Each voyage offers luxurious ocean-view suites and all-inclusive pricing, with accolades from World Travel Awards, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, and Frommer’s.
Each voyage offers luxurious ocean-view suites and all-inclusive pricing, with accolades from World Travel Awards, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, and Frommer’s.
Ecoventura Theory
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Technical Information
- Capacity: 20
- Contruction Year: 2019
- Width: 8.5 mts / 27.5 ft
- Depth: 25mts / 83fts
- Max speed: 12-14 knots
- Exterior Material: Mono, built with Naval steel
- Crew: 13 members + 2 naturalist guide
- Electricity: 110/220 V
- Kayak:
- Snorkelling equipment:
- Complimentary water bottle:
- Dining room:
- TV in social areas:
- DVD in social areas:
- Mini library:
- Bar:
- Entertainment Options:
- Life jackets:
- Locker:
- Solarium:
- Wetsuit:
- Deck chairs:
- Dinghies/ zodiac:
- First aid kit:
ITINERARIES
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary A “Beaches & Bays” (SOUTHERN & CENTRAL ROUTE)
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary B “Volcanic Wonders” (NORTHERN AND WESTERN ROUTE)
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Leon DormidoAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLeon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2 - Pitt Point - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMCerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 3 - Suarez Point - Osborn Islet - Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 4 - Cormoran Point - Devils Crown - Champion Islet - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Champion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 5 - Santa Cruz - Highlands - Charles Darwin Station - Puerto AyoraAMSanta Cruz
Tortoise Reserve
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
PMCharles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Puerto AyoraSanta Cruz Island: Puerto AyoraThe economic centre of the Galapagos with many souvenir shops, bars, internet coffee, etc.
Day 6 - Sombrero Chino - Bachas Beach - Black Turtle CoveAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Bachas BeachSanta Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
PMBlack Turtle CoveSanta Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 7 - South Plaza - North Seymour IslandAMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
PMNorth Seymour IslandNorth Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 8 - Interpretation Center - San Cristobal DepartureAMInterpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Leon DormidoAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLeon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 - Bachas Beach - Black Turtle Cove - Dragon HillAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Black Turtle CoveSanta Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 4 - Vicente Roca Point - Elizabeth Bay - Urbina BayAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Elizabeth BayIsabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 5 - Espinosa Point - Tagus CoveAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMTagus CoveIsabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 6 - Puerto Egas - Santiago - Black Turtle CoveAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMSantiagoBlack Turtle CoveSanta Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 7 - Charles Darwin Station - HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 8 - Interpretation Center - San Cristobal DepartureAMInterpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Cooking demonstrations, after-excursion gourmet bites and afternoon tea service with pastries.
- All meals and after excursions snacks using local ingredients from sustainable providers.
- Satellite communications (Wi-Fi) – Available 24/7 and limited to one PIN per cabin.
- Guided shore excursions twice daily, evening briefings and enrichment lectures
- Wet suits (full 3mm) in your approximate size and snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel)
- Two Zodiacs and a glass-bottom boat for exploration of the shoreline
- Multiple Kayaks (five doubles and a single) and two stand up paddleboards
- Cabin amenities include
– A vanity and lighted mirror, sectional closet with drawers, flat screen TV with pre-loaded movies, universal docking station, USB, clock, safety deposit box, individual climate control, memory foam mattress, reading lights, blackout curtains, Nespresso machine and tea kettle, pair of binoculars, and reusable metal water bottle.
Bathrooms are modern and bright with a walk-in rainfall shower.
Guests are provided with plush towels, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, a vanity kit, refillable dispensers of bio-degradable soap and shampoo, body wash and lotion.
- Transfers in the Islands between the airport with meet & greet for AV 1636 arrivals only
- Personalized check-in at the airports in Quito and Guayaquil for AV 1636 arrivals only
- Assistance to process and pre-pay park entrance fee and INGALA card for arrival on AV 1636 only Assistance for reservations for pre-and post-cruise hotel, land tours and airport transfers
- Assistance to process the salvoconducto or safe passage form (upon receipt of PCR test result)
- Assistance to arrange for a PCR test in Quito or Guayaquil on Saturday morning with same-day results if one is needed.
Assistance to arrange for a PCR or Antigen test in Galapagos during the cruise if required for guests to return home.
The cost for the tests ($80-125) are not included.
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel accommodation in Ecuador the night before your cruise – we can assist with your reservation
- Airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos – your flight is confirmed through our allotment of seats with Avianca on Sunday to San Cristobal (SCY)
- Upgrade to a business class seat for $114 per person round trip.
- Galapagos Park entrance fee (park tax) – $100 for adults $50 for children 11 and under
- Migration control Transit card (TCT or INGALA) fee $20 per person
- Gratuities to guides and crew – the suggested amount is $300-350 per guest per week
- Purchases from the bar for premium brands of wine and spirits not included in the open bar policy
- Laundry service – available Monday to Friday and limited to five items per cabin per day
- Travel Insurance – CFAR is recommended protecting your travel investment in case of cancellation or delays
- Cost for PCR tests to enter Galapagos and to return to your country of origin
For Purchases on board, we accept cash (US Dollars), Master Card and VISA
