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About Parranda
Built in the USA and cruising the Galapagos since 1996, Parranda is an exceptionally attractive, spacious, and comfortable motor yacht. Most of her air conditioned cabins have two lower berths, a few with double beds. All cabins have a private bath with hot shower.
Fitted with stabilizers to make cruising more comfortable, she is fast, allowing for less travel time between islands and more time on visits. A graceful yacht on the water, she is beautiful inside as well. Parranda has a large, shaded upper deck to cruise the Galapagos in high style. Her crew and guides have the reputation of providing exceptional service.
Boat Statistics:
| Category: | Luxury Class (High-End Cruise) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 16 Passengers |
| Accommodations: | 8 air conditioned doubles with private facilities with hot shower |
| On board: | stereo equipment, TV and VCR room |
| Crew: | Captain, cook, 5 sailors, and 1 naturalist guide |
| Speed: | 12 knots |
| Length: | 125 ft. (38m) |
Prices:
| Prices per person 2009 | |
|---|---|
| PRICES FOR | |
| Cabin 1 to 6 and 8 | $3,950.00 |
| Cabin 7 | $4,650,00 |
| Charter/Naturalist (16 Passengers) | $56,500.00 |
Low Season: September 03 to 14, and December 03 to 16
Cruise Prices Will Include: Galapagos cruises on the Parranda are in air conditioned cabins with private bath. Two visits to the Galapagos Island each day including all meals and tours, conducted by certified naturalist guides.
Cruise Prices Will Not Include: Airfare between Quito or Guayaquil (round-trip) and the Galapagos Islands, (approximate cost $390 per person), Galapagos National Park entrance fees, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips for naturalist guides and crew or captain, all personal expenses, gifts and purchases on the ship, rental of snorkel equipment and/or travel insurance.
Itinerary
| Itinerary Parranda 8 days/7 nights | ||
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| Day 1: Saturday | AM | Arrival at San Cristobal Galapagos: Visitor's Center |
| PM | San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa | |
| Day 2: Sunday | AM | Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps |
| PM | Tower: Darwin Bay | |
| Day 3: Monday | AM | Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Tagus Cove |
| PM | Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa | |
| Day 4: Tuesday | AM | Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Urbina Bay |
| PM | Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca | |
| Day 5: Wednesday | AM | Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock |
| PM | Santiago (San Salvador, James) Island: James Bay | |
| Day 6: Thursday | AM | Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Charles Darwin Research Station |
| PM | Santa Cruz: Highlands | |
| Day 7: Friday | AM | Hood (Espaņola) Island: Punta Suarez |
| PM | Hood: Gardner Bay | |
| Day 8: Saturday | AM | San Cristobal: Kicker Rock |
| PM | Depart for Mainland Ecuador | |
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