Elena Just wanted to let you know that we had
a great time in the Galapagos. The boat Golondrina was great as
were the staff especially the guide enrique was excellent -his knowledge
of the Galapagos and his English were superb. We had a brillient
time - thanks for all your efforts. Helma
Category: Mid-range Departures: Wednesday Capacity: 16 passenger Facilities and Accommodation
Built in 1997, the Daphne has become a boat, especially liked by young passengers, e.g. students.
The Daphne features a restaurant and bar, a small library, a TV and VCR room, as well as a solarium, a water purification system, and air conditioning on board. Thanks to its sleek construction, as well as its first-class service, professional crew members, and experienced naturalist guide, you'll immediately feel comfortable on board. Eight double-occupancy cabins, each of which has a private bathroom with a hot-water shower.
If you opt for first-class service, but economical prices, welcome on board!
2008 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
Rates include: • All meals
• Transfers in the islands
• All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
Not included: • US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
• Airfare from mainland Ecuador
• Bottled beverages
• Gratuities
• Cancellation/medical insurance
Specifications
L.O.A. 70 feet
Beam 20 feet
Speed 10 knots
Engines 2 250 HP Caterpillars
2 20HP/110v Onan electric generators
Electricity 110 volts and 220 volts
Water capacity 3,200 gallons
Diesel Capacity 2,400 gallons
Accommodations 8 double-occupancy cabins with private bath
Crew The capitan, a helmsman, 2 sailors, a machinist, a barman/waiter, a chef, and an assistant.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Navigational Equipment · Radar (24 miles) · Sonda Furuno compass · VHF radio · HF radio · 70-Channel radio · GPS · Cellular phone Security Equipment We comply with all I.S.M (International Safety Management Code). Accordingly, our vessel is equipped with: Rafts Lifejackets EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating RadioBeacon) Fire extinguishers Flares and emergency signals
Itinerary 8 days
1. Quito/Baltra - Playa Bachas
2. Isla Plaza - Isla Santa Fe
3. Isla Española (Punta Suarez - Bahía Gardner)
4. Floreana (Bahía del Correo - Punta Cormorant - Corona del Diablo)
5. Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station -Highlands)
6. Isla Rábida - Bartolomé
7. Isla Genovesa
8. Seymour Norte - Baltra/Quito
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified wihtout previous notice.
