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Galapagos aboard Yacht Nemo III 5 Days "A"

First Class - Cruise
Includes:
  • Transport
  • Sight Seeing
  • Food

First Class Cruise through the Islands
To cruise through the islands has been turning into one of the tourist favorite options. Each year, more and more people of all ages decide to make of a cruise their ideal way of vacationing.

To travel to the Galapagos on board of this cruise will make an amazing experience.

Nemo III Services

On board of the Nemo III you will be able to enjoy many commodities. To start, while you cruise through the islands you will have a Jacuzzi for you to relax in sundeck. When it comes to sleeping, you will have at your disposal double cabins, all with private bathrooms and the space you need for your baggage.

During your cruise, you will enjoy 3 delicious meals each day along with practical snacks. There’s air conditioner available for your commodity to handle the elevated temperatures as well as hot and cold water for you to choose. Complete adventure

While aboard de Nemo III cruise, you will be able to experience adventure at the fullest. This due to the fact that you will receive a first class level of attention inside comfortable cabins, you will eat the most delicious food and at the same time, you will make port on several islands and see all that they have to offer.

When you go into the islands, you will be nature’s guest of honor to enjoy all of it wonderful creation. It is definitely a once in a lifetime experience you will not want to miss.

Galapagos Cruise: Nemo III

The Galapagos Islands are one of Ecuador’s mayor touristic destinations. They are located 1000km away from the country’s coast and it offers an impressive variety of flora and fauna both terrestrial and marine. If you’re interested in booking a tour to explore the islands, the best option for you, is to travel with Nemo III Galapagos cruise.

A cruise trip turns tours to the islands into amazing and complete experiences. It makes a perfect balance between feeling comfortable and being able to be close to the islands marine fauna. It’ll also give you the chance of visiting the most attractive places of the archipelago

DAY     ISLAND  PLACES
WED

Santa Cruz     

AM: Baltra Airport

PM: Charles Darwin Station

THU

Isabela

AM: Moreno Point

PM: Urbina Bay

FRI

Fernandina

Isabela

AM: Espinoza Point

PM: Tagus Cove

SAT

Santiago

AM: Egas Port

PM: Buccaneer Cove    

SUN Daphne

AM: Daphne Island

       Baltra Airport

 

ITINERARY DAY BY DAY:

Day 1 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: CHARLES DARWIN STATION

AM: Baltra airport. Reception at airport. Transfer IN. Welcome on board NEMO III Catamaran. Welcome and lunch.

PM: CHARLES DARWIN STATION

Charles Darwin Station is located in the Main Port of Santa Cruz Island, we will take our private bus that take us to the entrance of the center of breeding where we go to appreciate tortoises and land iguanas in captivity, this center is the main site of breeding of the islands. Animals that were in danger of extinction in the different islands are maintained in captivity and thanks at dedicated work of several institutions some species are saving, here was where the most famous tortoise “the Solitary George” the last survivor of the species of Pinta Island lived.

Day 2 

ISABELA ISLAND: MORENO POINT & URBINA BAY

AM: MORENO POINT

After breakfast, we will disembark in Moreno Point which is located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along path through lava rock leading to tide pools and mangroves create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools, green sea turtles or white-tip sharks can be spotted.

PM: URBINA BAY

This place is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano between Elizabeth Bay and Tagus Cove. Wet landing. Trail length is around 3.20 Km; during this walking we can observe land iguanas, hawks, tortoises; also it is possible to see red and blue lobsters.

Day 3

FERNANDINA ISLAND: ESPINOZA POINT & ISABELA ISLAND: TAGUS COVE

AM: ESPINOZA POINT

Fernandina is the 3rd island bigger of Galapagos and has just one visit place: Espinoza Point.

Espinoza Point is famous site because you will find big colonies of marine iguanas and to be the unique place where the flightless Cormorant lives, Galapagos penguin, hawk, snakes of Galapagos and many other. From Espinoza Point we can admire Fernandina Island and its volcano which last eruption was on May 2005. Fernandina is the only island that doesn’t have any mammal introduced and the open areas are very fragile. In nesting time of marine iguana (January to June) we have a lot care when we are walking. Lunch.

