Galapagos Natural Life
Luxury Class - Yachts Galapagos
SANTA CRUZ YACHT
Description
The 46 cabin M/V Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. The SANTA CRUZ has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Its capacity is for ninety guests.
Cabins:
• Boat deck
2 Master suites double bed + sofa bed, 2 Junior suites twin beds + sofa bed, 4 Superior cabins twin beds, 2 Superior cabins double bed, 7 Standard cabins twin beds, 1 Standard cabin double bed,1 Standard single cabin
• Main deck
9 Standard twin cabins, 4 Standard quadruple cabins
• Upper deck
12 Standard twin cabins, 2 Standard triple inside cabins
Specifications:
Length L.O.A: |
72.35 meters (237.3 feet) |
Beam: |
11.85 meters (38.86 feet) |
Engines: |
2 Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each |
Speed: |
13 knots |
Crew: |
52, 6 naturalist multilingual Medical Officer permanently on board |
Capacity: |
90 passengers |
Rebuilt: |
Talcahuano, Chile, 1998 |
Electricity: |
110 Volts in the cabins with 220 Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area. |
Security equipment: |
ABS classification +A1E + AMS #7907 853 SOLAS (safety of life at sea) ISM certificate Complying with the IMO resolution A.788 (19) Automatic fire controls, life Jackets: In each cabin, Lifeboats: Two 66-man, two 25-man, Life Rafts: Two 16-man, two 10-man Zodiacs: 5 for ship to shore transportation. |
Departure day
Departure dates for 8, 5 and 4 day cruises starting Monday.
Itinerary
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Itinerary "A"
(Eastern Islands)
6 Days – 5 Nights
Friday: |
AM: San Cristobal Is: airport and transfer
PM: San Cristobal Is: Interpretation Center – Tijeretas Hill |
Saturday: |
AM: San Cristobal Is: Brujo Hill
PM: San Cristobal Is: Punta Pitt |
Sunday: |
AM: Santa Fe Is.
PM: South Plazas Is. |
Monday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
PM: Santa Cruz Is: Highlands |
Tuesday: |
AM: Española Is: Suarez Point
PM: Santa Cruz Is: Gardner Bay |
Wednesday: |
AM: Baltra Is: airport and transfer |
Itinerary "B"
(Western Islands)
6 Days – 5 Nights
Wednesday: |
AM: Baltra Is: airport and transfer
PM: North Seymour Is. |
Thursday: |
AM: Isabela Is: Vicente Roca Point
PM: Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point |
Friday: |
AM: Isabela Is: Tagus Cove
PM: Isabela Is: Urbina Bay |
Saturday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
PM: Santa Cruz Is: Highlands |
Sunday: |
AM: Floreana Is: Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Is: Cormorant Point |
Monday: |
AM: Baltra Is: airport and transfer |
Itinerary
(Northern Islands)
5 Days – 4 Nights
Monday: |
AM: Baltra Is: airport and transfer
PM: Santa Cruz Is: Bachas beach |
Tuesday: |
AM: Santiago Is: Buccaneer´s Cove
PM: Santiago Is: Egas Port |
Wednesday: |
AM: Rábida Is.
PM: Bartolomé Is. |
Thursday: |
AM: Genovesa Is: Prince Phillip´s Steps
PM: Genovesa Is: Darwin Bay |
Friday: |
AM: San Cristobal Is: airport and Transfer |
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.
• Air ticket
Rate does not include:
• Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee: USD 100.00 per person
• Migratory Control Card: USD 10.00 per person
• Soft drinks and alcoholics beverages.
• Snorkelling equipment for rent on board.
• Tips.
Note:
• Rates per person in U.S. Dollars
• Single occupancy supplement 50%
• 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.
info@galapagoslastminute.net
galapagos_natural_life@hotmail.com
Quito - Ecuador - South America |
