Muir's Tours - The Nemo

The Nemo - First Class Motor Yacht

Both the Galapagos National Park and the Galapagos Marine Reserve are World Heritage sites.  What better way than to sail around the Galapagos Islands - with less damage done to the environment as you enjoy the peace and quiet.

This magnificent catamaran has space for 12 passengers in 6 double cabins, each with private facilities, including hot showers. The Nemo has a luxurious salon and plenty of space on deck for sun bathing.

 

 

Snorkelling and scuba diving equipment are carried, plus a member of the crew is an experienced diving guide.

Technical Specifications:

Standard: First Class          Length: 82 feet           Speed: 17 knots

Capacity: The catamaran accommodates up to 12 passengers in 6 cabins, each with private bathroom and hot showers. 

Comms equipment: Marine VHF radio, Marine HF radio.

Navigation Equipment: Radar, GPS.

Guides: A bi-lingual naturalist guide leads the shore excursions and provides nightly briefings to prepare passengers for the next day. There is also a qualified dive instructor.

Naturalist Cruise Itinerary - Sunday to Sunday - 8 Days
Sunday pm:
Baltra – Bachas
Monday: Plazas – Sta. Fe
Tuesday: Española
Wednesday: Floreana
Thursday: Sta. Cruz, Charles Darwin Research Station, Highlands
Friday: Rábida – Pto. Egas (Santiago)
Saturday: Bartolome – Sullivan Bay
Sunday am: Seymour – Baltra

During the 8 days Naturalist Cruise, passengers can make a maximum of 6 dives combined with the regular naturalist itinerary and they will be provided with tanks and weights. The following dates are for the Naturalist Cruise. Please note the boat can be chartered for diving expeditions.

Dates 2003: December 7 - 14, December 14 - 21.

Dates 2004: January 14 - 21, January 21 - 28, Janyary 28 - February 4, February 4 - 11, February 11 - 18, February 18 - 25, February 25 - March 3, March 3 - 10, March 10 - 17, March 17 - 24, March 24 - 31, March 31 - April 7, April 7 - 14, April 14 - 21, April 21 - 28, May 12 - 19, May 19 - 26, May 26 - June 2, June 2 - 9, June 9 - 16, June 16 - 23, June 23 - 30, June 30 - July 7, July 7 - 14, July 14 - 21, July 21 - 28, July 28 - August 4, August 4 - 11, August 11 - 18, August 18 - 25, August 25 - September 1, September 1 - 8, September 8 - 15, September 15 - 22, September 22 - 29, September 29 - October 6, November 17 - 24, November 24 - December 1, December 1 - 8, December 8 - 15, December 15 - 22.

Price Indication per person GB£ / US$ - 2003 / 2004:  

GB£900 - GB£990 / US$1400 - US$1540

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What is Included
All transfers in the Galapagos, 8 day cruise, all cabins with private bathroom, hot water, all meals during the cruise, multilingual naturalist guide, purified water for drink, tea and coffee.
 
What is Not Included
Galapagos National Park fee (£66 / $100), domestic airfare - Quito / Galapagos / Quito (approx £256 / $390 each). Diving from the boat (an extra charge is levied of about US$70 each dive).  Beverages, tips, personal items, transfers and meals in Quito. The international airfare, which should be in the range £500 - £700 from the UK.

Airfare (from the UK)
As a guide, the international airfare should be in the range £460 - £700 for economy class.  We can provide a competitive quote with excellent service for your flight tickets.  The departure taxes (UK and Lima) are about £40 in total.

Airfare (from North America)
Please try our online search and book facility at www.muirstours.org

Visas
A visa is not required for passport holders of most western countries.

Personal Insurance
Comprehensive personal insurance is recommended.

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