Motor Catamaran Petrel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Capacity: 16 guests
Departure day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Cruise length: 4, 5, 6, 8 days
Available: Kayaks, snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, soft drinks
Ideal for honeymoon or anniversary trips
Ideal for Family or small groups charters
Islands to visit, depending on the itinerary:
Cruises A: 6 & 8 days:
North Seymour Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, Santa Cruz Island, South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island, San Cristobal Island.
Cruises B: 4, 5, 6 & 8 days:
San Cristobal Island, Española Island, Floreana Island, Santa Cruz Island, Bartolome Island, Genovesa Island, Santiago Island.
Petrel Catamaran takes you to cruise the Galapagos Islands with comfort and stability
This wonderful catamaran has been designed taking on account the comfort and space for social areas and cabins. When you book this cruise, you have the option to have comfortable staterooms or more spacious Suites with private balconies. Petrel’s Staff is always happy to assist you on your needs whilst cruising the Galapagos Islands.
PETREL CATAMARAN - BRIEF ITINERARY
Please check complete itineraries on top
Friday: North Seymour Island
- AM: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the cruise
- PM: North Seymour Island
Saturday: Isabela & Fernandina Islands
- AM: Vicente Roca Point
- PM: Espinosa Point
Sunday: Isabela Island
- AM: Tagus Cove
- PM: Urbina Bay
Monday: Isabela Island
- AM: Elizabeth Bay
- PM: Moreno Point
Tuesday: Isabela Island
- AM: Sierra Negra Volcano
- PM: The Wetlands & Tortoise Breeding Centre
Wednesday: Santa Cruz Island
- AM: Charles Darwin Station
- PM: Twin Craters
Thursday: South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands
- South Plaza Island
- Santa Fe Island
Friday: San Cristobal Island, visit Lobos Island and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil
PETREL CATAMARAN - RATES
Rates are per person
| Expedition | 8 Days | 6 Days | 5 Days | 4 Days |
| Staterooms | $7.225 | $5.510 | $4.595 | $3.410 |
| Suites | $7.849 | $5.949 | $4.949 | $3.675 |
| Charter | $107.825 | $82.320 | $68.575 | $50.890 |
| Children under 12 years have a discount of 25% (1 child per 2 adults) | ||||
| Single supplement: 50% | ||||
HIGH SEASON DEPARTURES – SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Supplements apply:
8 days: $420 / 6 days: $290 / 5 days: $230 / 4 days: $160 - No discounts apply.
- Single supplement 100%
- Dates: April 12-22 / Dec 21-Jan 05
Included:
Accommodation
All meals (from lunch on the first day to breakfast on last day)
Soft drinks & juices
Use of snorkelling equipment
Use of kayaks
Use of wetsuits
Guided visits with a naturalist guide
Transfers to and from the airport in Galapagos
24-hour assistance
Additional:
Galapagos flight ticket
Galapagos entrance fee ($100 per adult & $50 per child, subject to change)
Galapagos migration card ($20 per person)
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Additional tours and transfers
Personal expenses
Meals that are not mentioned
Travel insurance (strongly suggested)
Tips & gratuities
All that is not mentioned
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Departure/Return Location
Quito or Guayaquil | Baltra Island and San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands -
Dress Code
Comfortable: Good walking shoes, cotton and light pants, shorts, t-shirts, windbraker for the nights, cotton pullover, bathing suit, sandals, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat with a birm, binoculars, camera with a lot of memory, personal kit, personal medicine, water bottle, small back pack
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Detailed Itinerary
8 DAY CRUISE: A | Fri-Fri
Day 1: Friday
- AM: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the cruise
- PM: North Seymour Island
Day 2 - Saturday
- AM: Isabela Island - Vicente Roca Point
- PM: Fernandina Island - Espinosa Point
Day 3 - Sunday
- AM: Isabela Island - Tagus Cove
- PM: Isabela Island - Urbina Bay
Day 4 - Monday
- AM: Isabela Island - Elizabeth Bay
- PM: Isabela Island - Moreno Point
Day 5 - Tuesday
- AM: Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano
- PM: Isabela Island - The wetlands & Tortoise Breeding Centre
Day 6 - Wednesday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station
- PM: Santa Cruz Island - Twin Craters
Day 7 - Thursday
- AM: South Plaza Island
- PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 8 - Friday
- AM: San Cristobal Island - Lobos Island and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
8 DAY CRUISE: B | Fri-Fri
Day 1 - Friday
- AM: San Cristobal Island - Arriva and transfer to the cruise
