GALAPAGOS CRUISES M/C TREASURE - FIRST CLASS

GALAPAGOS CRUISES - TREASURE

OVERVIEW

GALAPAGOS CRUISES M/C TREASURE – FIRST CLASS​

The expedition motor catamaran Treasure of Galapagos invites you to the unparalleled Galapagos Islands. The comfortable catamaran will take you through the archipelago and also offers many opportunities to do unforgettable activities on the islands. The 10 crew members take care of your well-being and provide a relaxed atmosphere. With a length almost 37 meters, the first class ship offers stability, upscale amenities and an elegant design. The maximum of 16 passengers can relax in the spacious, bright cabins with their own balconies and also enjoy the trip on the partly covered sun deck or in the whirlpool. The bar/lounge and the dining room impress with a beautiful panoramic view, while the cozy lounge invites to nice conversations with other passengers.

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TOUR FACTORS

Difficulty 55%
Adventure 60%
Comfort 70%
Family friendly 90%

ITINERARY EXAMPLE: 4N/5D

Click to see every day in detail

AM: Arrival at San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the motor catamaran Treasure and meet and greet with the crew

PM: Visit to the Galapaguera of Colorado Hill and observe the Galapagos Giant Tortoise and species that are endemic to San Cristobal: Mockingbird Nesomimus melanotis, lava lizard and Chatham Leaf-toed Gecko. The beach is nesting area for marine turtles.

Meals: Lunch and dinner on board

AM: Visit to Gardner Bay, an important nesting area for sea turtles. The white sandy beach is perfect for relaxing and swimming. In the water you may observe even sharks. Three different finch species live here: lager-billed cactus finch, small-beaked ground finch and singing finch.

PM: Visit to Suarez Point where you can spot blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. There is a blow hole that spurts water high into the air.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

AM: Visit to Post Office Bay and Baroness Lookout. Here you can find a barrel that was once used as a post box for the whaling ships. In the north of the island you can enjoy stunning views from the Baroness Lookout over the surrounding landscape, the coastline and the Palo Santo forest.

PM: Visit to Cormorant Point with the largest flamingo lagoon in the islands. Observe as well other shore species such as common stilts, white-cheeked pintail ducks, etc. Enjoy the two different beaches: the “green beach” and the “flour sand beach”

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

AM: Visit to Santa Fe island, which was formed as a result of a volcanic uplift and is inhabited by the endemic yellow-green Santa Fe iguana, Galapagos snake and rice rat. There are two main trails on the island, one that leads to a beach through a forest of tall Opuntia (prickly pear) trees and salt bushes; another that takes you into the highlands and culminates in a stunning cliff top viewpoint where Galapagos hawks can be sighted.

PM: Turtle Bay is a beautiful beach of fine white sand and nesting site for the black turtle. The clear water is excellent for snorkeling and swimming! Look out for Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas or (seasonally) mating Pacifi­c green turtles in the surf.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

AM: El Chato is one of the reserves in the highlands of Santa Cruz that offers excellent opportunities for viewing wild tortoises in their natural habitat roaming through pastures in the agricul-tural zone and in the Tortoise Reserve. Descending through the agricultural zone into the Transition Zone where the Tortoise Reserve is located, the introduced vegetation of the farmlands is replaced by native vegetation. The pond at El Chato is surrounded by forest where short-eared owls, Darwin’s ­finches, Vermilion  Flycatchers, Yellow Warblers, Galapagos Rails, and Paint-billed Crakes can be seen. 

After this excursion, you will be transferred to the airport for your national flight to the continent.

Meals: Breakfast on board

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Accommodation on board in a cabin with private bathroom
  • All meals throughout cruise
  • Water, coffee and tea station
  • Transfers in the islands
  • All excursions
  • Bilingual national park guide
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Towels for bathroom and for beach

starting from

$3415 ,- p.p.

in US DOLLAR

*Please contact us for special offers and child discounts. Prices are subject to change.

 

*Price based on double occupancy.

Deckplan Treasure

Alternative Tours

Consider as you reserve:

My own cabin: 

Single supplement fee: 25% surcharge with a maximum of 2 single cabins per departure

Not Included:

International airfare to and from destination; Galapagos National park entrance fee US$100,- per Person (to be paid in cash at arrival at the airport in Galapagos); Transit Control Card US$20,- per Person (to be paid in cash at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil); wet-suits for snorkeling (available for rental); meals not described; cost of medical immunizations as needed; trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance; cost of optional activities; excess baggage charges; airport taxes (if any); alcoholic beverages or soft drinks; optional gratuities to your guides; items of personal nature.

Travel Insurance:

To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Travel insurance is intended to cover medical expenses, trip interruption and cancellation, theft and other losses incurred while traveling domestically or internationally.

Visa and Entry Requirements

Ecuador requires a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements.