Testimonials

Alan and I had a truly wonderful experience in Ecuador. Santiago and the rest of staff were excellent hosts, as was the La Pinta and its staff. We had an amazing trip.
Hannah, we are back from our fabulous vacation, and I am so very thankful to you for setting it all up. Please provide me with your supervisor's name and email address so I can give you proper credit! Dilger couple, Custom Galapagos Land Based, March 2012
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! The trip was outstanding; all the arrangements were perfect – from the time we were met at the airport in Quito – to the time we were returned to the airport in Guayaquil.
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Sagitta Sailboat

Solid and stable, the Sagitta is a superb choice for those still finding their sea legs. The extra beamy and ample decks allow for great sightseeing and photography opportunities while under sail or at anchor. Enjoy your cruise at a relaxing pace in comfort and casual luxury. Guests enjoy the high level of naturalist guide on board, and the simple, yet elegant, atmosphere.

Specifications

16 Passengers
Length: 120 ft
Crew: 8
Speed: 8 knots

Accommodation

8 double cabins with double lower and twin upper bunk.

Amenities

Private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water, sundeck, bar/salon

Snorkeling

Snorkel equipment is available free of charge. Wetsuit rental is $17 for both 6D/5N and 5D/4N cruises, and payable aboard the yacht. This yacht does not offer the option of diving.

2013  Naturalist Itineraries

8D/7N Western Islands

Western Islands 8 day/7 night Day Islands Visitor Sites
Saturday Baltra, Santa Cruz Baltra Airport & Cerro Mesa
Sunday Floreana Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay
Monday Santa Cruz Highlands, Tortuga Bay
Tuesday Isabela Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay
Wednesday Isabela, Fernandina Urbina Bay, Punta Espinosa
Thursday Isabela Tagus Cove, Punta Albemarle
Friday Santiago Espumilla beach, Puerto Egas
Saturday North Seymour, Baltra North Seymour, Baltra airport

8D/7N Eastern Islands

Eastern Islands 8 day/7 night Day Islands Visitor Sites
Saturday Baltra, Santa Cruz Baltra airport, Black Turtle Cove
Sunday Genovesa Darwin Bay, Prince Philip Steps
Monday Bartholomew, Santiago Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay
Tuesday Rabida Rabida, Cerro Dragon
Wednesday Mosquera Mosquera, Punta Carrion
Thursday South Plaza, Santa Fe South Plaza, Santa Fe
Friday Española Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez
Saturday Santa Cruz, Baltra Charles Darwin Station, Baltra airport

6D/5N (Western & Central Islands)

Departures Monday-Saturday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.

Western Islands 6 day/5 night Day Islands Visitor Sites
Monday Baltra & Santa Cruz Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station
Tuesday Isabela Moreno Point & Elizabeth Bay
Wednesday Isabela & Fernandina Urbina Bay & Punta Espinosa
Thursday Isabela & Fernandina Tagus Cove & Punta Albemarle
Friday Santiago & Chinese Hat Islet Espumilla Beach & Chinese Hat Islet
Saturday North Seymour & Baltra North Seymour & Baltra Airport

6D/5N (Eastern & Central Islands)

Departures Wednesday-Monday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.

Eastern Islands 6 day/5 night Day Islands Visitor Sites
Wednesday Baltra & Mosquera Islet Baltra Airport & Mosquera Islet
Thursday South Plazas & Santa Fe South Plazas & Santa Fe
Friday Española Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez
Saturday Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Station, Cerro Mesa
Sunday Floreana Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown & Post Office Bay
Monday Santa Cruz & Baltra Highlands & Baltra Airport

5D/4N (Central Islands)

Departures Saturday-Wednesday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.

Central Islands 5 day/4 night Day Islands Visitor Sites
Saturday Baltra & Santa Cruz Baltra Airport & Black Turtle Cove
Sunday Genovesa Darwin Bay & Prince Phillip’s Steps
Monday Bartolome & Santiago Pinnacle Rock & Sullivan Bay
Tuesday Rabida & Santa Cruz Rabida & Dragon Hill
Wednesday Santa Cruz & Baltra Las Bachas Beach & Baltra Airport

2013 Cruise Rates

Length of Cruise Rate Charter
6D/5N Mon-Sat & Wed-Sat $2,805 $44,880
5D/4N Sat-Tues $2,789 $44,616
  • 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.