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Highlights of the Köln Yacht

Category: Comfortable

  • The Köln Yacht was redesigned in 2008 to offer comfortable levels of security and services for Galapagos cruising.
  • Comfortable cabins all have lower beds (matrimonial or twin beds), and useful amenities such as: locker, drawers, safe deposit box, hair dryer, hot water & air conditioning.
  • The Köln’s social lounge area offers board games, videos, books and music to keep guests entertained during the cruise. Guide briefings also take place in this cozy warm space.
  • Use of kayaks and snorkeling gear are included in the rates, ideal for water sport lovers. Wetsuits are also available for rent in case of cold seas.

Köln Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2024

Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.

  • Lower Deck Double (cabins 3 – 6)$2426Per person
  • Lower Deck Standard (cabins 3 – 6)$3832Per person
  • Main Deck Double (cabins 7 – 10)$2686Per person
  • Main Deck Standard (cabins 7 – 10)$3890Per person

4 days - Itinerary

  • FRI: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
  • SAT: Genovesa: El Barranco (Prince Phillip´s Steps), Darwin Bay
  • SUN: Rabida, Santa cruz: Dragon Hill
  • MON: Santa Cruz: Twin Craters, Baltra Airport

Note – Prices vary throughout the year depending on travel date and cabin type. Please consult with our sales team for the best available rate & cabin choices for your trip.

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  • Lower Deck Double (cabins 3 – 6)$3012Per person
  • Lower Deck Standard (cabins 3 – 6)$4401Per person
  • Main Deck Double (cabins 7 – 10)$3359Per person
  • Main Deck Standard (cabins 7 – 10)$4968Per person

5 days - Itinerary

  • MON: Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz: Highlands
  • TUE: Floreana: Baroness View Point, Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Champion Islet
  • WED: Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet
  • THU: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock, Witch Hill, Moreno Port / Gianni Arismendi Human Interpretation Center
  • FRI: Mosquera, Baltra Airport

Note – Prices vary throughout the year depending on travel date and cabin type. Please consult with our sales team for the best available rate & cabin choices for your trip.

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  • Lower Deck Double (cabins 3 – 6)$4321Per person
  • Lower Deck Standard (cabins 3 – 6)$6504Per person
  • Main Deck Double (cabins 7 – 10)$4864Per person
  • Main Deck Standard (cabins 7 – 10)$7378Per person

8 days - Itinerary west

  • FRI: Baltra Airport, North Seymour
  • SAT: Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Egas Port
  • SUN: Isabela: Tagus cove, Fernandina: Espinoza Point
  • MON: Isabela: Urbina Bay, Vicente Roca Point
  • TUE: Bartolome, Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • WED: Chinese Hat, South Plaza
  • THU: Santa Cruz: Highlands, Interpretation Center Fausto Llerena
  • FRI: Santa Cruz: Bachas beach, Baltra Airport

Note – Prices vary throughout the year depending on travel date and cabin type. Please consult with our sales team for the best available rate & cabin choices for your trip.

Full ItineraryFull Itinerary Request free quote
  • Lower Deck Double (cabins 3 – 6)$4321Per person
  • Lower Deck Standard (cabins 3 – 6)$6504Per person
  • Main Deck Double (cabins 7 – 10)$4864Per person
  • Main Deck Standard (cabins 7 – 10)$7378Per person

8 days - Itinerary east

  • FRI: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
  • SAT: Genovesa: El Barranco (Prince Phillip´s Steps), Darwin Bay
  • SUN: Rabida, Santa cruz: Dragon Hill
  • MON: Santa Cruz: Interpretation Center Fausto Llerena, Highlands
  • TUE: Floreana: Baroness View Point, Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Champion Islet
  • WED: Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet
  • THU: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock, Witch Hill, Moreno Port /Gianni Arismendi Human Interpretation Center
  • FRI: Mosquera, Baltra Airport

Note – Prices vary throughout the year depending on travel date and cabin type. Please consult with our sales team for the best available rate & cabin choices for your trip.

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Köln Yacht Specifications

  • Length: 104 feet
  • Beam: 22 feet
  • Speed: 11 knots
  • Crew: 8 + 1 naturalist guides
  • Capacity: 16 passengers

Facilities

  • bathroomPrivate bathroom
  • safeSafe Deposit box
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • barBar
  • dinnerDining room
  • comunal loungeComunal Lounge
  • sun deckSun deck
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelRoom towels
  • beach towelBeach towels
  • hairHair dryer
  • electricity110v Electricity point in cabin
  • readingReading Material
  • tvTV/DVD - Communal
  • wetsuitsWetsuits for hire
  • kayaksKayaks

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: Use of snorkel gear included, wet suit available for rental.
  • Diving possible: No

Included Services

  • Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
  • Accommodation with private bathroom.
  • Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
  • Use of snorkel equipment
  • Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee
  • Flight: Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (this cruise generally includes Galapagos Flight tickets in their cruise rates, a reduction in price of $350pp can be made in the case a client buys his/her own flights)
  • Use of kayaks

Excluded Services

  • Entrance fees Galapagos:
    • Galapagos National Park Fee $100 (increasing to $200 as of 1st August 2024)
    • Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
  • Flight: International Flights
  • Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Wetsuits rental: Short (4 days $35/ 5 days $ 40 / 8 days $45 / 11 days $70 /15 days $80) - Full wetsuit (4 days $40/ 5 days $ 45 / 8 days $55 / 11 days $80 /15 days $90) Size should be requested before the trip and payment is only accepted in cash on board.
  • Single Supplement
  • Child discount: 10% (under 12 years old). One child per adult , Doesn't accept infants
  • Tips for Guides and crew.
  • Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
  • Any other personal expenses

About Itineraries

  • On the first day, there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
  • Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates during the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
  • All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice.

About Cabins

Lower Deck

  • 4 twin cabins with two single sized beds (cabins: 3 to 6)

Upper Deck

  • 2 double cabins with one double bed (cabins: 7 & 8)
  • 2 twin cabins with two single sized beds (cabins 9 & 10)

Deck Plan

HAPPY GRINGO YACHT RANKING

Outdoor Space

Social areas, sundeck, restaurant & bar area and boat design.

Cabin Space

Type and size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins.

Comfort and Amenities

Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzi, TV, toiletries.

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