- PM: San Cristobal Island - Interpretation Centre & Galapaguera
Day 2: Saturday
- AM: Española Island - Gardner Bay & Osborne Islet
- PM: Española Island - Suarez Point
Day 3: Sunday
- AM: Floreana Island - Cormorant Point & Devil's Crown
- PM: Floreana Island - Post Office Bay
Day 4: Monday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station
- PM: Highlands of the Island to spot giant tortoises
Day 5: Tuesday
- AM: Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay
- PM: Bartolome Island
Day 6: Wednesday
- AM: Genovesa Island - Darwin Bay
- PM: Genovesa Island - Prince Phillip's Steps
Day 7: Thursday
- AM: Santiago Island - Egas Port
- PM: Santiago Island - Espumilla beach & Buccaneer Cove
Day 8: Friday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Carrion Point and transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
6 DAY CRUISE: A | Fri-Wed
Day 1: Friday
- AM: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the cruise
- PM: North Seymour Island
Day 2 - Saturday
- AM: Isabela Island - Vicente Roca Point
- PM: Fernandina Island - Espinosa Point
Day 3 - Sunday
- AM: Isabela Island - Tagus Cove
- PM: Isabela Island - Urbina Bay
Day 4 - Monday
- AM: Isabela Island - Elizabeth Bay
- PM: Isabela Island - Moreno Point
Day 5 - Tuesday
- AM: Isabela Island - Sierra Negra Volcano
- PM: Isabela Island - The wetlands & Tortoise Breeding Centre
Day 6 - Wednesday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
6 DAY CRUISE: B | Wed-Mon
Day 1 - Wednesday
- AM: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the cruise
- PM: Santa Cruz Island - Twin Craters
Day 2 - Thursday
- AM: South Plaza Island
- PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 3 - Friday
- AM: San Cristobal Island - Lobos Island
- PM: San Cristobal Island - Interpretation Centre & La Galapaguera
Day 4: Saturday
- AM: Española Island - Gardner Bay & Osborne Islet
- PM: Española Island - Suarez Point
Day 5: Sunday
- AM: Floreana Island - Cormorant Point & Devil's Crown
- PM: Floreana Island - Post Office Bay
Day 6: Monday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station and transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
5 DAY CRUISE: Mon-Fri
Day 1: Monday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station
- PM: Highlands of the Island to spot giant tortoises
Day 2: Tuesday
- AM: Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay
- PM: Bartolome Island
Day 3: Wednesday
- AM: Genovesa Island - Darwin Bay
- PM: Genovesa Island - Prince Phillip's Steps
Day 4: Thursday
- AM: Santiago Island - Egas Port
- PM: Santiago Island - Espumilla beach & Buccaneer Cove
Day 5: Friday
- AM: Santa Cruz Island - Carrion Point and transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
4 DAY CRUISE: Fri-Mon
Day 1 - Friday
AM: San Cristobal Island - Arriva and transfer to the cruise PM: San Cristobal Island - Interpretation Centre & GalapagueraDay 2: Saturday
AM: Española Island - Gardner Bay & Osborne Islet PM: Española Island - Suarez PointDay 3: Sunday
AM: Floreana Island - Cormorant Point & Devil's Crown PM: Floreana Island - Post Office BayDay 4: Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station and transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
M/V ORIGIN RATES - PER PERSON
| Accommodation type | 8 days |
| Single stateroom | $13,735 |
| Double stateroom | $7,849 |
| Triple stateroom | $7,650 |
| Family departures: Children 7-11 years* | 25% off |
| Family departures: Teenagers 12-17 years* | 15% off |
| Family departures: College students 18-21 years* | 10% off |
| Charter seasonal | $149,149 |
| Charter peak and holiday seasons | $156,999 |
| Charter supplement holiday season | $10,000 |
| Supplement holiday season (no charter) | $500 |
| * We may limit the number of discounts on any booking and can only give one discount per adult/full fare. Discounts are not available for Holiday season | |
Included:
Transfers to and from the airport in Galapagos
Daily programmed visits to the islands
Daily briefings
Certified Naturalist Guide
Use of snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, and fins)
Use of wetsuits
Use of kayaks
Use of glass bottom boat
Stand up paddle boards
All meals on board (from lunch on the first day to breakfast on last day)
Snacks
Water, coffee, tea
Open bar policy (specific alcoholic brands)
Not Included:
Air ticket to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance fee
Galapagos Transit Control Card
Personal Expenses and tips
Soft drinks, alcoholic and bottled beverages
Laundry service (available with additional cost)
Satellite WI-Fi access (available in some parts of the islands)
Gratuities (optional)
Additional expenses
All that is not mentioned
Travel insurance (strongly suggested)