The Voyage of a Lifetime!
Join James Randi and "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait on a journey of exploration, conversation, and edification.
10 Nights to Galapagos, Departing from Quito, Ecuador
August 8-18, 2008
Aboard JREF-Chartered XPedition
The Ship - Celebrity's unique high-tech XPedition, the most state-of-the art vessel allowed to call on Galapagos.
The Destinations - Start with a tour of historic Quito, and then island hop for a full week, seeing 13 different locations in the Galapagos on land and sea.
The Guest Speakers - James Randi and Phil Plait will join you for intimate conversation, meals, and excursions.
Exclusive to the amaz!ng adventure:
- JREF chartered vessel. Everyone on board will be "one of us."
- Lectures, activities and gatherings on board.
- Round-Robin dining gives you a chance to dine with Randi or other guests each night.
- All naturalist led excursions included.
- All cabin and dining tips, government fees, taxes, and onboard bar drinks included!
- Casual social time with speakers and other travellers.
- Airfare from Quito Ecuador to Baltra, Galapagos included.
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Sally Lightfoot Crabs
Galapagos Tortoise
Typical View |
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PRICING: 2 payment options -
Pay in full and receive a discount or
pay a $1000 deposit and the balance in January, 2008.
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Cabin
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# Left |
In Full |
$1000 deposit* |
Stateroom Single
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0 |
$8600 |
$9000 |
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Deluxe Stateroom
(SOLD OUT)* |
0* |
$5400pp |
$5600pp |
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Premium Stateroom |
2 |
$6200pp |
$6400pp |
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Xpedition
Suite |
0 |
$7500pp |
$7700pp |
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Penthouse
Suite |
0 |
$9500pp |
$10000pp |
(*Roomates needed for shares. Call for details.)
Pre Pay Plan is discounted
*Installments Plan:
$1000 downpayment per person.
with the remaining due January 15th.
TO BOOK:
James Randi Educational Foundation
201 SE 12th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 1-954-467-1112
Questions about cruise details:
1-800-794-SHIP(7447)
WWW: ABSOLUTELYCRUISING.COM
E-Mail: ABSOCRUISE@GMAIL.COM |
Fully Refundable if canceled by January 15, 2008. After that date, a 50% penalty will apply.
Passengers are responsible for their own airfare to Quito, Ecuador.
Additional single cabins available at double the per person rate.
All taxes, tips, transfers, excursions included. All onboard beverages, including standard bar drinks included. Extra fee for Internet access.
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SCHEDULE
August 8-18, 2008 |
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Port/City |
Description |
| Day 1 |
Quito, Ecuador |
Upon your arrival in Quito, you will be greeted by uniformed Celebrity staff with directions for bus transfer. After a 10-15 minute drive, you will arrive at the 5-star JW Marriott hotel for your overnight stay. |
| Day 2 |
Quito, Ecuador |
In Quito, you will enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, followed by a City Tour of Quito from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with lunch included. You will have an opportunity to shop, as well as visit the plaza, church and cathedral of "Old Town". Upon your return to the hotel, dinner is included at 1 of 3 restaurants. The next morning, enjoy a complimentary breakfast, and board a flight to Baltra. |
| Day 3 |
Baltra (Galapagos) |
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Depart 2:00 PM |
| Day 3 |
North Seymour (Galapagos) |
Arrive 2:30 PM |
Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 4 |
P. Baquerizo (San Cristobal) |
Arrive 6:00 AM |
Depart 1:00 PM |
| Day 4 |
Punta Suarez (Espanola) |
Arrive 3:00 PM |
Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 5 |
Cormorant Point (Floreana) |
Arrive 7:00 AM |
Depart 12:00 PM |
| Day 5 |
Baroness Outlook (Floreana) |
Arrive 3:00 PM |
Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 6 |
Las Bachas, (Santa Cruz) |
Arrive 6:00 AM |
Depart 12:00 PM |
| Day 6 |
Bartolome (San Salvador) |
Arrive 2:30 PM |
Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 7 |
Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
Arrive 7:00 AM |
Depart 12:00 PM |
| Day 7 |
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) |
Arrive 2:30 PM |
Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 8 |
Puerto Egas (San Salvador) |
Arrive 7:00 AM |
Depart 12:00 PM |
| Day 8 |
Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) |
Arrive 3:00 PM |
Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 9 |
Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) |
Arrive 7:00 AM |
Depart 9:00 PM |
| Day 10 |
Baltra (Galapagos) |
Arrive 6:00 AM |
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| Day 10 |
Quito, Ecuador |
Upon debarkation, there will be bus service from the port to the airport, where you will board a flight to Quito. Upon Arrival at the Quito Airport, you will be transferred onto a bus and to the hotel for an overnight stay. In the late afternoon, experience a Shopping Tour to outdoor market, followed by a complimentary Farewell Dinner at Historic Theatre Restaurant. |
| Day 11 |
Quito, Ecuador |
After a complimentary breakfast, you will be transferred from the hotel to the Quito Airport. |
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