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Galapagos Legend
The Galapagos Legend, a deluxe cruise vessel originally built in Germany, was totally converted in 2001 and refurbished in 2007. One of the largest yachts in Galapagos, it has lots of space to easily accommodate up to 100 passengers. All new accommodations with ample social areas, spacious carpeted suites all with ocean views, closets, vanity dresser, hair dryer and more. 24-hour coffee bar, swimming pool with broad sun decks and observation platforms. Music lounge, cocktail bars, computers with games and email access, glass bottom boat, snorkeling equipment, wet suits, 24-hour medical service, children’s menu (also an ice cream parlor, popcorn, kid’s corner.)
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On The Galapagos Legend, one of the largest of the Galapagos yachts carrying up to 100 passengers, you’ll appreciate the ample space and comfort of a large luxury vessel while maintaining a casual atmosphere of a nature expedition. Expert naturalist guides and abundant trained staff provide excellent service on board. Plenty of social areas are available for a variety of activities. Amenities include many areas for relaxing and/or working out, swimming pool and Jacuzzi, lots of cushioned lounge chairs, hammocks, a spa with exercise machines, sauna, and massage therapist – even a jogging track!
Inside and outside you’ll enjoy the Legend’s superior cuisine while sitting at a table, or at one of the bars. To enhance your education of these magnificent islands, you’ll take in the nightly lectures in the large auditorium complete with high quality audiovisual presentations given by a naturalist guide, interactive museum, research center with biologists, marine museum. Or read up on your own in the well-stocked library. This yacht is perfect for families with children as well as grandparents. Special activities and yacht areas for children keep them stimulated, including a “kid’s corner” with a mini cinema, games, TV, videos, and entertainment. On top of all that, there’s a glass-bottom boat, boutique, and a full-time medical service with a doctor on board.
Use these Activity Level Ratings as a general guide to help determine which of our adventures is best for you. Your perception of level of difficulty may vary from ours according to your own level of fitness and travel experience. Whether or not you stay in your comfort zone on the trip you select may also be influenced by the pacing we build into the itinerary, and your own preparation for the trip. While relatively high elevations are unavoidable when you're traveling in the Andes Mountains, we may judge a trip as "moderate" so long as passengers have sufficient time for acclimation. Our detailed trip itineraries give much more information about what you can expect. If you are unsure which trip is best for you, please call us. We'll help guide you toward the right fit.
Moderate
These adventures involve fairly easy travel. There is no camping: you sleep in hotels and country inns each evening. Trips may include short hikes and/or walks of two to three hours. Our itineraries include excursions in passenger mini-vans, over roads with many curves and potholes. Elevations rarely exceed 12,600'. At Machu Picchu and other Inca sites, we climb and descend relatively steep stone staircases. Trips to Amazon lodges involve travel by boat and canoe, plus hikes on forest trails at a moderate pace. In the rainforest, you may encounter rain, mud, and pooled water. Trips to the Galapagos include optional hikes on sometimes uneven rocky and/or slippery terrain. Passengers must get into and out of dinghies on beaches and at docks.
Active
These adventures include more hiking than in our moderate trips. You negotiate a variety of terrain, at elevations no more than 15,000'. Some trips include long days of overland travel. You sleep comfortably in hotels each evening.
Strenuous
While we rate all of our treks as strenuous, there is a substantial range of challenge between the easiest and the most demanding of our treks. Expect to hike 6-8 hours each day over steep and rugged terrain. You may hike to elevations of 17,000', with options to hike higher from several camps. Many include camping multiple nights at relatively high elevations. On most treks in the Andes, night-time temperatures can drop below freezing on one or more nights. On our Inn to Inn based treks, you'll spend each evening in a comfortable mountain lodge.
Extreme
Our toughest treks are suitable for those that enjoy a good physical challenge. You trek (and in some cases climb) over steep, rugged terrain at high elevations with substantial altitude gains. Some glacier travel requires knowledge of basic climbing techniques including use of crampons, ice axe, and ropes. These trips are in remote wilderness areas and include camping as high at 17,700'. Successful summit bids top out at 18,871' (Nevado Pisco), 19,347' (Volcan Cotopaxi) and 20,945' (Nevado Ausangate).
Departures Monday and Thursday, weekly, all year
4, 5, & 8 Days
2010 Rates, per person, double cabin, (for 8-Day/7-Night Cruise):
| Cabin Type | High Season | Low Season |
| Superior Interior Cabin (4) | $3,090 | $2,890 |
| Superior Exterior Cabin (17) | $3,460 | $3,260 |
| Junior Suite (24) | $4,090 | $3,900 |
| Legend Suite (4) | $4,590 | $4,360 |
| Galapagos Balcony Suite (9) | $5,300 | $5,030 |
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Departures Monday and Thursday, weekly, all year
Please scroll down for shorter cruise rates and additional fees that apply to all cruise rates.
