Welcome to your home in the Galápagos aboard
one of our friendly adventure vessels! The names in our fleet are recognized
worldwide for their luxury, comfort and seaworthiness. Each is equipped with
cutting-edge navigation and safety equipment, along with all the comforts of
home and more. Our yachts provide for an uncrowded experience of 8 to 16
passengers, with our new vessel, the Evolution, catering for up to 32.
As you'll see below, the sheer variety of options enable us to create a
tailored and flexible, one-of-a-kind voyage for you. Our yachts are ideal for
private charters as well, and we will arrange a journey around your
favorite activities and interests.
All cabins come with private bathrooms, hot showers
and air conditioning, and during landings your quarters will be cleaned twice
daily. Your galley and dining staff will turn out both wholesome and gourmet
meals, and each vessel is stocked with "food for thought" as well-a library
containing a wealth of information on the natural history of the
Galápagos plus an entertainment center complete with DVDs or videos. All
our yachts, including sailing vessels, are equipped with engines to cover the
distances of your itinerary expeditiously.
This is your vacation and time to relax; all boats
have plenty of areas to lounge in the sun or shade, and the bar is always open
for refreshments. Sea kayaks are available for some additional fun and we carry
snorkeling gear for all. The yachts listed below are truly worthy of the
incomparable, world-famous experience of the Galápagos Archipelago.
We have included a selection of the vessels we
represent for your review:
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Alta
Motor Sailer · Ketch Rigged
· 8 Cabins · 12 to 16 Passengers · 8 Crew · 1
Naturalist Guide
>> Ideal for Mid-Sized
Charters
Simply stated, the Alta is the most elegant sailing ship in the
Galápagos and ideal for modern-day explorers seeking uniqueness and
exclusivity. Under sail she cuts an attention-grabbing profile while making for
an exhilarating onboard experience. The interesting architecture of her eight,
well appointed cabins is both spacious and charming, and you'll find ample
closet and drawer space. The salon, where we receive briefings from our
naturalist guide each day, is bounded on three sides by a comfortable built-in
sofa across from an old-fashioned bar-and a modern-day entertainment center.
Alta staff offer gourmet dining in the "mess" (a fine cabin of its own), or an
equally elegant al fresco meal on the foredeck. There are many places to relax,
including a sundeck with lounge chairs just forward of the bridge, and another
with large cushions on the bow of the yacht. When conditions permit, sails are
hoisted aboard the Alta, one of the truly beautiful yachts in the
archipelago.
Equipment: Radar, GPS, magnetic compass,
satellite EPIRB, 2 dingies with outboards, 3 double kayaks, desalination plant,
2 inflatable life rafts, color TV, VCR and cellphone/fax.
Crew:
Captain, helmsman, steward, cook, engineer and naturalist
guide.
Speed: 8 knots
Range: 3,000 miles
Sails:
7,000 sq.ft.
Water: 3,500 gallons
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more information on this vessel.
Beluga:
Built in Hamburg, Germany in
1968 and refurbished in 1986, Beluga is a steel-hulled motor yacht. Her
spacious interior has a catching modern design and is fully air-conditioned
with lounge and two separate dining rooms accommodating 8 each. Of the
stateroom cabins, 2 have upper and lower berths, 4 have two lower berths and 2
are suites with large beds each. Fully equipped for diving, Beluga has ample
deck space, making it an excellent way to see the islands above and below
sea-level.
Type of Craft: Motor Yacht
Capacity:
16 passengers
Accommodations: 8 double staterooms each with private
bath & hot shower - air conditioned
Length: 110
ft.
Width: 23 ft.
Speed: 8 knots
Crew: Captain,
cook, machinist, barman, 4 sailors and 1 multilingual naturalist
guide
Motor: 2 MAN Diesels - 650 hp each
Electricity: 110
and 220 AC - 60 cycles
Equipment: VHF and SSB radios, depth sounder,
48-mile radar & GPS
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more information on this vessel.
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Diamante:
Motor Sailer ·
Brigantine Schooner · 6 Cabins ? 8 to 12 Passengers · 5 Crew
· 1 Naturalist Guide
>> Ideal for Smaller
Charters
If you're looking for an authentic expedition through the
Galápagos you've found your "Beagle." The Diamante is a modern
scaled-down version of the great naval training ships. Her beautifully crafted
woodwork surrounds you in rich teak and mahogany, and at 112 feet, she's
comfortable and roomy. Each cabin is configured differently, engineered to make
the most of her fine lines. The aft cabin, for example, will leave you feeling
like the captain of an old square-rigger with its raised berth perched beside
the bay windows. Each cabin has plenty of storage space and is equipped with a
private bathroom and shower, as are all our yachts. Diamante has a bright and
airy deckhouse where the main salon/dining room are located. This beamed salon
offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding islands. Dining is also offered
outside, around the great teak table aft of the pilot house. The decks are
expansive, and beckon you to a snooze in a hammock or a lounge in cushions up
top. For the feel of the wind under sail, this yacht is unbeatable. Due to the
distances we must cross and the calmness of the wind, the Captain usually gives
Diamante a little encouragement with some quiet engine-power.
