Galapagos Cruises

Galapagos Cruises

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Santa Cruz	The M/V Santa Cruz was redesigned and refurbished inside and out in October 1998. It has 48 cabins with private facilities and has special design features such as broad sun decks and spacious lounge areas, observation decks for dolphin and whale watching and a reading room and library. The Santa Cruz offers an exceptional itinerary with newly opened visitor sites for a most complete Galapagos experience.
	Category: Superior Type: Cruise Ship Length: LOA 237.3 feet/72.35 mts Beam: 38.86 feet/11.85 mts Accommodation: 46 cabins for 90 passengers Crew: 52 plus 6 naturalist guides Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, bar-lounge boutique, gift shop, e-mail, radio, telephone and fax communications, snorkelling equipment, stargazing program, glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi, reading room and natural history library, aromatherapy center.
Programmes (3, 4 or 7 Night programmes)	Monday: Baltra/Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) Tuesday: Bartolomé Island/Puerto Egas (Santiago/James) Wednesday: Rabida/Jervis/Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) Thursday: Highlands (Santa Cruz)/North Seymour Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal/Chatham)/Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal/Chatham) Saturday: Punta Suarez (Española/Hood)/Punta Cormorant (Floreana) Sunday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)/Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)

Deluxe Motor Yachts

Eclipse	This vessel preserves the smaller boat atmosphere and attention to detail with features such as an al fresco dining area for all 48 passengers, a naturalist guide for every 12 passengers and a library/video room. The yacht has an infirmary with a doctor on board at all times.
	Category: Luxury Type: Cruise Ship Accommodation: for up to 48 passengers Crew: 29 plus 4 naturalist guides Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, air-renewal system, pool, al fresco dining area, sun deck, library/video room, shop.
Programme	Saturday: Baltra/Las Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) Sunday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James)/Bartolomé Monday: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)/Rábida Tuesday: Tagus Cove & Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) Wednesday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)/Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) Thursday: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz) Friday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suárez (Española/Hood) Saturday: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)/Baltra

Isabela II	The atmosphere aboard the Isabela II is that of a large, elegant yacht. This 1083-ton vessel can accommodate 40 passengers in 20 comfortable outside twin cabins, all with private facilities. It is fully carpeted and air-conditioned and its three well-appointed public decks include a large salon/bar area, an ample sun deck, a spacious dining room and a separate reading and game room. The highly trained crew of 27 includes three multilingual naturalist guides who lead smaller groups for island visits.
	Category: Luxury Type: Deluxe Expedition Yacht Length: LOA 166 feet/53.72 mts Beam: 38 feet/11.58 mts Accommodation: 21 cabins for up to 40 passengers Crew: 24 plus 3 naturalist guides Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, bar-lounge boutique, gift shop, e-mail, radio, telephone and fax communications, snorkelling equipment, stargazing program, glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi, reading room and natural history library.
Programme	Tuesday:Baltra/North Seymour Wednesday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suárez (Española/Hood) Thursday: Point Cormorant & Post Office Bay (Floreana) Friday: Santa Cruz Saturday: Darwin Bay & Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa/Tower) Sunday: Punta Vicente Roca or Tagus Cove (Isabela)/Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) Monday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James)/Bartolomé Tuesday: Baltra

Parranda	Built in the US, Parranda is an attractive, spacious and comfortable Motor Yacht. She is fitted with stabilizers to make cruising more comfortable and she is fast, allowing for less travel time between islands and more time on visits.
	Category: Luxury Type: Motor Yacht Length: LOA 125 feet/38 mts Beam: 22.1 feet/7 mts Accommodation: 8 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 7 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR
Programme	Saturday: Interpretation Center/Ochoa Beach (San Cristobal) Sunday: Barranco & Darwin Bay (Genovesa/Tower) Monday: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina)/Tagus Cove (Isabela) Tuesday: Urbina Bay & Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) Wednesday: Bartholomew/Puerto Egas (Santiago/James) Thursday: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz) Friday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez (Española/Hood) Saturday: Kicker Rock

