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Galapagos
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Preparation
Galapagos Pricing
Prices are valid January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
On this page: Coral I | Legend | Eric, Flamingo & Letty | Tipping | Payment
New Ecuador Fees
Galapagos Fuel Surcharge
All Galapagos cruise bookings for 2008 will have a fuel surcharge of $100/person for 3-4 night itineraries and $200/person for 7-night itineraries.
Pay in full by April 30 for any cruise in 2008, and the fuel surcharge is waived!
Galapagos Tourist Card
All tourists visiting the Galapagos are also now required to have a $10 tourist card. This card will help control the number of visitors to the islands and also reduce the amount of paperwork visitors have to fill out. AWR will combine this fee with the national park tax for a total of $130/adult and $70/child.
Quito Hotel Tax
Starting April 1, 2008, all Quito hotels will be charging a new tourism tax to all visitors. This tax is $1/room/night for first-class hotels and $2/room/night for deluxe hotels. Visitors will have to pay this tax directly to the hotel upon check-out. This tax only applies to hotels in Quito.
coral I
| 4 Day Itinerary | 5 Day Itinerary | 8 Day Itinerary | |||||
| DOUBLE EXTERIOR CABINS WITH AIR CONDITIONING | Number of Cabins | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | High Season |
| Superior Cabin | 2 | $1080 | $1130 | $1435 | $1510 | $2510 | $2640 |
| Moon Cabin | 8 | $1280 | $1345 | $1705 | $1790 | $2980 | $3130 |
| Junior Cabin | 8 | $1535 | $1610 | $2045 | $2145 | $3575 | $3755 |
Included in the Cruise:
- Accommodation in double occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private facilities.
- All meals scheduled on board.
- Two daily excursions to the islands conducted by naturalist guides.
- Bilingual guides are guaranteed (English, German
and Spanish).
Italian and French speaking guides will be provided
for groups of 9+ passengers without extra
charge. Translators or guides for other languages
require a supplement fee as follows;
2 to 8 passengers - US $40/day/per person, subject to change; arrangements must be made at time of booking.
- Snorkeling opportunities and transfers to the islands.
- Evening briefings and lectures on daily island excursions.
- Shuttle services to and from the main hotels in Quito and Guayaquil in combination with our cruise departure dates
Not included in the Cruise:
- Airfares to and from the Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park tax:
Adults - US $130, Children - US $70; per person; subject to change without notice. - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Tips for guides and crew members, gifts,
personal items, travel insurance, etc.
- Snorkeling equipment rental - US$20.00, wetsuit rental - US$25.00; per person for 3 and 4 nights cruises; rates are double for 7 night cruises.
- Medical and other non-specified services.
- Fuel surcharges.
Discounts:
- Children under 12 years of age sharing a cabin with 2 adults - 25% discount.
- Third person sharing a cabin - 20 % discount.
Galapagos Legend
| 4 Day Itinerary | 5 Day Itinerary | 8 Day Itinerary | |||||
| DOUBLE EXTERIOR CABINS WITH AIR CONDITIONING | Number of Cabins | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | High Season |
| Superior (Int. Cabin) | 3 | $1185 | $1255 | $1580 | $1675 | $2490 | $2650 |
| Superior (Ext. Cabin) | 20 | $1335 | $1390 | $1780 | $1865 | $2835 | $2990 |
| Moon Suite | 5 | $1575 | $1655 | $2100 | $2205 | $3400 | $3570 |
| Junior Suite | 25 | $1740 | $1830 | $2320 | $2440 | $3785 | $3990 |
| Legend Suite | 4 | $1995 | $2095 | $2660 | $2790 | $4375 | $4595 |
Included in the Cruise:
- Accommodation in double occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private facilities.
- All meals scheduled on board.
- Two daily excursions to the islands conducted by naturalist guides.
- Bilingual guides are guaranteed (English, German
and Spanish).
Italian and French speaking guides will be provided
for groups of 9+ passengers without extra
charge. Translators or guides for other languages
require a supplement fee as follows;
2 to 8 passengers - US $40/day/per person, subject to change; arrangements must be made at time of booking.
- Snorkeling opportunities and transfers to the islands.
- Evening briefings and lectures on daily island excursions.
- Shuttle services to and from the main hotels in Quito and Guayaquil in combination with our cruise departure dates
Not included in the Cruise:
- Airfares to and from the Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park tax:
Adults - US $130, Children - US $70; per person; subject to change without notice. - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Tips for guides and crew members, gifts,
personal items, travel insurance, etc.
- Snorkeling equipment rental - US$20.00, wetsuit rental - US$25.00; per person for 3 and 4 nights cruises; rates are double for 7 night cruises.
- Medical and other non-specified services.
- Fuel surcharges.
Discounts:
- Children under 12 years of age sharing a cabin with 2 adults - 25% discount.
- Third person sharing a cabin - 20 % discount.
eric, flamingo & letty
| Deck | Number of Cabins | Low Season |
| Iguana Deck | 4 | $2675 |
| Booby Deck | 2 | $2995 |
| Dolphin Deck | 4 | $3250 |
Included in the Cruise:
- Cabin accommodation
- All meals and snacks
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Mineral water
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Guide services
- Shore excursions
- Use of wet suits, snorkeling equipment and sea kayaks
- Transfers between Islands, the airport and dock.
Not included in the Cruise:
- International Airfares
- Airfares to/from Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park tax:
Adults - US $130, Children - US $70; per person; subject to change without notice. - Alcoholic beverages
- Fuel surcharges.
- Tips for guides and crew members, gifts, personal items, travel insurance, etc.
tipping
How much to tip?
The quality of the service should determine the amount of any tip. Based on average tipping, you may use the following chart as a guideline:
| Restaurants and coffee shops | 10% of the bill |
| Hotel/airport portage | US $1 per suitcase |
| Guides in Ecuador mainland | US $3/day/person |
| Driver in Ecuador mainland | US $3/day/person |
| Guides in Galapagos | US $5 /day/person (if excellent US$8/day/person) |
| Cruise crew in Galapagos | US $10/day/person (if excellent US $12/day/person) to be divided between all crew members, officers excluded) |
These are only a suggestions as gratuities are a very personal matter.
When to tip?
On the last evening of your cruise you will find, in your cabin, two envelopes for tips. At the reception you will find two boxes, one for the crew and one for the guides, where you can deposit the envelopes.
AIR TICKETS
| AIR TICKET US$/RT/Per Person | LOW SEASON | HIGH SEASON |
| Quito / Galapagos / Quito | $370 | $425 |
| Quito / Galapagos / Guayaquil | $355 | $405 |
| Guayaquil / Galapagos / Quito | $350 | $400 |
| Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil | $335 | $380 |
Children receive a 50% discount.
payment
- 20% non-refundable deposit due at time of reservation
- Final payment due 60 days prior to arrival
- We accept Visa, Diners, Mastercard, or American Express.
On Board:
Cash and major credit cards are accepted on board (Visa, American Express, Master Card, Diners Club). A bill will be created for your bar and boutique expenses, as well as for the rental of the snorkeling equipment. You may pay your bill the night before or the morning of disembarking. If you decide to pay by credit card, they will need to run your card upon arrival to recieve authorization (which takes 48 hours) and prepare your voucher.