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Angelito Yacht Galapagos Cruise

Sunday: Baltra - North Seymour

Monday: Chinese Hat - Bartolome

Tuesday: Genovesa: Darwin Bay - Prince Phillips Steps

Wednesday: Puerto Egas (Santiago) - Rabida

Thursday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Highland of Santa Cruz

Friday: Española: Playa Gardner - Punta Suarez

Saturday: Santa Fe - South Plaza

Sunday: Black Turtle Cove - Baltra

Detailed Itinerary 

8 Days Itinerary A

SUNDAY: Am: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. Pm: North Seymour Island: explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

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MONDAY: Am: Sombrero Chino Island: the landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Pm: Bartholome Island: visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins.

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TUESDAY: Am: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Pm: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.

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WEDNESDAY: Am: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Pm: Rábida Island: a bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.

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THURSDAY: Am: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. Pm: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

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FRIDAY: Am: Española Island: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Pm: Española Island: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.

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SATURDAY: Am: Santa Fe Island: a volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Pm: South Plaza Island: has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.

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SUNDAY: Am: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Baltra Airport

  • The following additional fuel surcharges will also apply to Angelito cruises : $65 (4days), $100 (5days), $135 (8days).

  • All prices are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Cruise departure dates are available throughout the year; contact us for up to date availabilities and a price quote - discounts are often available!

  • Important Note: The Angelito cruise obligates Cuenca Bestours to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will unfortunately result in a penalty fee being charged to you by the yacht operator.

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  Description 

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The Angelito yacht is one of the higher class of the Midrange boats at the Galapagos Islands, reputed for excellent service,  is considered a family boat which does accept young children aboard. An added bonus is the innovative itinerary that the yacht runs: one 8day loop visiting the traditional north and south Galapagos highlights, and another extensively visiting Isabela and Fernandina islands The itineraries can be linked together in various combinations to provide a unique Galapagos cruise experience.

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  Accommodation​

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  • The 8 double cabins are on the main deck and each has the option to have twin beds or a double bed

  • A big window with ocean view

  • Safety boxes

  • Hair dryers

  • Room Towels

  • Beach towels

  • Private bathrooms 

  • Air condition in all cabins, to be regulated individually

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  Facilities

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  • 4 Decks: sun deck, upper deck, main deck and lower deck

  • Social areas, kitchen, bridge and the engine room, with individual regulation and with compressors that have the newest technology with a certification for using in protected areas.

  • Water, tea and coffee included in cruise price

  • Snorkeling Equipment: mask, tube and fins with sizes 34 – 45 without cost

  • Shorty wet suits in all sizes to rent on board

  • Library with a good selection of books about the Flora, Fauna and History of Galapagos

  • Wetsuits for hire​

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  Crew

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8 (captain, first mate (steersman), machinist, 2 sailors, cook and auxiliary cook & multilingual naturalist guide)

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Angelito Specifications 

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Category: Tourist Superior/Mid RangeBudget

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 16 passengers/ 8 double cabins

Cruise Length: 4 days5 days8 days
Departure day: Thursday and Sunday

Crew: 7 + guide

Level of guide: II or III 

Length: 22.3 m/70 ft

Beam: 6.6 m /22 ft

Speed: 12 knots

Engines: 2 new (2013) CUMMINS (Marine Diesel), 405 HP each and 2100 RPM (2013)

Generators: 2 new (2013) CUMMINS CPG (Diesel) with capacity of 65KW/60HZ each

PureVent FUEL CLEANER: a radical new approach! Cleans the gas vented from engine crankcases using a centrifugal separation technology to remove oil mist and other particles to protect the environment

Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins and in the bathrooms and 220 Volt sockets available in the social area. Water: desalinization machine with capacity of 65 gallons of fresh water per hour​

Angelito Yacht Galapagos Islands
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