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Daphne
Daphne

This beautiful 16 passenger yacht is generally available for private charters only. Experience first-hand the wonders of the Galapagos on either a traditional naturalist itinerary, or a live-aboard scuba diving adventure. Perfect for families & friends.

Length: 70'
Beam: 20'
# of passengers: 16
# of cabins: 9
Types of beds: 8 cabins: double lower & single upper bed; 1 cabin with king bed
Air-conditioned: Yes
Baths: Private with hot & cold fresh water
Crew members: 8
Naturalist guides: 1
Airport in Galapagos: Baltra
Special Features: Generally available for charter only with either ecological or dive itineraries
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M/Y Daphne Itinerary

M/Y Daphne Naturalist Itinerary: 8 Days--Wednesday to Wednesday

  • Wednesday:  Arrival Baltra Airport.  Bachas
  • Thursday:  South Plazas Island.  Santa Fe Island
  • Friday:  Espanola-Pta Suarez.   Espanola-Gardner Bay
  • Saturday:  Floreana-Pta Cormorant.  Floreana-Devil's Crown/Post Office Bay
  • Sunday:  Santa Cruz-Charles Darwin Research Station, Pto. Ayora & Highlands
  • Monday:  Tower-Barranco. Tower-Darwin Bay      
  • Tuesday:  Santiago-Pto Egas.  Bartolome Island        
  • Wednesday:  North Seymour.  Departure Baltra Airport

2008 Charter rates available for maximum 16 passengers. Please consult us for details

M/Y Daphne Diving Itinerary:  8 Days--Wednesday to Wednesday

  • Wednesday:  Arrival Baltra Airport.  Mosquera (check-out dive). North Seymour (land visit)
  • Thursday:  Cousin Rock  Bartolome (land visit)
  • Friday:  Wolf
  • Saturday:  Darwin
  • Sunday:  Darwin & Wolf
  • Monday:  Wolf     
  • Tuesday:  Albany.  Santiago-Pto Egas (land visit)      
  • Wednesday:  Black Turtle Cove.  Departure Baltra Airport

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 pay $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%

Smart Voyager Certified : The Daphne has achieved the sustainable tourism certification of Smart Voyager.

 

Special Note:
All itineraries in the Galapagos are subject to approval by the National Park Service, and are subject to change at any time with-out notice. Adjustments in the itineraries may be made without prior notice because of changes in National Park policies, weather conditions, or season. All changes are made to ensure the safety of the passengers and the conservation of the islands.
Daphne


How to design a fabulous Galapagos Adventure:
  1. Consult our Galapagos Islands Boat & Tour Index to select the style of travel that suits you best. Click on the boat/hotel name for photos, a complete itinerary, boat specs and travel details.
  2. Choose a hotel & some of our great sightseeing offerings from the Galapagos Islands-Hotel & Tour Add-ons.
  3. Add together your selected Galapagos boat/hotel to your choice of tours plus any extra hotel nights. Remember, these activities are just a sampling of some of our shorter tours. For more ideas and longer itineraries, visit our Ecuador Destination Profile & Ecuador Trip Index.
  4. Contact Latin American Escapes for advice and to make all the arrangements. You can reach us via e-mail at travel@latinamericanescapes.com, or call 1-800-510-5999.

More information on the islands can be found on our Galapagos Destination Profile page. You can also view details of the Galapagos Visitor Sites, and Galapagos National Park Rules. And don't miss our Galapagos, and Galapagos Underwater slide shows!



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Latin America Escapes, Inc.
Latin American Escapes, Inc.
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