Darwin Galapagos Cruise

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Highlights of the Darwin Yacht

Category: Standard

The Darwin yacht offers very attractive value for money when compared to other Galapagos cruises, so is perfect for travellers on a tight budget.
She graciously carries the name of the most important visitor the Islands have hosted, Charles Darwin who visited in 1835.
Reviews from our past clients praise a high level of on-board service, so this is a recommended Galapagos cruise option.
The Darwin yacht offers two types of itinerary: Adventure & Discovery. Each can be booked for 4, 5 or 8 days, or combined into an epic 15 day trip.

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Itineraries and pricing 2021

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Jan-June $912_{Per person}
July-August $960_{Per person}
Sept-Dec $960_{Per person}
Christmas & New year $1200_{Per person}

Itinerary for 4 days - Adventure

THU Baltra airport & North Seymour
FRI San Cristobal island: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock
SAT San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill, Lobos Island
SUN Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora

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Jan-June $912 _{Per person}
July-August $960 _{Per person}
Sept-Dec $960 _{Per person}
Christmas & New year $1200 _{Per person}

Itinerary for 4 days - Discovery

MON Santa Cruz island: Puerto Ayora, Twin Craters
TUE Santiago island: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach, Bucaneer Cove
WED Bartholomew island & Santiago island: Sullivan Bay
THU Bachas Beach & Baltra airport
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Jan-June $1440 _{Per person}
July-August $1560 _{Per person}
Sept-Dec $1500 _{Per person}
christmas & New year $1800 _{Per person}

Itinerary for 5 days - Adventure

SUN Puerto Ayora & Chato Highlands
MON Isabela: Tintoreras, Tortoise Breeding Center/ Mangrove Wetlands/Flamingo lagoon, optional Sierra Negra Volcano (extra payment)
TUE Rabida & Dragon Hill
WED Chinese Hat & Black Turtle Cove
THU Daphne & Baltra airport

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Jan-June $1400 _{Per person}
July-August $1560 _{Per person}
Sept-Dec $1500 _{Per person}
christmas & New year $1800 _{Per person}

Itinerary for 5 days - Discovery

THU Baltra airport & Mosquera
FRI South Plaza & Santa Fe island
SAT Española island: Gardner Bay, Gardner & Osborn islets, Suarez Point
SUN Floreana island: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown
MON Santa Cruz island: Charles Darwin Station, Puerto Ayora

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Jan-June $1740_{Per person}
July-August $1800_{Per person}
Sept-Dec 17 $1740_{Per person}
christmas & New year $2040_{Per person}

Itinerary for 7 days

MON Puerto Ayora & Twin Craters
TUE Santiago island: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach, Bucaneer Cove
WED Bartholomew island & Santiago island: Sullivan Bay
THU Bachas Beach, Baltra airport, North Seymour
FRI San Cristobal island: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock
SAT San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill, Lobos Island
SUN Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora

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Jan-June $2160_{Per person}
July-August $2220_{Per person}
Sept-Dec $2160_{Per person}
christmas & New year $2640_{Per person}

Itinerary for 8 days - Adventure

THU Baltra airport, North Seymour
FRI San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock
SAT San Cristobal: Witch Hill, Lobos Island
SUN Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Chato Highlands
MON Isabela: Tintoreras, Tortoise Breeding Center/Mangrove Wetlands/Flamingo lagoon, optional Sierra Negra Volcano (extra payment)
TUE Rabida & Dragon Hill
WED Santa Cruz: Chinese Hat, Black Turtle Cove
THU Daphne & Baltra airport

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Jan-June $2160_{Per person}
July-August $2220_{Per person}
Sept-Dec $2160_{Per person}
christmas & New year $2640_{Per person}

Itinerary for 8 days - Discovery

THU Baltra airport & Mosquera
FRI South Plaza & Santa Fe island
SAT Española island: Gardner Bay, Gardner & Osborn islet, Suarez Point
SUN Floreana island: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown
MON Santa Cruz island: Charles Darwin Station, Twin Craters
TUE Santiago island: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach, Bucaneer Cove
WED Bartholomew island & Santiago island: Sullivan Bay
THU North Seymour & Baltra airport

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Darwin Yacht Specifications

Length: 71ft, 22m
Beam: 16ft, 5m
Speed: 8 knots
Crew: 4 + guide
Capacity: 16 passengers

Facilities

Number of cabins: 8 twin cabins (bunk beds)
Private bathroom
Air conditioning: central
Toiletries
Room towels
Beach towels
110v Electricity point in cabin and 220v
Safe deposit box
Sundeck
Lounge area
Bar
Reading Material
TV/DVD - Communal
Emergency Satellite Phone
Wetsuits for hire

Diving - Snorkeling

Snorkeling: not included, rental available for $15 (5 days) or $20 (8 days). wetsuits for rent for $20 (5 days) or $35 (8 days).
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 *Depending on the cruise.
Drinking water, tea, coffee, snacks.
Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $5 pp *Depending on the cruise.

Excluded Services

Entrance fees Galapagos:
- Galapagos National Park $100 pp (subject to change).
- Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
- Isabela docking fee $15 pp *Depending on the cruise.
- Santa Cruz Highland Tortoises Ranch $5 *Depending on the cruise.
- Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $5 *Depending on the cruise.
Flight: International Flights.
Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
Singles supplement *Depending on the cruise.
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.
4 days cruises do not operate during July and August
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 Darwin 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

It is possible to request the cabin of your choice at time of booking – just let us know your preference. Final decision on cabin allocation is always in the hands of the yacht