Mistral	Motor Yacht Mistral is ideal for the more adventurous traveller/diver who prefers the familiar atmosphere of a smaller boat.
	Category: Prestige Type: Motor Yacht Length: LOA 74 feet/22.5 mts Beam: 17 feet/5.2 mts Accommodation: 6 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 6 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR For dive cruises Mistral offers air tanks, weights, weight belts, scuba tubas and dive alert
Programme	Saturday: San Cristobal/Interpretation Center/Lobos Island Sunday: Post Office Bay, Devil's Crown and Punta Cormorant (Floreana) Monday: Punta Suárez & Gardner Bay (Española/Hood) Tuesday: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz) and Tortuga Bay (for active itineraries) Wednesday: Darwin Bay & Barranco(or Prince Philips' Steps for active itineraries) Thursday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)/Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) Friday: James Bay (Santiago/James)/Bartholomew Saturday: Kicker Rock

Superior Motor Yachts

Eric, Flamingo or Letty	M/Y Eric, Flamingo I & Letty are three identical first-class 20-passenger motor yachts. Built in 1991 they are refurbished yearly and each yacht features ten double outside facing cabins located on 3 decks. Fully air-conditioned and with private facilities the yachts offer good value for superior comfort and is ideal for small groups.
	Category: Superior Type: Motor Yacht Length: LOA 83 feet/24.9 mts Beam: 24 feet/7.2 mts Accommodation: 10 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 9 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, stereo, TV, VCR. Each naturalist takes a group of no more than 10 passengers on all shore excursions.
Programme	Sunday: Ochoa Beach & Leon Dormido (San Cristobal/Chatham) Monday: Darwin Bay & Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa/Tower) Tuesday: Bachas Beach (North Seymour) Wednesday: Tagus Cove (Isabela)/Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) Thursday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James)/Bartolomé Friday: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz) Saturday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez (Española/Hood) Sunday: Interpretation Center (San Cristobal/Chatham)

Tourist/Superior Motor Yachts

Samba	The MY Samba is a steel-hulled motor yacht built in Holland and includes air-conditioned cabins, indoor saloon and one outdoor dining area astern.
	Category: Tourist/Superior Type: Motor Yacht Length: LOA 73 feet/22 mts Beam: 14.55 feet/4.55 mts Accommodation: 6 twin/double air-conditioned cabins with private facilities & 1 a/c cabin with outside shower/toilet. Crew: 5 plus 1 naturalist guide
Programme	Tuesday: Baltra/Plazas Wednesday: Darwin Station/Highlands (Santa Cruz) Thursday: Gardner Bay/Punta Suarez (Española/Hood) Friday: Point Cormorant/Post Office Bay (Floreana) Saturday: Punta Moreno/Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) Sunday: Urbina Bay (Isabela)/Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) Monday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James)/Bartholomew Tuesday: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)/Baltra

Deluxe Sailing Yachts

Alta	Built in Norway, Alta is a ketch rigged Motor Sailer, a very stylish yacht that has that special charm of a sailing ship. A classic among charter yachts, this 3 masted schooner combines authentic shipboard elegance with stability.
	Category: Luxury Type: Motor Sailing Yacht / 3-Masted staysail schooner Length: LOA 140 feet/46 mts Beam: 21 feet/6.8 mts Accommodation: 8 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 8 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR
Programme	Saturday: Interpretation Center/Ochoa Beach (San Cristobal) Sunday: Barranco & Darwin Bay (Genovesa/Tower) Monday: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina)/Tagus Cove (Isabela) Tuesday: Urbina Bay & Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) Wednesday: Batholomew/Puerto Egas (Santiago/James) Thursday: Charles Darwin Research Station & Los Gemelos (Santa Cruz) Friday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez (Genovesa/Hood) Sunday: Kicker Rock

Sagitta	The Sagitta is a beautiful and spacious 3-masted sailing yacht. It carries 16 passengers on 2 decks and has a library, a conference room dining room and deck salons.
	Specifications: Category: Luxury Type: Motor Sailer Length: LOA 120 feet/36.6 mts Beam: 22 feet/6.9 mts Draft: 10.3 feet/3.16 mts Speed: 8 knots Accommodation: 10 air conditioned double cabins, double lower and single upper berths, suite bathroom with hot and cold fresh water showers, deck salon, dining area, conference and video salon, deck cockpit. Crew: 8 plus naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR
Programme	Wednesday: Baltra/North Seymour Thursday: Charles Darwin Research Station & El Chato (Santa Cruz) Friday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez (Española/Hood) Saturday: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay (Floreana) Sunday: Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) Monday: Urbina Bay (Isabela)/Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) Tuesday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James)/Bartolomé Wednesday: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)/Baltra

