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Treat yourself to 5-star quality and service in one of the most famous travel destinations in the world -- the Galapagos Islands. The 100-passenger Galapagos Legend is a deluxe expedition ship featuring all suites. This small ship cruise explores the entire array of birdlife and marine life while visiting, hiking and snorkeling in Baltra, Tower, Hood, Isabela, James, Santa Cruz and more. The Galapagos Legend also offers two bars, dining room, swimming pool, solarium, library, and medical clinic. Families appreciate the "Kids Corner" play area.

Most Galapagos cruise travelers will require pre and post cruise accommodations in Ecuador, round trip flights, National Park entrance fees & transit cards etc. Choose our Galapagos Cruise Package or work with our experts on a Custom Galapagos Tour. See trip notes for more details.

Galapagos Legend Cruise Itineraries

The Legend operates four Galapagos cruise itineraries (two 4 day/3 night cruises and two 5 day/4 night cruises). When combined consecutively these cruises equal a 15 day/14 night Galapagos cruise with no repeated landing sites. The shorter itineraries can also be combined in various ways to create longer 8, 11, 12 or 15 day cruises.

For your assistance we have put together a handy guide: How to choose your Galapagos Cruise

Yacht description, deck plans Legend

Northern Galapagos Cruise 4 days/3 nights

Day 1 - MONDAY - Baltra, Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Day 2 - TUESDAY- South Plaza, Santa Fe (Plazas)
Day 3 - WEDNESDAY - Pitt Point, Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal)
Day 4 - THURSDAY - Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Airport
Northern Islands Itinerary Details

Southern Galapagos Cruise 5 days/4 nights

Day 1 - THURSDAY - San Cristobal Airport, Tijeretas Hill
Day 2 - FRIDAY - Gardner Bay, Suarez Point(Espanola)
Day 3 - SATURDAY - Post Office, Cormorant Point(Floreana)
Day 4 - SUNDAY - Highlands, Charles Darwin Station
Day 5 - MONDAY - Daphne, Baltra Airport
Southern Islands Itinerary Details

Central Galapagos Cruise 4 days/3 nights

Day 1 - MONDAY - Baltra Airport, Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Day 2 - TUESDAY - Egas Port, Bartolome (Santiago)
Day 3 - WEDNESDAY - Dragon Hill, North Seymour (Santa Cruz)
Day 4 - THURSDAY - Baltra Airport (Baltra)
Central Islands Itinerary Details

Western Galapagos Cruise 5 days/4 nights

Day 1 - THURSDAY - Baltra Airport, Ballena Bay (Santa Cruz)
Day 2 - FRIDAY - Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
Day 3 - SATURDAY - Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Day 4 - SUNDAY - Espinoza Point, Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
Day 5 - MONDAY - Baltra Airport
Western Islands Itinerary Details

For yacht descriptions and deck plans visit Legend

GALAPAGOS CRUISE INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: For your convenience we offer an Inclusive Package with three nights hotel accommodations in Quito, all airport/hotel transfers, Galapagos flights, Galapagos National Park entrance fees and taxes, Galapagos migration card and your Galapagos Coral cruise. View details of our Galapagos Cruise Inclusive Package.

Travelers not interested in our inclusive package must purchase Galapagos flights in conjunction with their Galapagos Cruise.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE CUSTOM PACKAGE: If you are booking a cruise only program our experts can assist with hotels, transfers, flights and tours. Call AdventureSmith Explorations about customizing your tour or the possibilities of combining this trip with our Mainland Ecuador and Peru: Machu Picchu extensions. We are Galapagos cruise and Ecuador travel experts and our staff can help you customize the perfect Galapagos Cruise or Ecuador Tour Package.

Notes on Itinerary: Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itinerary may be altered due to weather, wildlife, National Park regulation, or at the captains discretion. The ability to be flexible makes this type of Galapagos cruising unique.

Single Travelers: The Legend offers single occupancy at a 50% supplement (80% during holidays). Single travelers willing to share with same sex are guaranteed the double rate in a Moon Cabin, even if a share is not found.

