Natural Paradise
Natural Paradise: A 16 passenger luxury vessel
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $2,945/per person
Elegant and comfortable, the Natural Paradise is a great vessel for exploring the Galapagos. Four of her nine cabins feature private balconies, and the main deck suite can be converted into a triple room. Social areas include a beautiful teak sundeck with a Jacuzzi and a cozy al fresco dining area. On the main deck you will find a spacious lounge and dining room. Snorkeling equipment, wetsuits and sea kayaks are available on board.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Natural Paradise has 4 Upper Deck double cabins (2 Suites and 2 Jr Suites) with private balcony, 3 main deck double cabins (1 Jr Suite and 2 Staterooms), and 2 lower deck double cabins (2 Staterooms). Suites are 355 square feet (33 square meters). Jr Suites on the upper deck are 226 square feet (21 square meters). The Jr Suites on the main deck is 355 square feet (33 square meters). Staterooms are 172 square feet (16 square meters) to 215 square feet (20 meters).
All cabins have private bathrooms, hot water, and air-conditioning.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2016
Length: 111 feet / 34 meters
Beam: 26 feet / 8 meters
Draft: 4 feet / 1. 40 meters
Engines: Cummins 2 X 400 HP / 1800 RPM
Speed: 14 knots
Gross Tonnage: 145 Tons
Generators: 2 X 50 Kw
Accommodations: 4 Upper Deck double cabins with private balcony, 3 main deck double cabins, 2 lower deck double cabins
Capacity: 16 passengers + 10 Crew members
Safety and Navigation: FURUNO Radar, GPS, Depth sounders, ACR radio, VHF - DSS radio, ABC Fire Extinguishers, all required navigation equipment
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A (8 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to San Cristóbal / Kicker Rock
Wednesday
North Seymour / South Plaza
Thursday
Rabida / Bartholomew Island
Friday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Santa Cruz: Highlands / Breeding Center
Sunday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Monday
Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove / Egas Port
Tuesday
Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (8 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Eden Islet
Wednesday
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) / Espinosa Point (Fernandina)
Thursday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Moreno Point
Friday
Isabela: Sierra Negra / Wall of Tears or Breeding Station
Saturday
Sombrero Chino / Mosquera
Sunday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Cormorant Point & Champion Islet
Monday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
Tuesday
Lobos Islet / Return to Mainland
Itinerary A (5 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to San Cristóbal / Kicker Rock
Wednesday
North Seymour / South Plaza
Thursday
Rabida / Bartholomew Island
Friday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Santa Cruz: Highlands / Return to Mainland
Itinerary A (4 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Breeding Center
Sunday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Monday
Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove / Egas Port
Tuesday
Bachas Beach (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, 5, and 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 9 cabins
Prices 2021:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, & use of underwater camera
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), gratuities
Prices are for Suite/Junior Suite/Stateroom
4 day cruise: $3,645/$3,345/$2,945 per person
5 day cruise: $4,845/$4,445/$3,945 per person
8 day cruise: $7,645/$6,945/$6,145 per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 20% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 50%
Christmas & New Year Supplement: 35%
Charters: from $44,450 (4 day), $60,450 (5 day), $97,450 (8 days)
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