M/Y Beluga Itinerary
M/Y Beluga Itinerary: 8 Days--Friday to Friday
- Friday: Arrival Baltra Airport. North Seymour Island
- Saturday: Espanola-Gardner Bay. Espanola-Pta Suarez
- Sunday: Floreana-Pta Cormorant. Floreana-Post Office Bay
- Monday: Santa Cruz-Charles Darwin Research Station, Pto. Ayora & Highlands
- Tuesday: Isabela-Pta Moreno. Isabela-Elizabeth Bay
- Wednesday: Isabela-Urbina Bay. Fernandina-Pta Espinoza
- Thursday: Santiago-Pto Egas. Bartolome Island
- Friday: Departure Baltra Airport
2008 Rates per person/based on double cabin:
- Cabins 1 thru 5 & 8: $3179
- Cabins 6 & 7: $3079
Other M/Y Beluga Itinerary options: Monday to Friday/5 day itinerary operates on request and requires ferry/overland transfer from Baltra airport to Pto. Ayora. Please see Monday departures in our boat index for details.
Peak Season: During holiday season, only full 8 day itineraries are offered
Low Season: Discount rates apply to May1 -June 15; September 1-October 31 and December 1-7 sailings:
- Cabins 1 thru 5: $2860
- Cabins 6 & 7: $2760
Children’s Policy:
- 11 years and younger 40% discount off the adult fare.
- One discount allowed per adult fare paid
- Minimum age is 7, unless boat is chartered and special permission obtained.
Share Policy: Single travelers may request “same-sex share cabin” basis and pay the listed per person/double rate. No surcharge will be applied if a room-mate is not found. Single cabins may be limited, or blacked out for heavy travel dates.
Single Policy: Add 50% to applicable share basis/cabin rate
Diving: For experienced certified divers only who would like to include a few dives during their Galapagos cruise. Dive excursions are offered through a local diving company for up to four dives per 8 day itinerary. Two dives are near to Santa Cruz Islan, requiring a minimum of two divers at $200 per per person. Two dives are also located near Floreana Island, requiring a minimum of four divers at $200 per person. Includes complete diving equipment (wetsuit, belt, weights, regulator, BCD, masks, snorkel, fins, tanks, etc), drinks, snacks, and transportation to and from the Beluga.
Payments on board: Cash or travelers checks only accepted. A tab is run during the trip, payment handled on the last day.
Galapagos National Park Tax: A park fee of $100 per person will be charged to all passengers. Children under 12 years by $50.
Migration Control Card: A $10 per person fee is charged to all passengers. This card is issued when you depart for Galapagos, and you will need to show it prior to your return flight to the mainland.
Airline tickets: You will need to consider airline tickets from Quito (or Guayaquil) to Galapagos and return. These flights are automatically reserved with your tour reservation. Low season rates are valid between May 1 to June 14, and Sep 15 to Oct 31.
- Quito departures: High Season $425; Low Season $370
- Guayaquil departures: High Season $375; Low Season $330
- Children under 12 discount: approximately 50%
For additional boat photos and details, visit M/Y Beluga