Lammer Law	Built in Canada, Trimaran Lammer Law offers lots of space and comfort for naturalist and diving cruises. Attractive and functional, she is perfect for the dedicated diver as well as the naturalist passenger. The artful combination of stability, grace and speed make this yacht a perfect partner for a Galapagos discovery adventure.
	Category: Luxury Type: Motor Sailing Trimaran Length: LOA 93 feet/28.5 mts Beam: 42 feet/12.8 mts Accommodation: 8 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 7 plus 1 naturalist or 2 dive guides Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR For dive cruises Lammer Law offers air tanks, weights, weight belts, scuba tubas, nitrox and dive alert.
Programme	Naturalist & Active Saturday: Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) Sunday: Post Office Bay & Devil's Crown & Punta Cormorant (Floreana) Monday: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay (Española/Hood) Tuesday: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) Wednesday: Darwin Bay & Barranco (Genovesa/Tower) Thursday: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina)/Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) Friday: Santiago (James)/Bartholomew Saturday: Kicker Rock Please enquire for Diving Itineraries

Diamante	Diamante is a brigantine schooner Motor Sailer, a modern scaled-down version of the great naval training ships. Decorated with teak and mahogany, she is perfect for a relaxed cruise in the Islands. For sailing in the Galapagos, this yacht is unbeatable.
	Category: Prestige Type: Motor Sailer, brigantine schooner Length: LOA 86.6 feet/26.6 mts Beam: 20 feet/6.1 mts Draft: 7.8 feet/2.4 mts Accommodation: 6 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 5 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR
Programme	Wednesday: Baltra/ North Seymour Thursday: Santa Fe Island/Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) Friday: Punta Suarez/Gardner Bay (Española/Hood) Saturday: Punta Cormorant/Post Office Bay (Floreana) Sunday: Punta Moreno/Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) Monday: Urbina Bay (Isabela)/Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) Tuesday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James)/Bartholomew Wednesday: Black Turtle Cove(Santa Cruz)/Baltra

Tourist/Superior Sailing Yachts

Sea Cloud	This beautiful and comfortable yacht is the perfect solution for passengers who seek a more personalized experience as part of a smaller group, such as a family charter. The Sea Cloud boasts rich, teak paneling and furnishings and its facilities include a dining area and salon, TV, DVD and sun deck.
	Category: Tourist/Superior Type: Motor Sailer, ketch rigged Length: LOA 84 feet/25 mts Beam: 16.7 feet/5.1 mts Accommodation: 4 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 4 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment: air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR
Programme	Saturday: Baltra/North Seymour Sunday: Darwin Bay & Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa/Tower) Monday: Bartolomé/Sullivan Bay (Santiago/James) Tuesday: Puerto Egas (Santiago/James) and Rábida Island Wednesday: Los Gemelos and Charles Darwin Research Center (Santa Cruz) Thursday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez (Española/Hood) Friday: Santa Fe/South Plaza Saturday: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)/Baltra

The Beagle	A beautiful steel-hulled schooner with teak decks and a charming interior. Built and managed by 'Angermeyer Cruises' for a number of years then sold to the 'Cruz' family from Galapagos. She has currently taken the former 'Beagle III' place with her new name 'The Beagle'
	Category: Tourist/Superior Type: Motor Sailer, ketch rigged Length: 105 feet/31.25 mts Beam: 22 feet/6.5 mts Accommodation: 3 twin/double cabins with private facilities Crew: 5 plus 1 naturalist guide Comfort Equipment:
Programme	Tuesday: Baltra/ North Seymour Wednesday: Darwin Bay and Prince Philip's Steps (Tower) Thursday: Plazas Island/Santa Fe Friday: Darwin Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz) Saturday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez (Hood) Sunday: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay (Floreana) Monday: Puerto Egas (James)/Bartolome Tuesday: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)/Baltra

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