For details on the wildlife highlights for each visit, and historical information on Charles Darwin's relevance to the different stops on this itinerary, please follow this link to our "In Darwin's Footsteps Detailed Itinerary"

2008 Rates per person/based on double cabin/room:  $1920

Rates based on Main Deck or Upper Deck cabin on the Santa Cruz. Upgrades are available at a surcharge.

Peak Season conditions

• This package is not offered over the Christmas-New Year's holidays

Children's Activities: Our “Young Pirates” program allows children, 7 to 12 years old, to fully absorb Galapagos --at their own pace. This program is offered during the 4 day sailing on the Santa Cruz.    Young guests will enjoy a different educational approach, with “children only” activities, special meals, interpretative recreational material and books. Our goal is that everyone can thoroughly enjoy this natural paradise, appreciate the efforts for its conservation and fully participate in all planned activities.

Children’s Policy:

• Children under 12 sharing cabin with parents 25% discount (one child per adult paying full fare).
• Minimum age 6 years

Single Policy:  Price available on request

Communication: Internet access available on board ship and at hotel

Payments for extras:  Cash, travelers checks, VISA, Mastercard or American Express accepted. A tab is run during the boat portion, and then again at the hotel, payment handled on the last day of each segment (Monday & Wednesday)

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%

Transfers to Galapagos flights:  Group airport transfers will be provided from the following hotels, with prior arrangement. Return transfers on Wednesday are not included, but can be arranged for a nominal fee.

• Quito: Hilton Colon, Swissotel, Marriott & Dann Carlton
• Guayaquil: Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn

Smart Voyager Certified : The Finch Bay Eco-Hotel and the Santa Cruz have achieved the sustainable tourism certification of Smart Voyager.

For additional photos and details, visit M/V Santa Cruz and Finch Bay Eco-Hotel.