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Archipel
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Archipell Description
The Archipell is a mid-range yacht built for 16 passengers. There is a lounge featuring a TV and movie selection with documentaries and other material for your entertainment. Also included onboard are a library, bar, music and games, a coffee station, and musical instruments for your enjoyment. The dining room is also splendid, with various menus prepared by the chef, who can accommodate special diets.
Archipell Cabins
The onboard cabins have ocean views and feature eight different cabins, with two offering queen-size beds. The other six cabins have twin beds. Each house provides a private bathroom, hot water, air-conditioning, and a closet for your personal belongings.
Cruise Details
- Category: Mid Range
- Type: Motor Catamaran
- Year built: 2002
- Departures: Monday, Thursday
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Itineraries: 4,5,8
RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation on board
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Kayaks on board
RATES NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Wetsuit rental
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Full Tecnical Details
| Length: | 26.80 MTS |
| Gross Tonnage: | 200.32 TONS |
| Cruise Speed: | 10 Knots |
| Guest Capacity: | 16 PASSENGERS |
| Crew: | 9 + GUIDE |
| Snorkeling Equipment: | PLATFORM Y ACCESSORIES |
| Main engines: | 2 Cummins de 250 H.P. each one |
| Cabins: | 8 DOUBLE ROOMS |
| Material: | FIVER GLASS |
| Solar Panels: | 6 |
| Breadth: | 10.80 MTS |
| Depth: | 3.40 MTS |
| Draught: | 2.95 MTS |
| TRN: | 60.10 TONS |
Prices
Archipell Prices
2025 prices per person:
| ACCOMMODATION | 7 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 3 NIGHTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Cabin | $ 5,150 | $ 3,195 | $ 2,325 |
| Charter | $ 82,400 | $ 51,120 | $ 37,200 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Itinerary Archipel
| Mon | AM | San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... |
| PM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... |
| PM | Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. Read more... Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... |
| PM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| PM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Mon | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
| PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... |
| PM | Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. Read more... Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish. Read more... |
| PM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island. Read more... |
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| Sat | AM | Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. Read more... Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... |
| PM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. Read more... |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Read more... San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
| PM | San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Thu | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Mon | AM | San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. Read more... |
| PM | Floreana Island: LoberiaThe main attraction of this site is the presence of Galapagos Sea Lions that are on the beach. Read more... Floreana Island: Asilo de la PazA hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type. Read more... |
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| Thu | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Mon | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
| PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... |
| PM | Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Thu | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... |
| PM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island. Read more... |
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| Sat | AM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... |
| PM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. Read more... |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Read more... San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
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