Mary Anne Cruises

Overview

Description

This cruise offers one of life's most gratifying experiences, as you participate in the conservation and care of wildlife, interact directly with the local community, and acquire new knowledge.

On the trip, you will visit the most important islands in the Galapagos, where you can appreciate the rich biodiversity that distinguishes them globally. There are many activities to experience the islands' species from aboard our comfortable yachts.

Rooms

10

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 50

Percentage of local employees: 88%

We are a Galapagan company with more than 40 years of experience providing charter services in our classic sailing ships, assuring safety and strictly complying with the requirements and norms developed to conserve the environment.

Angermeyer Cruises - Andando Tours operates in the Galapagos Islands using local labor and employs many best practices to reduce environmental impact on the islands. Also, all of our boats have SmartVoyager certification. To support the local economy, we buy locally-made products and work on social responsibility projects that integrate Galapagos islanders into tourism activities that generate income and also preserve the environment.

Rates

$150 and up

Price includes the cruise, food, non-alcoholic beverages, and guided visits according to the itinerary approved by the National Park.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Manta (MEC)

Nearest local/national airport: Baltra (GPS)

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 0.6 miles (1 km).

Passengers are met at the airport on Baltra Island then transferred by bus and boat to the yacht. Make reservations in advance for the cruises.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

• www.sailinggalapagos.com (available in English). Descriptions of the boats that cruise through and around the Galapagos Islands.

Date This Information Was Provided

June 2011.

Photos courtesy of Mary Anne Cruises, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.