Cachalote Yacht, Galapagos
Cruise the Galapagos Islands in comfort aboard the Cachalote Explorer yacht. Built for stability and with fitted with modern amenities, she offers the perfect small-ship cruise in the Galapagos. Panoramic windows in the salon and open deck spaces create an inviting environment for all guests onboard. Enjoy breathtaking views whilst dining on freshly prepared local cuisine, or relax on the sundeck whilst keeping an eye out for whales and dolphins. Eight spacious cabins are spread out over the lower and upper decks. Cabins 1 & 2 are located on the upper deck and feature 1 queen bed plus 1 single bunk bed and ocean views. On the lower deck are 5 queen bed cabins and 1 twin. All cabins feature individually controlled air-conditioning, storage space and private en-suite bathrooms.
The Cachalote Explorer offers 2 different 8-day Galapagos itineraries. The “Fernandina” itinerary focusses on the Central and Western Islands, and also includes visits to Fernandina and Western Isabela where guests can enjoy spectacular views of volcanoes and get up close with large colonies of marine iguanas. The “Tower” itinerary explores the Central, Southern and Northern Islands and includes visits to Tower & Hood Islands to visit Gardener Bay and Prince Phillip Steps. Each of these unique itineraries is led by a highly experienced naturalist guide to ensure a memorable trip.
Call us or book online today to start planning your once-in-a-lifetime Galapagos small-ship cruise.
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Category: |
First Class |
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Type: |
Motor Yacht - Schooner rigged motor sailer. Steel hull, built in 2002. |
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Capacity: |
16 passengers |
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L.O.A: |
96 ft. |
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Beam: |
18 ft. 6 in. |
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Engines: |
280 h.p. Caterpillar diesel engine |
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Generators: |
two 50 kilowatt generators for 220 and 110 A.C., 12 volt D.C. |
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Speed: |
9 knots cruising. |
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Crew: |
Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, and three sailors. |
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Accomodation: |
8 Double staterooms each with private bath. Hot / cold water showers. |
Safety Equipment: All required electronic safety equipment, tenders with outboard motors, life rafts, freezer and refrigerator, desalinator, TV and DVD player. Fully air-conditionedItinerary: The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Rate includes:
- All meals, Buffet (breakfast - lunch - dinner) water with meals.
- Accommodation in double cabins.
- Transfers from the airport to the yacht and vice versa in Galapagos.
- Excursions in the islands with English Speaking Naturalist Guide.
- Snorkel equipment.
Rate does not include:
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee: USD 100.00 per person
- Migratory Control Card: USD 20.00 per person
- Soft drinks and alcoholics beverages.
- Air ticket.
- Tips.
Note:
- Rates per person in U.S. Dollars
- Single occupancy supplement 80% or 100%
- The route of the ship and the itinerary are subject to change and can vary depending on the regulations and policies of the Galapagos National Park, weather, seasonal changes, safety, etc.
DECK PLANS
ENDEAVOUR ITINERARIES
Itinerary 8 Days - 7 Nights
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Wednesday: |
1 Baltra airport / Santa Cruz: Visit in the afternoon to the Highlands and Charles Darwin Station |
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Thursday: |
2 Sombrero Chino / 3 Rabida |
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Friday: |
Isabela: 4 Puerto Villamil & 5 Sierra Negra |
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Saturday: |
Isabela: 6 Punta Moreno & 7 Elizabeth Bay |
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Sunday: |
Isabela: 8 Urbina Bay & 9 Tagus Cove |
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Monday: |
Fernandina: 10 Punta Espinoza / Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca |
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Tuesday: |
Santiago: 11 Puerto Egas / 12 Bartolome |
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Wednesday: |
13 North Seymour / Baltra airport |
Itinerary 6 Days - 5 Nights
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Friday: |
1 San Cristobal airport: Afternoon visit to el El Junco
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Saturday: |
Hood: 2 Gardner Bay & 3 Punta Suarez |
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Sunday: |
Floreana: 4 Punta Cormorant & 5 Post Office Bay |
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Monday: |
6 Dragon Hill / James: 7 Sullivan Bay |
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Tuesday: |
Tower: 8 Darwin Bay & 9 Prince Phillips steps/p> |
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Wednesday: |
10 Turtle Cove / 11 Baltra airport |
Itinerary 6 Days - 5 Nights
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Friday: |
1 Baltra / Transfer to 2 Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz.
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Saturday: |
Isabela: 3 Punta Moreno & 4 Elizabeth Bay |
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Sunday: |
Isabela: 5 Urbina Bay & 6 Tagus Cove |
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Monday: |
Fernandina: 7 Punta Espinoza / Isabela: 8 Punta Vicente Roca |
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Tuesday: |
Santiago: 9 Puerto Egas / 10 Bartolome |
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Wednesday: |
11 North Seymour / Baltra airport |
Itinerary 8 Days - 7 Nights
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Wednesday: |
Baltra airport /Santa Cruz: Afternoon visit to the Highlands and 1 Charles Darwin Station
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Thursday: |
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Friday: |
San Cristobal: 4 Cerro Brujo & 5 El Junco |
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Saturday: |
Hood: 6 Gardner Bay & 7 Punta Suarez |
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Sunday: |
Floreana: 8 Punta Cormorant & 9 Post Office Bay |
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Monday: |
10 Dragon Hill / James: 11 Sullivan Bay |
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Tuesday: |
Tower: 12 Darwin Bay & 13 Prince Phillips steps |
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Wednesday: |
14 Turtle Cove / 15 Baltra airport |
PARADISE DREAMS
GALAPAGOS TOURS
CONTACT
- Charles Darwin Avenue
- Santa Cruz Island
- PBX: (+593) 5 301 4822 / (+593) 5 252 4789
- Emergency: (+593) 96 71 89 341
- Whatsapp: (+593) 96 71 89 341
- E-mail: info@galapagosbestcruises.com
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