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The pride of Galapagos, Queen Beatriz, is a 16-passenger motor catamaran built in 2018 with high technology. Its nine air-conditioned cabins all boast ocean views and private bathrooms to enjoy of the wonderful landscape. There are four spacious deluxe cabins with private balconies and three standard cabins. Elsewhere on the ship, passengers can enjoy the jacuzzi, dining room and bar.
Balcony Suites:
- 4 cabins
- 2 Queen and 2 twin / convertible King
- Picture windows
- Private balcony
- Located on the upper deck
- Average cabin area 20m2.
- Bathroom 3.20m2
Standard Cabins
- 5 cabins
- 2 Queen, 2 twin/convertible King
- Picture windows
- Located on the main deck
- Average cabin area 20m2
- Bathroom 3.5m2
Social Areas
- Reception
- Dining Area
- Bar
- Lounge
- Shaded Terrace
- Sun Deck
Hot Tub
Dining Area
Relax Area
One of the best cruises in the Galapagos Islands for adults who travel with their families, very comfortable to carry babies on board.
| DAY | ISLAND | PLACES |
| WED | Santa Cruz |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Highlands |
| THU |
Santa Fe South Plaza |
AM: Santa Fe Island PM: South Plaza Island |
| FRI | Española |
AM: Suarez Point PM: Gardner Bay |
| SAT |
San Cristobal |
AM: Pitt Point - Kicker Rock PM: Lobos Island |
| SUN |
San Cristobal |
AM: Interpretation Center PM: Galapaguera |
| MON |
Bartolome Santiago |
AM: Bartolome Island PM: Sullivan Bay |
| TUE |
Santiago |
AM: Espumilla Beach PM: Egas Port |
| WED | Santa Cruz |
AM: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport |
Morning flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (Galapagos).
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS
Assistance will be provided for when you arrive at the airport by one of our representatives after you have landed. You arrive at Isla Baltra in the morning. After passing through the immigration and baggage claim you will be greeted by the staff and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown your cabin, where you will have a time for lunch, before a welcome conference.
After lunch you embark on your first excursion and head into the highlands of Santa Cruz for a total change of scenery. Beginning at the coast you travel across Santa Cruz through the agricultural region and into the misty forests, where you can see the unique scalesia cloud forest and spend time observing giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Look out for the abundant bird life including different species of Darwin finches, woodpeckers, warbler finches and vermillion flycatchers.
SANTA FE ISLAND AND SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
Set sail and reach Santa Fé, a fairly small and dry island. Also called Barrington, Santa Fé Island is well-known as a great place for watching (and swimming with) sea lions. Along the island's northern shore you can view the forest of giant Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia). Santa Fé is also home to a number of endemic species which have bounced back from various threats to their survival. You may get a chance to see the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, a variety of finches and the Galapagos mockingbird.
In the afternoon, we explore South Plaza Island. One of the smallest islands in the Galapagos, South Plaza has one of the largest populations of Land Iguanas. Walk along a path through a cactus forest and view a combination of dry and coastal vegetation.
ESPAÑOLA ISLAND: SUAREZ POINT AND GARDNER BAY
Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. A hike to the top of the cliff makes for spectacular photo opportunities.
Punta Suarez on the western side of Española Island (also called Hood) is spectacular: gargantuan waves break on jagged cliffs and large bird colonies thickly populate the interior of the island; there is a distinct feel of desolate wilderness here. The Waved Albatross is seen here from April to December during its mating/nesting season. This bird leaves land between January and March each year to make its annual odyssey far out to sea. Amazingly, Española is the nesting site to virtually the entire world population of this species, with more than 12000 pairs residing here. Large numbers of Masked and Blue-footed Boobies are also found here, Red-billed Tropic Birds dash madly through the air, and both Marine Iguanas and sea lions are common. A huge blowhole, where the surf is forced through a natural rock formation spouting seawater 15 to 20 m (49 – 66 ft) into the air, adds to the island’s impression of untamed beauty.
Follow the trail through a rookery and learn the geological history of the island from our naturalist, including its dramatic volcanic features, climate, flora and fauna. Sail in the afternoon to Garner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkeling site.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: PITT POINT - KICKER ROCK AND LOBOS ISLAND
Morning visit to " Pitt Point ", on the eastern tip of San Cristobal where we will see a group of eroded volcanic cones. Here we will be able to observe a mixture of different types of lava floes as well as colourful vegetation. At this point it is possible to see the 3 species of boobies as well as frigate birds, all nesting in the same area - unique to this spot in the entire archipelago.
