GALAPAGOS ISLANDS LUXURY CLASS EXPEDITION SHIP "M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND"
You can enjoy this paradise, navigating in a 110 passenger cruise fully air conditioned ship. with all the commodities of a cruise liner yet small enough for that intimate experience with nature that brings you to the Galapagos.
Guests can benefit from the added comfort of extra space in our fully carpeted luxurious cabins. All with ocean views, wardrobes, and private facilities offering hot and cold water, hair dryer, safe deposit boxes and other amenities.
We pride ourselves for having a highly trained hotel and ship crew. In addition the vessel also has the services of a 24 hour on duty doctor; and, naturalist multilingual guides. The service on this yacht is really amazing. The staff is very friendly and will always be ready to help you, which is a great contribution to your incredible Galapagos experience. You will also find the food delicious, prepared by the best chefs, with an open buffet and à la carte dinner. To make it all even more special, they will also prepare a surprise buffet for you, which will long last in your memory.
Other facilities include an auditorium for conferences and lectures, spacious social areas, 24 hour coffee bar, swimming pool with broad sun decks and observation platforms. At night guests can enjoy music at the lounge, cocktail bars.

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Itinerary Back to top

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Technical Specifications
Category: Deluxe
Classified: SOLAS, ISM
Speed: 17 Knots cruising , 20 Knots maximum
Length: 300 feet / 91.5 m.
Beam: 47 feet / 14.3 m.
Draft: 13 feet / 3.90 m.
Passengers: 110
Crew: 60 + physician
Guides: 6 (multilingual naturalists )
Lifeboats: 2 units + 8 life rafts
Heavy duty
Zodiac: 6, each for 20 passengers
Navigation aid: 2 GPS / GMDSS / ECHOSOUNDER,
2 ARPA RADAR / BOWTHROSTER
Decks: 5

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All cabins have private bathrooms, hot water, wardrobe/closet, vanity dresser, safety deposit box, twin or double beds.

Superior inside cabin Area 116 sq Feet 10.8 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes Music Air conditioning Private facilities Inter-cabin phones 110/220 volt outlets	Superior outside cabin: Oceanview portholes Area 116 sq Feet 10.8 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes Music Air conditioning Private facilities Inter-cabin phones 110/220 volt outlets
Junior Suite / Moon Suite: Oceanview picture windows, small reading table and chairs, connecting cabins. Area 173 sq Feet 16.1 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes Music Air conditioning Private facilities Inter-cabin phones 110/220 volt outlets 3 mts of panoramic view	Legend Suite: Oceanview picture windows, living room, connecting cabins, mini bar. Area 227 sq Feet 21.1 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes Music Air conditioning Private facilities Inter-cabin phones 110/220 volt outlets 3 mts of panoramic view Mini bar Private living room Sofa bed

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Swimming pool and sun deck
Restaurant
Living room
Childrens room
Other social areas: Fishermans bar, Conference and lecture hall, gift shop, library

Cruise Price Back to top

Includes
All meals on board (breakfast B, lunch L, dinner D), Galapagos cruise, Guided excursions, Briefings and lectures, Bottled water on cruise ship, aiport to dock transfers in the Galapagos islands.

Not Included
Use of snorkeling equipment, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, gratuities, personal expenses. Local Roundtrip airfare: Quito / Galapagos / Quito $393, Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil $366, Galapagos park tax $100, Ecuador international departure tax $25, hotel nights in Quito or Guayaquil, airport transfers in mainland Ecuador, Airfare to Ecuador is extra.

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Pricing: U.S. Dollars
Departures: Every Thursday and Monday all year round.
Meeting and departing: Quito or Guayaquil. You must plan to arrive at least 1 day before cruise and will have to depart at least 1 day after, airline connections do not allow for direct international flight connections to the Galapagos islands.

Advantages
The Galapagos Legend is the fastest ship on the Islands, allowing for more time at visitor sites. Has more stability than any other ship in the islands allowing for a smoother voyage. Has the comforts and camaraderie only a larger boat can offer. 24 hour Doctor/Physician on duty. Children areas and family friendly programs. Offers the best value to price in the larger ship category.

Disadvantages
Lacks the privacy found on a smaller yacht. Service and food will always be of higher quality on smaller yachts.

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