Galaxy II Ecocatamaran

On board this comfortable and new catamaran, you will be presented with a wonderful and unforgettable life time experience! You will have the opportunity to enjoy the best that the Galapagos Islands have to offer, with fun days, great educational experience, leisurely excursions, and lots of adventure. All of this is presented to you with unmatched high quality service, delicious food, knowledgeable and helpful guides and professional crew.

One of the main characteristics of this catamaran is that was built based on ecological parameters; propose: reduce the negative environmental impact of tourism.

Class: First

Galaxy II Ecocatamaran

Included:

• All meals - Buffet Style
• Water, Tea and Coffee
• Accommodation in Double Cabin
• Excursion Specified in Itinerary
• Snorkeling Equip.
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide
• Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
• Kayak
• Airfare (usually included)

Not Included:

• Galapagos Park Entrance Fee
• Isabela dock tax fee ($20 itineraries B or D) & Entrances to private ranches ($3)
• Alcohol and Soft Drinks
• Tips
• Services not indicated

Itineraries:

5 days: Tuesday - Saturday (Itinerary "A")*
Click on the days with * to see the departure dates.

• Tuesday: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock
• Wednesday: Santa Fe - South Plaza
• Thursday: North Seymour / Mosquera
• Friday: Genovesa: Darwin Bay, El Barranco
• Saturday: Santa Cruz: Punta Carrion

6 days: Saturday - Thursday (Itinerary "B")*

8 days: Saturday - Saturday (Itinerary "D")*

• Saturday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
• Sunday: Isabela: Tintoreras, Breeding Center, Humedales, Wall of Tears,
• Monday: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay
• Tuesday: Fernandina: Punta Espinoza - Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca
• Wednesday: Santiago: Puerto Egas - Rabida
• Thursday: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove / Bachas Beach
• Friday: Sullivan Bay - Bartolome
• Saturday: Santa Cruz: Highlands

6 days: Thursday - Tuesday (Itinerary "C")*

• Thursday: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
• Friday: Sullivan Bay - Bartolome
• Rabida - Sombrero Chino
• Saturday: Santa Cruz: Highlands / Charles Darwin Station
• Sunday: Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay
• Monday: Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet
• Tuesday: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center

4 days: Saturday - Tuesday (Itinerary "E" see above)*

The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without warning due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or unforeseeable circumstances.

Information:

• Class: First
• Construction:Guayaquil 2014
• Capacity: 16 passengers
• Length: 27 m
• Beam: 10.50m
• Draft: 1.15 m
• Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
• Cruising speed:10 - 11 knots
• Engines: 2 Cummins marine 350
• Water capacity: 2500 gallons.
• Diesel capacity: 4000 gallons
• Electric power: 11V and 220V
• Cabins: This wonderful catamaran offers 8 double cabins: 4 located on Upper Deck and 4 on the main deck; the Upper cabins are able to be connected. Additionally, all cabins can be twin or matrimonial. Private facilities in each cabin: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air conditioned, hair dryer, telephone for internal communication on board, safe box, and high speaker.
• Addition information:
• Lower fuel consumption of all the first class vessels of 16 passengers
• Reuse water, once it has been treated, we will use it to wash external side of the cruise.
• Energy Savings, through use of LED lamps and bulbs.
• Solar panels that will supply navigation equipment.
• In construction, minimum use of wood.
• Our food is prepared with locally grown products, supporting the island's local population.
• Every 3 months: training to our staff in: Customer service, conservation of the islands, species invasion
• Use saving faucets in entire
• Our clean and bath products are biodegradable
• Paint free of tin
• Use of non-toxic refrigerants
• Support to local foundations and schools