Spectacular Southern Loop Itinerary

Galapagos with The Swinger Cruise

One question that has come up from a number of guests interested in both the wildlife and the wild life:

Enjoy Casual, Open-Air Grilling and All-Inclusive Beverages

Darwin’s Restaurant serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.  From the robust Ecuadorian coffee to the fresh fare at every meal, almost everything on the menu was grown, raised or caught right here on these islands.  Celebrity takes all those incredible, fresh ingredients and prepare a daily feast full of local flare and flavor.  Every menu is crafted by our Michelin-starred chef, and every menu takes you a bit further into becoming one with this enchanting destination and unique culture.

The Beagle grill serves on the on the outer deck and features grilled favorites.

Darwin”s Restaurant, Dining

Discovery Lounge hosts daily adventure briefings and some dancing in the evenings!

Discovery Lounge where all the drinks are included.

Panoramic Deck for Lounging & Sunbathing

Galapagos with The Swinger Cruise – What’s Included

What’s Included:

• Round trip Flight from Quito, Ecuador to Baltra, Galapagos
• Cabin or Suite of your Choice
• All Meals & Beverages including wine & premium alcohol
• 2 daily tours with certified naturalists guides.
• Wi-Fi
• Entrance fees for Galapagos National Park

Pricing, Policies and Insurance for Galapagos with The Swinger Cruise

Payments and Cancellation Policy

Prices & Payments: 

Taxes & Fees are additional $750 per person and includes Round Trip Airfare from Quito-Baltra, Park Entrance Fees and Taxes and Port Fees.

CANCELLATION POLICY :

• Until November 1, 2022 $500 per person for Cabins or $1000 per person in Suites
• Until April 1, 2023:  $1250 per person in Cabins, $2500 per person in Suites
• Until November 15, 2023: $2500 per person for Cabins, $5000 per person in Suites
• After November 15, 2023: Full Penalty, No Refunds

NOTE: All credit card charges will appear from CENTURION SYSTEMS

Please ask us about cancellation insurance to protect your trip.
We recommend travel insurance.

Travel Insurance

Yikes, travel insurance is not a fun topic but a lot of you have asked…
This is about what happens if you are paid, packed and ready to go… and there is a problem.

The biggest 2 reasons people take insurance are:

• Trip Cancellation
• Medical Expenses or Medical Evacuation

Full Ship charters are better than regular cruises in many ways, however the penalties and potential for a loss if you have to cancel is higher. Shortly after final payment most full ship charter cruises become non-refundable. That means if you have to cancel your trip not only do you have that disappointment of a cancelled vacation, but I have to tell you you don’t get your money back.

Our most popular insurance is ‘World Wide Trip Protector’ and provides full coverage when purchased up to 21 days after your vacation purchase.

The best value just to make sure you have coverage is ‘Trip Protector Lite Expanded.’

We recommend Travel Insured – Get a quote and buy insurance  
Note: this link opens a window for Travel Insured – if you have questions pleases phone our office for assistance.

Please consider purchasing Travel Insurance

Since everyone pretty much likes me right now and I’d like it to stay that way, please consider purchasing travel insurance. Or at least don’t say I didn’t warn you if there is a problem.

Other coverages that take the worry out of travel:

• Trip Interruption – Return air only
• Trip Delay & Missed Connection coverage
• Baggage Loss or Delay
• Cancel for Work Reasons Options available on select policies

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your upcoming cruise. There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance offers coverage for unforeseen problems such as, an unexpected financial change or scheduling conflict, a cancelled flight or a serious illness. You even have the option where you can cancel for any reason. We recommend Travel Insured – Get a quote and buy insurance

Luggage Limit: 44 pounds per person  

We recommend a duffle bag instead of a hard side suitcase for ease of storage.

So unlike many swinger cruises you must travel light on this one.

Wondering what to pack for the Galapagos? We found a fabulous article about the practical stuff – We will be adding some tips for our specific charter too!

The climate on Galapagos is very mild throughout the whole year, averaging around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Remember: Galapagos is located right on the equator, so there are hardly any seasonal changes. That being said, you should approach packing for your vacations on Galapagos much like you were going on an expedition. Do skip all the finery and bring along things that make your exploration more comfortable and memorable.

From personal experiences I can absolutely recommend packing the following items for your Galapagos cruise:

• Water Shoes or Sandals
  Also the ground on Galapagos features plenty of sharp-edged lava rocks, so you will want to pack something more durable than flip flops.
•  Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
  You will be crossing lots of different terrain (sand, gravel, rocks) on most of the excursions. You won’t do any actual hiking and mostly track along predefined pathways. So you probably won’t need to pack anything with high ankle support (though it could help the less surefooted).
• Swimwear
  Galapagos is one of the best places to snorkel or dive on this planet, so do bring adequate swimwear. Focus on function (yes, I am talking to you, ladies!) and consider bringing a second pair. The water on Galapagos is considerably cold. You will also need a wetsuit these are provided by the ship. No need to pack a wetsuit for your Galapagos cruise, except your prefer to use your personal one.
• Lightweight Fast Drying Pants
  You will get wet on your excursions. The intense heat might have you sweating or you’ll get soaked during the wet landings. Packing anything synthetic or cotton for your Galapagos cruise will be fine. Take along full-length hiking pants and some (two would be enough) shorts or skirt.
• Safari or light weight t-shirts.
  Bring along anything that is fast drying and breathable. No need to be stylish on a Galapagos cruise. You will sweat a lot. I like long safari shirts because you can easily roll up the sleeves, but t-shirts will be fine as well. Again, consider packing something long sleeved for sun protection, even though most of the time it will be more than hot enough to go short sleeved.
• Light rain jacket
  It never gets very cold on Galapagos. Sometimes there are heavy rains and it can get a bit cooler during the nighttime. A waterproof windbreaker or poncho is probably all you will need.
• What to wear on the ship in the day
  You will be spending some time (not too much in fact!) on deck. Galapagos cruises are very informal, so there really is no need to bring any thing formal. A sweater, a pair of jeans, maybe a shirt or two and some deck shoes is really all you need.
• Sun Protection
  Waterproof sunscreen (40 SPF or above)
  Sunglasses with a security strap
  Wide Brim Hat with a strap
  Long sleeves and light weight long pants
• Photo Gear
  Face it photos are a huge part of this adventure.
  Waterproof bag
  Extra Batteries & memory cards
  Underwater camera

https://www.annees-de-pelerinage.com/what-to-pack-for-a-galapagos-cruise/