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Galapagos
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Galapagos
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The Galapagos Islands, located
600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific ocean, are the
living laboratory of evolution. They were the inspiration for the
Charles Darwin evolution theory that produced a
revolution in human thought which we can still fell now. This group
of 13 mayor islands and dozens of smaller islets and rocks - all the
result of volcanic activity - certainly appear to be out of this
world. They are, in fact, an unpredicted wilderness, filled with
extraordinary population of unique species which have developed
apart from humans and their dominating influence.
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In an effort to preserve
the islands as they were centuries ago, the Galapagos have been
declared a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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...Galapagos Cruises
Any traveler to Ecuador should not miss this amazing wonder of
the world. The Galapagos Archipelago is a truly unique place in
terms of its animal life. Not only did the Archipelago's unique
fauna and flora give rise to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection
and the Evolution of Species, but its unique endemic vegetation also
makes it an earthly paradise. Come and be part of the scene on a
Galapagos Cruise, walk with the turtles, swim among the seals and
race with the dolphins. Our fleet of luxurious cruise yachts are the
perfect way to explore the mesmerizing ecological wonderland that is
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Flights to and from Galapagos
TAME airlines offers the following
flights
from Quito to the Galapagos
Departure 8:45 Arrive 11:00 daily
Departure 9:30 Arrive 10:30 Saturday and Sunday
Departure 10:00 Arrive 11:00 daily, except Saturday and
Sunday
from the Galapagos to Quito
Departure 11:10 Arrive 15:45 Sunday only
Departure 11:40 Arrive 14:40 daily
Departure 11:40 Arrive 15:45 daily, except Saturday and
Sunday
Departure 12:30 Arrive 16:45 Saturday only
Please note that flights are delayed
frequently - allow enough time for connections
Check with airlines for any schedule changes .....
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Coral I & II 4 day Cruise
4 days / 3 nights, rate from ~$1,895
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
M/YCoral I 36 passengersM/YCoral II 20 passengersThese unique and functional luxury yachts are a perfect combination of classic beauty and exquisite style. The materials used in their decoration convey a pleasing sensation of warmth and comfort that will transport you automatically into a marine environment.
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Coral I & II 5-day Cruise
5 days / 4 nights, rate from ~$2,525
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
M/YCoral I 36 passengersM/YCoral II 20 passengersThese unique and functional luxury yachts are a perfect combination of classic beauty and exquisite style. The materials used in their decoration convey a pleasing sensation of warmth and comfort that will transport you automatically into a marine environment.
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Coral I & II Mega Yachts
8 days / 7 nights, rate from ~$4,030
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
M/YCoral I 36 passengersM/YCoral II 20 passengersThese unique and functional luxury yachts are a perfect combination of classic beauty and exquisite style. The materials used in their decoration convey a pleasing sensation of warmth and comfort that will transport you automatically into a marine environment.
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Galapagos Legend Cruise
8 days / 7 nights, rate from ~$4,155
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
Galapagos Legend - 100 passengersThis magnificent vessel, with a capacity for 100 guests, has the charm of The Enchanted Islands; it is still small enough for a more intimate experience with friends and family. With her three different decks, the Galapagos Legend offers a great variety of comfortable and spacious social areas without losing its sense of intimacy.
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Legend 4-day Cruise
4 days / 3 nights, rate from ~$1,955
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
Galapagos Legend 100 passengersThis magnificent vessel, with a capacity for 100 guests, has the charm of The Enchanted Islands; it is still small enough for a more intimate experience with friends and family. With her three different decks, the Galapagos Legend offers a great variety of comfortable and spacious social areas without losing its sense of intimacy.
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Legend 5-day Cruise
5 days / 4 nights, rate from ~$2,605
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
Galapagos Legend - 100 passengersThis magnificent vessel, with a capacity for 100 guests, has the charm of The Enchanted Islands; it is still small enough for a more intimate experience with friends and family. With her three different decks, the Galapagos Legend offers a great variety of comfortable and spacious social areas without losing its sense of intimacy.
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Nemo Naturalist Sailing Cruise - Nemo II
8 days / 7 nights, rate from ~$4,500
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
One of the best ways to explore the unparalleled natural wonders of the Galapagos is by small sailing yacht. The Nemo II is a "First Class" sailing yacht with room for 14 passengers in private cabins and a crew of 7 including a Naturalist guide.
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Nemo Naturalist Sailing Cruise - Nemo III
8 days / 7 nights, rate from ~$4,900
Dates : Available all Year
Galapagos Cruise
One of the best ways to explore the unparalleled natural wonders of the Galapagos is by small sailing yacht. The Nemo III is a "First Class" sailing yacht with room for 16 passengers in private cabins and a crew of 7 including a Naturalist guide.
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DIVING within the Galapagos
 The Galapagos Islands are one of the few places left in the world where you can dive among a wide variety of marine life in protected waters.
Whale sharks, hammerheads, manta rays, sting rays, sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and schools of fish thrive in the Galapagos marine reserve and coral reefs around the islands. Darwin Island regularly earns praise as one of the top dives in the world, as does Darwin Arch and Wolf Island.
Some of the best Galapagos diving is in the Galapagos marine reserve. With more than 40 miles of protected ocean, it is one of the world’s largest protected marine areas, providing a sanctuary for Galapagos penguins, sea lions, fur seals, turtles, sharks, marine iguanas and other marine life.
Many spectacular encounters with marine life can be had just a few feet off the shore. Snorkeling is fantastic in the Galapagos Islands and a great activity for families. Many Galapagos family tours offer snorkeling or can arrange trips for travelers.
Popular snorkeling spots include Devil’s Crown, a sunken volcanic crater that attracts playful sea lions that enjoy blowing bubbles into snorkelers’ faces; Pinnacle Rock, where bright parrot fish and Galapagos penguins glide gracefully through the water; and Xarifa, or Turtle Rock, which is a great place to see white-tip reef sharks, scorpion fish, sting rays, and, of course, sea turtles.
A major advantage of diving the Galapagos via a yacht tour is the fact that you get to combine a terrestrial tour with an underwater tour.
If you are traveling with those who are not avid divers, then they can enjoy the full tour of the visitor sites of the Galapagos Islands, and you can too. Most live-aboard dive boat tours have a mixed daily schedule, visiting two islands a day. After or before going to the trails on the islands, they often snorkel or dive. Sometimes the itineraries give an option: for those that are diving, it's under the water; for those that are land-lovers, to the island's visitor site. Likewise, some live-aboard tours can be specially chartered as diving only tours, or customized for a blend of tours.
Comfort is another major advantage of live-aboard diving. While on most dives, you get out of the water, take off equipment and sit on the boat for an hour or more until you get back to port. For those that choose a live-aboard diving, its only a short dingy ride to arrive at the boat, where your fresh water shower, dry comfy clothes and meals await you.
New regulations have changed the diving experience in the Galapagos. Now only certified dive ships can operate dives. So we rendezvous with them at different locations to provide the dive experience for you.
The dive masters are well trained and knowledgeable about life below and above water. Their job is to teach about the unique Galapagos environment and to take care of the visitor's safety and enjoyment. They will make diving a complete learning experience.
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Tanks and air
Scuba Tanks
Weights and weight belts
Dive Alert |
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Health Certificate
Wet Suit
Regulator
Diving Certificate
Buoyancy Control Vest
Mask and Fins |
"For me, Galapagos is quite simply the most exciting diving I have ever done"
- Paul Humann, photographer and author of Fish of Galapagos
Warning: diving in the Galapagos is recommended for experienced divers only. Most of the good diving sites have strong currents, surge and cold waters.
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