The Darwin Yacht is a tourist superior yacht. This type of yacht is designed for travelers who seek an economical alternative without sacrificing comfort and privacy. The yacht benefits from a large dining room, a deck, and comfortable cabins with berths, a closet and bathroom. This boat also includes all snorkeling equipment at no extra charge to allow you to not only enjoy the marvels on land but also the magnificent sights under water.
Accommodation
Accommodations
The Darwin yacht offers particularly attractive value for money - something of a rarity in the Galapagos which is always an expensive destination! Past reviews detail a high level of service so this is definitely a recommended Galapagos cruise option. The Darwin runs the standard north and south Galapagos itinerary.
Number of cabins: 8 twin cabins with bunk beds - 4 lower deck, 2 main deck, 2 upper deck
Private bathroom: yes
Air conditioning: yes (central)
Hot water: yes
Sundeck: yes
Other: living room, bar
Specifications
Technical Specifications
DARWIN Yacht Specifications
- Length: 60ft, 19m
- Beam: 18ft, 5.6m
- Speed: 9 knots
- Crew: 6 + guide
- Level of guide: II
- Capacity: 16
Snorkeling / Diving
- Snorkeling: not included, $25 for 8 day rental, $15 for 4 or 5 days.
- Diving possible: yes but with a minimum of 2 divers, $290 per person per day (note: regular island activities will be missed whilst you dive).
Facilities:
Cabins:
- 8 Cabins.
- 4 Double cabins with berth, private bathroom, hot/cold water and air conditioning. The rooms are located on the upper deck.
Yacht:
- Dinning room.
- Sun deck.
Itineraries
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| Itinerary Discovery | |
|---|---|
| DAY | PLAN |
| Thursday | Baltra Airport Mosquera Islet |
| Friday | South Plazas Island Santa Fe Island |
| Saturday | Española Is: Gardner Bay – Gardner & Osborn Islet Suarez Point |
| Sunday | Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown |
| Monday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station Twin Craters – Highlands |
| Tuesday | Santiago Is: Egas Port – Espumilla Beach Buccaneer Cove |
| Wednesday | Bartholome Island Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay |
| Thursday | North Seymour Island Baltra Airport |
| Itinerary Discovery (5D/4N) | |
|---|---|
| DAY | PLAN |
| Thursday | Baltra Airport Mosquera Islet |
| Friday |
South Plazas Island |
| Saturday | Española Is: Gardner Bay – Gardner & Osborn Islets Suarez Point |
| Sunday | Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown |
| Monday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport |
| Itinerary Discovery (4D/3N) | |
|---|---|
| DAY | PLAN |
| Monday | Baltra Airport Santa Cruz Is: Highlands |
| Tuesday | Santiago Is: Egas Port – Espumilla Beach Buccaneer Cove |
| Wednesday | Bartholome Island Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay |
| Thursday | North Seymour Island Baltra Airport |
| Itinerary Adventure | |
|---|---|
| DAY | PLAN |
| Thursday | Baltra Airport Santa Cruz Is: Bachas Beach |
| Friday | San Cristobal Is: Pitt Point Brujo Hill |
| Saturday | San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock Lobos Islet |
| Sunday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station El Chato - Highlands |
| Monday | Isabela Is: Tintoreras The Wall of Tears – Galapaguera - Wetlands |
| Tuesday | Rabida Island Santa Cruz Is: Dragon Hill |
| Wednesday | Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove Chinese Hat |
| Thursday | Daphne Island Baltra Airport |
| Itinerary Adventure (5N/4N) | |
|---|---|
| DAY | PLAN |
| Sunday | Baltra Airport Santa Cruz Is: El Chato - Highlands |
| Monday | Isabela Is: Tintoreras The Wall of Tears – Galapaguera - Wetlands |
| Tuesday | Rabida Island Santa Cruz Is: Dragon Hill |
| Wednesday | Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove Chinese Hat |
| Thursday | Daphne Island Baltra Airport |
| Itinerary Adventure (4D/3N) | |
|---|---|
| DAY | PLAN |
| Thursday | Baltra Airport Santa Cruz Is: Bachas Beach |
| Friday | San Cristobal Is: Pitt Point Brujo Hill |
| Saturday | San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock Lobos Islet |
| Sunday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport |
These prices include:
- All Transfers Airport – Yacht – Airport in Galapagos
- Cruise on board the yacht of your choice
- Three complete meals per day
- Excursions to the Islands
- English speaking naturalist guide
The price does not include:
- Round trip airfare to Galapagos approximately of US $ 500.00 (It depends of the date and of your trip)
- Galapagos National Park fee US $ 100.00 (To be paid in cash in Galapagos)
- Galapagos Transit card of US $ 20.00 (To be paid in cash in the airport in Quito)
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Special service not described above.