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Nov 27th, 2011, 07:54 PM
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Wow, cool gift! We really liked the intimate Ecoventura boats, 20 passengers max though fewer on our trip. You can book the cruise yourself, but we booked through CNH Tours for a fully coordinated trip; the guy that posts here a lot will claim she charges "thousands" extra but it was more like $100. We thought it was worth having one person coordinate flights, boat, and side trips.
Nov 28th, 2011, 02:51 AM
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The agent mentioned above touts dysethically and is no
"expert" but MARRIED TO THE OWNER OF THE TOUR COMPANY
Her whole purpose is to lure the clueless for profit BEWARE
A major conflict contrary to posting guidelince on the boards
Welcome to Fodors be very careful many scammers on the boards
Particularly Tripadvertizer where spouses of agents tout as
"experts" scamming the clueless out of up to thousands.
cruisecritic.com for ship reviews honest not agents
www.guanguiltagua.com [email protected] had best
discounts deals on all the local boats when I was there last.
ecoventura.com excellent Seaman II Galaven good more budget.
Smartours.com BBB.org A rated excellent packages from the US
vacationstogo.com Linblad Islander VERY best but $$$$$$$
Avoid the motorsailers "puke/roachboats" like Samba Archipel
Eden Fragata old dirty very seassickness prone.
PM if I may help further complaints on tour company mentioned
above by #1 abound on the boards so CAVEAT EMPTOR!
"expert" but MARRIED TO THE OWNER OF THE TOUR COMPANY
Her whole purpose is to lure the clueless for profit BEWARE
A major conflict contrary to posting guidelince on the boards
Welcome to Fodors be very careful many scammers on the boards
Particularly Tripadvertizer where spouses of agents tout as
"experts" scamming the clueless out of up to thousands.
cruisecritic.com for ship reviews honest not agents
www.guanguiltagua.com [email protected] had best
discounts deals on all the local boats when I was there last.
ecoventura.com excellent Seaman II Galaven good more budget.
Smartours.com BBB.org A rated excellent packages from the US
vacationstogo.com Linblad Islander VERY best but $$$$$$$
Avoid the motorsailers "puke/roachboats" like Samba Archipel
Eden Fragata old dirty very seassickness prone.
PM if I may help further complaints on tour company mentioned
above by #1 abound on the boards so CAVEAT EMPTOR!
Nov 28th, 2011, 03:01 AM
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Personally I recommend INCA to organize the small yacht of 16 people and Lindblad National Geographic to organize the large vessel of 48-100. Both companies have their own exclusive, well-adapted vessels, Integrity(16), Endeavour(96) and Islander(48)and are by far the best at what they do!
Nov 28th, 2011, 03:03 AM
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www.galavengalapagos.com
Had a 2 for one booked with these folks for $600 per person
booked for this November on a sale but my wife had a medical
issue so we had to cancel insuremytrip.com reimbursed us
But there are great sales to be had...
Do not let the middlemen dishonest agesnts scammers charge
you thousands of dollars you do not have to pay.
Had a 2 for one booked with these folks for $600 per person
booked for this November on a sale but my wife had a medical
issue so we had to cancel insuremytrip.com reimbursed us
But there are great sales to be had...
Do not let the middlemen dishonest agesnts scammers charge
you thousands of dollars you do not have to pay.
Nov 30th, 2011, 05:48 PM
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Great gift idea, and I am sure all generations will love the present!
If the grandmother is on the more active end of the grandmother spectrum, then you might want to look into some of the larger ships, as they divide passengers into varying groups depending on physical ability. There would also be a larger chance for more like-aged university kids for the granddaughter. This way, if grandma decides to give a hike a miss, she´ll have a few more options to keep her busy and comfortable on the vessel.
Good luck! I am sure your family will have a wonderful time!
PS. Qwodavis, when you make these comments referring to an "expert", I feel attacked as this is part of my profile name. (yet I am not the person you speak of) Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so let´s all try to keep it positive. Thanks
If the grandmother is on the more active end of the grandmother spectrum, then you might want to look into some of the larger ships, as they divide passengers into varying groups depending on physical ability. There would also be a larger chance for more like-aged university kids for the granddaughter. This way, if grandma decides to give a hike a miss, she´ll have a few more options to keep her busy and comfortable on the vessel.
Good luck! I am sure your family will have a wonderful time!
PS. Qwodavis, when you make these comments referring to an "expert", I feel attacked as this is part of my profile name. (yet I am not the person you speak of) Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so let´s all try to keep it positive. Thanks
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