Galapagos Cruises

M/Y Parranda Description

The M/Y Parranda is a motor yacht both elegant and spacious designed for travelers wanting refinement and comfort. This ship is fitted with stabilizers for comfortable cruising. The Parranda is a fast yacht thus allowing for less travel time between the islands, more island visiting time, and an expanded itinerary. The Parranda has a capacity for sixteen passengers in eight cabins.

Ship Info

Ship Type: Motor Yacht Category: First Class
Ship Length: 125 feet Capacity: 16 Passengers
Ship Width: 22 feet Speed in knots: 12 knots
Equipment: Furuno Radar, Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite navigator, NVI, depthfinders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometer, echo sounderAir Conditioning, 110V, Snorkeling Equipment, Environmental Music, Life Boats, Raincoats, Life Jackets, Dinghy, Television, Video, Stereo Equipment, Public Restrooms.
Crew: 7 crew members plus 1 bilingual naturalist guides

M/Y Parranda Itinerary 8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: Saturday

Morning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa

Day 2: Sunday

Morning: Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
Afternoon: Tower: Darwin Bay

Day 3: Monday

Morning: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Tagus Cove
Afternoon: Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa

Day 4: Tuesday

Morning: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Urbina Bay
Afternoon: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca

Day 5: Wednesday

Morning: Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook
Afternoon: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill)

Day 6: Thursday

Morning: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Highlands
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station

Day 7: Friday

Morning: Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez
Afternoon: Hood (Española) Island: Gardner Bay

Day 8: Saturday

Early Morning: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock & Interpretation Centre
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador.

* Please contact us to request a detailed itinerary of this trip.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES: The cruise itineraries are subject to change without prior notice for various factors including, but not limited to: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, Dive Master, the cruise company and the Galapagos National Park.

Prices per person

PRICES INCLUDE:

- Accomodation in dbl share cabin
- All meals on board
- Excursions to the islands with a naturalist bilingual guide english and spanish

PRICES DON'T INCLUDE:

- USD $ 410,00 * Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands
- USD $ 100,00 Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- USD $ 10,00 Inmigration Card
- Alcoholic or extra drinks on board, tips and personal expenses
- Snorkelling equipment (available for rental on board)

*Fuel surcharge (cost depends on length and date of cruise and on cruiseship)

Flight Information

Quito to Guayaquil AEROGAL Flight 2K36 ETD 9:09AM ETA 10:30AM

Guayaquil to San Cristobal AEROGAL Flight 2K34 ETD 10:30AM ETA 11:15AM

San Cristobal to Guayaquil: AEROGAL Flight 2K37 ETD 12:15PM ETA 15:00PM

Guayaquil to Quito: AEROGAL Flight 2K37 ETD 15:00PM ETA 16:30PM

One checked suitcase (maximum 44 lbs.) and one carry-on are allowed per passenger. Because flight schedules and arrival departure port are always subject to change, please inform your clients to check with our office in Ecuador upon arrival to verify the correct flight times and to reconfirm their flight. If they arrive late at night, they should check at the hotel for a message from EcuadorToursOnline.com regarding any possible change to the schedule shown here. We suggest you avoid making international connections the same day as the flight may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight.

HIGH SEASON AIRFARE:

DATES: JANUARY 1-30 APRIL, JUNE 15 –14 SEP, NOV 1-31 DEC

QUITO/GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 395.00
QUITO/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 373.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 348.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 370.00

LOW SEASON AIRFARE:

DATES: MAY 1 – 14 JUNE, SEPTEMBER 15 – 31 OCTOBER

QUITO/GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 339.00
QUITO/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 323.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 302.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 325.00