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Eclipse:
The Eclipse brings a new
level of comfort and elegance to the Galapagos trips. She is a 210 ft. L.O.A.
Cruise Ship that accommodates up to 48 passengers in 27 cabins, half the number
of passengers of other vessels her size. Built in 999 to July 1998 SOLAS
(Safety of Life at Sea) specifications. Her cruising life began in October
1999.
This vessel preserves the smaller boat atmosphere and
attention to detail that make this a very special trip.
Such features as an "al fresco" dining area for all 48
passengers, a naturalist guide for every 12 passengers and a library / video
room. Additionally, the yacht has amenities such as a warm pool , a pool side
bar, a souvenir shop, an observation deck and an air-renewal system. The yacht
has an infirmary with a M. D. on board at all times.
Extremely comfortable and attractive, with sober
decoration, rich Seike furnishings, writing desks, large closets, ocean-view
windows or portholes, Eclipse's staterooms are among the largest of any vessel
in Galapagos. They have either a queen or a two-twin bed arrangement, and are
equipped with an air-conditioning unit and internal communication phones.
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more information on this vessel.
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Evolution:
Expedition Vessel · 14
Cabins · 2 Suites · 32 Passengers · 18 Crew · 1 to
2 Naturalist Guides · 1 Tour Leader
>> New! Coming in Spring
2004 (Reserve Now!)
In the days before jet travel when ships like the
Queen Mary and Elizabeth ruled transcontinental travel, self-made millionaires,
movie moguls and royalty built smaller versions of the great ocean liners as
personal yachts. The Evolution gives travelers the sensation of stepping back
into the Roaring Twenties aboard a cruise ship designed to visit exotic places
in luxury and style. In this case the Galápagos islands provide plenty
of exotic landings, species and peak travel experiences. This unique adventure
ship has all the modern amenities and loving attention to detail in its
design-in the spirit of bygone oceangoing luxury-yet retains the jovial
atmosphere of a smaller boat. It features stylish cabins, suites, indoor and
outdoor dining areas, a library cabin, an observation deck, a sundeck with a
small hot-pool, a canopied roof-deck bar, and even a medically staffed
infirmary.
There are plenty of friendly staff ready to see to
your wishes and needs. A special Tour Leader will oversee your yacht, and
depending on the size of your group, you may have up to two naturalist guides.
The Evolution also provides some unique ways to see the Galápagos,
carrying clear acrylic sea kayaks for "glass-bottom" glimpses beneath the calm
seas, and "scuba*" for longer, deeper visits with underwater life. We dedicate
the Evolution to the astute world-traveler whose voyage of discovery is
boundless and never-ending!
*Snuba allows breathing underwater through a
hose attached to an air compressor.
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more information on this vessel.
Isabela II:
This is the most deluxe
yacht in the Galapagos Islands. It accommodates 40 passengers in 20 splendid
outside twin cabins, all with private bathroom. Four cabins have double beds
for either single or double occupancy.
Type: Motor Yacht
Size: Length 166ft
/ 50m. Width 38ft / 11m
Speed: 12 Knots
Capacity:
40
Crew: 27, 3 naturalist guides.
Facilities Available: 2
units of 3,200 lit/day water makers, electricity: 110v AC / 60 Hz, air
conditioning, telephone, stereo, Jacuzzi, private bathroom. Snorkeling
equipment. Boutique. Guest cabins: 21
Water Sports: snorkeling,
swimming.
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more information on this vessel.
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Lammer Law:
Motor Sailer ·
Trimaran · 8 Cabins · 12 to 16 Passengers · 7 Crew
· 1 Naturalist Guide and 1 Sea Kayaking Guide or up to 2 Dive
Masters
>> Specially Outfitted for Scuba Diving
· Ideal for Sea Kayaking · Perfect for
Charters
The unique configuration of this Canadian-built trimaran makes
for a swift, stable platform that provides both spaciousness and supreme
comfort. She's the ideal adventure vessel, attractive to the dedicated diver,
sea-kayaker and natural-history passenger alike. Lammer Law is a superlative,
fully outfitted dive boat-one of two in our fleet-with the result that she is
highly sought-after. Her large sundeck encompasses most of the yacht's
exterior, making for an ideal mother ship for stowing and launching sea kayaks
on special paddling itineraries. The main salon is truly spacious, equipped
with luxurious sofas and chairs, a bar and entertainment center. Passengers
gather here for briefings by our guides, to watch films, enjoy a drink at the
bar or just relax. All meals are served outside as the dining area is located
in the stern. She has eight very roomy cabins with plenty of storage. All the
beds can be arranged as doubles or separate twins. The sun deck seems to offer
acres of space to sunbathe, read a book, take pictures, or just enjoy the
journey to the next island. Aft of the main deck is the cockpit; if there's a
good wind our captain may hoist the sails and he'll always be ready with
pointers for the recreational sailor, or ready to share navigation tips with
more experienced mariners. The artful combination of stability, grace and speed
make Lammer Law the perfect partner for a Galápagos discovery
adventure.
