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Highlights of the Archipel I Catamaran
Category: Comfortable- The Archipel I is a stable, double hulled catamaran, for smooth cruising around the Galapagos arhipelago.
- The Archipel I and Archipel II catamarans are sister yachts, both operating at the Galapagos Islands.
- Spacious & modern social areas include an al-fresco dining area, TV, DVD, stereo, library, indoor bar, another bar on the upper deck, a spacious tanning deck with reclining chairs, and a shaded terrace.
- All of the cabins aboard the Archipel I have comfortable lower berths, and windows to enjoy great views as you cruise. Two cabins are complete with double bed for couples.
- Sea kayaks are a great extra bonus, available on the Archipel cruise.
Archipel I Galapagos Cruise
Itineraries and pricing 2022
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.- PRICE $2095Per person
These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.
Itinerary for 4 days - A4
- MON Arrival to San Cristobal, visit Interpretation Centre, Frigatebird Hill
- TUE South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
- WED North Seymour, Chinese Hat
- THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
- PRICE $2095Per person
These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.
Itinerary for 4 days - B4
- MON Arrival to Baltra´s airport & Bachas beach
- TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
- WED Bartholomew Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
- THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
- PRICE $2895Per person
These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.
Itinerary for 5 days - A5
- THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin
- FRI Isabela: Moreno Point, Urbina Bay
- SAT Isabela: Tagus Cove & Fernandina: Espinoza Point
- SUN Puerto Egas, Rabida
- MON Black Turtle Cove & transfer to Baltra´s airport
- PRICE $2895 Per person
These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.
Itinerary for 5 days - B5
- THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena
- FRI Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
- SAT Española: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
- SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Witch Hill
- MON San Cristobal: Lobos Islet & transfer to the airport
- PRICE $4695Per person
These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.
Itinerary for 8 days - A
- MON Arrival to San Cristobal, Interpretation Centre & Frigatebird Hill
- TUE South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
- WED North Seymour, Chinese Hat
- THU Santa Cruz: Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve & Charles Darwin Research Station
- FRI Isabela: Moreno Point, Urbina Bay
- SAT Isabela: Tagus Cove & Fernandina: Espinoza Point
- SUN Puerto Egas, Rabida
- MON Black Turtle Cove & transfer to Baltra´s airport
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These rates may increase for special dates such as Christmas / New Years. Special promotions may also be available throughout the year.
Itinerary for 8 days - B
- MON Arrival to Baltra´s airport, Bachas beach
- TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
- WED Bartholomew Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
- THU Santa Cruz: Twin Craters, El Chato Reserve, Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre
- FRI Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout
- SAT Española: Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
- SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Witch Hill
- MON San Cristobal: Lobos Islet & transfer to the airport
- PRICE $4695Per person
Itinerary for 8 days - A5+B4
- THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station
- FRI Isabela: Moreno Point, Urbina Bay
- SAT Isabela: Tagus Cove & Fernandina: Espinoza Point
- SUN Isabela: Puerto Egas, Rabida
- MON Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove, Bachas Beach
- TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
- WED Bartholomew Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
- THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve - Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
- PRICE $4695Per person
Itinerary for 8 days - B5+A4
- THU Arrival to Baltra airport & Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena
- FRI Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
- SAT Española: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
- SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Witch Hill
- MON San Cristobal: Lobos Islet & Interpretation Centre, Frigatebird Hill
- TUE South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island
- WED North Seymour, Chinese Hat
- THU Santa Cruz: El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters & transfer to Baltra´s airport
Archipel I Catamaran Specifications
- Length: 88 Feet
- Beam: 35 Feet
- Speed: 10 knots
- Crew: 10
- Level of guide: II or III
- Capacity: 16 passengers
Facilities
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
Beach towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Sundeck
Lounge area
Bar
Reading Material
TV/DVD - Communal
Wetsuits for hire
Kayaks
Diving - Snorkeling
- Snorkeling: Equipment (mask, snorkel, flippers) included. Wetsuit costs extra.
- 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).
- Snorkel equipment
- Unlimited purified water, tea, and coffee.
Excluded Services
- Entrance fees Galapagos:
- Galapagos National Park $100 pp (subject to change).
- Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
- Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
- Important Note: The Archipel I cruise obligates Happy Gringo to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will unfortunately result in a penalty fee of US$50 per person being charged to you by the yacht operator.
- Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
- Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
- Wetsuits rental ($55 – 8 days / $35 – 5 days / $30 – 4 days)
- Child discount: 20% (under 12 yrs old)
- Singles supplement: 80%
- Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
- Tips for Guides and crew.
- Any other personal expenses.
About Itineraries
- On day 1 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 through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
- The Archipel cruise obligates Happy Gringo to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will, unfortunately, result in a penalty fee being charged to you by the yacht operator.
- 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
Cabin Distribution:
- 4 Main Deck Cabins (3,4,5 & 6) – twin beds, with windows.
- 2 Main Deck Cabins (7 & 8) – convertible double matrimonial bed or twin beds, with windows.
- 2 Main Deck Cabin (1 & 2) – double matrimonial bed, with window.
Deck Plan
HAPPY GRINGO YACHT RANKING
Social areas, sundeck, restaurant & bar area and boat design.
Type and size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins.
Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzi, TV, toiletries.
What Our Clients Say
Roger & Billie Woods ,USA
Loved every minute of our cruise – the Archipel I turned out to be an inspired choice for us, in particular the itinerary which could not have been better. Many thanks to our guide and crew for making the cruise so memorable.
Juliet Howell, UK
You were so right to recommend the Archipel yacht to us - not only was the price excellent compared to similar catamaran cruises but also the service and vistis that were included were top rate.
Elizabeth Carrell
Everything about the ARCHIPEL was great. The staff, the food, the guide (wonderful). It was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks for your recommendation.