Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard:
M/V LA PINTA

Category: Yacht
Class: Deluxe
Duration: 7 nts

This stunning 207 foot luxury yacht began sailing the Galapagos Islands in March 2008. Yacht LA PINTA carries 48 passengers. She offers a relaxed yet lavish expedition atmosphere, with plush outside cabins; the highest standards of service; the very best international cuisine plus celebrated
Ecuadorian dishes, and all the amenities that make the Galapagos Islands Expedition a trip of a lifetime.

CABINS

La Pinta’s ample staterooms provide Galapagos explorers with unparalleled comfort. Its 24 cabins are located mid-ship, in the Upper Deck, with double beds (32” x 79” inches), which can be converted to one Queen bed (64” x 79” inches), with private bathroom and air conditioning. Six cabins are connected, for the convenience of families traveling together, and there are also 4 triple cabins of approximately 22 square meters (236 square feet). Bedding is fine cotton, down duvets and a choice of pillows. Bathrooms have all the amenities, hair dryer and plenty of plush towels.

BOAT DESCRIPTION

Number of Passengers: 48
Length: 207 ft / 63 m
Beam: 39.37 ft / 12 m
Speed: 12 knots
Built: 1983
Last Refurbishment: 2007
Crew: 25 + Doctor + 3 naturalist guides
Day(s) of Departure: Friday
Sea Kayaks: no
Snorkelling Equipment: Yes
Occasional Diving: No
Wet Suits:
Other Notes: Official web site (with photos and deck plan)

ITINERARY

as of September 17, 2009

Friday - Arrive Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos Islands / Isla Lobos an Playa Ochoa (San Cristobal)
Saturday - North Seymour / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Sunday - Floreana: Post Office Bay / Punta Cormorant
Monday - Punta Moreno (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Tuesday - Santa Cruz: Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station
Wednesday - Bartolome / Rabida
Thursday - Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez
Friday - La Galapaguera / Depart San Cristobal [ see detailed itinerary ]

2010 rates
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Twin Cabins	5,587	4,656
Single Cabins	8,380	6,984
Fuel Surcharge	244	203
Last Minute Rates

Add US$ 200 per person during peak season: April 03-10 / December 25-January 01, 2010

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- all meals
- transfers in the islands
- use of snorkelling equipment
- all shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- airfare from mainland Ecuador
- beverages
- gratuities
- cancellation/medical insurance
- accommodations and tours on mainland Ecuador.

Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ * The Canadian dollar rates shown above have been calculated at an exchange rate of 1.20 and are subject to change until time of payment.

PRE & POST GALAPAGOS ISLANDS TOUR packages in Ecuador

We can assist with more than just cruise arrangements, for hotels and tours on mainland Ecuador check out our tour packages or ask us to customize your tour to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Here are a few of our more popular Ecuador travel packages: