Galapagos Legend: A comfortable first class yacht
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $1,939/per person
The Galapagos Legend combines the amenities of a larger cruise liner with the intimacy of small ship. This 300-foot ship has a fascinating history, having served as a cruise ship, military hospital ship, and casino ship before being outfitted for Galapagos expeditions. The Legend has capacity for 100 passengers, and offers comfortable cabins and plenty of open areas for socializing and taking in the scenery. With top quality naturalist guides, the Legend is great choice for exploring the Galapagos, and with its extra room can be an excellent option for families with kids.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Galapagos Legend has 52 ocean view, air-conditioned cabins and 3 additional interior cabins. Each cabin includes a safe, entertainment system with LCD TVs, and hair dryer. Internal, local, and international satellite telephone service is available. Wi-Fi is accessible when anchoring at the main islands.
This Galapagos Legend's Balcony suites have private balconies. The Junior and Legend suites have three meters of windows to enjoy sea views.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: refurbished in 2017
Type: Deluxe yacht
Length: 300 ft. / 92 mts.
Beam: 47 ft. / 14 mts.
Draft: 13 ft. / 4 mts.
Max speed: 20 knots
Accommodations: Superior cabins with private facilities; Junior Suite with private facilities; Legend Suite; Balcony Suite
Crew: Captain, 6 Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Physician, plus 60 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A - Central (4 days)
Monday
Arrive to Baltra / Black Turtle Cove or Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz)
Tuesday
Genovesa: El Barranco and Prince Philip’s Steps / Darwin Bay
Wednesday
South Plaza Island / Santa Fe
Thursday
Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B - West (5 days)
Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Mosquera Islet
Friday
Egas Port (Santiago) / Rábida
Saturday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove
Sunday
Espinosa Point (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Monday
Santa Cruz: Highlands Tortoise Reserve or Pit Craters / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C - East (4 days)
Monday
Arrive to Baltra / North Seymour
Tuesday
Bartolome / Sullivan bay (Santiago island)
Wednesday
San Cristobal: Punta Pitt and Islet Pitt / Cerro Brujo
Thursday
San Cristóbal: Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve / Return to Mainland
Itinerary D - South (5 days)
Thursday
Arrive to San Cristóbal / Interpetation Center & Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal Island)
Friday
Española: Gardner Bay / Suárez Point
Saturday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown or Champion
Sunday
Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill / Punta Bowditch
Monday
Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
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Pricing
Trip length: 8 day, 5 day & 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 100
Prices 2024:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee, tea, snorkeling equipment
Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), gratuities, wet suit rental, high season surcharge, fuel surcharge
4 day cruise
Standard Interior: $1,939 per person
Standard Plus: $2,401 per person
Junior Suite: $2,737 per person
Balcony Suite: $3,264 per person
Legend Balcony Suite: $3,791 per person
5 day cruise
Standard Interior: $2,584 per person
Standard Plus: $3,200 per person
Junior Suite: $3,649 per person
Balcony Suite: $4,312 per person
Legend Balcony Suite: $4,981 per person
8 day cruise
Standard Interior: $4,120 per person
Standard Plus: $5,102 per person
Junior Suite: $5,816 per person
Balcony Suite: $6,918 per person
Legend Balcony Suite: $8,022 per person
Children 11 years old and under receive a 25%-50% discount (depending on departure) when sharing a room with a full-fare paying guest
Single supplement: 50%-75% (depending on departure)
Charters: Contact us for pricing
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