Upper tourist class cruise Bonita
The Bonita is a charming motor yacht in the upper tourist class and offers a personal and relaxed cruise experience with a maximum of 16 guests. The recently modernized vessel impresses with a successful combination of comfort, a family-like atmosphere, and an attractive price-performance ratio. On board, you will find bright cabins with private bathrooms, air-conditioned interior spaces, and spacious communal areas such as a lounge, bar, and sun deck, inviting you to relax between excursions.
The experienced crew and a bilingual naturalist guide ensure smooth operations and provide in-depth insights into the fascinating wildlife and plant life of the Galápagos Islands. From a culinary perspective, you will enjoy a varied mix of Ecuadorian and international cuisine, while snorkeling excursions and daily land visits allow you to experience nature up close. The Bonita is therefore an ideal choice for travelers seeking an uncomplicated, authentic, and at the same time comfortable Galápagos cruise.
Information about the ship
- Year built: 1991 (renovated: 2019)
- Length: 31.5 m
- Width: 10.5 m
- Speed: 9 knots
- Engines: 2 × Caterpillar 8-cylinder
- Decks: Lower deck, main deck, upper deck, sun deck
- Cabins: 4 convertible cabins on the upper deck. 2 double cabins on the main deck. 1 twin cabin and 2 triple cabins on the lower deck
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Crew: 8 members
- Common areas: Lounge with TV, DVDs, books, and toys, bar, restaurant, 360° sun deck with loungers
- Safety: 6 life rings, 2 life rafts for 15 people each, 30 life jackets for guests, 20 life jackets for the crew, signal pistol, smoke signals and SOS lights, CO₂ fire extinguishers, fire detectors and full fire protection system, fire extinguishers, Automated external defibrillator, fire protection suits
Itineraries
Sunday to Saturday - Route A: 7 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transfer to the boat – Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill
- Day 2: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove, Espumilla Beach – Puerto Egas
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point – Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point
- Day 4: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay – Tagus Cove
- Day 5: Insel Isabela: Elizabeth Bay – Moreno Point
- Day 6:Â Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station – Highlands
- Day 7: Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters – Transfer to airport
Sunday to Thursday - Route B: 5 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transver to the boat – Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
- Day 2: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Devil´s Crown – Post Office Bay
- Day 3: Espa̱ola Island: Suarez Point РGardner Bay
- Day 4: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center, Kicker Rock – Lobos Islet
- Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Wednesday to Sunday - Route C: 5 Days
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, Transfer to the boat – South Plaza Island
- Day 2: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove – Highlands
- Day 3: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay – Prince Philip´s Steps (El Barranco)
- Day 4: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay РBartholom̩ Island
- Day 5: 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
- If the cruise is canceled 120 days or more before departure, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged.
- If canceled between 119 and 60 days before departure, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the trip is canceled less than 60 days before the start of the cruise, the full tour price will be charged.
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