Ocean Spray: An exceptional 16 passenger luxury catamaran
Days: 8, 6, 5 & 4 | From: $3,245/per person
This elegant ship is among the leaders in performance and comfort in Galapagos. With spacious cabins, and private balconies off every cabin, the Ocean Spray provides the intimacy of a small yacht while maintaining amenities often only found on larger ships. Excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking, and all excursions are led by a top-quality bilingual naturalist guide. This is one of the premier options in the Galapagos.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Ocean Spray has 4 main deck cabins (334 square feet) and 4 upper deck cabins (248 square feet). It also has one single cabin on the upper deck (194 square feet) which is great for those traveling in a group of 3 or by oneself.
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2011
Type: Power Motor catamaran
Length: 113 ft. / 34 mts.
Beam: 43 ft. / 13 mts.
Draft: 4 ft. / 1 mts.
Engines: Cummins 405 HP
Max speed: 15 knots
Accommodations: 8 double cabins with private facilities and balconies; 1 single cabin with private facilities and balcony
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Cruise Manager, plus 8 crew members

Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A (8 days)
Saturday
AM: Arrive to Baltra Upon arrival to the Galapagos Islands (Baltra) you will be met by a representative of...
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PM: Sombrero Chino There is one landing site on Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat), a crescent-shaped white-sand...
Sunday
AM: Isabela Island – Punta Vicente Roca At Punta Vicente Roca in the north, remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise...
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PM: Fernandina Island – Punta Espinosa Punta Espinosa is the only visitor site on Fernandina Island. This is the youngest and...
Monday
AM: Isabela Island – Tagus Cove Early pirates and whalers frequented Tagus Cove and some even wrote their names on the...
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PM: Isabela Island – Urbina Bay A trail at Urbina Bay leads away from the beach and into the arid zone of the island....
Tuesday
AM: Isabela Island – Elizabeth Bay Visitors are not allowed to land at Elizabeth Bay, but a panga tour around the bay and...
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PM: Isabela Island – Punta Moreno The trail at Punta Moreno here crosses a large pahoehoe lava flow, dotted by numerous...
Wednesday
AM: Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station The Charles Darwin Research Station is about a ten-minute walk from the center of Puerto...
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PM: Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz Highlands A journey from Puerto Ayora into the mist-covered forests of the highlands reveals the...
Thursday
AM: South Plaza There is one landing site on South Plaza. Following the dry landing at the dock and the...
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PM: Santa Fe The visitor site on Santa Fé is sometimes called Barrington Bay. A visit begins with...
Friday
AM: Española – Punta Suarez Punta Suarez is located on the western tip of Española (Hood) Island and is home to a...
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PM: Española – Gardner Bay Gardner Bay, located on Española (Hood) Island, has an expansive white beach that is...
Saturday
AM: San Cristobal – Interpretation Center The San Cristobal Interpretation center, which is just outside of the town of Puerto Baquerizo...
- PM: Return to Mainland You will be escorted to the airport for your return flight to the Ecuadorian mainland (Quito or Guayaquil).
Itinerary B (8 days)
Saturday
AM: Arrive to San Cristobal Upon arrival to the Galapagos Islands (San Cristobal) you will be met by a representative...
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PM: San Cristobal – Lobos Island A narrow arm of seawater separates the basaltic rock outcropping of Isla Lobos from San...
Sunday
AM: San Cristobal – Punta Pitt Disembarking on Punta Pitt, the easternmost point in the Galápagos, you’ll arrive on...
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PM: San Cristobal – Cerro Brujo Cerro Brujo has a beautiful white sand beach, clear waters, abundant wildlife and Kicker...
Monday
AM: Floreana Island – Post Office Bay Post Office Bay is a place where in the eighteenth century a group of whalers set up a...
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PM: Floreana Island – Punta Cormorant Punta Cormorant is located between two tuff cones and the landing is on a beach with green,...
Tuesday
AM: Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove The cove is located on the north coast of the island and is only accessible by boat. A...
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PM: Bartolome Island Bartolomé Island is an extinct volcano and many geological features such as craters,...
Wednesday
AM: Genovesa Island – Darwin Bay Darwin Bay is a white-sand, coral beach where you can see a variety of land birds. There...
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PM: Genovesa Island – El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps) El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps) is notable for its variety and abundance of birdlife....
Thursday
AM: Santiago – Espumilla Beach This beach lies at the north end of James Bay. It is fringed by beautiful palo santo forest...
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PM: Santiago – Buccaneer Cove In the 1600s and 1700s, Buccaneer Cove was a haven for pirates, who would anchor in the...
Friday
AM: North Seymour There is one visitor site on the island. The landing is on rocks and may be difficult,...
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PM: Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz Highlands A journey from Puerto Ayora into the mist-covered forests of the highlands reveals the...
Saturday
AM: Mosquera Islet A flat, sandy island with a large colony of sea lions and numerous shorebirds, such as...
- PM: Return to Mainland You will be escorted to the airport for your return flight to the Ecuadorian mainland (Quito or Guayaquil).
Itinerary A (6 days)
Itinerary B (6 days)
Itinerary B (5 days)
Itinerary B (4 days)
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Pricing
Trip length: 8, 6, 5, and 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 9 cabins
Prices 2018:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, & kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), gratuities
4 day cruise: $3,245 per person
5 day cruise: $4,375 per person
6 day cruise: $5,245 per person
8 day cruise: $6,880 per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 50%
Charters: from $48,470 (4 day), $65,310 (5 day), $78,400 (6 days), $102,690 (8 days)
For departures Mar 2 – 10, 21-31, & Dec 21 – Jan 5 there is a peak season per person surcharge of $150 (3 night cruise), $220 (4 night cruise), $275 (5 night cruise), or $400 (7 night cruise). No children discount apply and the single supplement is 100%
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