Eric / Letty / Flamingo
(20 Passengers – First Class Vessel “A”)
Tour the Galapagos with the Eric, Letty or Flamingo. These three first class boats were custom designed to sail the Galapagos Islands. Each boat is 83 ft. long and cruises at 12 knots. The Eric, Letty and Flamingo have accommodations for 20 passengers in 10 cabins (2 with triple option), with 2 guides per vessel, ensuring personalized service. The boats also offer spacious sundecks, large dinning, lounge and bar areas. The emphasis on these 3 sister yachts is service and excellence throughout your Galapagos cruise. Kayaks available.
The Eric / Letty / Flamingo have the “Smart Voyager Certification” for their environmental and security standards.
Family Departures – the Eric/Letty/Flamingo specialize in Family based departures.
2012 Family Departures on the Eric/Letty/Flamingo
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS:
FREE Hotel & Transfer Services Included in Boat Price:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito or Guayaquil (4 star), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers (Starting Oct. 2012 – Quito transfers to/from new airport will be subject to transfer supplement).
2012 Discount Departures – 15% OFF ALL DECKS
Departures: Aug 11 – 20 (A), Aug 18 – 27 (B), Aug 25 – Sep 3 (A), Sep 1 – 10 (B), Sep 29 – Oct 8 (B)
Contact us for availability. Must be booked by May 31.
2012 Family & Teen Departures – 5% Adult Discount (DOLPHIN DECK ONLY)
Family, Teen Departures & Non-Family: May 26 – Jun 4 (B), Jun 2 – 11 (A), Jul 7 – 16 (B), Oct 6 – 15 (A), Oct 27 – Nov 5 (B), Nov 10 -19, Nov 24 – Dec 3 (B), Dec 15 – 24 (A)
Note – On family and family teen departures, the discount is for the adults only who are traveling with their children/grandchildren, the normal discounts for children of 15-25% will continue to apply.
2012 Fall Promotional Departures – 5% Discount
Departures: Jul 28 – Aug 6, Aug 11 – 20, Aug 18 – 27, Aug 25 – Sep 3, Sep 1 – 10 (B), Sep 15 – 24 (B), Sep 22 – Oct 1 (A), Sep 29 – Oct 8, Oct 20 – 29 (A), Nov 3 – 12
2012 & 2013 Early Bird Promotional Departures – 5% Discount
2012 & 2013 Departures: Nov 17 – 24 (A), Dec 1 – 10 (A), Dec 8 – 17 (B), Jan 12 – 21 (A), Jan 19 – 28 (B), Jan 26 – Feb 4 (A), Feb 2 – 11 (B), Feb 9 – 18 (B), Feb 23 – Mar 4 (A), Mar 2 – 11 (B)
Applicable to bookings made 180 days or more prior to departure
Contact us for availability. Promotions are applicable for new bookings only.
Itinerary
Eric / Letty / Flamingo - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Mon (A)
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL (Playa Ochoa, Leon Dormido)
DAY 3 (Mon) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)
DAY 4 (Tue) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 5 (Wed) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay)
DAY 6 (Thu) ISABELA (Humedales, Wall of Tears, Sierra Negra)
DAY 7 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - BARTOLOME
DAY 8 (Sat) SOUTH PLAZAS - SANTA CRUZ (Highlands)
DAY 9 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center) - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
10 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Mon (B)
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera)
DAY 3 (Mon) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 4 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - NORTH SEYMOUR
DAY 5 (Wed) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinosa) - ISABELA (Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 6 (Thu) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
DAY 7 (Fri) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas) - RABIDA
DAY 8 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - SANTE FE
DAY 9 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center) - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
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
$3450 - IGUANA DECK (Triple)
$3550 - IGUANA DECK (Double)
$3950 - BOOBY DECK
$4350 - DOLPHIN DECK
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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 hotel, 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers (starting Oct. 2012 – Quito transfers to new airport will be subject to transfer supplement).
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
*Quote for International flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel).
View Sample Accommodations
Transfers (Quito): For departures Oct. 2012 and later, we will provide the price supplement for our private airport/hotel meet and transfer service with the detailed Trip Proposal.
Note - New Quito International Airport Location - slated to open October 2012, Quito's new international airport in Tababela is located approximately 45 minutes from Quito's center.
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$460 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$525 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Single Supplement: Trip cost is based on shared accommodations throughout, a single supplement charge is assessed for passengers traveling alone or preferring single accommodations. Most Galapagos boats offer a shared option for same sex singles willing to share a cabin in order to waive the single supplement (please indicate your single preference when contacting us).
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
Carbon Offset Program:
Carbon Offset Program:
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