Triple Occupancy: Triple share cabins are available on the Legend in the suite category with an added bed. The third person sharing a cabin will receive a 25% discount based on triple occupancy.

Family Travelers: Children under 12 years old at the time of sailing receive 25% off when sharing the cabin with 2 adults. Some Junior cabins and Moon cabins are interconnected and are great for accommodating families and small groups. Minimum child age is 7 years old. Galapagos Family Cruises are available, call for details.

Included aboard Legend: Cruises include double accommodation in cabins with air conditioning, private facilities, all meals, welcome and farewell cocktail, water, 24 hour coffee station, two daily visits to Galapagos Islands with naturalist guide, snorkeling opportunities, activities on board, briefings, lectures, airport and port assistance, transfers to port and dinghy ride to ship.

Not Included aboard Legend: International airfare; Airfare from mainland Ecuador; Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee (US $100 per adult, $50 for children under 12 years old. This can be paid directly by passengers [cash only] or it is included in our INCLUSIVE PACKAGE TOURS), Galapagos National Institute Migration Control Card (US $10 per person; departure tax ($40.80), Gratuities for guides, crew, drivers or local staff; alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages; other personal expenses; medical services or insurance of any kind.

Wet suit rental available for US $25 per person per each 3-4 night cruise; Internet available $15 per hour or fraction.

Arrival and Departure: Most flights to the Galapagos will depart Quito or Guayaquil between 7:00am-9:00am on day 1 and return between 2:00pm-5:00pm on the final day. We highly recommend travelers arrive Ecuador 2 days prior to their Galapagos Cruise.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: A cruise deposit of $700 per person is required at the time of booking. For land packages a deposit of $300 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. A special cancellation policy applies to Galapagos Legend cruises, which is stricter than the AdventureSmith Explorations policy. When a trip cancellation is received inside of 70 days from departure, all trip costs are 100% non-refundable. Please see AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend our travelers protect their investment with Travel Insurance. Please note that you must purchase your Travel Insurance policy within 14 days of booking your trip for it to cover pre-existing medical conditions.


Accommodations Aboard: M/V Galapagos Legend is a Deluxe Expedition Ship and can accommodate 100 guests on three passenger decks. Five cabin types are offered: Galapagos Balcony, Legend Suite, Junior Suite, Moon Cabin and Standard Cabin. All cabins have a low twin bed or a queen bed, and four of them have an extra bed for more comfort. All have wall to wall carpeting, private bathrooms with hairdryers, storage space, a safety deposit box, music, closed circuit TV, and air conditioning. There are also two bars, a dining room, swimming pool, solarium, library, clinic, jacuzzi, sauna, cinema room and ‘Kids Corner’ play area. Snorkel equipment and wetsuits for renting and 2 kayaks can be brought on board upon request. The 60 person crew is comprised of the captain, up to 7 multilingual naturalist guides, cook, barman/waiter, mechanic and full crew. All meals are prepared and served by the crew on board. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board. deck plans Legend

Qualifications: This trip will be enjoyed by anyone who is in good health and leads an active life. Daily excursions from the boat to the islands will be made in pangas (dinghies). Trip members will hike from the landing point to specific areas for wildlife observation. Hiking time for most landings will be a couple of hours round trip with lots of time to stop to study, photograph and enjoy the flora and fauna. Some landings are dry but many are "wet", requiring cautious footing on slippery rocks. The boat staff will be on hand to assist. There are numerous opportunities to swim and snorkel.

Snorkeling: The underwater experience is an integral part of any Galapagos cruise. We encourage all travelers to try snorkeling. Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, floating vest and net bag) are available to rent for the duration of the cruise. Shortie wet suits are also available for rent and are recommended from June to December.

General Information: This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A packing list, extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information is sent upon confirmation. We strongly recommend the purchase of Trip Insurance through AdventureSmith Explorations.

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today.

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