M/C ARCHIPEL I

Cruise OVERVIEW

Motor Catamaran Archipel I cruise around the great outdoors of the breathtaking Galápagos Archipelago, where you will keep discovering one surprise after another! Every day we anchor at two selected visitor’s sites and organize at least two excursions. You will observe nature from different perspectives with our balanced excursion program, or even during your spare time. Accommodations and facilities Catamaran offers eight cabins above the waterline, with two sea-view windows. They also include clean private facilities, hot/cold water, low beds, air-conditioning, and storage space for a comfortable stay. The Archipels boast ample social areas that will complement a comfortable stay. Shared with a total of just 16 guests; the lounge, solarium, resting areas & ‘Al Fresco’ dining area are all great choices for you to relax and enjoy the nature that surrounds you.

key features

  • Spacious cabins with lower berths
  • Private facilities
  • Air-conditioning
  • Intimate atmosphere
  • Maximum guide quality
  • Continuous entertainment
  • International standard service
  • International standard security

ITINERARY

WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondaySan Cristóbal AirportColorado Hill (San Cristóbal Island)
TuesdaySouth Plaza IslandSanta Fé Island
WednesdayChampion Islet (Floreana Island)Loberia & Asylum of Peace (Floreana Island)
ThursdayCharles Darwin Research StationBaltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
ThursdayBaltra AirportHighlands of Santa Cruz Island
FridayTintoreras IsletArnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center (Isabela Island)
SaturdayMoreno Point (Isabela Island)Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
SundayTagus Cove (Isabela Island)Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)
MondayBachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)Baltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondaySan Cristóbal AirportColorado Hill (San Cristóbal Island)
TuesdaySouth Plaza IslandSanta Fé Island
WednesdayChampion Islet (Floreana Island)Loberia & Asylum of Peace (Floreana Island)
ThursdayCharles Darwin Research StationHighlands of Santa Cruz Island
FridayTintoreras IsletTortoise breeding Centre & Wetlands
SaturdayMoreno Point (Isabela Island)Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
SundayTagus Cove (Isabela Island)Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)
MondayBachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)Baltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondayBaltra AirportNorth Seymour Island
TuesdayPrince Philip Steps (Genovesa Island)Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
WednesdayBartolomé IslandSullivan Bay (Santiago Island)
ThursdayCharles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)Baltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
ThursdayBaltra AirportHighlands of Santa Cruz Island
FridayCormorant Point (Floreana Island)Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
SaturdayGardner Bay (Española Island)Suárez Point (Española Island)
SundayPitt Point (San Cristóbal Island)Witch Hill (San Cristóbal Island)
MondayLobos Islet (San Cristóbal Island)San Cristóbal Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondayArrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boatBachas Beach
TuesdayPrince Phillip’s StepsDarwin Bay
WednesdayBartholomew IslandSullivan Bay
ThursdayTwin Craters – El Chato Tortoise ReserveFausto Llerena Breeding Center
FridayCormorant Point – Devil’s CrownPost Office Bay – Baroness Viewing Point
SaturdayGardner BaySuarez Point
SundayPitt PointWitch Hill
MondayLobos IslandTransfer to San Cristobal Airport

Inclusions

What’s Included?

  • Accommodation as confirmed.
  • All mentioned meals (full-board); filtered water, tea and coffee.
  • All guided excursions and activities as mentioned in the itinerary by a National Park certified naturalist guide.
  • Beach towels and snorkelling gear (snorkel, mask, flippers; optional wet-suits for hire).

What is not included?

  • Round-trip flight to the Galapagos.
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 pp).
  • Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp).
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses, extras and tipping.

Please note that the flight rates and Entrance fees are subject to change.

CRUISE OVERVIEW ​

Motor Catamaran Archipel I cruise around the great outdoors of the breathtaking Galápagos Archipelago, where you will keep discovering one surprise after another! Every day we anchor at two selected visitor’s sites and organize at least two excursions. You will observe nature from different perspectives with our balanced excursion program, or even during your spare time. Accommodations and facilities Catamaran offers eight cabins above the waterline, with two sea-view windows. They also include clean private facilities, hot/cold water, low beds, air-conditioning, and storage space for a comfortable stay. The Archipels boast ample social areas that will complement a comfortable stay. Shared with a total of just 16 guests; the lounge, solarium, resting areas & ‘Al Fresco’ dining area are all great choices for you to relax and enjoy the nature that surrounds you.