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more information on this vessel.
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Mistral:
Motor Yacht · 6 Cabins
· 8 to 12 Passengers · 5 Crew · 1 Naturalist Guide or 1
Dive Master
>> Equipped for Diving ·
Ideal for Small Private Charters
Built specifically for the
Galápagos by Vanderhoeven Yachts of Holland, Mistral is tailored for the
adventurous diver or natural history traveler who prefers the familiar
atmosphere of a smaller vessel. Mistral is one of our two yachts fully equipped
for diving and is an ideal option for small groups of friends or family seeking
a private charter. The main salon is bright and welcoming. Its large windows
and raised position make for stunning, ever-changing views of the islands. The
cabins are comfortably and intelligently laid out with either single
upper-and-lower bunks or single upper-and-double-lowers. As with all our fleet,
each cabin has its own private bathroom and shower. Mistral offers both an
interior dining room with tables serving 8 and 4 guests respectively, or al
fresco dining on the aft deck where all guests can sit together. She carries
plenty of room to relax outside, either on the sundeck or the cushions at her
bow.
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more information on this vessel.
Parranda:
Motor Yacht · 8 Cabins
· 12 to 16 Passengers · 7 Crew · 1 Naturalist
Guide
>> Stabilizers Make For Exceptionally Smooth
Cruising · Ideal for Mid-Sized Charters
There's a reason
cinematic sea commanders have been know to charter this vessel. Made in the
U.S.A., Parranda is outfitted with a stabilizer system making for the smoothest
running in the calm Galápagos seas. Her salon has the spaciousness and
comfort of a lodge with the added benefit of large windows overlooking an ever
changing ocean view. It's the ideal location for the daily briefings given by
our naturalist guide. Cabins are large with plenty of closet and storage space.
Dining is aft under a partially enclosed canopy for a comfortably open setting.
Parranda's sundeck is long and spacious with comfortable lounge chairs set
beneath a canopied roof, making for a splendid overlook from which to awaken to
a sunrise or relax to a sunset.
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Sagitta:
The beautiful and spacious
first class 3 masted Sailing Ship SAGITTA is 120 feet tall and 124 feet long.
Sagitta carries 16 passengers on two decks with a crew of nine. There are 10
air conditioned cabins each with double lower and single upper berths. Each
cabin has an "en suite" bath and hot shower. There is a library, comfortable
conference room, dining room and deck salons.
Sagitta continues to reflect our priorities of
excellence: accommodations, yacht maintenance and safety equipment that meet
the highest standards, ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian
and international cuisine served in the salon or on deck, personal service on
board by a superbly trained crew and guide.
SPECIFICATIONS:
L.O.A.: 120
feet
L.O.D: 104 feet
Beam: 22 feet
Draft: 11 feet
Accommodation: Ten air conditioned double
cabins, double lower and single upper berths, en suite bathroom with hot and
cold fresh water showers. Deck salon, dining area, conference and video salon,
deck cockpit Crew: Captain, First Mate, Engineer, Two Sailors, Cook and
Assistant, Cabin Attendant, and Naturalist Guide III.
Equipment: Twin SCANIA main engines 185 HP
each, twin 40 KW generators 120V & 240V A/C 60 HZ and 12V & 24V D/C.
Foruno radar, GPS, VHS & SSB radios. Two tenders with outboard motors. Two
color TVs with video equipment and one computer.
Safety Equipment: Two 20 passengers life rafts
with all safety equipment. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB),
Smoke and fire detector, Overhead Sprinkler Fire System.
Speed: 8.5 knots
Range: 3.000
miles
Sails: Bark Rig
Water: 5,000 gallons and water maker
with a capacity of 1,500 gallons per day
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Sea Cloud:
This extremely 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, VCR, sun deck, swim ladder and fresh water
deck shower. It accommodates 8 passengers in 4 air conditioned cabins, each
with double lower and single upper berths, private head and shower (hot and
cold water).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Motor
Sailer, Ketch rigged
L.O.A: 84ft/25m
Beam:
17ft/5.30m
Draft: 7ft 6in/2.4m
Accommodations: 4 double cabins for up to 8 passengers
with private facilities Air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV/VCR
Equipment: John Deere, 225 HP diesel engine, twin 12.5
KVA generators
Safety and Navigation Equipment: Meets or exceeds US
Coast Guard regulations and includes EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon), Life rafts, 36 mile Furuno radar, GPS satellite
Crew: 4 plus naturalist guide
Speed:
9 knots (under power)
Water capacity: 400 gal/1,520 liters and
watermaker
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