Galapagos Family Adventure
Galapagos Christmas and New Year's departures: Unforgettable Christmas and New Year's Departures on the Seaman Journey and the Anahi
Days: 5 or 8 | From: $3,190/per person
The Seaman Journey is an intimate yet spacious first class option for exploring the Galapagos. This 16 passenger catamaran offers several sun decks, a dining room and bar/lounge, and a well-stocked “book nook.” All 8 cabins have air conditioning, private bathroom, and large ocean-view windows that open. The on board service is warm and attentive and excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide; excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
The Anahi is a first class power catamaran with high comfort standards, and as a catamaran it offers slightly more stability than a single-hulled vessel. The ship accommodates 16 passengers in 8 cabins, all with private facilities and climate controls. The yacht offers cozy common areas, a library, movie room, dining room and lounge, as well as a bar, lounge area, and Jacuzzi on the upper sundeck. All excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide, and include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Please Note: Most trips to the Galapagos require one night before the cruise in Quito or Guayaquil. We will be happy to assist you with any land arrangements during your trip, including hotels, transfers, and tours in Quito or other areas of the country.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Seaman Journey has 6 main deck cabins with twin beds and 2 upper deck cabins with matrimonial beds. All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls, and large ocean-view windows that can be opened.
The Anahi has 6 twin bed cabins (14 square meters) on the main deck and 2 suites (25 square meters) on the upper deck. All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Seaman Journey:
Construction: completed in 2007
Type: Power Motor catamaran
Length: 90 ft. / 27.6 mts.
Beam: 36 ft. / 11 mts.
Draft: 4.75 ft. / 1.45 mts.
Engines: 2x Cummins 350 hp IMO
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Accommodations: 6 main deck cabins with twin beds; 2 upper deck suites with matrimonial bed
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, plus 7 crew members
Anahi:
Construction: completed in 2006
Type: Motor catamaran
Length: 90.5 ft. / 27.6 mts.
Beam: 36 ft. / 11 mts.
Engines: 2 John Deere IMO 300 HP
Speed: 10 knots
Accommodations: 6 twin bed cabins on main deck; 2 suites on upper deck
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, plus 8 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Seaman Journey - Itinerary C1 (8 days)
Friday
Begin Cruise / North Seymour
Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
San Cristóbal: Crianza Jacinto Gordillo / Interpretation Center
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Galapaguero Natural / Cerro Brujo
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday
Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Anahi - Itinerary A2 (5 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
Punta Pitt (San Cristóbal) / Leon Dormido / Lobos Island
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Cerro Colorado / Return to Mainland
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Pricing
Prices for the Anahi:
Trip length: 5 days, departing Friday December 29, 2017
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 $580-$620 per person), gratuities
Main Deck Cabins: $3,190 per person
Suites: $3,380 per person
Prices for the Seaman Journey:
Trip length: 8 days, departing Friday December 22, 2017
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, select alcoholic beverages, use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $580-$620 per person), gratuities
Main Deck Cabins: $5,699 per person
Upper Deck Cabins: $7,099 per person
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