Wolf and Darwin Galapagos Islands Dive Trip Aboard the M/S Alta

• The cost of the cruise
• Hotel accommodations where noted
• Excursions as noted
• Meals as noted (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Transfer to and from airports as noted
• Your naturalist guide during the cruise

-Air Tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands -Personal dive equipment
-Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD $100
-Bar consumption onboard
-Wet Suits and Diving Gear
-Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
-Transit Control Card USD $10
- Fuel surcharge USD $255

Transportation is not included but must be purchased from provider

Alta offers many spots for relaxing or sunning, including a sundeck with lounge chairs just forward of the bridge, and another with cushions on the bow of the yacht. When the conditions are appropriate, the sails will be hoisted and Alta will become the most beautiful yacht in the Galapagos.

Yacht/Sailboat

All cabins have ample hanging locker and drawer space. Each cabin has their private facilities with fresh, hot and cold water showers.

7 Nights Yacht

6-10

Our Commitment to OUR Planet
It is our love for nature that inspired us to create this company nearly 20 years ago and it has always been the vision of Quasar Expeditions to offer travelers environmentally educational, active life-seeing travel. We see it as our responsibility, to preserve nature in its purest form so that future generations will be able to see precisely what inspired us in the beginning.


Supporting Conservation Projects
Here at Quasar Expeditions we not only try to keep nature in its purest form, but we also support projects which try to restore the parts of nature harmed by man. In the Galapagos Islands, Quasar Expeditions is a permanent supporter and member of the Charles Darwin Foundation that works to preserve the islands and its endangered species. As a member of Fundacion Natura in Ecuador, Quasar Expeditions also gives funds to preserve all national parks both in mainland Ecuador and in the Galapagos Islands.

Sperry Gyrocompass, Furuno 21 mile Si-tex radar, Robertson AP 7 autopilot, knot log, wind speed and direction indicator, Raytheon Loran C, Si-tex, GPS Satellite Navigator, forward looking echo Sounder, NVI (Night Vision Instruments, depthfinders, Decca Navigator, Si-tex video sonar, Furuno weatherfax, Taiyo RDF Simrad watch receiver, two VHF radios, 1200 gal/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR Communication Equipment: Furuno single sideband radio, VHF radio, SSB radio.

EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), life jackets, flares and signals, 2 x 18 man life floats. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations.

Because of our philosphy and approach, we have attracted a team of the very best guides and dive masters the Galápagos National Park has to offer. Each has spent years studying biological and earth sciences at
university, combined with years of experience leading trips in the Galápagos Islands. They are
personable, interesting and entertaining individuals intent on conveying their deep understanding and love of their treasured island archipelago.

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The Galapagos Islands have a subtropical climate regulated by the cold Humboldt current and the warm El Nino current. Weather varies during the year. From December until May temperatures range from low 80°s to low 90°s (with possibilities of rain). From June to September temperatures vary from low 60°'s to high 70°'s. This is the garua season (mist in the mornings). From October until December temperatures range from 70°s to 80°' (dry season).

Quasar Expeditions

Our knowledge and professionalism has given us the reputation of being the best Galapagos operator and throughout these years we have had the satisfaction of giving to our clients the vacation of their dreams.

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Please be sure to reconfirm your international flight 48 hours before departure. National flights are handled by Quasar Expeditions.

ATM's
Automated Teller Machines can only be found on San Cristobal Island and on Santa Cruz Island. You will have access to an ATM only at the beginning and end of your cruise and once more during your cruise. Most ATM's accept international ATM cards.
BAGGAGE
We recommend you take a soft sided bag to the Galapagos. You will only need the essentials in clothing and personal items and space is limited on board yachts. A duffel works best as it can be stored into a small drawer or closet. On flights to Galapagos you are allowed a maximum of 20 Kg (44 pounds) of luggage (excluding your hand-bag and carry on).

BANKS AND BANK HOURS
Banks are open to the public from 9:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs. Most banks in Galapagos will allow you to make a transaction with your National bank.

BEST TIME TO VISIT GALAPAGOS
The Galapagos Islands can be visited during any time of the year. The warmest season is from December to May when you get the most hours of clear skies. Clear skies however do not guarantee the best wildlife viewing on the islands due to the intensity of the sun. If you are a diver, the best time to visit Galapagos is from June - November. During these months, the water temperature is the coldest but there are much better chances to see larger schools of hammerheads and even whale sharks.
BOOKING AND PRICING INFORMATION
Our booking and pricing information allows you to see our rates as well as our booking and cancellation policies. Click here to open a PDF version of our Booking/Pricing policy.
CLIMATE
The Galapagos Islands have a subtropical climate regulated by the cold Humboldt current and the warm El Nino current. Weather varies during the year. From December until May temperatures range from low 80°s to low 90°s (with possibilities of rain). From June to September temperatures vary from low 60°'s to high 70°'s. This is the garua season (mist in the mornings). From October until December temperatures range from 70°s to 80°' (dry season).

COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
During your Galapagos Cruise, you can call home the day that you visit Puerto Ayora. Please check your boat's itinerary link to see on what day you will visit Puerto Ayora.

CURRENCY
The currency in Galapagos is the same as that of mainland Ecuador: the US Dollar.
CUSTOMS
The Galapagos Islands does not have customs since there are no international airports. In the airport your personal luggage will receive a slight inspection for things like fruits or seeds that might be introduced to the islands.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
According to Ecuadorian Immigration regulations, every foreign passenger entering the Country must have a passport with a time validity of at least 6 months from the day of arrival to Ecuador.

