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Galapagos News: Lonesome George could have offspring

After 36 years of exhaustive efforts, "Lonesome George", the last survivor of the Pinta Island giant tortoise species (Geochelone abigdoni) would be able to reproduce. Park rangers in charge of the "Fausto Llerena" Captive Breeding Center found a nest with eggs laid by one of the two Wolf Volcano females that have shared a pen with him since 1993. Out of nine eggs laid, only three were intact. These were placed in incubators, at different temperatures to obtain 2 females and 1 male. There will be a wait of 120 to 130 days before it is known if the eggs are fertile and George will have offspring. * Source: Communication Process - Galapagos National Park

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Santa Cruz Cruise

Built exclusively for Galapagos Islands tours, the M/V Santa Cruz was completely redesigned in 1998, adding to the ship's high standard of accommodation. Among the new features are two luxury master suites on the boat deck, each equipped with a double bed and a balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds that can be joined to form a large double, as well as six superior class cabins with twin beds. All the cabins and bathrooms on deck have been renovated. Apart from that, the cabins now offer more choices among single, double, triple, and quadruple accomodation. Other new features include a lengthened sundeck, a new deck bar and a jacuzzi, as well as an observation deck for whale and dolphin watching. The dining room, lounge, and bar have been elegantly remodeled and there is a new reading room and a spanking new library. Our six naturalist guides will teach our passengers everything they want to know about the islands. Through our glass-bottomed boat, guests will acquire first-hand knowledge of sub marine life.

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ITINERARY Monday: Baltra Airport & Cerro Dragon
Tuesday: Bartolome & Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Wednesday: Rabida Island & North Seymour Island
Thursday: Highlands of Santa Cruz & Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday: Interpretation Center, Airport & Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
Saturday: Gardner Bay, Hood Island & Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
Sunday: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina & Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Monday: Baltra Airport & Cerro Dragon

4 days: Friday to Monday
5 days: Monday to Friday
8 day: Monday to Monday and Friday to Friday

SPECIFICATION

Type: First Class
Length: 237 ft (72m)
Speed: 13 knots
Capacity: 90 Passengers
Acommodations: 48 cabins, all with private facilities and fully air-conditioned

4 days: Friday to Monday
5 days: Monday to Friday
8 day: Monday to Monday and Friday to Friday