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Galapagos
Islands
vacation
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Galapagos
Islands travel
Imagine
sailing
amid
undisturbed
volcanic
islands,
home
to
some
of
the
Earth's
most
extraordinary
and
mysterious
creatures.
The Galapagos
Islands is the
ideal
travel location for nature and
adventure enthusiasts, for
families,
students and individuals
alike. Step back in time an
explore the
Enchanted Islands that were made
famous by Charles Darwin.
Venture
among
curious
&
peculiar
Blue-footed
Boobies,
ageless
&
eternal
Giant
Tortoises
and
the
endemic
and
unusual
Marine
Iguana.
WILDLIFE IS
ITS
MOST NOTABLE FEATURE.
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Planning
to
visit the Galapagos Islands?
If so, there are two basic options
to consider: (1) a live aboard
Galapagos cruise; and/or (2) a
Galapagos
land-based (hotel) package.
You
can
either do a combination of the two
Galapagos travel options (i.e.,
cruise and then a few days based
on land) or strictly a land-based
package or, strictly a live aboard
cruise.
What
follows
are the live aboard cruise options
(COMPLETE
LIST OF BOATS).
THE
GALAPAGOS
CRUISE
BOATS,
CATAMARANS
&
CRUISE
SHIPS... BY CLASS
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Tourist class Galapagos Islands boats
offer basic
services
and are oriented to those on a tight
budget (i.e., backpackers,
students etc). Generally speaking,
these boats do not attract
older clients due to their basic services.
However, for those on an economic
budget and are
willing to forgo some
of the luxuries and comforts of the more
expensive options, these boats
may well suit your needs &
requirements [CONTINUE
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THESE TOURIST CLASS BOATS]
TOURIST
SUPERIOR
CLASS
Tourist Superior
class Galapagos
Islands boats are
generally in the middle range (including
some First
class)
of the Galapagos cruise options -
offering average/mid-range services
(i.e., guide, comfort, space, food
etc). They can be generically
classified as neither extremely basic
nor luxurious.
All are carry between 12 to 16
passengers, allocated in 6 to 8 double
cabins with private facilities (i.e.,
shower/bathroom). All
Tourist
Superior options are motor boats - the
exception of the Angelique
and Encantada
(motor sailers) [CONTINUE
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TOURIST SUPERIOR BOATS]
FIRST
CLASS
First class
Galapagos
Islands boats have the greatest range
(in
terms of quality, comfort, space, stability, food etc) and range from
smaller & more basic options
(similar to the better Tourist
Superior
boats) right up to more spacious &
higher end options (similar to
some Deluxe
class options). Not all
First class options are alike in
quality.
Unofficially, we
have
subdivided the 23 First class boats
listed into three approximate*
categories: (1) LOWER;
(2) MIDDLE; and (3) HIGHER
(*NOTE:
these are
unoffical
subdivisions & subject to change
based on passenger reviews)[CONTINUE TO
THESE FIRST CLASS BOATS]
DELUXE
CLASS
All Deluxe class Galapagos Islands
vessels carry the
most
qualified and experienced Naturalist
guides aboard. In addition,
these vessels are spacious, comfortable,
stable and provide the highest
level of on-board services and amenities (i.e., food, safety, cabins
and some with additional features like
gymnasium, Jacuzzi etc).
There are two main types of vessels: (1)
large
capacity cruise ships
(from 40 to 100 passengers); and (2) smaller
non-cruise ship boats
(motor & motor-catamarans).
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THESE DELUXE CLASS BOATS]
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE BOATS
 The following short list are Galapagos Islands vessels (motor, sail, catamarans and cruise ships) year after year continue to keep their passengers satisfied.
The featured Galapagos options are among the most popularly chosen
cruise options in 2011 for numerous reasons, including level of service, reliability, itineraries, value, and pricing.
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OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE ...
CATAMARANS
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MOTOR
BOATS
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SAIL
/
MOTOR
SAILERS
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CRUISE
SHIP
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CORAL I
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CORAL II
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EVOLUTION
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Galapagos
Islands Tourist
Visit Statistics
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The
Galapagos
Islands
have become an
increasing
popular
tourist
destination.
For this
reason,
cruises in the
archipelago
book out
months (even
up to a year)
in advance
(particularly
on board
reasonably-priced
cruise
yachts).
We recommend
booking your
cruise as
early as
possible,
particularly
for high
season (May
through
to September;
December and
January)
cruises.
Leaving it
until the
last minute
will result in
limit or no
cruise
options.
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FACTORS
TO
CONSIDER
WHEN SELECTING A
GALAPAGOS CRUISE
Today there is so
much information on
Galapagos Islands cruises
available on the Internet
to make your head spin.
This can be very
advantageous and helpful
for the reader as
information is readily
available …. everything
from island descriptions,
weather details,
island maps, wildlife
details and cruise
options. [CONTINUE
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All
cruise
rates do
not
include the following
(unless otherwise
specified):
- Round
trip
Galapagos
airline ticket (but
this is booked in
conjunction with any
given cruise)
- Galapagos
National
Park
entrance fee (US
$100.00 per person)
- INGALA
Tourist
Control Card
[TCT] ($10.00 per
person)
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