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The Archipell I is one of the most comfortable cruise boats navigating the Galapagos archipelago.
This is due to our dedication in designing the most comfortable fleet of catamarans available. We have worked with the same passion and dedication as with the Journey I to maintain a standard of service that is second to none (worldwide).
The Archipell I will offer lots of space and comfort for naturalist and diving cruises, the artful combination of stability, grace and speed make this catamaran a perfect partner for a Galapagos discovery adventure.
Archipell I has 8 comfortable double cabins with windows to the outside, double and twin low beds, private bathroom, cold/hot water, air conditioned, closet and night table.
Onboard there is also a social area with TV, VHS, DVD, library, comfortable dining room, varied and healthy food, bard interior and external on the sundeck, sundeck with comfortable chairs for relaxing.
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DAY |
ISLAND | PLACES |
| THU |
Santa Cruz |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Highlands |
| FRI |
Isabela |
AM: Tintoreras PM: Breeding Center |
| SAT |
Isabela |
AM: Moreno Point PM: Elizabeth Bay |
| SUN |
Isabela Fernandina |
AM: Tagus Cove PM: Espinoza Point |
| MON | Santa Cruz |
AM: Bachas Beach Baltra Airport |
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS
AM: Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, travellers pass through an airport inspection point to make sure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, and to pay the park entrance fee of $100. A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbour.
PM: Highlands
The road to the highlands leaves from Bellavista, a small village located a 15-minute drive from Puerto Ayora and passes through the agricultural zone, near the National Park boundary, the Miconia Zone, and then goes to the Fern and Sedge zone. With clear weather, this area gives you beautiful scenes of rolling hills and extinct volcanic cones covered with grass and lush greenery all year round. Here you will visit the Twin Craters, which are two pit craters, as well as a local ranch where we can observe the Giant tortoise of Santa Cruz Island in its natural habitat.
ISABELA ISLAND: TINTORERAS AND BREEDING CENTER
AM: Tintoreras
“Tintoreras” are small islands in front of the Puerto Villamil coast. There are herons on the lookout on mangrove branches, as well as Galapagos penguins and sea lions that often pop out on the shore. White-tipped reef sharks (in Spanish: Tintoreras) are common in the archipelago and are very commonly found resting in the shallow waters.
PM: Breeding Center
Isabela Island is the largest and one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos archipelago. We land in Puerto Villamil, which has the second smallest population in the Galapagos with approximately 3000 habitants. First, we will visit Flamingos Lagoon; the largest coastal lagoon found on the Galapagos and one of the main reproductive sites for the greater flamingos.
ISABELA ISLAND: MORENO POINT AND ELIZABETH BAY
AM: Moreno Point
Moreno Point is located on the north coast of Isabela Island between the volcanos Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. The trail runs along a solidified lava flow called “Pahohoe”, into a complex of coastal lagoons. Its main attraction are several species of birds, which are found around the lakes and mangroves.
PM: Elizabeth Bay
This is a marine visitor site, so the excursion has no landing point. Your zodiac ride starts with a visit to the Marielas islets, home to the largest and most important penguin colony on the Galapagos Islands. The excursion continues into the cove, surrounded by red mangrove, where you can admire their red roots and green leaves. Here, you are able to observe sea turtles, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, golden rays, brown pelicans and sea lions. Frequent visitors have been able to see Galapagos hawks soaring overhead with schools of pompano and dorado fish swimming down below.
ISABELA ISLAND: TAGUS COVE AND FERNANDINA ISLAND: ESPINOZA POINT
AM: Tagus Cove
A tour along the cliffs will give visitors a good chance to see the Galapagos penguin, the flightless cormorant and other seabirds. From the landing dock, it is about a 30-minute hike along the trail up to the top of the cliff from where you can view Darwin Lake, an uplifted lake saltier than the sea. You can also see several volcanoes from this location. Look carefully at the graffiti on the surrounding cliffs of the cove, done by pirates, whalers and buccaneers in past centuries!
PM: Espinoza Poiint
Fernandina is the third largest island in the archipelago and has a single visitor site: Punta Espinoza, located at the northeastern tip of the island. Here, marine iguanas conglomerate in larger groups than on any other island. They bask around in the sand, swim near the shore and sometimes block the way at the landing dock. Among the unique species found here, we can find the flightless cormorant.
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BACHAS BEACH
AM: Bachas Beach
These two small beaches are found to the west of Turtle Cove. Their sand is made of decomposed coral, which makes it white and soft, and a favourite nesting site for sea turtles. Behind one of the beaches there is a small blackish water lagoon, where it is occasionally possible to observe flamingos and other coastal birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. The other beach is longer, but it has two old barges that were abandoned during World War II, when USA used Baltra Island as a strategic point to protect the Panama Channel.
Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crewmembers, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to the Baltra Airport, where we will take the shuttle back to the airport.
Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.
| Name | Archipel I Catamaran |
| Year of Construction | 2005 |
| Category | First Class |
| Type | Motor Catamaran |
| Length | 27m / 88ft |
| Beam | 11m / 36ft |
| Capacity | 16 passengers max. |
| On-Board | Dining room, bar and conference area with television, DVD player, chart games, library of books and DVDs |
| Accommodation | Main Deck: 2 cabins with double beds, 6 cabins with twin beds |
| Max speed |
10 knots |
| Crew | 9 members |
| Greater safety on-board |
We obtained the International Safety Management Certificate of the International Marine Organisation (IMO), carry proper security equipment, and put board regulations and safety instructions. |
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