Accommodation
7 nights in cabin onbard M/V Eclipse.
Transport
Boat, on foot.
Meals
All meals are included, with 2 glasses of wine with lunch and dinner. Non-alcoholic beverages are also included.
All meals on board are served buffet style in the al fresco dining area or in the dining room.
Special Diets: Some travelers have special dietary requirements. In this event, Oceanadventures should be contacted at least 30 days prior to the start of the cruise. Every effort will be made to accommodate any special requests, subject to the products’ availability in Ecuador.
Staff
32 crew members and 4 naturalist guides.
Age Restriction
On non-family departures children are accepted from the age of 10.
What To Bring
One small daypack / backpack
T-shirts
Fast drying slacks
Shorts
Wind-breaker
Sweater in the cooler months
Swimwear
Hat with a brim and string
Walking shoes/boots
Sandals / Tevas
Loafers for on board
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Insect repellent
Camera and film
Extra camera batteries
Binoculars
Group Size
Maximum number of passengers on board is 48.
Other Information
Medical & Health:
Guests should be in good physical health in order to be able to make the most of their Galapagos cruise. Visiting the different islands involves the use of small motorized dinghies, or pangas as they are locally known, and there are some landings on wet and slippery lava rocks. The daily nature treks may include walking on irregular and elevated terrain and getting in and out of the pangas occasionally requires some physical effort. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician prior to booking the cruise.
Insurance:
Travelers are strongly recommended to purchase trip cancellation insurance, which will reimburse the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. Life, international medical, baggage loss & delay, and personal belongings insurance are also recommended. Oceanadventures, the Eclipse's operator, assumes no liability for lost or stolen personal belongings during the trip.
Operator Remarks
Vessel Replacement:
Oceanadventures reserves the right to substitute the Eclipse if considered necessary (i.e. force majeure, mechanical failures, insufficient passengers on a specific departure etc). If this is not possible, Oceanadventures will make every effort to find a similar category yacht as an alternative. If there is a difference in price, this will be refunded accordingly. If the travelers do not take this option, Oceanadventures reserves the right to cancel the trip upon a refund pro rata per cruise night not used or, as an alternative, will offer credit towards a future cruise on the Eclipse.
The Galapagos National Park:
The Galapagos Islands are a National Park and Marine Reserve and there are certain rules and regulations that need to be complied with. The naturalist guide will inform passengers of these rules. The Galapagos National Park and Oceanadventures, through the guide aboard, reserve the right to deny any passenger disembarkation on the islands for land visits if any of these regulations are ignored or violated.
Responsibilities of Travelers:
Travelers have responsibilities to their fellow passengers and Oceanadventures' crewmembers. They should review the conditions contained within the trip itinerary, follow normal social behavior patterns with fellow passengers and observe all safety requirements on board and on excursions, acting in an appropriate and respectful manner to the Eclipse's crewmembers and all other personnel involved in the cruise.
Please note: This itinerary is subject to change.