PM: TAGUS COVE

A tour along the cliffs in a zodiac will give the visitors a good chance to see the Galapagos penguin, the flightless cormorant and other sea birds. From the landing dock a 30-minute hike along the trail up to the top of the cliff takes you to a viewpoint of Darwin Lake, an uplifted ultra-saline lake. You can also see several volcanoes from this location. The route of the trail is about 1800 meters, and was considered a favorite spot for pirates and whalers, a tradition continued with the names of boats and ports. At the start of the walk, we find a small cave where we find inscriptions dating to the 1800s. The trail is mostly gravel, and leads into the interior of the island along Darwin Lake. During the walk, you can see various land birds and identify the characteristic vegetation of the arid zone. Finally, we observe the lava fields of Darwin Volcano. Darwin Lake rests upon a “tuff” type cone, contains saltwater and its depth is approximately 9m. It has no fish and few forms of life due to its high salinity.

Day 4 

SANTIAGO ISLAND: EGAS PORT & BUCCANEER COVE

AM: EGAS PORT

In this site we find a black sand beach; at south of this beach there is a volcano called Pan de Azucar, it has volcanic deposits which have contributed to the formation of this black sand beach.

The crater of this volcano has a salt lake which in warm time becomes dry and it is possible to appreciate a salt mine. Between 1928 and 1930 there were some explorations to this mine but they didn’t function; additionally, it caused damages to the environment because of workers use endemic woods. It is not allowed go down to salt mine. Lunch.

PM: BUCCANEER COVE

Your afternoon visit is to Bucanneer Cove where marine iguanas lounge and the Sally Lightfoot crabs attract the hunting herons performing the dance of predator and prey right before your eyes. Snorkeling is highly recommended as you could find yourself face to face with an octopus, moray eel, shark and a variety of other species of tropical fish.

Day 5 

DAPHNE ISLAND

AM: DAPHNE ISLAND

Travel to Daphne, a tiny conical island, home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, and a variety of marine life. Observe from the boat as this island is dedicated to scientific research. This island was where Dr. Peter Grant conducted a long-term study of Darwin's finches. 

After this morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland.

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 Nemo III
Category First Class
Capacity 16 Passengers
Guide Naturalist enghlish speaking guide 
Crew

6 members:

  • 1 Captain
  • 1Helsman
  • 1 Sailor
  • 1 Machinist - Biker
  • 1 Bar man - Cabinero
  • 1 Cook
Loa 23 mts.
Beam 11.40 mts
Draft 1.50 mts
Fresh water capacity 2.000 lts
Electricity 12V, 110V, 220V.
Engines 2 motores / 200 HP
Equipment
  • Snorkeling equipment.
  • 2 Be kayak.
  • 1 Dinghy.
Technic Equipment
  • Ice maker.
  • Water maker.
  • Hot water.
Transmition
  • HF & VHF.
  • 2 Mobile VHF.
Security
  • 2 Life rafts.
  • 1 EPIRB (Satellite locator).
  • 1 SART (Radio Beacon).
  • 2 Waterproof VHF.
  • 20 Life vests.
Accomodation 
  • Standard Cabin 1: 2 Singles lower beds.
  • Standard Cabin 2: 2 Singles lower beds.
  • Standard Cabin 3: 1 Lower matrimonial bed, 1 upper single bed.
  • Suite Cabin 4: 1 Lower matrimonial bed, 1 upper single bed.
  • Standard Cabin 5: 1 matrimonial  bed.
  • Suite Cabin 6: 1 Lower matrimonial bed, 1 upper single bed.
  • Standard Cabin 7: 2 Single beds.
  • Standard Cabin 8: 1 matrimonial  bed.

Details

Cost Includes:
  • Jacuzzi in sundeck.
  • Accommodation in spacious double cabins with private bathrooms.
  • 3 Meals per day.
  • Hot and cold water.
  • Air conditioned.
  • Towels for inside and outside.
  • Single kayak sit top.
Cost Excludes:
  • Flight tickets to/from Galapagos.
  • Entry to Galapagos National Park $100.
  • Transit card (INGALA) $ 20
  • Soft & alcoholic Drinks
  • Tips