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Samba Motor Sailor

Category: Mid-range
Departures: Tuesday
Capacity: 14 passengers

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Facilities & Accommodation

‘Samba’ was originally built in Holland 1966 as a luxury private yacht, following renovations in 1994 she now provides a charming method to explore the Galapagos Islands.

An all Galapagos born crew with naturalist guide will navigate you amongst the islands whilst relaying knowledge acquired over a lifetime.

Elegant open plan dining/saloon area with TV, sound system and small bar lead through to an additional outdoor dining area on the stern deck.

Benefit from the privacy and flexibility of just 14 guests, accommodated in 7 classically designed cabins. All of which feature air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot showers.

The beautiful teak deck provides ample space to lye back in the sun loungers or take a seat on the observation deck for unobstructed views.

  • Air Conditioning and Private Bathrooms with Hot Showers
  • Teak Deck with Observation Area
  • Saloon with Bar, TV and Sound System

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.

2012 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

 

DESCRIPTION 8 DAYS 15 DAYS
PER PERSON IN TWIN CABIN $2.850 $5.415
SINGLE CABIN $3.990 ---
CHILDREN (under 12 years) $1.995 ---
CHARTER $39.200 ---
CHARTER 12 PASSENGERS $37.000 $74.000
CHARTER 13 PASSENGERS $38.000 $76.200
CHARTER 14 PASSENGERS $39.200 $78.400

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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
  • Fuel Surcharge
  • $10 Transit Control Card

Specifications

L.O.A.: 78 feet
Beam: 18 feet
Capacity: 14 passengers and 6 crew

  • Twin DAF diesel engines 220 HP
  • Twin generators 21 KW for 110 & 220 AC, 12 & 24 volt DC
  • Furuno radar
  • Depth sounder
  • GPS
  • EPIRB
  • Life raft
  • VHS & SSB radios
  • 2 tenders & outboards
  • Color TV
  • Video equipment.

Speed: 9 knots
Range: 2,500 miles
Sails: steadying sails
Water: 1500 gallons plus water maker
Crew: Licensed High Seas Captain, mate, cook, mechanic, 1 sailor, Multilingual National Park licensed naturalist guide II or III

Itinerary 2012

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» 15-day Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach TUE Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
Genovesa - Darwin Bay WED Am Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Pm Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more
Marchena Island THU Am Marchena Island: Mejia Point
It is a sensational site with calm deep blue waters and a rugged marine topography. »Read more
Pm Marchena Island: Playa Negra
Playa Negra offers another excellent opportunity to snorkel or kayak. »Read more
Isabela - Vincente Roca Point FRI Am Isabela Island: Albermarle Point
The point is the nesting site for flightless cormorants and home to a colony of the largest marine iguanas. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more
Isabela - Urbina Bay SAT Am Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more
Isabela - Moreno Point SUN Am Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »Read more
Floreana - Loberia MON Am Floreana Island: Asilo de la Paz
A hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Loberia
The main attraction of this site is the presence of Galapagos Sea Lions that are on the beach. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Highlands TUE Am Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
Floreana - Post Office Bay
Floreana - Post Office Bay
WED Am Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
Floreana Island: Champion Island
A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more
Floreana Island: Baroness' Observatory
This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. »Read more
Española Island THU Am Española Island: Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
Pm Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more
San cristobal - Isla Lobos FRI Am San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Carrion Point SAT Am Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
Pm South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point
A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. »Read more
Bartholomew Island SUN Am Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more
Pm Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Rabida Island MON Am Santiago Island: James Bay
There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. »Read more
Pm Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
North Seymour Island TUE Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Pm Baltra Airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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8D / 7N
Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach TUE Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
Genovesa - Darwin Bay WED Am Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Pm Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more
Marchena Island THU Am Marchena Island: Mejia Point
It is a sensational site with calm deep blue waters and a rugged marine topography. »Read more
Pm Marchena Island: Playa Negra
Playa Negra offers another excellent opportunity to snorkel or kayak. »Read more
Isabela - Vincente Roca Point FRI Am Isabela Island: Albermarle Point
The point is the nesting site for flightless cormorants and home to a colony of the largest marine iguanas. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more
Isabela - Urbina Bay SAT Am Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more
Isabela - Moreno Point SUN Am Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. »Read more
Floreana - Loberia MON Am Floreana Island: Asilo de la Paz
A hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Loberia
The main attraction of this site is the presence of Galapagos Sea Lions that are on the beach. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Highlands TUE Am Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more
Pm Baltra Airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form

8D / 7N
Santa Cruz island TUE Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
Floreana - Post Office Bay
Floreana - Post Office Bay
WED   Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
Am Floreana Island: Champion Island
A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more
Floreana Island: Baroness' Observatory
This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. »Read more
Española Island THU Am Española Island: Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
Pm Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more
San cristobal - Isla Lobos FRI Am San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Carrion Point SAT Am Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
Pm South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point
A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. »Read more
Bartholomew Island SUN Am Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more
Pm Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Rabida Island MON Am Santiago Island: James Bay
There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. »Read more
Pm Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
North Seymour Island TUE Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Pm Baltra Airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form

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