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Treasure of Galapagos

Exploring the Galapagos Islands on board the 9-suite Treasure of Galapagos goes beyond traditional cruising and allows you a truly intimate experience with a maximum of 16 guests. Chartered for Avalon guests, the Treasure of Galapagos features spacious suites with balconies and takes you around the archipelago to explore the natural wonders of this region in privacy and comfort. Completely refurbished recently, The Treasure of Galapagos is designed to surpass luxurious standards with an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy all of the treasures of the Galapagos Islands! From penguins and flamingos sharing the same beach, ancient tortoises and iguanas that swim, colourful birdlife that forgot how to fly, and the diverse marine world teeming with life, these dramatic volcanic islands truly are "a laboratory of evolution." Delve into this unique world with the Treasure of Galapagos' crew and expert Naturalist, who share their passion for nature and conservation of this mysterious part of the world. Your Galapagos cruise includes Naturalist-guided shore excursions, lectures, and exploration of the marine reserve by strolling, hiking, and snorkelling. At day's end, you'll return to the relaxed luxury of your ship.

Please note: For the few rivers not sailed by Avalon Suite Ships®, we carefully select only the best river ships that meet our high standard of excellence in quality, comfort, and amenities. Avalon personally charters the Treasure of Galápagos to deliver the exceptional experience cruisers have come to expect from Avalon Waterways.

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Accomodation Types

The Treasure of Galapagos has 8 spacious suites with balconies for a maximum of 16 guests. All suites are air-conditioned, and have private bathrooms, living space and balconies.

Master Suite

Suite

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Deck Plans

The Treasure of Galapagos has 8 spacious suites with balconies for a maximum of 16 guests. All suites are air-conditioned, and have private bathrooms, living space and balconies.

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Dining

Treasure of Galapagos cruises feature a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard, with menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Guests will receive wine with dinner as well as 24-hour complimentary water, tea and coffee.

Dining Room

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Entertainment

Avalon Waterways want your experience with them to be as rich as possible and have included everything that they know will be important to your cruise enjoyment.

With so many amenities on board, whether you are making the most of happy hour by enjoying a glass of wine or a gin and tonic in the bar, or having a quiet moment in the Lounge with a cappuccino, there is plenty of space to stretch out and relax on an Avalon ship. Complimentary Wi-Fi access and free use of computers or laptops is available to help you stay in touch with friends and family. They've designed a cruise experience that includes all the right things...but still leaves room for your own preferences. 

Sun Deck

Lounge

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Enrichment

Visit the Galapagos & Take a Cruise on the Wild Side

Extend your Peruvian Amazon adventure with a cruise in the Galapagos Islands—home to some of the world's most fascinating animal life. When you embark on Avalon’s Galapagos cruises, you'll encounter giant tortoises, penguins, sea lions, lizards, and a whole host of diverse bird species. Board your luxury yacht and cruise from island to island, discovering the wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin. Your Galapagos cruise tour with Avalon will provide memories to last a lifetime.

Galápagos Islands Excursions

The pristine Galápagos Islands are an ecological wonderland set in the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of South America. Home to some of the world's most fascinating creatures, the Galápagos is teeming with giant tortoises, penguins, sea lions, lizards, and a host of diverse bird species. Charles Darwin found the inspiration for his research here. With turquoise blue ocean views, lava-rock landscapes, and an immeasurable diversity of flora and fauna, it stands to reason that the Galápagos Islands will inspire every visitor who roams their shores.

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Health & Fitness

Fitness Centre

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Kids & Teens

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Useful Information

Accessibility

At Avalon Waterways, we strive to accommodate the needs of disabled and mobility-impaired travellers to the best of our abilities. However, we want to clarify that we may not always be able to fulfil every request due to certain limitations. While we make reasonable efforts to assist travellers, we cannot assume responsibility if we are unable to provide individual assistance in certain situations.

It's important to note that most of our transportation services are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We encourage you to review our terms and conditions for further information regarding our services and their specific accommodations. To learn more about how we can assist you, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We are here to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding your specific needs. 

Special Dietary Requirements

Guests should advise of any dietary or medical issues that may affect them during their holiday. In your MyAvalon, you can notify us in advance to ensure your special request will be accommodated. 

Dress Code

On our Mekong, Amazon, and Galápagos cruises, we recommend that guests forgo dressier attire completely due to warm, humid climates.

In short, wear exactly what suits you – and the discoveries you make onboard and off – best!

Age Restrictions

In our many years of cruising experience, we have found that children under the age of eight typically are too young to fully enjoy a cruise vacation. Because of this and for the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, we do not accept children under eight years of age. In addition, please note that there are no special arrangements or activities for children on our ships.

Smoking Policy

All ships have non-smoking interiors. Smoking is permitted only in a designated outdoor area of each ship.

Internet Access

Wi-Fi is not available in the Galápagos.

Medical Services

Due to the proximity to land, onshore medical services can be called rapidly. On Amazon and Galápagos ships, first-aid-trained staff is available.

Air Conditioning & Heating

All rooms on the ships are air conditioned and heated. All ships have individual controls in the staterooms.

Laundry

 Laundry service is not available in the Galápagos.

Onboard Language

The language on board is English. All staff, crew, and tour guides speak English. All announcements and commentary will be in English.

Onboard Payments

Ecuador uses U.S. dollars as their official currency. Credit cards are usually accepted in larger towns; in smaller towns, cash is recommended. Shipboard accounts may be settled by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express), cash, or traveler's checks.