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Fundación Scalecia Galapagos
Think Globally, Educate Locally.
The children of the world are the hope for its future. We believe in education as one of the principal tools to ensure sustainability in the long term. The Scalesia Foundation is the only non-governmental institution that is investing 100% of its efforts in EDUCATION on the Islands.
Latin Excursions is an important contributor of Fundación Scalecia please visit our foundation's friends page
Tip Top IV Yacht
Constructed in 2006, this yacht is a member of a fleet owned by a long-time German resident of the Galapagos Islands. There are ten cabins, distributed on the upper and lower deck; twin and king bed arrangements are available, and lower deck cabins can be interconnecting for families. A teak sun deck is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the scenery, and a professional crew offers impeccable service while cruising the Galapagos.
Specifications
16 Passengers
Length: 130 ft
Crew: 8
Speed: 12 knots
Accommodation
6 lower deck (can be interconnecting for families) and 4 upper deck cabins with two single lower beds that can be king beds.
Amenities:
Private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water, sundeck, bar/salon, sea kayaks
Snorkeling:
Snorkel equipment is provided free of charge. Wetsuit rental is is $20 per 4D/3N cruise, $25 per 5D/4N cruise, and $35 per 8D/7N cruise.
2013 Naturalist Itineraries
8D/7N (Western & Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Friday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Western Islands 8 day/7 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & North Seymour | Baltra Airport & North Seymour | |
| Saturday | Genovesa | Prince Phillip’s Steps & Darwin Bay | |
| Sunday | Santiago | James Bay, Espumilla Beacy & Salt Mines | |
| Monday | Isabela & Fernandina | Punta Vicente Roca & Punta Espinosa | |
| Tuesday | Isabela | Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay & Elizabeth Bay | |
| Wednesday | Isabela | Tintoreras, Sierra Negra volcano, Humedales, Wall of Tears, Breeding center | |
| Thursday | Floreana | Punta Cormorant, Champion Islet & Post Office Bay | |
| Friday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | Highlands & Baltra Airport |
8D/7N (Eastern & Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Friday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Eastern Islands 8 day/7 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station | |
| Saturday | Española | Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay | |
| Sunday | San Cristobal | Punta Pitt, Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo | |
| Monday | Mosquera Islet & Santa Cruz | Mosquera Islet & Black Turtle Cove | |
| Tuesday | Santa Cruz & Rabida | Dragon Hill & Rabida | |
| Wednesday | Santiago & Bartolome | Sullivan Bay & Pinnacle Rock | |
| Thursday | Santa Fe & South Plazas | Tintoreras & Sierra Negra Volcano | |
| Friday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | Las Bachas Beach & Baltra Airport |
5D/4N (Central Islands)
Departures Monday-Friday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Central Islands 5 day/4 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Monday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Black Turtle Cove | |
| Tuesday | Santa Cruz & Rabida | Chinese Hat, Rabida | |
| Wednesday | Santiago & Bartolome | Sullivan Bay & Pinnacle Rock | |
| Thursday | Santa Fe & South Plazas | Tintoreras & Sierra Negra Volcano | |
| Friday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | Las Bachas Beach & Baltra Airport |
4D/3N (Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Monday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Central Islands 4 day/3 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station | |
| Saturday | Española | Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay | |
| Sunday | San Cristobal | Interpretation Center, Kicker Rock & Witch Hill | |
| Monday | Mosquera Islet & Baltra | Mosquera Islet & Baltra Airport |
4D/3N (Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Monday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Central Islands 4 day/3 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station | |
| Saturday | Española | Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay | |
| Sunday | San Cristobal | Interpretation Center, Kicker Rock & Witch Hill | |
| Monday | Mosquera Islet & Baltra | Mosquera Islet & Baltra Airport |
2013 Cruise Rates
| 4D/3N Fri-Mon | 5D/4N Mon-Fri | 8D/7N Fri-Fri | |||||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single | ||
| 2.200 | 3.212 | 2.762 | 4.112 | 4.012 | 6.112 | ||
| 2.452 | 3.617 | 3.100 | 4.652 | 4.537 | 6.952 | ||
| Fuel surcharge NET |
33
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39
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78
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| CHARTER |
33040
|
41320
|
59720
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| Charter fuel surcharge NET |
534
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627
|
1245
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- Fuel surcharge p/p: 3N: $37 / 4N: $49 / 7N: $86
- Fuel surcharge charter: 3N: $589 / 4N: $785 / 7N: $1,374
- This boat does not include the option of diving.
- This boat does not currently apply a fuel surcharge.
- Itineraries may be combined into one. You would not be visiting same site twice.
- For single cabin a supplement may apply
- A supplement and special conditions may apply for Christmas, New Year and Easter departures