Eclipse
(48 Passengers – Deluxe Expedition Vessel)
Specials Available – The 210 ft. M/V Eclipse, is a Deluxe Expedition Galapagos cruise vessel, accommodating up to 48 passengers in 27 cabins. The Eclipse preserves a small boat atmosphere and offers features such as a spacious dining room and shaded ‘al fresco’ dining area, international cuisine, naturalist guide for every 12 passengers, lounge, library/video room, dip pool, deck bar, souvenir shop, topside sun deck and an infirmary with a medical doctor on board at all times. The Eclipse is a fully air-conditioned, extremely roomy and comfortable ship. Eclipse’s large cabins have either a double or twin bed arrangement, with ocean view windows on Boat Deck and ocean view portholes on Main Deck. Each cabin has a closet, writing table, individual climate control and spacious bathroom to enjoy your Galapagos tour in comfort.
GSA Program Price Includes:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers.
SPECIAL HONEYMOON & FAMILY PROGRAMS: FREE Galapagos Airfare*
1) Eclipse – Galapagos Honeymoon Safari (12 Day)
2) Eclipse – Family Exploration (12 Day)
*Book any of the Eclipse Special Programs with Go South Adventures and receive FREE Galapagos airfare for all passengers!
2012 Early Bird Discounts – $500 Off All October 2012 Departures
Early bird departures must be booked by February 24.
Please contact us for select departures availability! Discount applicable to new bookings only.
Itinerary
Eclipse - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sun (A)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove)
DAY 3 (Sun) RABIDA - SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas)
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Tagus Cove) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)
DAY 5 (Tue) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Punta Vicente Roca)
DAY 6 (Wed) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 7 (Thu) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 8 (Fri) BARTOLOME - SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon)
DAY 9 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 10 (Sun) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)
10 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sun (B)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO - BALTRA - NORTH SEYMOUR
DAY 3 (Sun) SOUTH PLAZAS - SANTA FE
DAY 4 (Mon) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)
DAY 5 (Tue) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
DAY 6 (Wed) ISABELA (Elizabeth Bay, Punta Moreno)
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 8 (Fri) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
DAY 9 (Sat) MOSQUERA - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 10 (Sun) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)
Pricing and Details
2012 PRICING Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed Trip Proposal
2013 Pricing and Dates available on request
| 10 DAY PROGRAM (Low Season*) |
10 DAY PROGRAM (High Season) |
| $4985 - STATEROOM (3-16) | $5285 - STATEROOM (3-16) |
| $5330 - SINGLE STATEROOM (1-2) | $5630 - SINGLE STATEROOM (1-2) |
| $5545 - SUPERIOR STATEROOM (21-28) | $5795 - SUPERIOR STATEROOM (21-28) |
| $5895 - DELUXE STATEROOM (17-20) | $6195 - DELUXE STATEROOM (17-20) |
*Low Season Rates apply for all departures in October and November as well as for December 2nd and December 9th departures only.
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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights Deluxe hotel & 4 private airport/hotel transfers.
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), Galapagos fuel surcharge, international airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, holiday and/or fuel surcharge (if applicable, will be noted with trip proposal), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
*Quote for flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All Deluxe Class Expedition boat programs include 2 nights (5 star hotel). View Sample Accommodations
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$425 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Note - 2012 Fuel Supplement/Fuel Increase will be noted for 2012 proposals
Single Supplement (hotel/lodges): Trip cost is based on twin shared hotel accommodations, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single hotel/cabin accommodations.
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
Carbon Offset Program:
Go South Adventures is proud to promote the CarbonFund.org program - which gives all of us the ability to offset our carbon footprint both at home and while traveling abroad. Learn more at CarbonFund.org, where their motto is: "Reduce what you can. Offset what you can't".
