We offer the speedboat Valeria for exploration trips around the Galápagos Islands for small groups of up to 12 people. For bigger groups we gladly provide more boats. The Speedboat can operate between the following Islands:

San Cristobal with Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and visitor points  Leon Dormido, Islas Lobos and Punta Pitt and excursions on the island into the highland and to the Loberia.

Floreana with Puerto Velasco Ibarra and in cooperation with local boats snorkelling at Corona del Diablo und Champion and visitor points Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant and excursions on the island into the highland, Cerro Yer and the Loberia.

Isabela with Puerto Villamil and in Cooperation with local boats visitor points Tontoreras and Los Tuneles and excursions on the island into the highland to the volcan Sierra Negra, the wall of tears and the lagoons.

Santa Cruz with Puerto Ayora and with local boats the Bay Tour and excursions on the island into the highland to El Chato, lava tunnels and turtle reserve El Chato and hike to the Turtle Beach (Playa Tortuga) and visit of the Charles Darwin Station.

Please see the Galapagos Tours for example itineraries including accommodation, food and guide which we operate all with the Valeria or similar speedboats. Gladly we will provide you with suggestions including any service according to your wishes. Please note that these are free of obligations and charge.

Price examples charters:
Full Day Tour 1: You leave in the morning from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal) passing by Darwin Bay to Islas Lobos, visit of the island and have the possibility to snorkel with the sea lions, cruise to Leon Dormido and do bird watching circling the rock, snorkel in the little channel at the rock, cruise to the Cerro Brujo Beach and have the afternoon free to relax and snorkel at the beach before you return in the late afternoon ( ca. 16.30h).

Price: USD 450,- including guide, lunch, excursions as mentioned and soft drinks.

Tour 2: Cruise from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal) to Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruise). Estimated time ca. 2,5 hours.

Price USD 495,-
Not included: Travel insurance, anything not mentioned.

Boat specifications:

Length:                  9.50m
Beam:                    2.44m
Engines:                 2 Toyota 200 HP (X2) Four Strokes Engines
Cruising Speed:        22 knots (ca. 40,744 km/h)
Maximum Speed:      30 knots (ca. 55,56 km/h)
Capacity:               12 people + crew
Crew:                     Captain, Seaman (Charters including visits will be always accompanied by a certificated Galapagos nature guide )
Cabin:                    One small cabin with kitchenette and a toilette.

The ship has all permissions from the National Park as well as from the Navy to operate between the islands and the safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations.

ECUADOR GALAPAGOS TRAVELS
E 764 Wilson and Diego de Almagro
Telefax: (593 2) 6034146
P.O.BOX: 17-01-3739
Email: info@ecuadorgalapagostravels.com
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Quito Ecuador