Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard:
M/V LA PINTA

Category: Yacht
Class: Deluxe
Duration: 7 nts

This stunning 207 foot 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 ]

2012 rates - 3 NIGHT cruiseS
Category	Low Season us$	High Season US$
Twin Cabins	2,427	2,627
Single Cabins	3,559	3,759
Last Minute Rates

2012 rates - 4 NIGHT cruises
Category	Low Season us$	High Season US$
Twin Cabins	3,236	3,436
Single Cabins	4,745	4,945
Last Minute Rates

2012 rates - 7 NIGHT cruises
Category	Low Season us$	High Season US$
Twin Cabins	5,663	5,863
Single Cabins	8,304	8,504
Last Minute Rates

Peak Season: April 04-09 and December 21-January 04
Single Supplement: 50%
Child Discount (under age 12): 25% (one child per adult)

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$ as indicated

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: