Origin/Theory
Origin/Theory: Luxury expedition yachts, sustainable and stylish, member of Relais & Chateaux
Days: 8 & 7 | From: $8,050/per person
One of the newest boats in the islands, the Origin is designed for a luxurious boutique experience. Its sister ship, the Theory is soon to launch. The 20-passenger Relais & Chateaux Origin has 10 cabins with panoramic windows and features spacious social areas, a sun deck and Jacuzzi, space for al fresco dining, a fitness center, spa, and a glass bottom boat. Meals are planned and prepared by trained chefs, there is an onboard concierge for assistance, and the boat has an open bar policy. With two naturalist guides, Origin/Theory offer some of the best guide-to-guest ratios in the islands. Excursions include snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and panga rides.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Origin/Theory have 10 Deluxe Double Staterooms (140 square feet) located on the Main Deck. Each cabin has two twin beds that can be converted to one king bed. Two of the cabins can be converted to triples to accommodate a third passenger. All cabins have panoramic windows, private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2016 (Origin), 2019 (Theory)
Type: Motor Yacht
Length: 142 ft. / 43.3 mts.
Beam: 27.4 ft. / 8.4 mts.
Engine: 454HP at 1800RPM
Speed: 10-12 knots
Accommodations: 10 Deluxe Double Staterooms with private facilities
Crew: Captain, 2 Bilingual Naturalist Guides, Cruise Director, plus crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A - Southern/Central Route (8 days)
Sunday
Arrive to San Cristobal / El Junco Lake
Monday
San Cristobal: Punta Pitt / Cerro Brujo
Tuesday
Española: Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay
Wednesday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Thursday
Santa Cruz: Highlands / Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday
Sombrero Chino / Las Bachas or Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
South Plaza Island / North Seymour
Sunday
San Cristobal: Interpretation Center / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B - Western/Northern Route (8 days)
Sunday
Arrive to San Cristobal / La Galapaguera
Monday
Tower Island: Prince Philip´s Steps / Darwin Bay
Tuesday
Las Bachas or Black Turtle Cove / Cerro Dragon
Wednesday
Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca or Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay
Thursday
Isabela: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina) / Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Friday
Rabida Island / Puerto Egas (Santiago)
Saturday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Sunday
San Cristobal: Cerro Tijeretas or Isla Lobos / Return to Mainland
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Pricing
Max number of passengers: 20, in 10 cabins
Prices 2021:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, select alcoholic beverages, use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, & kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), gratuities
8 day cruise:
$8,250 per person (double cabin)
$8,050 per person (triple cabin)
$14,900 per person (single cabin)
7 day cruise:
Passengers can disembark on Saturday for a shorter, 6 night cruise. No discount applies.
Children 7 – 11 years old receive a 25% discount and children 12 – 17 years old receive a 15% discount during family departure dates.
Holiday Surcharge: $500 per person for Christmas and New Year’s departures
Charters: from $165,000 (8 days)
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