DEPARTURE YEAR 2025
M/Y Samba Description: Dutch built with teak decks in 1966 as a luxury private yacht, the Samba is now a perfectly well converted cruise boat specialized for Galapagos Islands vacations. The SAMBA accommodates 14 guests, a perfect number to enjoy the magic of the Islands with privacy and flexibility. Its professional, experienced and friendly crew and naturalist guide are devoted to go the extra mile to make your journey a trip of a life time. The upper deck with an outside dinning area and sun protection is ideal for bird and marine life watching. On the main deck, an outside area with reading, resting and also eating space; and inside, there is a dining salon with library with TV/VCR and Stereo. Here is where briefings and conference-talks are given and planning about next day activities. Foredeck has enough space for sun bathing, dolphin watching or just to relax and observe marine life and the beautiful landscape of the islands. The ample and comfortable space on deck makes this boat ideal for nature and photography cruises.
The welcoming staff members of the Samba Galapagos will do their best to ensure that you have a fabulous vacation to cherish. Call us or book online now to secure your chosen sailing dates.
See you on Board.!
Category: |
Tourist Superior Class |
Capacity:
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14 Passengers |
Type: |
steel-hulled motor yacht with stabilizing sail |
LOA: |
78 ft. / 23.77 m. |
Beam: |
18 ft. / 5.48 m. |
Displacement: |
134 tons |
Engines: |
Very efficient Twin DAV diesel engines 280 HP-CUMMINS that only use a remarkable 6 gallons of diesel every hour! |
Generators: |
Two of 21 & 12.5 kW for 110v & 220v A/C and 12v & 24v D/C |
Range: |
2.500 miles |
Speed: |
8.5 knots cruising |
Sail:
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Steadying sails |
Water capacity: |
1.500 gallons and water maker |
Accommodations: |
6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin, all with private bathrooms and hot water. An ample dining-room/salon connects to an outdoor dining facility with large tables, 32" High Definition LCD TV, DVD video equipment, sound-system, mini-library with books and videos and a small bar. |
Crew: |
6 + licensed Naturalist Guide |
Navigation: |
Furuno Navnet Radar, Plotter and Sonar, GPS, VHF & SSB radios, two tenders with outboard motors. |
Safety: |
One self-contained 20-passenger life raft, EPIRB, two bi-directional VHF emergency-radios, one VHF (Motorola) wide-range radio, VHF and HF radios and one cell-phone communication system, life jackets, fire extinguishers, safety smoke and fire detectors and overhead sprinkler systems, A.B.C fire-control system and CO2 bank for the engine room |
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Note:
Tuesday: |
Arrive to 1 Baltra airport |
Wednesday: |
3 Darwin Bay - Genovesa Island |
Thursday: |
5 Punta Mejía - Marchena Island |
Friday: |
7 Punta Albemarle- Isabela Island |
Saturday: |
9 Punta Espinoza - Fernandina Island |
Sunday: |
11 Elizabeth Bay - Isabela Island |
Monday: |
Asilo de La Paz and Cerro Alleri - 13 Floreana Island |
Tuesday: |
15 Highlands - Santa Cruz Island |
Tuesday: |
Arrive to 1 Baltra airport |
Wednesday: |
3 Punta Cormorant and Champion Rock -Floreana Is |
Thursday: |
5 Punta Suárez - Española Island |
Friday: |
7 Isla Lobos and Kicker Rock - San Cristóbal Island |
Saturday: |
Barrington Bay - 9 Santa Fe Island |
Sunday: |
11 Sullivan Bay - Santiago Island |
Monday: |
13 James Bay - Santiago Island |
Tuesday: |
15 North Seymour Island |