M/Y Galapagos Sea Star Journey

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Priced from $6,395 2018 Days: 8

Your Galapagos package cruise aboard the newly refurbished Galapagos Sea Star starts with two nights in Quito, Ecuador, the World Heritage city that sits high in the Andes. You will stay at the charming La Rabida, located near Old Town in this historic city. The day after your arrival, you're invited on a complimentary guided half day city tour of Quito. Or, add on a day trip to the Otavalo Market where you can shop for high quality hand crafted items.

On the third day, you'll fly from Quito to Santa Cruz or San Cristobel, depending on your itinerary. There, you'll board the 135 foot, 16 passenger Galapagos Sea Star. It features 9 spacious suites with twin or king beds, some of which connect, making them suitable for families. All suites feature panoramic windows to showcase the spectacular views. You will enjoy local and international dishes prepared by the Sea Star chef, and you are welcome to join the chef in the kitchen to learn how to prepare local specialties, like fresh Ecuadorian ceviche.

Other ship amenities include a large solarium with shaded and open areas, two Jacuzzis, comfortable sun loungers and a mini spa offering therapies and massages. The Grand Odyssey is equipped for fun, with complementary snorkeling equipment and kayaks available for guests.

At the end of your Galapagos cruise, we'll return you to Quito, where you'll have one last opportunity to savor the rich culture of this South American city.

Itinerary
Date & Rates
Vessel
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Itinerary:

2018 - 2019 Sample Itineraries

We offer several Galapagos trips aboard the Galapagos Sea Star Journey, ranging from 8 to 13 days. Some trips of the same length follow different itineraries. Following are two itineraries for the popular 9 day trip, which includes 6 days in the Galapagos plus 3 days in Quito. All trips begin in Quito and include your hotel and a city tour. From there you will fly to either Baltra or San Cristobal, depending on your itinerary, and begin your cruise aboard Sea Star through the islands. Combine A and B or B and C for 13 day trips. Please contact our office for combination details and availability of other itineraries. 800-808-4492.

Itinerary A 9 Days
Itinerary B 8 Days
Itinerary C 9 Days

9 – Day Sample Itinerary Sunday through Monday Option A

Day 1: Sunday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Monday
Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Optional: The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip
Otavalo is the most famous Indian market in Ecuador and much of South America: ponchos, exquisite sweaters, wool rugs, leatherwork, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The Otavalo Indians, for whom the town is named, cling proudly to their ancient culture and mode of dress. This is a must see visit. Contact us for this optional day trip pricing.

Day 3: Tuesday
Morning: Flight to San Cristobal
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Cerro Colorado

Day 4: Wednesday
Morning: Espanola: Punta Suarez
Afternoon: Espanola: Gardner Bay

Day 5: Thursday
Morning: Floreana: Punta Cormorant/Devil's Crown
Afternoon: Floreana: Baroness Lookout/Post Office Bay

Day 6: Friday
Morning: Santa Fe
Afternoon: South Plaza

Day 7: Saturday
Morning: North Seymour
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Bachas

Day 8: Sunday
Morning: Mosquera
Afternoon: Fly back to Quito and transfer to your hotel.

Day 9: Monday - Depart for home.

8 – Day Itinerary Friday through Friday Option B

Can be combined with Option A or C for longer trips or an 8 day trip

Day 1: Friday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Saturday
Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Day 3: Sunday
Morning: Flight to Baltra
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Dragoon Hill

Day 4: Monday
Morning: Black Turtle Cove
Afternoon: Chinese Hat

Day 5: Tuesday
Morning: Genovesa: Prince William Steps
Afternoon: Genovesa: Darwin Bay

Day 6: Wednesday
Morning: Bartolome
Afternoon: Santiago: Sullivan Bay

Day 7: Thursday
Morning: Santa Cruz: Highlands
Afternoon: Fly back to Quito, transfer to your hotel. Or you can add on itinerary A or C before or after.

Day 8: Friday
Depart for home or continue to other destinations in Ecuador and Peru.

9 – Day Sample itinerary Option C

Day 1: Tuesday:
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Wednesday
Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Day 3: Thursday
Morning: Flight to Baltra
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Cahrles Darwin Center

Day 4: Friday
Morning: Isabela: White Tipped Reef Shark Canal
Afternoon: Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 5: Saturday
Morning: Isabela: Punta Moreno
Afternoon: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay

Day 6: Sunday
Morning: Fernandina: Punta Espinola
Afternoon: Isabela: Tagus Cove

Day 7: Monday
Morning: Santiago: Espumilla Beach/Buccaneer Cove
Afternoon: Santiago: Puerto Egas

Day 8: Tuesday
Morning: Isla Lobos
Afternoon: Fly back to Quito and transfer to your hotel.

