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: First Class Departures: Wednesday Capacity: 12 passenger Facilities and Accommodation
The Motor-sailor “DIAMANTE” is the perfect answer to the needs of a small-sized group or family-charter.
- If it is a natural and romantic setting you envisioned you could not have wished for a better classic yacht.
- She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in 6 double cabins tastefully furnished with mahogany and teak paneling. All cabins have, of course, private facilities.
- Air-conditioning, hot water, mini-bar, a small library, VCR and a music sound-system.
- A cozy yet ample saloon/dinette invites us to read, chat or attend the briefings and lectures given by your naturalist-guide or… you may opt to dine-and-wine topside “al-fresco” on her sheltered poop-deck.
2008 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
Description
8 days
High Season
US$2600
Low Season
US$2400
Charter High Season
US$31200
Charter Low Season
US$28800
Low Season: May 1 to June 15 and September 1 to October 31
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
Type: Motor Sailor, Brigantine Schooner.
Length: 34 meters.
Beam: 24 feet / 7 meters.
Electricity: 110 volts A.C. 60 Hz.
LOA 112 feet
Speed 9 knots
Equipment:
-Gardner 8LXB main engine, 2 generators 25-30 Kw, Furuno radars 24-28 miles, GPS, depth finders, speed and distance log, compasses, clock, barometers and forward looking echo sounder, VHF radio and SSB radio.
Crew: captain, engineer, 2 helmsman, a cook and one expert, bilingual naturalist-guide.
Water: 1200 gallons per day desalination-plant. Safety Equipment:
- EPIRB (Emergency position-indicating Radio Beacon), two automatic/inflatable life-rafts, life jackets, flares-and-signals.
- Smoke alarms.
Additional Information Important Note: motor sailors use the motor to navigate, this boat does not always travel with the sails up. Sails are only used barely.
Itinerary 8 days
Day 1:
AM Baltra Island – Arrival
PM North Seymour Island
Day 2:
AM Charles Darwin Station – Santa Cruz Island
PM El Chato – Santa Cruz Island
Day 3:
AM Gardner Bay – Española Island
PM Punta Suarez – Española Island
Day 4:
AM Punta Cormorant – Floreana Island Devil`s Crown
PM Post Office – Floreana Island
Day 5:
AM Punta Moreno – Isabela Island
PM Elizabeth Bay – Isabela Island
Day 6:
AM Urbina Bay – Isabela Island
PM Punta Espinoza – Fernandina Island
Day 7:
AM Puerto Egas – Santiago Island
PM Bartolome Island
Day 8:
AM Black Turtle Cove – Santa Cruz Island, Baltra Island
- Return
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified wihtout previous notice.
