| Quick Info |
Price: From USD 1730
Days: 5 or 8
Ship: Legend
Place: Galapagos Islands. |
| Overview |
Unlike other luxury liners, we do not stand on ceremony or etiquette. Make new friends and fun are some of the major activities of the traveler while you discover the wonders of the Enchanted Islands aboard the M / V Legend, but still upholding the highest of standards for services and comfort.
If you want to give special incentives to your staff or build up your public relations, reward your best employees or organize a specific seminar, a cruise is your best options. The M/V Legend has auditorium seating for 90 people, audiovisual equipment, a variety of activities on board ship and on the islands and other services upon request as secretaries, interpreters, special menus
Our facilities focus on both mind and body and provide you with those special places you need to exercise rest or relax in a peaceful, harmonious setting.
Visitors will enjoy local gastronomy, a wide variety of exotic fruits and the world’s best flavors, special menus for children, delicious vegetarian dishes or meals for those who have special diets. Once a week, there will be a barbecue at sea so you can sail, dine and enjoy islands landscapes
Addition to the above activities visitors can enjoy a peaceful area on the moon deck, order your favorite cocktail, time to relax, mini cinema, kids’ corner and much more.
The Galapagos Legend cabins are one the most elegant and charming of all, the 98% have a view of the sea, and they are fully equipped;
There are also 9 private suites with balcony and private view. For more information on the characteristics of the rooms please consult one of our consultants. |
PRICE 2010 (USD)
| SEASON |
STATEROOMS
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NUMBERS
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8 DAYS
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5 DAYS |
HIGH SEASON
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Balcony Suite
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50-58
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5300
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3230 |
Junior Suite
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4-10 ; 14-29
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4590 |
2790 |
Legend Suite
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1-2; 30-31
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4090 |
2490 |
Superior Inside
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11-12 ; 32-33
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3460 |
2120 |
| Superior Outside |
22A-23A ; 34-48
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3090 |
1730 |
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LOW SEASON
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Galapagos Balcony
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50-58
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5030
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3030
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Junior Suite
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4-10 ; 14-29
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4360 |
2660 |
Legend Suite
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1-2; 30-31
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3900 |
2390 |
Superior Inside
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11-12 ; 32-33
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3260 |
1990 |
Superior Outside
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22A-23A ; 34-48
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2890 |
1660 |
| C H A R T E R |
HIGH SEASON
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Full Charter
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57 cabins
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334200
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191000
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Half Charter
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25 cabins
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178400 |
101900 |
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LOW SEASON
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Full Charter
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57 cabins
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315300 |
180200
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Half Charter
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25 cabins
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168300 |
96200 |
| HALF CHARTER: Superior Cabins Double Sharing occupancy. Cabin upgrade NET per night per person; Junior Suite USD 70; Legend Suite USD 135; Balcony USD 202 |
| ◊ PRICE INCLUDES |
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• All inclusive cruises sharing double accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with private facilities.
• All shore excursions
• All meals while onboard
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| ◊ PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE |
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• Fuel Surcharge US$ 90 for 3 or 4 nights’ cruises and US$180 for 7 nights’ cruises.
• Air tickets Quito or Guayaquil to /from the Galapagos Islands. US$ 400 approx per adults. 50% discount for children under 12 years old.
• Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$100,00 per adult / US$50,00 per child under 12 years
• Tourist Transit Card TCT at US$10,00 per person (adults & children)
• Accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil and Airport transfers
• Alcoholic and no-alcoholic beverages.
• Medical services, travel insurance and others not specified.
• Snorkeling equipment US$ 20 per short cruise and wet suits US$ 25 per short cruise
• Tips & personal expenses.
Additional charges or discounts:
• Children under 12 years old, 25% discount sharing the cabin with 2 adults.
• Single supplement, 80% out of the net rate.
• Triple occupancy, 25% discount for the third person sharing the cabin.