Day 9: Wednesday
Depart for home.

Date & Rates:

Galapagos Sea Star Journey

2018 Pricing

	8 Day	9 Day	13 Day
Sea Star Suite (1)	$6,395	$7,795	$12,695
Galapagos Suite twin (5) Double Suite (2)	$5,595	$6,695	$10,695

2019 Pricing

	8 Day	9 Day	13 Day
Sea Star Suite (1)	$6,495	$7,895	$12,755
Galapagos Suite Upper Deck	$5,595	$6,795	$10,795
Galapagos Suite Twin Main Deck/Balcony	$6,095	$7,355	$11,795

Notes:

Longer and shorter packages are available.

2018/2019 package dates for A departure 9 day itinerary dates

2018				2019
Jan	Jan 7-15	Jan 21-29		Jan 6-14	Jan 20-28
Feb	Feb 4-12	Feb 18-26		Feb 3-11	Feb 17-25
Mar	Mar 4-12	Mar 18-26		Mar 3-11	Mar 17-25	Mar 31-Apr 8
Apr	Apr 1-9	Apr 15-23	Apr 29-May 5	Apr 14-22	Apr 28-May 6
May	May 13-21	May 27-Jun 4		May 12-20	May 26-Jun 3
Jun	Jun 10-18	Jun 24-Jul 2		Jun 9-17	Jun 23-Jul 1
Jul	Jul 8-16	Jul 22-30		Jul 7-15	Jul 21-29
Aug	Aug 5-13	Aug 19-27		Aug 4-12	Aug 18-26
Sep	Sep 2-10	Sep 16-24	Sep 30-Oct 8	Sep 1-9	Sep 15-23	Sep 29-Oct 7
Oct	Oct 14-22	Oct 28-Nov 5		Oct 13-21	Oct 27-Nov 4
Nov	Nov 11-19	Nov 25-Dec 3		Nov 10-18	Nov 24-Dec 2
Dec	Dec 9-17	Dec 23-31, 19		Dec 8-16	Dec 23-30

2018/2019 package dates for B departures: 8 day itinerary dates

2018				2019
Jan		Jan 12-19	Jan 26-Feb 2	Jan 11-18	Jan 25-Feb. 1
Feb	Feb 9-16	Feb 23-Mar 2		Feb 8-15	Feb 22-Mar 1
Mar	Mar 9-16	Mar 23-30		Mar 8-15	Mar 22-29
Apr	Apr 6-13	Apr 20-27		Apr 5-12	Apr 19-26
May	May 4-11	May 18-25		May 3-10	May 17-24
Jun	Jun 1-8	Jun 15-22	Jun 29-Jul 6	May 31-Jun 7	Jun 14-21	Jun 28-Jul 5
Jul	Jul 13-20	Jul 27-Aug 3		Jul 12-Jul 19	Jul 26-Aug 2
Aug	Aug 10-17	Aug 24-31		Aug 9-16	Aug 23-30
Sep	Sep 7-14	Sep 21-28		Sep 6-13	Sep 20-27
Oct	Oct 5-12	Oct 19-26		Oct 4-11	Oct 18-25
Nov	Nov 2-9	Nov 16-23	Nov 30-Dec 7	Nov 1-8	Nov 15-22	Nov 29-Dec 6
Dec	Dec 14-21	Dec 28-Jan 4, 2019		Dec 13-20	Dec 27-Jan 3, 20	Jan 10-17, 20

