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How to select your cruise
By February 2012 all the ships in the Galapagos will be cruising with New Itineraries. The new cruises will be based on 15 day itineraries.
Within the 15 day itineraries there will be options for 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 15 day options. The options will vary from ship to ship and by which part of the 15 day itinerary the ship is cruising during your desired travel dates.
Many of the ships are already cruising with their 2012 itineraris.
But currently many of the ships are still cruising on their 2011 full itineray. This will include all the destinations of a ship's itinerary. For example if the cruise starts on Sunday then you will visit all the different locations then returning to where you began your cruise, such as the airport, on the next Sunday. The 4 and 5 day cruises are halves of the 8 day cruise. Most cruises have a halfway point when they will be in or near a port location. At this halfway point is where the 4 and 5 day passengers will disembark or board the ships.
The 15 day cruises are two different 8 day cruises back to back. There are some ships which will cruise two different 8 day cruises, for example an 8 day northern and then an 8 day southern cruise.
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In this table you will find a brief description of the different classes of cruises in the Galapagos.
In each link you will find the selection of the cruises ships according to there category.
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These cruises are on small boats.
The Tourist Boats are the most economical cruises in the islands.These boats will have very good itineraries. There is only a small number of boats operating in this category and due to the limited number and economical value these ships often sell out quickly.
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General Information about the class of ships.
| Guide: |
Speaks English |
| Guide's Knowledge: |
Moderate to Good |
| Food: |
Good, plus snacks |
| Room Aboard: |
Very Little, Bunk Beds, Possibly A/C |
| Age Group: |
20 - 30 |
| Warranty: |
Yes |
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This is a middle class standard cruise. For the people who like more space and a more knowledgeable guide, but it is a mid cost range. There are approximately 14 boats in this category and they book fast.
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| Guide: |
Speaks English very well. |
| Guide's Knowledge: |
Good knowledge of the Galapagos Islands |
| Food: |
Good, plus snacks |
| Room Aboard: |
More space in the cabins & aboard the ship, bunk beds, some options double beds, A/C |
| Age Group: |
25 - 45 |
| Warranty: |
Yes |
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This category is for the people who like their comfort and want to get the best information and knowledge from their Galapagos visit. There are usually some extras in this class such as th Snorkeling equipment maybe included (varies from ship to ship).
There are approximately 20 boats in this class.
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| Guide: |
Speaks English very well and possibly others besides Spanish. |
| Guide's Knowledge: |
Very good knowledge of the Galapagos Islands |
| Food: |
Buffet meals, plus snacks |
| Room Aboard: |
More space in the cabins & aboard the ship, bunk beds, some options for matrimonial, A/C |
| Age Group: |
30 and up |
| Warranty: |
Yes |
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These boats are the best you can get; spacious, newer boats, very comfortable, the knowledge of the guide is very extensive. You will have the best food and extras in the luxury class. There are approximately 18 ships in the highest class.
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| Guide: |
Speaks English extremely well and possibly other language besides Spanish. |
| Guide's Knowledge: |
Excellent knowledge of the Galapagos Islands including Geology, Biology and History. |
| Food: |
Buffet meals, snacks, candies, soft drinks, & more |
| Room Aboard: |
Spacious twin, queen, and some king bed options, big bathrooms, abundant deck space. A/C |
| Age Group: |
30 and up |
| Warranty: |
Yes |
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