M/C Archipel I cruising through the pristine waters of the Galápagos Islands
  • Spacious cabins with lower berths
  • Private facilities
  • Air-conditioning
  • Intimate atmosphere
  • Maximum guide quality
  • Continuous entertainment
  • International standard service
  • International standard security
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondaySan Cristóbal AirportColorado Hill (San Cristóbal Island)
TuesdaySouth Plaza IslandSanta Fé Island
WednesdayChampion Islet (Floreana Island)Loberia & Asylum of Peace (Floreana Island)
ThursdayCharles Darwin Research StationBaltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
ThursdayBaltra AirportHighlands of Santa Cruz Island
FridayTintoreras IsletArnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center (Isabela Island)
SaturdayMoreno Point (Isabela Island)Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
SundayTagus Cove (Isabela Island)Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)
MondayBachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)Baltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondaySan Cristóbal AirportColorado Hill (San Cristóbal Island)
TuesdaySouth Plaza IslandSanta Fé Island
WednesdayChampion Islet (Floreana Island)Loberia & Asylum of Peace (Floreana Island)
ThursdayCharles Darwin Research StationHighlands of Santa Cruz Island
FridayTintoreras IsletTortoise breeding Centre & Wetlands
SaturdayMoreno Point (Isabela Island)Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
SundayTagus Cove (Isabela Island)Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)
MondayBachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)Baltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondayBaltra AirportNorth Seymour Island
TuesdayPrince Philip Steps (Genovesa Island)Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
WednesdayBartolomé IslandSullivan Bay (Santiago Island)
ThursdayCharles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)Baltra Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
ThursdayBaltra AirportHighlands of Santa Cruz Island
FridayCormorant Point (Floreana Island)Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
SaturdayGardner Bay (Española Island)Suárez Point (Española Island)
SundayPitt Point (San Cristóbal Island)Witch Hill (San Cristóbal Island)
MondayLobos Islet (San Cristóbal Island)San Cristóbal Airport
WEEKDAYMORNINGAFTERNOON
MondayArrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boatBachas Beach
TuesdayPrince Phillip’s StepsDarwin Bay
WednesdayBartholomew IslandSullivan Bay
ThursdayTwin Craters – El Chato Tortoise ReserveFausto Llerena Breeding Center
FridayCormorant Point – Devil’s CrownPost Office Bay – Baroness Viewing Point
SaturdayGardner BaySuarez Point
SundayPitt PointWitch Hill
MondayLobos IslandTransfer to San Cristobal Airport

What’s Included?

  • Accommodation as confirmed.
  • All mentioned meals (full-board); filtered water, tea and coffee.
  • All guided excursions and activities as mentioned in the itinerary by a National Park certified naturalist guide.
  • Beach towels and snorkelling gear (snorkel, mask, flippers; optional wet-suits for hire).

What is not included?

  • Round-trip flight to the Galapagos.
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 pp).
  • Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp).
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses, extras and tipping.

Please note that the flight rates and Entrance fees are subject to change.

DECK PLANS

Rates

ARCHIPEL I RATES : 2023
4D / 3N5D / 4N8D / 7N
StandardUSD $2,395USD $3,295USD $5,295
CharterUSD $38,320USD $52,720USD $84,720

 

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Yacht Class:

First Class

Capacity:

16 passenger

Cruise Length:

4,5,8 days

Itineraries:

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Technical specification

  • Year of construction: 2005
  • Category: First Class
  • Type: Catamaran
  • Length: 88 fts / 27 mts
  • Beam: 36ft / 11m
  • Capacity: 16 Pax
  • On-Board: Dining room, bar and conference area with television, DVD player, chart games, library of books and dvd
  • Accommodation: Main Deck: 2 cabins with double beds, 6 cabins with twin beds
  • Max speed: 10 knots
  • Crew: 10 members

