Die Galapagos-Kreuzfahrt Aqua Mare
Eine Übersicht
- Kapazität: 16 Passagiere, 7 Suites
- 2 mehrsprachiger Naturführer
- Renoviert: 2021
- Besatzung: 14 Crewmitglieder
- Länge: 50 Meter
- Geschwindigkeit: 12 Knoten
- Equipment: Kajaks, Schnorchel, Neoprenanzüge, SUPs
- Gegen Gebühr: Internet
Maritime Kabinen
- Oberdeck – Suite Kat. III
- Hauptdeck – Suite Kat. II & größte Owner’s Suite des Archipels
- Unterdeck – Suites Kat. III & IV
- Suites mit Meerblick
- Teppichboden
- Private Badezimmer
- Klimaanlage & Safe
- Internationales Telefon
- Haartrockner
Schiffsaustattung
- Sonnendeck mit Panorama Essbereich
- Außen Fitnessbereich
- Panorama Lounges
- Bibliothek
- Panorama Beach Club
- Essen unter den Sternen
- Großzügiges Sonnendeck
- Panorama Jacuzzi
- Outdoor Bar
Inklusive
- Galapagos Nationalpark Eintrittsgebühr
- Gebühr für die Einreisekontrollkarte
- Hilfe am Flughafen
- Transfers auf Galapagos
- Aufenthalt in einer Suite
- Alkoholfreie Getränke, Hauswein
- Alle Mahlzeiten an Bord
- Alle Ausflüge des Programms
- Wäscheservice
- Neoprenanzüge
Reiseberichte
Galapagos Island: In the Footsteps of Darwin; July 2018
Following a three-week glacier tour in the Cordillera Blanca (Peru), this was a contrast program as it could not be more different.
From ice and glaciers up to 6000 m altitude with breathtaking views, absolute silence and very cold, to the sea, beach, heat and tourism on Santa Cruz and Isabela.
Galapagos:
Impressive images of the origins (almost) of nature, the variety of endemic plants and animals (Darwin sends greetings) as well as an interesting insight into the geological form of the volcanic islands.
Many lasting impressions (selection):
– Cows graze together with turtles, side by side (you could search the Allgäu in vain)
– Turtle breeding stations
– Underwater encounters with sea turtles, reef sharks and seahorses while snorkeling (Las Tintoreras)
– brooding blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Darwin’s finches (13 species), and
– Iguanas that stumble everywhere
In the evenings along the main street of Santa Cruz, it can become very „busy“ so relax here – especially since there are very good small restaurants with excellent cuisine and ice cold beer.
The 9 day trip (July 2018) was excellently organized by Galapagos PRO GmbH – in particular Mrs. Rodinger.
Everything worked perfectly – even the individual requests were done professionally.
On-site support – both on Santa Cruz and on Isabela, left nothing to be desired. A big praise and thanks to both ladies.
I can only fully recommend Galapagos Island and Galapagos PRO GmbH!!!
(translated from German)
Vamos a Galapagos!
Actually, we had already planned and booked our trip completely: 16 days in mainland Ecuador and 9 days in Galapagos – spread over the 3 habitable islands. As far as Galapagos was concerned, the decision of cruise or no cruise was rather difficult. Ultimately, despite the quite reasonable prices for a cruise, the skepticism about how we would feel in a tour group made us decide against a cruise. Shortly before departure we had two or three smaller detailed questions and contacted Galapagos PRO, because we had the feeling they would answer our questions even without us booking there. This was indeed the case. Ms. Zwermann, however, understandably asked if she could assist us to look for a cruise, because this way of discovering Galapagos has its own charm and advantages, and offers special insights. We agreed to that, and what can we say: The offer was very good – in all respects.
Above all, Ms Zwermann knew how to integrate the cruise as practically as possible into our already existing itinerary. In addition, she made the necessary ferry connections for us to remain (after the cruise) on the islands of Isabela and Santa Cruz. You quickly realize that she knows the conditions very well and thinks fast. So we changed our itinerary to a 5 day (4 nights) cruise and 4 days stay on Isabela and Santa Cruz. Not cheap in itself, but Galapagos is a more expensive destination, and for what we got on the cruise, it was all worth the money.
We were on the „Natural Paradise“ – a higher class ship and it was completely perfect. A great tour program with shore excursions and snorkeling excursions, an incredibly attentive crew, perfect processes, brilliantly organized, very high quality food (every day different, always excellent), excellent snorkeling equipment, very good, large rooms – even those in the simpler category. When we arrived at Santa Cruz after the cruise, a nice advisor (Karin) from Galapagos PRO welcomed us and accompanied us on to the ferry crossing to Isabela.
All queries directed to Mrs. Rodinger were clarified absolutely competently and promptly. Let’s not forget the thoughtfulness in the greetings and „graduation“ letter (Galapagos animal guide / cool socks ;-) ). These small gestures just make a good impression and we value something like that. Thank you!
So our experience with Galapagos PRO was very positive and we can absolutely recommend the organizer.
Galapagos itself is awesome and our expectations were far exceeded. Every day we were stunned and fascinated by the wildlife and the incredible landscape.