2018/2019 package dates for C departures: 9 day itinerary dates

2018				2019
Jan	Jan 2-10	Jan 16-24	Jan 30-Feb 7	Jan 1-9	Jan 15-23	Jan 29-Feb 6
Feb	Feb 13-21	Feb 27-Mar 7		Feb 12-20	Feb 26-Mar 6
Mar	Mar 13-21	Mar 27-Apr 4		Mar 12-20	Mar 26-Apr 3
Apr	Apr 10-18	Apr 24-May 2		Apr 9-17	Apr 23-May 1
May	May 8-16	May 22-30		May 7-15	May 21-29
Jun	Jun 5-13	Jun 19-27		Jun 4-12	Jun 18-26
Jul	Jul 3-11	Jul 17-25	Jul 31-Aug 8	Jul 2-10	Jul 16-24	Jul 30-Aug 7
Aug	Aug 14-22	Aug 28-Sep 5		Aug 13-21	Aug 27-Sep 4
Sep	Sep 11-19	Sep 25-Oct 3		Sep 10-18	Sep 24-Oct 2
Oct	Oct 9-17	Oct 23-31		Oct 8-16	Oct 22-30
Nov	Nov 6-14	Nov 20-28		Nov 5-13	Nov 19-27
Dec	Dec 4-12	Dec 18-26		Dec 3-11	Dec 17-25

Package prices are USD and include: Three nights hotel accomodations in Quito, airport transfers, Quito city tour, cruise, meals while on cruise, use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks, and all guide services.

Not included: Round trip airfare to and from Galapagos, park entrance fee, transit fee, gratuities, airport departure taxes, visas or passports, laundry or personal items while on the ship, wetsuit rental, alcoholic beverages, air fare to and from your home, and travel insurance. Holiday surcharge for Christams and New Year weeks.

Round trip air to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil, park entrance fee and transit fee is $685 per person, subject to change.

Single supplements: Prices are based on double occupancy. The single supplement is 100% over the cruise rate.

Child rates: Call for rates

Optional Cruise Package Add-on:

The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip

This day-long outing includes: a scenic three-hour drive from Quito, morning at Otavalo market, visit to the famous leatherwork village of Cotacachi, and a stop for lunch at beautiful Hacienda Cusin with a return to Quito.

Price: $250 per person based on 2 traveling.

All prices per person, based on double occupancy

Tour Details

Registration / Deposit: 30% per person non-refundable deposit due at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable balance due 90 days prior to travel dates.

Insurance: Because many advance logistical arrangements have been made prior to the running of this trip, we must adhere to the above policy. In addition, please be aware that many insurance policies do not cover illness and accident expenses outside of the U.S., and Medicare does NOT cover any such expenses at all. In light of this, we strongly recommend trip cancellation and supplemental insurance.

A travel insurance quote will be sent to you upon registration. Our insurance carrier is Travel Guard.

Vessel:

The Galapagos Sea Star Journey

The 135 foot /41 meter Galapagos Sea Star Journey was built to fulfill the highest expectations of any traveler seeking to experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands in the most exclusive way. This luxury yacht has been designed to reduce the impact on the fragile Galapagos eco-system.

All 8 cabins for 16 passengers feature individually controlled air-conditioning, mini-bar, TV, and closet, as well as spacious bathrooms with shower cabins. These cabins have big windows, which can be individually opened. Our Twin Cabins are spacious and fully equipped. It provides passengers with the comfort of a hotel room, while enjoying the constantly changing view outside their windows. Our matrimonial cabins are perfect for that romantic getaway, so you can enjoy the luxurious comfort with that special someone.

The Sea Star Journey offers elegant and inviting social areas that are used to hold trip meetings, discuss your day to day itinerary, and share your experiences with other passengers.

Relax and enjoy the warm sun and the incredible Galapagos view on our comfortable loungers or in our Jacuzzi while zipping on one of our delicious cocktails.

Deckplans

Cabins

Dining Room	Sun Deck
Massage Room	Matrimonial Suite
Odyssey Suite	Galapagos Suite

Map:

We offer several itineraries aboard the Galapagos Sea Star Journey. Our Sample Itineraries are for the 9 day options ( 2 days in Quito, 6 days in Galapagos Islands, 1 day in Quito). Maps show number of days cruising the Galapagos.

Itinerary A 9 days (6 days in Galapagos)	Sunday to Monday (Tues to Sun in Galapagos) (A)
Itinerary C 9 days (6 days in Galapagos)	Tuesday to Wednesday (Thurs to Tues in Galapagos) (C)
13 days (10 days in Galapagos)	Sunday to Friday (Tues to Thurs in Galapagos) (AB)
13 days (10 days in Galapagos)	Friday to Wednesday (Sun to Tues in Galapagos) (BC)
14 days (11 days in Galapagos)	Tuesday to Monday (Thurs to Sun in Galapagos) (CB)
18 days (15 days in Galapagos)	Sunday to Wednesday (Tues to Tues in Galapagos)
	Other itineraries are available for this 18 day trip. Please contact our office for more options.

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