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La Pinta
La Pinta Description
La Pinta is a luxury cruise ship dedicated to its 48 passengers and keeps everyone entertained, from adults to children. The Galapagos Islands runs its own Galapagos Foundation.
The crew is composed of 25 members and three Certified Naturalist Guides. La Pinta offers many spacious areas to mingle, lounge, or play when not involved in other activities. Along the three decks, you can find a bar/saloon, the dining room, a sky bar, a sundeck, a gym, and a Jacuzzi.
Children ages 7-12 can participate in fun activities in La Pinta's "Young Pirates" program, giving them a rare experience in the Galapagos Islands. The dining room is the place to enjoy wonderfully prepared Ecuadorian and International cuisines with children's and vegetarian menus available.
La Pinta Cabins
Various types of cabins are available in La Pinta. You can choose a regular cabin, interconnected cabins, great for families, or even triple cabins. In each, you will find aesthetically pleasing decor meeting all your needs with fully equipped private bathrooms, panoramic windows, quality lighting, and air-conditioning.
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| Length: | 63 meters (207 feet) |
| Gross Tonnage: | 1541 |
| Refurbished: | 2007 |
| Speed: | 12-14 knots |
| Guest Capacity: | 48 guests |
| Crew: | 25 plus M.D Officer |
| Guides: | 3 Certified Galapagos Naturalists |
| Beam: | 12 meters (39.37 feet) |
| Cabins: | 24 outside cabins, all similar, in the same deck |
| Approximate size: | 15 square meters (162 square feet) |
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Itinerary La Pinta
| Fri | 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... | |
| Sat | AM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. 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 | Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. Read more... |
| PM | Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... |
| 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... | |
| Wed | AM | 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... |
| PM | Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. Read more... Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... |
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| Thu | AM | 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 | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island. Read more... | |
| Sat | 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... | |
| Sun | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
| PM | 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... | |
| Mon | 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 | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife. Read more... |
| PM | Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. 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 | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... |
| PM | 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... | |
| Fri | AM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
Q&A
What people experienced on board of La Pinta
Gabriela
Thank you for doing such a professional job organizing this trip for me and my family. Everything went smoothly and we had a wonderful time. I especially appreciate your last minute adjustment of (…)
Hello Cristina,
I am sorry for the delay in our response.
We really enjoyed the trip, and we truly appreciate your help to gather this trip.
I have answered the survey just now. We will recommend you (…)
Sofia: It was great. Appreciated sincerely your help putting it all together. Definitely will be one of my most memorable trips of my life.
Thanks Again
Thank you Cristina!!! The driver was lovely and on time at the airport and the next morning. I am writing this note from Alausi. The Galapagos was amazing and we did see penguins!!!!!
Hope to meet you soon!
Best
Tina Brown
Pablo
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am to you and how much our family enjoyed our trip to Ecuador.
From the moment we landed in Quito until the day we left for home, Columbus Travel were (…)
Ivonne,
Your team put together a very enjoyable trip for us, and all the people that we met along the way as guides, drivers, and naturalists were extraordinary.
We really appreciate that you were able to (…)
Maria,
We had a wonderful time. We are thankful for all the arrangements. If you would like us to write a review on trip advisor, just send me the link.
Thanks again
Idith
La Pinta
March 2016
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Country USA
Hi Maria,
I wanted to thank you for all your assistance with our trip on La Pinta in the Galapagos. All three of us had an incredible time that we will remember forever! I truly appreciate your advice and (…)
Dear Pablo Rea,
Alvin Hellerstein and I just returned from the trip you planned for us to the Galapagos Islands on LaPinta. On behalf of both of us, thank you for all your assistance. The trip on board was (…)
Hello Maria,
Happy new year. Sorry for the time it has taken me to reply but life has been very busy since our return from South America.
Our time on La Pinta was wonderful. All arrangements were perfect. (…)
Dear Christian,
Thank you and your company for your kind assistance in relation to our Galapagos trip. I will be sure to recommend you to my peers back in the UK.
Kind regards and all the best.
Yours (…)
My wife and I, both in our early 60s, traveled in Ecuador for 14 days in January 2012. Our entire trip was planned and executed, without a hitch, by Columbus Travel. Our agent, Julia Haessler, worked diligently (…)
vero
we had wonderful time in the galapagos
la pinta was an excellent vesel and experience
tnx for taking care of us .
Orit
Israel
La Pinta
October, 2011
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