Mary Anne
Mary Anne: Classic style and comfort
Days: 8 | From: $5,290/per person
The Mary Anne is a first class, classic Barquentine schooner-style yacht accommodating 16 passengers. This vessel is operated by some of the most experienced people in the Galapagos, with top quality service and guides. The ship offers a sun deck, lounge, bar, and library, with dining areas in the main cabin and on deck. All excursions are done with a bilingual naturalist guide, and include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking. All cabins have private bathrooms and air conditioning.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Mary Anne has 12 cabins, each with private bathroom, fresh, hot-and-cold-water shower, bottled water, toiletries, and fresh towels. The cabins are fully air conditioned and there are spacious indoor and outdoor public areas.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 1997
Type: Power Motor Sailboat
Length: 216 ft. / 66 mts.
Beam: 26 ft. / 8 mts.
Engines: One Scania engine, four generators
Max speed: 8 knots
Accommodations: 12 cabins - 16 passengers
Crew: Captain, First mate, Engineer, 2 Sailors, Chef, Assistant Chef, Naturalist Guide
Safety Equipment: Two 20 passenger life rafts with all regulation safety equipment, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), central smoke and fire detector systems
Itineraries & Pricing
Western Itinerary (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Tortoise Breeding Center
Sunday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Devil´s Crown / Post Office Bay
Monday
Floreana: Black Beach / Whale and Dolphin Observation
Tuesday
Isabela: Punta Moreno / Urbina Bay
Wednesday
Tagus Cove (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Thursday
Santiago: Puerto Egas / Bucaneer Cove
Friday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / North Seymour
Saturday
Mosquera / Return to Mainland
Eastern Itinerary (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Sunday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Philip Steps
Monday
Bartholomew / Sombrero Chino
Tuesday
Rábida / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday
Santa Cruz: Highlands / Tortoise Breeding Center
Thursday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Friday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez
Saturday
Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Trip length: 8 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 12 cabins
Prices 2023:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, snorkeling equipment
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), gratuities, wet suit rental
8 day cruise (high season): $5,290 per person
Children 11 years old and under receive a 25% discount off the published rate
Christmas and New Year holidays (December 23 to January 6) have an additional surcharge of 10% on the published rate
No single supplement (subject to availability)
Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Charters: from $82,100 (8 days)
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