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The Alta is one of the most beautiful yachts in Galapagos with the special charm of a sailing ship.

She is fitted with eight tastefully decorated double cabins that accommodate up to 16 passengers. Facilities include the main salon with a TV/Video system, an interior dining salon and al fresco dining on the foredeck, and two sundeck-one with lounge chairs forward of the bridge, and one with cushions in the bow of the yacht. There is air conditioning throughout.

Type: Motor Sailer, ketch rigged
Category: Luxury
Length: 149 feet / 46 meters
Beam: 21 feet / 6.8 meters
Speed: 9 knots under power
Capacity: 16 passengers in 8 cabins with private facilities
Cabins: 1 superior cabin, 4 deluxe cabins, 3 standard cabins
Crew: 8 plus 1 naturalist guide

Sunday

Morning: Arrive at San Cristobal
Afternoon: San Cristobal — Isla Lobos and Kicker Rock
Highlights: Sea Lions; Blue-footed Boobies; Snorkeling

Monday

Morning: Genovesa Island — Prince Philip's Steps
Afternoon: Genovesa Island — Darwin Bay Beach
Highlights: Great Frigate Birds; Red-footed Boobies; Masked Boobies; Yellow-crowned Night Heron; Storm Petrels; Lava Gulls; Swallow-tailed Gulls

Tuesday

Morning: Isabela Island — Punta Vicente Roca
Afternoon: Fernandina Island — Punta Espinosa
Highlights: Masked and Blue-footed Boobies; Sea Lions; Flightless Cormorants; Marine Iguanas

Wednesday

Morning: Santiago Island — James Bay
Afternoon: Bartolomé Island
Highlights: Sea Lions; Fur Seals; Marine Iguanas; Darwin's Finches; Galapagos Penguins; Pinnacle Rock; hiking; snorkeling

Peter Oxford

Thursday

Morning: Santa Cruz Island — Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora
Afternoon: Santa Cruz highlands
Highlights: Giant Tortoises; Lava tubes; Hiking

Friday

Morning: Floreana Island — Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Floreana Island — Post Office Bay/Devil's Crown
Highlights: Sea Lions; flamingoes; mangroves; endemic plant life; snorkeling; post office barrel

Saturday

Morning: Española Island — Punta Suarez
Afternoon: Española Island — Gardner Bay
Highlights: Española Island Mockingbirds; Galapagos Doves; Sparrow Hawks; Blue-footed Boobies; Masked Boobies; Marine Iguanas; Lava Lizards; Marine Turtles; Sea Lions; Sharks; Waved Albatross (April to December); Blowhole

Sunday

Morning: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center)
Afternoon: Departure

M/S Alta
Cruise length	8 days/7 nights
Departs	Sunday
Per person cost	From $3200.00 - $3600.00
Single supplement	75% surcharge
Prices based on two people sharing. Rates vary depending on cabin type and season (high and low). Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos ($369 - $399) and National Park entrance fee ($100) not included. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed.

Staying on in Ecuador? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience more of the living heritage of this vibrant country. Day trips are also a great way to see Quito and the nearby sites. We can even arrange hotels and transportation.
Discover Galapagos, Tropical Nature Travel guide includes information about boats, cruises and yatch in the Galapagos islands, a nature wonder in Ecuador. All that you need to decide the best Galapagos cruise. Ask for our Napo Wildlife Center tours in the Ecuador rainforest.

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