Kids Get Discounts On Inca’s Galápagos Cruises – “Darwin’s Zoo” Is Perfect Destination for Curious Kids
International Nature and Cultural Adventures, which has been a Galápagos specialist for 40 years, is offering special discounts for children 8 to 17 on their luxurious cruises that explore Ecuador’s Galapágos Islands.
The discount is $500 for one child per adult on the luxury yacht Integrity, which has been called “the finest yacht in the islands” by Boats International Magazine. (The discount does not apply to holiday trips or to full boat charters.)
Also known as “Darwin’s Zoo” for the enormous variety of rare birds and marine life, the Galápagos are the perfect destination for curious and nature-loving kids. Where else can snorkelers see sea lions somersaulting or 300-pound green sea turtles swimming nearby? And don’t forget those blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and “courting” albatrosses who whack each other with their beaks to prove their love.
It’s sort of like an African safari, except that in the Galápagos the wildlife has no fear of humans and sailing through the islands on a luxurious yacht is a lot nicer than riding around the dusty savanna in a Jeep.
INCA’s cruises are also a great way for parents and children to bond. And anxious parents need not worry about safety. Because of the scrupulous care of the owners, Integrity has never missed a day of service. In fact, Integrity is celebrating almost 11 years of uninterrupted voyages, a testament to the owners’ meticulous guardianship.
She undergoes an exhaustive refit annually and recently got new carpets, new upholstery, and a new hot tub on the top deck, as well as propeller, engine and generator tune-ups. The 141-foot luxury vessel has nine cabins and features a comfortable salon with plenty of natural light as well as a wide-screen media center for the naturalist guide’s presentations and for viewing guests’ daily video and images. The partially-covered top deck has a bar, barbecue, hot tub and comfortable chaise lounges. An experienced crew of ten provides unobtrusive service.
INCA’s journeys, which range in length from eight to 20 days, not only cover the Galápagos, but also combine the islands with the Amazon jungle, with the Ecuadorian countryside (exploring villages along the Avenue of Volcanoes), with a stay at a beautiful working hacienda and with Peru and Machu Picchu. Integrity is available for private charter.
INCA’s Galápagos adventures on Integrity start at $6,995 and include all yacht accommodations; hotel accommodations depending on itinerary; all meals, non-alcoholic beverages and draft beer while on the yacht; all guides, activities, tours and sightseeing arrangements; use of kayaks and snorkel equipment on the yacht; round-trip airport transfers and all arrangements as specified in the itinerary selected. Not included are airfare, airport taxes and fees; Galápagos National Park fee; Galápagos yacht fuel surcharge; tips for yacht crews, guides or naturalist; wetsuits and other items of a personal nature.
(INCA – International Nature and Culture Adventures)