Insurance: Quasar Expeditions strongly urges travelers to purchase a good travel insurance policy that includes trip cancellation, interruption coverage and baggage loss protection. Most importantly a travel insurance policy should include medical coverage, including coverage for emergency evacuation. Medical evacuation costs can range in the tens of thousands of dollars, so this coverage is essential for passengers to manage the risk of such expense where their health and safety are concerned. Passengers not having this coverage will be required to cover their own medical evacuation costs under most circumstances. If you do not have access to such coverage Quasar can recommend a policy for you. Substitution Quasar Expeditions reserves the right to substitute yachts and/or other travel services including, but not limited to, land accommodations and excursions, if it deems necessary due to force majeure, mechanical failures and lack of participants booked on a specific departure in addition to other reasons including, but not limited to, the directives of the Galapagos National Park. In such cases Quasar may place affected passengers on any other yacht in its fleet. If it is not possible to substitute space for affected passengers within Quasar’s fleet, Quasar will make every effort to find a similar category Galapagos based yacht and cruise as an alternative. If there is a difference in the price between the original yacht and substitution yacht, that difference will be refunded to the affected passengers accordingly if the price of the substitute yacht is less than the originally booked vessel.

Quasar Expeditions reserves the exclusive right to offer affected passengers a substitute program that includes some land based accommodation and excursions, both in the Galapagos and Ecuadorian mainland, which passengers may be offered in combination with or without additional refund depending on circumstance. If affected passengers
accept any substitution, the offered substitution will encompass the full extent of the offer with the understanding that by accepting any such offer the passenger waives any further right to substitution, refund or additional compensation of any kind and will be asked to sign an agreement to this effect at the time substitution is made. If affected passengers choose not to accept the substitution offered, Quasar reserves the right to cancel their trip (or the remainder of the trip) upon a refund pro rata per cruise night not used.

On the very rare occasion Quasar Expeditions deems it necessary to cancel a cruise and is not able to arrive at any suitable substitution options it reserves the right to cancel the cruise in total and offer affected passengers either of the following options:
• A refund of the full amount Quasar Expeditions was paid for the cruise,
including the refund of any unused services such as airfare between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Quasar was paid, as well as the cost of changing or refunding the
affected passenger’s international air tickets depending on the rules governing the ticket and subject to proof of cost of change.
• A replacement trip to be offered at a later date in accommodations of equal or greater value and replacement of any unused services such as hotels and excursions as well as the cost of changing, refunding or replacing the affected passenger’s international air tickets depending on the rules governing the ticket and subject to proof of cost of change.
Furthermore, at times Quasar Expeditions may deem it necessary to alter the itineraries of its vessels or of its mainland tours, due to mechanical failure or breakdown, the discretion of the Galapagos National Park, the forces of nature, civil disturbance and other reasons, both within and beyond its control, in which case Quasar may seek to offer it’s passengers substitute excursions of similar or equal value and/or refunds, but is under no obligation to do so if subject to the conditions stipulated below in the ‘Inability to Perform’ clause. The cost of intervening hotels, meals and transportation associated with substitutions is subject to Quasar Expeditions daily maximum limits (available upon request). Expense
beyond the stated limits and/or any items not expressly covered in the limits, such as use of additional hotel services, are the sole responsibility of the passenger and not Quasar Expeditions.

When offered by Quasar Expeditions, any refunds, substitutions or replacements will encompass the full extent of the offer with the understanding that by accepting any such offer the affected passenger waives any further right to substitution, refund or additional
compensation of any kind and will be asked to sign an agreement to this effect at the time substitution is made. In all the above mentioned cases in which Quasar Expeditions pays a refund, either in total or
pro rata, its responsibility will be limited to the net amount it was paid, exclusive of any commissions Quasar may have paid to, or mark-ups added by, its tour sellers. Just as Quasar Expeditions runs business risks associated with operating its vessels and may find itself in the position of having to pay net refunds for the reasons mentioned, in purchasing tour products from Quasar Expeditions its tour sellers assume the risk of bearing the responsibility for
refunding the cost of commissions and any additional mark-ups they may have charged to their customers--in excess of the net costs paid to Quasar Expeditions-- when the payment of such refunds become necessary for the above mentioned reasons. Accordingly, Quasar Expeditions is not responsible for any loss related to marketing costs of its tour sellers.

Bookings Made: 61 days or more prior to departure: A deposit of $600 is due at time of booking.
Important Notes:
• All payments indicated above must be received by the specified due date or the reservation will automatically be released and deposits forfeited.
• The price of a cruise is based on double occupancy (2 persons sharing a cabin). If a person does not want to share and wishes to secure a cabin for themselves, they can do
so by paying an additional single supplement fee of 75% of the double occupancy price for that cabin.

The following payment amounts are required to confirm bookings at the cut-off times indicated:
• 121 days or more prior to departure: Deposit is non-refundable but can be applied to
future cruise*
• 120 to 61 days prior to departure: All deposits are non-refundable
• 60 days or less prior to departure: Full payment will be applied as cancellation penalty
* A future cruise is any departure, subject to availability, within 12 months of the original departure date. The applicable rate will be the one for the new cruise date. The following cancellation penalties will be applied at the cut-off times indicated: Cancellations Due to Illness or Injury
• If a medical certificate is provided, 50% of monies due will be charged as penalty and 50% will be credited towards a future cruise (see above)*
• Without a medical certificate 100% of all monies due will be charged as penalty.
Note: Medical certificates should include the registration number of your M.D. Cancellations Due to the Death of an Immediate Family Member
• For immediate family members (husband, wife, daughter, son, mother, father, etc.) 50% of
monies due will be refunded or 100% of monies will be credited towards a future cruise
(see above)* Legal death certificate should be provided.
Cancellation Due to Cancelled, Delayed or Missed Flights
• No refunds