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M/V Beluga
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The Beluga is a spacious, steel hulled motor vessel with great deck space. The vessel has capacity for up to 16 passengers in either upper/lower berths or lower/lower berths, all fully air conditioned.

Facilities include a lounge with TV/VHS, two separate dining rooms that accommodate eight diners in each, a sun deck and a covered deck. The Beluga is also fully equipped for diving trips.


Specifications

Type: Motor Vessel
Category: First Class
Length: 110 feet / 33 meters
Beam: 23 feet / 7 meters
Speed: 8 knots
Capacity: 16 passengers in 8 cabins with private facilities
Cabins: 2 Suites with double bed, 4 lower / lower berths, 2 upper / lower berths
Crew: 8 plus one naturalist guide

Sample Itinerary (contact Tropical Nature Travel for dive itinerary)

Friday
Morning: Arrive at Baltra
Afternoon: North Seymour Island
Highlights: Sea Lions; Marine Iguanas; Land Iguanas; Blue-footed Boobies; Magnificent Frigatebirds

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Saturday
Morning: Española Island - Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Española Island - Punta Suarez
Highlights: Sea Lions; bird watching; Marine Iguanas; Sally Light-foot Crabs; Waved Albatross; blowhole; snorkeling
Sunday
Morning: Floreana Island - Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Post Office Bay
Highlights: Sea Lions; mangroves; endemic plant life; snorkeling; post office barrel
Monday
All day: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Station/Highlands
Highlights: Galapagos Tortoises; lava tubes; hiking
Tuesday
Morning: Isabela Island - Punta Moreno
Afternoon: Isabela Island - Urbina Bay
Highlights: Flamingoes; Blue Herons; Galapagos Penguins; Flightless Cormorants; Marine and land iguanas
Wednesday
Morning: Fernandina Island - Punta Espinosa
Afternoon: Whale-watching
Highlights: Volcanic landscapes; Marine Iguanas; Flightless Cormorants; Galapagos Penguins
Thursday
Morning: James Island - Puerto Egas
Afternoon: Bartolomé Island
Highlights: Fur Seals; Marine Iguanas; Darwin's finches; Pinnacle Rock; Galapagos Penguins; Sea Lions; Pacific Green Sea Turtles (December - April)
Friday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island - Turtle Cove
Afternoon: Baltra - departure
Highlights: Mangroves; Pacific Green Turtles (December - April); White-tipped Reef Sharks; Rays


M/V Beluga
Cruise length 8 days/7 nights
Departs Friday
Per person cost From $2329.00 - $2690.00
Single supplement 50% 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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