Escape into a magical voyage with these luxury yacht cruises during COVID-19

The new, small yacht cruises by Kontiki are perfect for autumn-winter getaways, more so, in the times of the current pandemic. They will make you feel like you have truly got out of this world. These small voyages are an ideal way to enjoy an exotic holiday without compromising on physical distancing norms.

What experiences are they offering?
These cruises offer luxury sea expeditions on less-chartered routes like coastal Ecuador, going through uncrowded towns and historical places, forests, wetlands, beaches and ecological reserves. Enjoy the panoramic vista of the sky, or look up through the skylights, and who knows, you may also see a meteor shower.

What’s on board the cruise?

The ships are manned by a small crew of 10 staff members and two local experts, who are skilled according to the new health and safety guidelines. The crew also has wellness experts, naturalist guides, and a local chef who will make cuisine using treats like seafood, local chocolate and natural produce.The yachts are 128 ft long and are equipped with 9 staterooms (for up to 18 guests), a gourmet salon, a sundeck, 2 outdoor lounges, bar, Jacuzzi, a gym and fitness zone. There are a plethora of land and on-cruise activities for the guests such as hiking, snorkelling, wellness activities, cultural explorations and gastronomy sessions.

Itineraries

Both Toquilla Expedition and the Spondylus Expedition will cruise along Ecuadorian coast to barely-known ports, where guests can wake up to and behold the rich and diverse wilderness, exotic flora and foods, as well as interesting cultural traditions.

Date of sail, price and inclusions

The first cruise will depart in December 2020 and costs $7245 per person per week, on a double occupancy basis. The price includes meals, transfers to and from ports, all activities, park entrances, guided expeditions etc.