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Queen Beatriz Motor Catamaran - 8 Days Cruise

Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the Gap Adventurer VI, our brand new luxury catamaran. Special amenities include a hydro-massage 4-person jacuzzi plus spacious outside decks for relaxing, a large dining area and both indoor and outdoor bar areas.

This upscale superior vessel has 3 distinct cabin types to choose from: 4 Deluxe cabins with private balcony (both twin share and double beds available), 1 Suite (double) and 3 Standard twin cabins, all with air conditioning and en suite bathrooms with hot water.

Our staff include a Level III bilingual naturalist guide certified by the Galapagos National Park Authority, as well as a dedicated Cruise Director ensuring you are in good hands both on board and on land.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Quito
Arrive in Quito at any time.

Day 2 Baltra/ Bachas (B,L,D)
Early flight to Baltra, in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival we are met by our naturalist guide and transfer to our boat, the Gap Adventurer VI. Visit Bachas Beach in the afternoon.

Day 3 Floreana (B,L,D)
Reach Floreana Island in the morning and stop at Post Office Bay. Still in use, this historic site is where mariners from around the world would deposit and collect letters from a “post office barrel,” to be brought home by returning sailors. Visitors place unstamped letters and cards in the barrel, and deliver, free of charge, any addressed to their own hometowns. Later in the afternoon we make our way towards Punta Cormorant on the northern part of Floreana and head to Flour Beach, an important nesting site for turtles. We may also see flamingos and occasionally penguins!

Day 4 Española (B,L,D)
Head to Gardner Bay in the morning this is an excellent swimming and snorkeling site, in the afternoon we go to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galapagos is home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies.

Day 5 Santa Cruz (B,L,D)
The morning finds us in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Later, visit the Charles Darwin Station to see giant tortoises and learn about Darwin’s studies of the Galapagos wildlife. There is also free time to explore or do some shopping. In the afternoon we visit the highlands to see the giant land tortoises.

Day 6 Dragon Hill/Rabida (B,L,D)
In the morning visit Dragon Hill , in the afternoon we make our way to Rabida Island to visit a water salt lagoon rich in wildlife and vegetation. A large sea lion colony provides great photo opportunities.

Day 7 Sullivan/ Bartolomé (B,L,D)
In the morning we visit Sullivan Bay, in the afternoon we arrive to Bartolomé Island. Learn the geological history of Bartolomé as our naturalist guide explains its dramatic volcanic features, including unusual splatter cones. We may spot rare Galapagos Penguins, of which only 800 pairs exist.

Day 8 South Plazas/ Santa Fé (B,L,D)
In the morning visit South Plazas island, in the afternoon set sail and reach Santa Fé Island, and learn from our naturalist guide how mangrove trees survive in the harsh environment. Learn about the features and habits of the Galapagos' prehistoric-looking marine iguanas.

Day 9 North Seymour/Quito (B)
Sail to Baltra on Santa Cruz Island. After a brief visit to North Seymour for one last look at frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions, transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito. Enjoy one last night on the town.

Day 10 Depart Quito (B)

B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner

Single supplement:  90 %
No child discount

Included in the price:
All transfers in Galapagos, cruise on board of the Queen Beatriz Motor Catamaran in double accommodation with all facilities, naturalist guide, purified water free to drink.

Not included in the price:
Flights mainland to/from Galápagos (e.g. Quito – Galapagos – Quito USD 429.- per person), entrance fee to Galapagos National Park USD 100.- per person, migration card USD 10.- per person, beverages, tips, personal items, insurance.

NB Itinerary is subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, operational matters, National Park Authorities advice, or Captain´s decision for passengers’ security.

Queen Beatriz Motor Catamaran Itinerary

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