Guest Testimonials

Travelers Share Their Stories

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Amazing 10 day Ecuador land trip with Alfonzo We had a wonderful 10 day trip exploring Ecuador with our guide, Alfonzo. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. We learned about the history and culture of Ecuador and heard personal stories about Alfonzo’s family and life in Ecuador and the Galapagos. We hiked mountains, visited historic sites, hot springs and the Amazon and ate local food (including grubs!). We lucked out and our friends and us (4 people) were the only partipants on our tour so we got extra attention and could help shape our experience more. Also, Alfonzo’s knowledge of the English language is impressive. He even got our jokes and joined in. I would strongly recommend using Adventure Journeys and ask for Alfonzo for your Ecuador land tour.
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Jan L
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Wonderful Quito visit Sol our guide gave us a wonderful taste of Quito and the surrounding area. We visited a biscotti making business, the equator solar museum, a colourful market in an Andean town, another town that sold leather and finally visited a waterfall On a second day we had a walking tour of historic Quito. She was an excellent guide with great humour and very friendly and helpful to all our group

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Hey there!We're thrilled that you enjoyed your journey through Quito. Hope you're planning your next adventure with us soon so that you can build even more memorable moments. Keep on enjoyingTake care!
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Nicky S
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Excellent Tour Guide Alfonso from Adventure Journeys was an amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure our experience was exceptional. I highly recommend him.

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Hey there!Wow, we're thrilled that you found your travel experience with us so compelling. We're always glad to offer unforgettable experiences to our dear guests. Hope to see you back here for another adventure soon.Take care!
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Alexander S
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Alfonso: the Best Guide in Ecuador Alfonso is the best! He made the trip absolutely incredible! He is so knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible.

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Hey there!Thank you for telling us how great your experience was. We really appreciate the feedback and kind words of our guests. We hope to see you here back soon for another adventure.Take care!
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tony m
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Ecuador Is Incredible. Such a great trip! Alfonso was our guide -- he is fantastic. The itinerary gives you a pretty good overview of Ecuador. My favorite days were those we spent in the Amazonian forest near Tena, hiking on Chimborazo, and exploring Cuenca. We were able to stay in a couple of haciendas -- those were wonderful.

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Hey there!Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate being part of such moments, and would love to show you even more the next time.Take care!
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Jane B
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Once in a lifetime trip Fantastic trip Leo our guide was amazing and our driver. Knowledgeable and always felt safe. Full on and I felt I saw everything I had wanted to see and more.

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Hey there!Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We'd love to have you here soon for another experience. Take care!
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EMRANA A
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Bucket list experience! 5 days in galapagos seeing the giant tortoises snorkelling and hiking the islands. Jose was a superb guide who shared his knowledge freely and made every experience delightful.

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Hey there!Thanks for sharing your experience; we really appreciate your feedback. We'll wait to see you back here soon enough for another adventure.Take care!
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Andrew T
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David was an excellent tour guide in Quito. He was very attentive,knowledgeable and always willing to help everyone. His Enthusiasm ,professionalism made our trip enjoyable and memorable. Thanks to his hard work and thoughtful arrangements, had a wonderful and pleasant experience throughout the tour. We truly appreciate everything he did for us and highly recommend him to other travelers.

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Hey there! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us this much. Hope to see you back soon so that you can enjoy even more memorable experiences.Take care!
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James Patterson
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Quito City Tour with Wellington The while trip was amazing and gave us great insights of Quito.

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Hey there!Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us; we really appreciate it. Hope to see you back here soon.Take care!
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kari s
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An Unforgettable Journey Ecuador is a wonderful place. It is a land of breathtaking contrasts. I discovered its charms thanks to David, who is the best guide I have ever encountered in my many travels. He has expert knowledge, which he shares in a way that is both interesting and engaging. Additionally, he takes excellent care of the entire group, ensuring no one is overlooked. You can really tell he loves what he does

Owner's reply
Hey there!We're thrilled about your wonderful experience here. We'll prepare something special for your next visit. Thank you for your feedback and kind thoughts.Take care!