This fabulous catamaran is one of the finest catamarans operating in the Galapagos with great service, premium decor, excellent stability due to the catamaran design, and private balconies for each cabin among a range of other benefits.
The catamaran has 8 two-person cabins (a mixture of double cabins and twin cabins - no bunk beds!) and one large suite room with a maximum passenger load of 16 people. One of the best features of this catamaran is that each cabin has its own private balcony overlooking the ocean bringing luxury and privacy to your Galapagos cruise. The catamaran is also home to range of other excellent services including a whirlpool jacuzzi, a large and specious sun deck area with reclining sun-loungers, two bars (one outside and one inside), a living room area with coffee tables, an air-conditioned restaurant area and even an upper deck area. This is an excellent choice for your Galapagos cruise.
Itinerary A: 5 Day Cruise (Central + Eastern Islands) - from £2490pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Fri) AM: Flight to the Galapagos Islands / PM: Visit Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz Island
Day 2 (Sat) AM: Explore the volcanic landscapes of Sullivan Bay / PM: Visit the beautiful Bartolome Island
Day 3 (Sun) AM: The birdlife of North Seymour / PM: Mosquera Islet
Day 4 (Mon) AM: The wildlife of South Plaza / PM: Cerro Brujo on San Cristobal Island
Day 5 (Tue) AM: Visit Galapagos Interpretation Centre on San Cristobal Island / PM: Return to Ecuador mainland
Itinerary B: 5 Day Cruise (Central + Southern Islands) - from £2490pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Tue) AM: Flight to the Galapagos Islands / PM: Visit Cerro Colorado Giant Tortoise Protection Centre
Day 2 (Wed) AM: Gardner Bay on Espanola Island / PM: Punta Suarez on Espanola Island
Day 3 (Thu) AM: Historic Post Office Bay on Floreana Island / PM: Flamingo lagoon at Punta Cormorant
Day 4 (Fri) AM: Santa Fe Island / PM: Visit the white sandy beach of Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz Island
Day 5 (Sat) AM: El Chato Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz / PM: Return to Ecuador mainland
Itinerary C: 7 Day Cruise (Central + Western Islands) - from £3590pp
Departs every 14 days.
Day 1 (Sat) AM: Flight to the Galapagos Islands / PM: Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz Island
Day 2 (Sun) AM: Whale Bay on Santa Cruz / PM: Walk to Dragon Hill
Day 3 (Mon) AM: The small islets of Tintoreras Las / PM: Flamingo Lagoon, the Wall of tears, and the Wetlands of Isabela Island
Day 4 (Tue) AM: The birdlife of Punta Morena / PM: Urbina Bay
Day 5 (Wed) AM: Spot flightless cormorants at Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island / PM: Tagus Cove on Isabela Island
Day 6 (Thu) AM: Volcanic beach at Puerto Egas on Santiago Island / PM: Rabida Island
Day 7 (Fri) AM: Las bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island / PM: Return to Ecuador mainland
Extended Cruises: 9 Days / 11 Days / 15 Days
Longer cruises of 9 days (itinerary A+B), 11 days (itinerary C+A or B+C) and 15 days (A+B+C) are available by combining the various itineraries. If you would like a combined itinerary please contact us for further details and prices.
Detailed Itineraries: Please contact us for detailed itineraries of these or any of our other Galapagos cruises.
Options: These cruises can be booked by themselves, can include flights and services on the Ecuador mainland, or can be combined with any of our other holidays in South America.
Prices Include: The Galapagos cruise, all excursions with a naturalist guide, all food during the cruise including water, tea and coffee, the INGALA Galapagos Transit Control Card, transfers to/from the airport in the Galapagos, and 100% financial protection.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together in a shared standard cabin, and are subject to availability. Cabin upgrades (suites) are available for an upgrade, and single person supplement may apply.
Prices Do Not Include: The Galapagos National Park Entry Fee (payable on arrival in the Galapagos airport, currently US$100 although subject to change), flights to / from the Galapagos (see below), alcoholic drinks, tips and additional personal expenses during the cruise.
Flights to the Galapagos Islands - £500pp: Flights between the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuador mainland (either Guayaquil or Quito) when booked with us cost £500 per person (economy-class) and we can include these flights for you if required - just let us know. Any flight-inclusive package holiday booked through us would be ATOL-protected through our ATOL license. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate
- Class: Superior
- Vessel Name: M/C Treasure of Galapagos
- Type: Motor Catamaran
- Speed: 11 knots
- Year of Construction: 2009 (refurbished 2015)
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Crew: 9 crew members and 1 multi-lingual naturalist guide
- Cabins: 1 master suite & 8 cabins (2 double cabins, 6 twin cabins), all cabins feature private balconies, en suite facilities and air conditioning
- Social Areas / Services: TV, DVD, small library, 2 small Zodiacs (inflatable dinghies) for the island excursions, 110v electricity, free tea, coffee and water.
- More information: http://www.catamarantreasure.com
The Treasure of the Galapagos catamaran has three decks, with the main deck home to the large matrimonial suite, 4 cabins, and some communal areas including the dining area and lounge. The upper deck has 4 more cabins, as well as the bridge and navigation area, and an outdoor communal area. The top deck, or sun deck, is a large comfortable area with sun loungers and the jacuzzi. One of the many advantages of the Treasure of the Galapagos is the private balconies in each cabin, which can be seen on the plans.