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| Detailed Itinerary |
| • Day 1: Monday - Galapagos (Baltra Airport) |
 Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 and half flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
North Seymour
Dry landing. Guests will encounter swallow tailed gulls and sea lions. This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird. Travelers will also spot both the marine iguanas and land iguanas. |
| • Day 2: Tuesday - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill) |
 Dry landing. Passengers walk to a saltwater lagoon behind the beach, where on occasion many pink flamingos can be observed. This trail leads up to Dragon Hill, which offers a lovely view of the bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas, and there is also a Holy Stick Forest.
Floreana (Cormorant Point)
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Visitors will hike from the black mangrove beds to a large, brackish lagoon, which holds one of the biggest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick.
Novice snorkelers can practice on the main beach with the playful sea lions. Please keep in mind this is an open-water activity; there is nothing to step on. |
| • Day 3: Wednesday - Española (Suárez Point) |
 Dry landing. Visitors will learn more about the lava terrain and cross the inactive lava fields.
Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching.
After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies. The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls and then reach the world’s largest colony of waved albatross.
A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December. You’ll visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air about 23 m (75 ft).
San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers will visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the
National Park’s breeding program with the giant tortoises. |
| • Day 4: Thursday - Santa Cruz (Carrión Point) |
 Today, passengers can choose either a ride in an outboard motorboat to observe the Galapagos fur seal, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks.
Bartolomé
Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations like lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After a hike to the summit you’ll be impressed by the view of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock.
Visitors will be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks from a safe distance. |
| • Day 5: Friday - Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
Wet landing. Passengers will visit the fossil beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling.
Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
Wet landing. Passengers will visit the volcanic ash beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling. |
| • Day 6: Saturday - Santiago (Egas Port) |
 Wet landing on a beach of dark sand (volcanic ash). Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows. Here you can see great blue herons, striated herons, yellow-crowned night herons and American oystercatchers.
Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds alongside red sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in pools of cool water.
This is a place where you can swim, snorkel and look for squid, starfish and a variety of colorful tropical fish.
Rávida (Jervis)
Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions. It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. You’ll hike to a salt water lagoon, where flamingos can sometimes be found.
July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and 9 species of Darwin’s finches can also be observed.
You can take a dinghy ride by the reefs, as well as snorkel. |
| • Day 7: Sunday - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station) |
 Here you will be able to observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the last surviving specimen of his species.
Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. Later on, you’ll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs.
Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Travelers can trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Cerro Chato, where you’ll be able to observe the famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Additionally, travelers can walk inside the dormant lava tubes. |
| • Day 8: Monday - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) |
 Wet landing. This beach is located on north side of Santa Cruz Island.
Here you will encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the opportunity to swim on the white sand beach.
Return to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to the Baltra’s airport. Return flight to Quito via Guayaquil.
7 nights ITINERARY can start in the west or in the east and can begin Monday or Thursday.
IMPORTANT:
All departures are subject to permission from the National Park and can be changed due to logistics, to weather conditions or other unforeseen problems;
Therefore we reserve the right to offer an alternative vessel, or replacing the Tour Tour an alternative fixed by always ensuring the quality of service. |
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Photo Gallery
Legend, Sailing and Discovering The Galapagos Islands
Legend, Sea Lions
Legend, Ship's View
Legend, You Will Be Extremly Confortable
Legend, Blue Footed Boobies
Legend, Cabin's Inside View
Legend, Iguana Land
Legend, Junio Cabin
Legend, The Beauty Of Galapagos
Legend, Relaxing In Your Suite Cabin
Legend, Sailing and Discovering The Galapagos Islands
Legend, Sea Lions
Legend, Ship's View
Legend, You Will Be Extremly Confortable
Legend, Blue Footed Boobies
Legend, Cabin's Inside View
Legend, Iguana Land
Legend, Junio Cabin
Legend, The Beauty Of Galapagos
Legend, Relaxing In Your Suite Cabin
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Testimonials
Everything has been excellent. Our guide has been full of knowledge making for memorable visits to shore, island, and wildlife. Thank you to all on Galapagos Legend. I will recommend you to my clients but also hope to return one day”
Susan Newby
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