-night cruises, $50 x 7, 10, 11 nights, $75 x 14-night cruises.
  • Kayak rental: $30 per use, per person.
  • Internet plans available upon request starting at 100MB or unlimited WhatsApp.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage packages upon request.
  • Tips: as a suggestion, per day, per person $20 for crew / $10 for naturalistic guide.
  • Yacht assignment for Coral I and Coral II and cabin number is within the sole discretion of the operator considering factors such as charters, groups, languages, age, interest, etc.
  • Extended cruises: 7 or more nights on board might require change of vessel during the cruise between Coral I and Coral II or Galapagos Legend.
  • Note *1): If any other air service than the one given by us in connection with the Galapagos cruise is used, an operational non-refundable fee of $90 net per person will be charged in order to provide the dinghy ride to /from our fleet. We are not responsible if passengers miss the cruise due to independent arrangements.
  • Note *2): During High Occupancy Departures (HOD) cabin category for double share, single and triple accommodation cannot be guaranteed. We will do our outmost to provide the requested cabin, however, if it is not possible, assignment will be round of the boat based. We will refund the proportional amount due to price difference in alternative category and accommodation given, if any.

General Conditions, rates and its updates: published are applicable at the date of travel. Rates subject to change valid until December 2020. Rates are guaranteed for the stated period, unless there are steep increases in prices for fuel and logistics, international or local policies and government regulations or any other event affecting the operation beyond our control.

NOTE: Ecuadorians and legal companies registered in Ecuador are charged with 12 % sales legal tax

PASSENGERS ASSISTANCE AND FLIGHT INFORMATION

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*COMPLIMENTARY ASSISTANCE FOR PASSENGERS CRUISING ON CORAL I & II AND GALAPAGOS LEGEND; ONLY IF USING OUR SCHEDULED FLIGHTS

 

QUITO & GUAYAQUIL AIRPORT

Free shuttle service in connection with the cruises: Pick up time from hotels to airport: approx. 3 hours before flight, from / to specific hotels in Quito and Guayaquil. Reservation is required.

Quito: Patio Andaluz, Mercure, JW Marriott, Swissotel, Hotel Quito, Dann Carlton. Guayaquil: Palace, Grand Hotel, Wyndham, Oro Verde, Hilton Colon.

Pick-up times will be reconfirmed at the hotel the night before the departure.

We are not responsible if passenger misses the shuttle, flight, cruise for failing to show up on time. Arrive at the airport at least 90 min. before the flight. Itineraries flights and shuttle service are subject to change.

GALAPAGOS AIRPORT

  • Galapagos National Park fee payment (if not invoiced and prepaid by us).
  • Pass CGG Consejo de Gobierno de Galapagos control.
  • Baltra & San Cristobal airport assistance.
  • Pick up luggage and deliver to Galapagos guide.
  • Transfer to port/dinghy ride to ship.
  • Luggage delivery to the cabin by crew members and back to the airport.
  • The cruise documentation will be delivered on the way to the airport.
  • SICGAL inspection for seeds, plants, fruits, etc
  • Counsel of the Government of Galapagos - Migration Control Card (if not prepaid $20).
  • At the airport in the Avianca counter, our representative will provide the Migration Control Card (if paid up front) luggage ID & boarding pass.

Luggage check-in, 1 piece 20 kg (soft case). • Boarding pass issuance.

RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICY

To comfirm your reservation we require a deposit of US$ 500,00 per person, not refundable during high season. The rest must be paid 61 days before the deaprture date.

If you cancel at least 121 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 120 and 61 days in advance of the scheduled departure, we'll charge US$ 500 per person.

60 days before the departure date all reservations will be considered as confirmed reservations.

Last minute bookings are non refundable.

PAYMENT METHODS
  • Cash (Quito - Offices)
  • Wire Transfer
  • Bank Deposit
  • Credit Cards

NOTE: Some credit cards may charge 4 - 8% fee.

    
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