GALAPAGOS INC.
Galapagos Islands
     Galapagos Inc. is the US representative of Canodros SA Cruise Line and other groups of vessels in the Galapagos.
ANTARDIDA, CRUZ DEL SUR, DARWIN, DORADO, ESTRELLA DEL MAR, ISLAS PLAZAS, YOLITA
 Passenger Capacity: 10-16
 Built: 1988-1998
 Length: 53-75 ft.
 Beam: 15-21 ft.
 Crew: 4-8
    Facilities: These vessels are all medium-size yachts with sun decks and lounge areas. There are from 5 to 8 double cabins, all with windows and private bath and shower (except Yolita has shared shower). Most are air-conditioned. There is a naturalist guide.
     Rates: Most have three, four and seven-night cruises (some only have seven nights). Rates range from $540 to $850 for three nights, $680 to $990 for four nights, and $935 to $1,350 for seven nights.
CORAL 1 and 2
 Passenger Capacity: 20
 Length: 110 ft.
 Beam: 18 ft.
 Draft: 8 ft.
 Crew: 11
    Facilities: This is a steel-hulled motor yacht with teak interior. There are 10 cabins in one yacht and 12 cabins in the other, all air-conditioned and with private bathroom. Snorkeling equipment is available. There are complimentary soft drinks and two tropical drinks per day. There is a naturalist guide.
     Rates: There are three, four and seven-night cruises. Three night cruises are $679 to $999, four nights are $908 to $1,343, seven nights are $1,590 to $2,350.
GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II                Travel Report
Passenger Capacity: 100
Built: 1990
Former Names: Renaissance III
Length: 290 ft.
Beam: 50 ft.
Officers: Ecuadorian
Staff and Crew: Ecuadorian
Wheelchair Access: No
Itinerary: Three, four and seven-night itineraries year-round of the Galapagos Islands from San Cristobal.
Cabins: 50. Cabins are all outside with windows, twin or queen-size bed, a sitting area, a TV/VCR, minibar, international telephone, hairdryer and a private bath with shower. Four suites on the top deck are 287 sq. ft. and have sliding glass doors to a private balcony. There are two single cabins and some connecting cabins..
Dining: There is an open-seating dining room with one seating.
Facilities and Activities: There is a lounge with live music and dancing, a piano bar, library, jacuzzi and a pool. A watersports platform is at the stern to allow access to the water when the ship is at anchor. A physician is on board. Naturalist guides are on board, trained at the Darwin Station, who accompany shore excursions and give evening briefings. Children under age 7 are not permitted on board. Local performers present a folkloric show one evening. The ship is equipped with special systems to minimize the impact on the environment.
Typical Rates and Special Deals: Fares for three nights are from $1,155 to $1,600, for four nights are $1,610 to $2,240 and for seven nights are from $2,625 to $3,645 per person double occupancy. Fares include shore excursions and most beverages (except wine and minibar). Fare does not include various visitor taxes.