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The Galaven is for adventurers with a mid-range budget who want to visit the Galapagos Islands.
This 88-foot motorized, 20-passenger yacht offers high-polished wood trim and floors, a library with TV and DVD player, and sun deck with chaise lounges. The spacious dining area allows you to comfortably eat while marveling at the stunning views of the Galapagos archipelago.
The eleven double cabins spread over the ship’s three decks have air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot water.
The Galaven has two different eight-day itineraries, as well as four- and five-day excursions. Two bilingual national park naturalist guides will show you the wonders of the Galapagos. Also accompanying you on the cruise are the captain and eight crew members.
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DAY |
ISLAND | PLACES |
| TUE | Santa Cruz |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Black Turtle Cove |
| WED | Genovesa |
AM: El Barranco PM: Darwin Bay |
| THU |
Santiago Rabida |
AM: Sullivan Bay PM: Rabida Island |
| FRI | Santa Cruz |
AM: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center Baltra Airport |
ITINERARY DAY BY DAY:
You will arrive at Baltra in the morning. After going through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a Galaven staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.
In the afternoon you will visit Black Turtle Cove in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.
Your morning visit is to El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, El Barranco’s steep and rocky path leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Palo Santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.
DARWIN BAY
In the afternoon, you will head to Darwin Bay . This white-sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.5 miles / 0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow- tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully and at the end of the path there is a spectacular view of f the cliff.
The morning visit heads to Santiago Island – Sullivan Bay located on the southeast part of Santiago.This place is interesting for its geology because the area is covered by lava flows. This place has elevations in form of small volcanoes, formed by the lava flows.
RABIDA ISLAND
In the afternoon you will visit Rabida Island (or Jervis) which is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago as well as a great snorkeling site. You will start on Rabida’s famous maroon/red sand beach and after an easy hike you will arrive to a stunning lookout point to enjoy the amazing landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
Today you will visit Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center. This is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of tortoises interact with one another and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans, stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept here until they are about four years-old and strong enough to survive on their own.
After this final visit, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport in time for your flight back 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.
| Year of construction: | 2000 |
| Type: | Mid-Range Expedition Vessel |
| Length: | 88 feet / 27 meters |
| Beam: | 22 feet / 7 meters |
| Draft: | 6 feet / 2 meters |
| Gross Tonnage: | 171 Tons |
| Capacity: | 20 passengers + 11 Crew members |
| Accommodation: | Lower Deck: 4 Double cabins (twin beds) (78ft² / 7m²) / 3 Double cabins (1 double + 1 bunk beds) (7m² / 75ft²) Main Deck: 2 Matrimonial cabins (double bed) (100ft² / 9m²) Upper Deck: 2 Double cabins (twin beds) (74 ft² / 7m²) All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning |
| Crew: | 2 Bilingual naturalist Galapagos National Park guides plus 9 crew members |
| Safety & Navigation: | All equipment meets / exceeds the international safety standards:
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