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M/S Alta - Galapagos Cruise |
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Very few experiences compare to the feeling of a ship sailing through the water, with engines turned off and nothing but the sound of the wind hitting the sails and the hull breaking the water. Alta is one of the few ships in Galapagos
that can deliver this feeling.
Named
Yacht of the Month in the past by Yachting
Magazine, Alta is one of the most
beautiful ships on the Islands, ideal
for travelers seeking exclusivity, style
and uniqueness. The ship is exceptionally
stylish, with gorgeous detailing and
furnishings and carries that grandeur
and special charm proper to sailing
ships. It provides much more outside space than other sailing ships of its kind in Galapagos and when conditions are
appropriate, the sails are hoisted,
engines turned off, and Alta becomes
one of the most striking ships on the Islands.
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Capacity
16 guests in 8 cabins plus 8 crew members and 1 naturalist guide.
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Public Areas
Alta features a comfortable salon for lectures and presentations; TV/Video system; Inside and Al Fresco Dinning Areas; a sundeck with lounge chairs, and a resting area at the stern of the ship. |
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Meals
Served in either the inside Dinning Room or the Al Fresco Dinning area when climate permits. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by our specially trained chefs. Meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. Kids and vegetarian menus are also available upon request. |
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Cabins
All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls and ample space to hang and store clothing. |
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Bathrooms
All cabins have private bathrooms with hair dryers, amenities and ample space to store toiletries. |
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Special Features
A Ample outside space. Sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, wetsuits. |
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Special Features for Children
Kids Club with activities like star-gazing and movie nights. Child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal are placed specifically for departures with children. Wide range of board games and movies for children. Kids Menus specially prepared for family departures. |
Cruise Styles ( click here for more info)
Alta is outfitted for private charters or individual passengers on family departures, naturalist departures and departures for more active groups with more kayaking, snorkeling and hiking.
Safety
Alta abides under all international standards of safety for a ship of its type. It is ISM certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 2 emergency life rafts for 16 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.
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WALKS & HIKES
Every visit to each island, no matter the departure type, involves an easy, intermediate, or difficult hike. Every day of your cruise will include at least one expedition to a visiting point on a specific island. Hikes involve animal watching, scenic views and detailed lectures and explanations from your naturalist guide on many issues concerning the islands.
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SNORKELING
Snorkeling is one of the favorite activities of all people that visit the Galapagos Islands. You will be offered the opportunity to go snorkeling almost every day at various visiting points which range from easy to intermediate. For non-divers, this is a great way to get a glimpse of marine life in Galapagos, one of the largest marine reserves in the world!
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KAYAKING
Kayaking is offered on all of our departures. Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to get some good exercise and explore the cliffs and shores of the various visiting points. A cruise week offers great opportunities to go kayaking to coves, mangroves and beaches. Penguins can be seen from up-close on a kayak and even as they swim with our clear bottom acrylic kayaks.
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DINGHY RIDES
On all of our departures we offer dinghy rides on several visiting points. The group, of up to 16 passengers, is taken on a dinghy for a ride alongside cliffs and shores, as well as mangroves. This activity is great to see volcanic formations as well as shore birds. In the mangrove estuaries it is very common to see sea turtles, rays and sharks.
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OCCASIONAL DIVING
If you are a certified diver, but your partner isn't or you don't want to do an entire week's diving cruise, we offer occasional diving during Alta's visit to port so that you can experience the true beauty of Galapagos' underwater life. You will be amazed at the abundance of life underwater while you dive with one of our dive masters, ensuring your safety at all times.
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M/S ALTA RATES FOR 2010
*Please inquire with us for 2011 rates
Charter Rate (16 Guests)
$69,000
Fit Rate (Individuals) Naturalist, Active & Family Cruises
Cabins 1 & 2: $4.895
Cabins 3 - 8: $4.695 |
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Included in the prices above:
- Accommodations for 7 nights / 8 days
- All meals on board
- All non-alcoholic beverages consumed throughout the cruise
- All services throughout the cruise
- Snorkeling gear
- Wetsuits
- Fuel Tax
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Not included in the prices above:
- Air tickets to and from Galapagos ($421 from Quito, $374 from Guayaquil)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100 for adults, $50 children 11 and under
- Transit Control Card ($10)
- Bar consumption on board
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff |
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Note:
Air tickets, National Park fee and fuel surcharge can be subject to change without prior notice.
Additional charges or discounts:
- Single Supplement**: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin)
- Children 11 yrs and under: 30% discount on our published rates (not applicable for departures on or between Christmas, New Years and Easter)
- Easter, Christmas and New Year's weeks have a surcharge of USD $4500 for charters and $400 for FIT's
** Supplement can be subject to change with prior notice.
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| Sperry Gyrocompass, Furuno 21 mile Si-tex radar, Robertson AP 7 autopilot, GPS satellite navigator, forward looking echo sounder, NVI Instruments, depthfinders, Decca Navigator, Si-tex video sonar
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| EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 18 person Vicking open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations.
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| 1200 gal/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR
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| Furuno single sideband radio, VHF radio, SSB radio
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| Three-Masted Staysail Schooner
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| 2 Detroit Diesel engines, 485 BHP each.
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| 1 x 65 KVA John Deere and 1 x 105 KVA Northern Lights
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6 convertible cabins (twin or double)
1 twin cabin and 1 double cabin
All cabins have private facilities |
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| 8 plus one naturalist guide
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ALTA ITINERARY
7 nights / 8 days, from Saturday to Saturday |
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Please see the Important Note on itineraries found at the bottom of this tab.
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Naturalist, Active and Family Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday
Morning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa and Kicker Rock
Day 2: Sunday
Morning: Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
Afternoon: Tower: Darwin Bay
Day 3: Monday
Morning:
Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa
Afternoon: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Tagus Cove
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: Black Turtle Cove
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: Interpretation Centre
Late Morning:
Depart for Mainland Ecuador
* Please contact us to request a detailed itinerary of this trip.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES: Quasar Expeditions' 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, Quasar Expeditions and the Galapagos National Park.
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