A short distance away and visible from shore is an island called Leon Dormido, or "Kicker Rock," which resembles a sleeping lion. It is quite striking and if conditions are right we may be able to sail through a narrow channel which splits Kicker Rock in half. Continue to " Lobos Island " to witness a large sea lion colony, marine iguanas and birds
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: INTERPRETATION CENTER AND GALAPAGUERA
Visit San Cristobal Interpretation Centre in the morning. This center brings the history and geography of the archipelago to life, from its volcanic origins to the present day. The human history exhibit offers an insight into the discovery and colonization of the Galapagos, and the reality of the problems the islands face today is also explored.
In the afternoon we will visit "Galapaguera" located in the upper part of San Cristóbal Island, La Galapaguera is a sanctuary of giant tortoises, also called galapagos, where you can observe this exotic animal in its natural state. Galapaguera has been built to improve the state of the island's turtle population, geochelone chatamensis, within an environment with similar conditions to its natural state and in this way foster tourism.
BARTOLOME ISLAND AND SANTIAGO ISLAND: SULLIVAN BAY
" Bartolomé Island " (also called Bartholomew) has 2 main areas of interest. A hike to the summit of the island provides a clearer perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and the panoramic view is one of the best among the islands. From here are visible the double-sided beach of Bartolomé directly below, the volcanic tower rising out of the water next to it, and Santiago in the distance. After the summit hike, stop at the beach to relax in semi-tropical tranquility. There is great snorkelling among the submerged volcanic rock and around the base of the tower. A short hike to the beach on the opposite side is worth the minimal effort. It is not unusual to see sharks in these shallow waters, and marine turtles nest here from January through March.
Visit " Sullivan Bay " on Santiago Island in the afternoon to witness the striking and fascinating giant lava formations. Very few plans have managed to survive on this island due to the harsh environment and relatively new lava floe. Enjoy a walk along the lava formations before coming to a white coral sand beach, where plentiful sally lightfoot crabs and sea lions can be seen.
SANTIAGO ISLAND: ESPUMILLA BEACH AND EGAS PORT
Morning excursion to " Espumilla Beach ", one of the most idyllic beaches in the Galapagos islands, with thick mangroves along with flamingo and sea turtle nesting sites. Continue to Buccaneer Cove to witness the towering cliff wall rock formations before reaching " Egas Port " to see the salt crater as well as a dark sand beach and tidal pools.
Santiago Island has seen it's share of human activity from whalers and pirates over the years, and despite the introduction of goats to the island many years ago, the wildlife of Santiago has flourished otherwise and provides outstanding viewing opportunities. The island boasts marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, land and sea turtles among others, which provide great wildlife viewing both on land and in the water.
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: CHARLES DARWIN STATION
In the morning we arrive in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz is the second largest in the island group, and has the largest population, with Puerto Ayora as its main town. It also boasts the most varied of the islands’ vegetation zones: coastal, transition, scalesia, miconia and pampa. " The Charles Darwin Research Station " is a 10 minute walk from the centre of the town. Here, an exhibition centre displays photos of recent volcanic eruptions, charts outlining geological formations and drawings of the evolutionary development of endemic species. A corral houses adult Galapagos Tortoises, and a nursery cares for young tortoises until they are about three years old, when their shells have hardened enough to resist attack from feral dogs.
We then sail to Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito.
Important: Itineraries and activities subject to change without prior notice. Depending on weather conditions and water currents, some wildlife described above may not be visible.
| Name | M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz |
| Category | First Class |
| Capacity | 16 passegers on board |
| Cabin Sizes | 24.75mts2 |
| Bath Size | 3.78mts2 |
| Balcony Size | 1x4 mts |
| Hull Type | Naval Steel |
| Length | 30.20m |
| Life Boats | 2 each of them carry 15 pax |
| Life Jackets | 20 life jackets type 1 and 16 for the zodiacs plus 4 for kids |
| Crew | Capitain, Cook, 5 sailors and 1 Bilingual Naturalist Guide |
| Speed | 12 Knots |
| Accomodation |
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| Beds | Lower |
| Beds Sizes | Queen Size - Twinn Size - King Size converted |
| Amenities | A/C, hot water, private facilities |
| Snorkeling Equipment | 25 sets of Snorkeling equipment including fins in different sizes |
| Wet - Suits | 25 for adults |
| Voltage and Plugs | 110V in cabins |
| Boat Layout | 3 levels |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Next Maintenance | 2020 |
| Special Amenities | Snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, all meals/snacks, coffee,water, hairdryers and beach towels included in price. |
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