2010 Rates, per person, double cabin:
8-DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
| Cabin Type (number of cabins) | High Season | Low Season |
| Superior Interior Cabin (4) | $3,090 | $2,890 |
| Superior Exterior Cabin (17) | $3,460 | $3,260 |
| Junior Suite (24) | $4,090 | 3,900 |
| Legend Suite (4) | $4,590 | $4,360 |
| Galapagos Balcony Suite (9) | $5,300 | $5,030 |
Low season: Jan. 8-21; Mar 1-12; May 1-Jun 30; Sep 3-30, Nov. 26- Dec 16
5-DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
| Cabin Type (number of cabins) | High Season | Low Season |
| Superior Interior Cabin (4) | $1,290 | $1,230 |
| Superior Exterior Cabin (17) | $1,590 | $1,490 |
| Junior Suite (24) | $1,900 | $1,790 |
| Legend Suite (4) | $2,090 | $2,030 |
| Galapagos Balcony Suite (9) | $2,390 | $2,290 |
Low season: Jan. 8-21; Mar 1-12; May 1-Jun 30; Sep 3-30, Nov. 26- Dec 16
4-DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
| Cabin Type (number of cabins) | High Season | Low Season |
| Superior Interior Cabin (4) | $1,290 | $1,230 |
| Superior Exterior Cabin (17) | $1,590 | $1,490 |
| Junior Suite (24) | $1,900 | $1,790 |
| Legend Suite (4) | $2,090 | $2,030 |
| Galapagos Balcony Suite (9) | $2,390 | $2,290 |
Low season: Jan. 8-21; Mar 1-12; May 1-Jun 30; Sep 3-30, Nov. 26- Dec 16
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Internal Galapagos Airfare (from Quito or Guayaquil): $325 to $425, depending on the routing and the season, subject to change
Single Supplement: 80% additional
Triple Rate: 3rd person 20% discount
Fuel Surcharge: $180 (8 days); $90 (5 & 4 days) subject to change
Galapagos Park Fee , $100; INGALA tourist card, $10
Children’s discount: 25% ages 7-11, not applicable to peak holiday seasons
Day 1 Monday
Morning: arrive Baltra Airport, transfer to dock; board yacht (8-day and 4-day passengers)
Afternoon: North Seymour Island
Day 2 Tuesday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
Afternoon: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Read MoreDay 1 Monday
Morning: arrive Baltra Airport, transfer to dock; board yacht (8-day and 4-day passengers)
Afternoon: North Seymour Island
Day 2 Tuesday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
Afternoon: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Day 3 Wednesday
Morning: Española Island: Suarez Point
Afternoon: San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera
Day 4 Thursday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point / Baltra Airport (drop off 4-day passengers; pick up 5-day passengers and Thursday/Thursday 8-day passengers)
Afternoon: Bartolome Island
Day 5 Friday
Morning: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
Afternoon: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
Day 6 Saturday
Morning: Santiago Island: Egas Port
Afternoon: Rabida Island
Day 7 Sunday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: highlands
Day 8 Monday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
Afternoon: Disembark, to Baltra Airport – depart (5-day and 8-day Mon/Mon passengers depart; next Mon/Mon 8-day passengers and 4-day passengers arrive.)
Included in the Cruise rate: all meals on yacht, snacks, bottled water; daily excursions led by experienced English-speaking naturalist guides in groups of 16/per guide
Not included: Round-trip airfare (figured separately & prepaid); Fuel Surcharge, Galapagos Park Fee & Galapagos Transit Control Card (figured separately & prepaid;) snorkel & wetsuit rental (from $20 for snorkel equipment on short cruises & $25 for wetsuit, short cruises; medical services; tips to guide, crew and staff; soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Length: 301’
Beam: 47’
Type: cruise ship/expedition vessel
Safety: EPIRB, ISM, ISPS & SOLAS; meets or exceeds US Coast Guard regulations
Crew: 60 + 7 naturalist guides and 1 medical doctor
Cruising speed: 15 - 17 knots
Read MoreNumber of passengers: 100
Number of Days: 8, 5 & 4 days
Departures: Monday and Thursday
Diving: No
Length: 301’ Beam: 47’
Type: cruise ship/expedition vessel
Safety: EPIRB, ISM, ISPS & SOLAS; meets or exceeds US Coast Guard regulations
Crew: 60 + 7 naturalist guides and 1 medical doctor
Cruising speed: 15 - 17 knots
Spacious cabins located on 3 of the 5 decks: all but four are ocean-facing, with 2 lower beds that can be converted to a Queen bed. Most suites have large panoramic windows. All have individually controlled air conditioning, internal & long distance phone service, music, LCD TV, safety box, private bathroom.
Read MoreSpacious cabins located on 3 of the 5 decks: all but four are ocean-facing, with 2 lower beds that can be converted to a Queen bed. Most suites have large panoramic windows. All have individually controlled air conditioning, internal & long distance phone service, music, LCD TV, safety box, private bathroom.
BALCONY SUITES (9) on the top deck “Moon Deck” are the largest, 225 square feet each, with a private balcony with sliding doors, day bed can be converted for triple accommodation, mini bar with champagne. Suites can be interconnected to accommodate families.
LEGEND SUITES (4) on Earth Deck, have 2 panoramic windows and 2 suites can be interconnected. Cabin size ranges from 198 to 225 square feet.
JUNIOR SUITES (24) on Earth Deck have 2 panoramic windows, 9 interconnected cabins, 7 triples with use of day bed. Average size 159 square feet.
SUPERIOR CABINS (17) on Sea and Earth Deck, have 17 exterior and 4 interior cabins, 2 portholes, with average size 111 square feet.
Quick Facts
- 8, 5 & 4 days
- 100 passengers
- Monday & Thursday departures
- 300 feet long
- Cruise ship / expedition vessel
- Naturalist cruises / Family-friendly cruises