**NOTE:
- Cruise Itinerary can vary depending on weather or requested by the Galapagos National Park.

**CRUISE INCLUDES:
- Cruise 5/4 nights
- Assistance at airport to help you check luggage
- Transfer from Gps airport to vessel and vice-verse
- All meals (breakfast - lunch - diner)
- Guide level II
- Accommodation on-board (double cabins/A-C/private bathroom/locker)
- Visit to the islands

In more detail, what to expect on each island:

- LAS BACHAS:
Wet Landing. Turtle nests, Great Blue Heron. Beautiful white sandy beach. Time to enjoy snorkeling with Sea Lions.

- SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND:
Dry Landing. One of the biggest colonies of Sea Lions, and Land Iguanas, different variety of sea birds such as Mask Boobies, Herons,
Tropic Bird, and more.......

- SANTA FE ISLAND:
Dry Landing. Giant Forest of Cactus, different type of Land Iguanas, and time to snorkel in the bay with Sea Lions !!

- ESPAÑOLA ISLAND-PUNTA SUAREZ:
Dry or Wet Landing. Famous Waved Albatross, Galapagos Dove, Endemic Mockingbirds, Marine Iguanas, and a BIG variety of birds. The Fumarol and landscape.

- ESPAÑOLA ISLAND-GARDNER BAY:
Time to go snorkeling to enjoy the marine life with colorful fish.

- FLOREANA ISLAND-PUNTA CORMORANT:
Wet Landing. Flamingos, vegetation from the area and more

- CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION:
Dry Landing. Famous Research Station and visit to Puerto Ayora.

- NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND:
Dry Landing. Blue Footed Boobies, Frigte Birds with the red patch nesting, and more...........  

For reservation, questions, additional information:

Important: we have a space limit of max 16 passengers only !!
To reserve your spot, please send e-mail to:  igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com 
Looking forward to having you on board...    

Our M/S Dynamic Explorer;  our own private yacht: 

  Das Boot

  The Bridge

    The Bar

  The Sun Deck !!!

  Fine Dining

  The Cabins

  The Suite

   The Bathrooms  

Further information:

Last year when I got home from the Galapagos, I unpacked my bag and divided my stuff into two categories: the stuff I used and the stuff I did not use. About 30% of the weight was not needed at all. I have made this list to keep you from making the mistakes I did. This is a casual dress affair. Bring no fancy clothes at all. You will be wearing shorts and t-shirts almost all the time. You can wash things out and hang them in the sun for quick drying. Bring soft duffle bag type luggage that can be stuffed in a drawer when empty. You will have drawers and a place to hang clothes up. You will not be allowed to pick up shells, bones, or even a rock in the Galapagos.

Tevas (for wet landings, many went barefoot)
Old running shoes (for walking around on the islands). You will be asked to put these in a tub near the Panga loading area and you are not allowed to wear them on the boat)
Socks bring at least 7 pair for walking around on the boat
Shorts at least 3 pair
T-shirts or short sleeved shirts at least 3 of each.
Long pants or long skirt or beach wrap one is plenty, quick dry is best
One sweater, fleece jacket or sweatshirt for wearing on the top deck at night
Bathing suits bring two
Floppy hat with chinstrap many people get sunburned heads using only a visor

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Snorkeling face mask and snorkel essential, try it out before you go to make sure it does not leak.
Flippers that fit you the boat has some, but you are taking your chance that they don’t have your size
neopreme socks I was the only one who brought these, but they were really comfortable and you can wear them with flippers and tevas. The bottoms of the panga were much less slippery with these on. You can find them in the kayaking part of the sporting good store. shorty wet suit people diving will want the long sleeve and leg variety mesh bag to put your gear in that way your mask and underwater camera will not join the gigantic pile of stuff in the bottom of the Panga. I got one in the sporting goods store

An old towel or one of those travel super absorbent towels. The cabins have nice towels, but you are going to be wet a lot

Binoculars absolutely essential
Camera absolutely essential. I got the best shots from my little digital point and shoot. If you are a serious photographer bring along your SLR and a long lens. You will get fabulous close-ups with a 100 mm lens, and you will rarely need anything as big as a 200 mm lens. Bring polarizing filters. Have a heavy zip lock for each camera and lens.

Camcorder the smaller the better, not an essential but really fun
Tripod if you have a camcorder or long lens, you will need one. Bring the smallest lightest one you can find. A big heavy one is too hard to manage on the Panga.

Batteries and recharger, your cabins have 110 V outlets so you can recharge batteries on your camera and camcorder at night. The juice is intermittent, so plan on longer charging times. If you must bring throw away batteries, plan to take them back to the mainland when they are dead. The thought of a landfill in the Galapagos is chilling and you don’t want to add to it.

Film 1 ½ rolls per day unless you are also using a digital, then maybe 1 roll per day. Do not count on buying film in Quito or the Galapagos. Pack in your carryon. I use a lead lined bag in case they refuse to hand inspect the film.

Day pack smaller and lighter type, preferably old and beat up. It will get wet and salty
Dry Bag, essential. Get this in a sporting good store. You will put your camera and camcorder in here while you are riding in the Panga. It has to fit into your day pack *****

Sun bloc and aloe Vera sunburn lotion I didn’t use these, it was overcast a lot. Just in case it is bright sunshine every day

Light reading / light book
Spanish Phrase Book
Snacks,  Snacks the boat has snacks, but very limited in variety

Real coffee, small filter and mug for serious coffee drinkers. All that is available on the boat is instant. There is hot water available all the time to make your own coffee and tea.

Straps to keep your glasses from falling off
Sunglasses or clip-on

Seasick pills
Ear plugs for sleeping in case it is noisy. It was not noisy last year but you never know.

Galapagos Guide Book
Note pad. You want to write down where you are going each day.

Do Not Bring This Stuff
A spotting scope totally useless
A heavy tripod way too cumbersome
Water purifier
Thermos
Flip flops slippery and much less useful than Tevas
Street shoes you can get by with your Tevas and running shoes
Snorkeling goodie bag they won’t let you pick anything up anyway
Lava booties not needed, Tevas are better
Walking stick, unless you can’t manage without one. There is a fair amount of boulder hopping.
Hiking boots too big, too clunky and they will get wet with salt water. Not needed.
Fanny pack a little day pack is better
Underwater flashlight or a dry land flashlight nor a regular flashlight

Beer or hard liquor, unless there is something you can’t do without. The boat has a well-stocked bar and fixings for drinks. You sign up for what you drink and pay up at the end of the cruise. 

Health Section:

ECUADOR VACCINATIONS AND TRAVEL HEALTH INFORMATION

Galapagos Islands are not endemic for Malaria, Dengue or Yellow Fever. Therefore, several general requirements for Ecuador are optional.

See your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for immunizations to take effect.

VACCINATIONS (CDC Recommendation)
Recommended
Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles

Optional:
Rabies
Yellow fever vaccine
(for travelers to the Galapagos islands who also make intermediate stops in the endemic zone may be at risk and should obtain yellow fever Immunization)
Anti-malarial prophylaxis
No risk of malaria in the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland  tourist areas, and the Galapagos islands

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. If this is not possible, make water safer by BOTH filtering through an “absolute 1-micron or less” filter AND adding iodine tablets to the filtered water. “Absolute 1-micron filters” are found in camping/ outdoor supply stores.
Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself. Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it.
Protect yourself from mosquito bites
Don’t drink beverages with ice.
Don’t eat dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized.

To search for a Travel Health Clinic near you can run a search on this web site:  http://www.istm.org/
And www.CDC.gov