M/V Eclipse - Galapagos |
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Ship
Profile - Eclipse - Galapagos Islands |
Ship
Description: The MV Eclipse offers a new level in comfort
and elegance for Galapagos Islands travelers and will accommodate up to
48 passengers. This is half the normal number of passengers for
ships of her size. The M/V Eclipse maintains the smaller boat
atmosphere with a great attention to detail. The staterooms on
this ship are large and spacious by Galapagos standards. Each
stateroom sports an ocean view. Fully air conditioned, the spacious
cabins offer either a double and/or twin bed arrangement, well
appointed bathrooms complete with hairdryer etc. Service, staff, and cuisine aboard the M/V Eclipse have an unexcelled reputation for one of the finest Galapagos cruise experiences.
In addition,
the Eclipse offers a well equipped lounge for leisure and a base
for the nightly briefings for today's discoveries and tomorrows'
activities. There is a well equipped library, and beyond,
the indoor dining room, there is an al-fresco dining area surrounding
the pool, where you can enjoy the the islands' fabulous scenery
while dining on a delicious lunch or barbeque. One of the most
popular areas onboard is the observation deck. Here you can watch
for whales or dolphins, or just relax on the comfortable lounge
chairs. This ship also has a pool, boutique, and pool bar. Use
of snorkeling equipment is complimentary, and wetsuits are available
for a small rental fee. |
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| Ship Type: Motor
Vessel |
Category: Luxury Class |
| Ship Length: 210.3
feet |
Capacity: 48
Passengers |
| Ship Width: 41
feet |
Speed in knots: 14
knots |
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| Facilities on Board: |
| Air Conditioning,
110V, Snorkeling Equipment, Environmental Music, Life Boats, Raincoats,
Life Jackets, Dinghy, Television, Video, Stereo Equipment, Public
Restrooms, House Phone |
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| Cabin Facilities: |
| 110V,
Air Conditioning, Amenities, Bathtub, Cold Water, Hot Water,
House Phone, Private Bathroom, Shower There are four deluxe
suites / staterooms on the boat deck, and 8 superior outside staterooms with
picture windows on the boat deck. There are 13 standrard outside
staterooms with portholes on the main deck, in addition to two
standard single staterooms with portholes on the main deck. |
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Pricing for the M/V Eclipse |
Year Round: Price Per Person |
Year Around Rate |
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| Boat deck Deluxe Staterooms, cabins 17-20 |
at $ 4,500 |
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| Superior Staterooms on the Boat Deck, cabins 21-28 |
at $ 4,100 |
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| Staterooms on the Main Deck, cabins 3 to 15 (twins and doubles) |
at $ 3,800 |
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| Single Stateroom on the Main Deck (cabin 1 and 2) |
at $ 4,000 |
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CRUISE PRICES WILL INCLUDE: Galapagos cruises on the Eclipse are in air conditioned cabins with private bathroom/shower. Two visits to the Galapagos Island each day including all meals and tours, and conducted by certified naturalist guides.
GALAPAGOS CRUISE PRICES WILL NOT INCLUDE: Airfare between Quito or Guayaquil (round-trip) and the Galapagos Islands, (approximate cost $420 per person), Galapagos National Park entrance fees ($100 CASH), alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips for naturalist guides and crew or captain, all personal expenses, gifts and purchases on the ship, rental of snorkel equipment and/or travel insurance. Most ships rent snorkel gear at a cost of approximately $30 per week.
Single cabins are available upon request and are subject to space and availability. Singles (othrer than cabin 1 and 2) are charged at a rate of 1.5 times the standard rate for standard staterooms, and 2 times the standard rate for superior staterooms and deluxe staterooms. Children who are 12 or older must pay full fare. Children are allowed onboard from the age of five and over. Children between the ages of five and twelve receive a 30% discount over the standard rate.
ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE IN US$ AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. |
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Itinerary for the Eclipse - Galapagos Island Cruise |
Seven Night Cruise, Saturday to Saturday |
| Saturday |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil
to Baltra Island and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island |
| Sunday |
AM |
Visit to Santiago Island and Puerto Egas |
PM |
Visit to Bartolome Island |
| Monday |
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PM |
Visit to Santa Cruz Island and Cerro Dragon
Visit to Rabida Island |
| Tuesday |
AM
PM |
Visit to Isbela Island and Tagus Cove
Visit to Isabela Island and Elizabeth Bay
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| Wednesday |
AM
PM |
Visit to Punta Espinosa on Fernandina
Island
Visit to Isabela Island and Punta Vicente Roca |
| Thursday |
AM
PM |
Visit to Santa Cruz Island and the Charles Darwin Station
Visit to the Highlands on Santa Cruz Island |
| Friday |
AM
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Visit to Espanola Island and Gardener Bay
Visit to Espanola Island and Punta Suarez
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| Saturday |
AM |
Visit to Santa Cruz, Black Turtle Cove and departure for the mainland |
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Departure Dates |
Year-Round Departures |
7 Night - Saturday to Saturday |
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Galapagos Cruising is a Year Round
Destination |
| The Galapagos Islands
enjoy a mild sub-tropical climate, allowing Galapagos
cruise ships to operate on year round. Temperatures are
defined almost entirely by ocean currents and the trade
winds. In general. From December to May will be warm
and sunny; and from June to November will be cool with
a breeze in the afternoon. The temperature chart below
is useful to plan your Galapagos vacation!
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Temperature
values are given in Fahrenheit. |
| Temperatures |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
| Max. Air Temp |
84 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
80 |
| Min Air Temp |
70 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
72 |
68 |
66 |
64 |
62 |
64 |
66 |
68 |
| Avg.Sea Temp |
74 |
76 |
76 |
76 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
| Avg. Rainfall |
1 |
1 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
0.75 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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