Tourist Class Cruise M/Y Golondrina
The yacht M/Y Golondrina is a 16 passenger tourist class vessel operating in the Galapagos Islands. All double cabins have bunk beds and private bathroom including toilet, shower with hot water and sink. Common areas include a dining room, lounge with TV and DVD, music system and sundeck. The Golondrina is equipped with air conditioning also in each cabin. Snorkeling equipment for Galapagos excursions and a wetsuit can be rented directly on board.
Information about the ship
- Type: Tourist Class Motor Yacht
- Length: 22 meters / 72 feet
- Beam: 5 meters / 16.4 feet
- Speed: 9 knots
- Engine: 2 X 240 HP DETROIT DIESEL 8V-71.
- Electricity: 110 / 220 Volt
- Generators: 2 KOHLER – 13KW and 10KW
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Social areas: Sundeck, ample dining room, living room, leisure areas, TV, bar, Music System
- Navgation Eqiupment: Radar, Compass, Satellite GPS Navigator, VHF Radio, Satellite SSB-EPIRB Radio, Speed and Distance Log, Barometer, Clock
- Safety equipment: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon – EPIRB, 2 inflatable life rafts, Life vests, Emergency flares, Fire-suppressant system, Desalinization Plant
- Cabins: 8 double cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air conditioning
- Crew: 5 crew members + 1 Bilingual Guide
Itineraries
Tuesday to Friday - Route A: 4 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transfer to the ship – Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
- Day 2: Santa Cruz Island: Bowditch Point – Chinese Hat
- Day 3: Rabida Island – Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
- Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Friday to Tuesday - Route B: 5 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, Transfer to the ship – Mosquera Island
- Day 2: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point – Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas – Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove
- Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Friday to Friday - Route C: 8 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transfer to the ship – Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
- Day 2: Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps (El Barranco) – Darwin Bay
- Day 3: Bartolom̩ Island РSantiago Island: Sullivan Bay
- Day 4: South Plaza Island – Santa Fe Island
- Day 5: San Cristobal Island: Kicker Rock, Witch Hill – Lobos Islet
- Day 6: Espa̱ola Island: Suarez Point РGardner Bay, Gardner Island
- Day 7: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Devil´s Crow – Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
- Day 8: North Seymour Island – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly, but are subject to change due to weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns or instructions from the Galapagos National Park.
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Cancellation conditions
- All cancellations must be done in written form.
- If a cancellation is received between 190 and 90 days prior to departure a penalty of 250 USD will be retained as cancellation fee.Â
- If a cancellation is received between 89 days and 30 days prior to tour departure date, 40% of the total price will be forfeited.Â
- In the case of a cancellation received less than 30 days prior to the boat departure the full amount will be retained.
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