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Samba Motor Sailor

Category: Mid-range
Departures: Every Tuesday
Capacity: 14 passenger

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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.

PROMOTIONS ON THIS GALAPAGOS CRUISE!

Last minute deal 20% OFF

    DATE: 8D/7N Aug 17-24

    PRICE US$: 1899

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2010 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Description 8 days
Double Cabin US$2399
Single Suplement US$3399
Children Under 12 Years Old US$1699
   
Charter US$33599

Cabin 7 for single use $3699

Fuel surcharge may change depending the fuel rates policy in Ecuador.
Chirstmas and New Year dates will have a 10% surcharge.

2011 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Description 8 days
Double Cabin US$2549
   
Charter for 14 persons US$35699

Fuel surcharge may change depending the fuel rates policy in Ecuador.
Chirstmas and New Year dates will have a 10% surcharge.

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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
Equipment:

  • 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 8 days

Day 1:
AM Baltra Island - Arrival
PM Plazas Island

Day 2:
AM Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz Island.
PM Highlands- Santa Cruz Island.

Day 3:
AM Gardner Bay - Española Island.
PM Punta Suarez - Española Island.

Day 4:
AM Punta Cormorant - Floreana Island.
PM Post Office Bay - 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 Bartolomé Island.

Day 8:
AM Black Turtle Cove - Santa Cruz Island / Baltra Island.

Itinerary 8 days 2011 North & West

Tuesday:
Baltra Airport – Bachas Island
Wednesday:
Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay – Prince Philip Steps
Thursday:
Marchena Island: Punta Mejia – Playa Negra
Friday:
Isla Isabela: Punta Albermarle – Punta Vicente Roca
Saturday:
Punta Espinoza –Urbina Bay
Sunday:
Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay – Punta Moreno
Monday:
Tintoreras – Wall of Tears – Tortoise Breeding Center – Sierra Negra Volcano
Tuesday:
Santa Cruz Island: Highlands – Baltra Airport

Itinerary 8 days 2011 South, East and Central

Tuesday:
Baltra Airport – Highlands – Charles Darwin Station
Wednesday:
Floreana Island: Cormorant Point – Post Office
Thursday:
Española Island: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez
Friday:
San Cristobal Island: Lobos Island – Kicker Rock – Punta Pitt
Saturday:
Barrington Bay - South Plazas – Carrion Point
Sunday:
Santiago Island: Sulivan Bay - Bartolome Island
Monday:
Santiago Island: Rabida Island –James Bay
Tuesday:
North Seymour – Baltra Airport

These are our standard Galapagos National Park approved itineraries.

Time spent at each site will depend on environmental variables such as wildlife and weather. Any adjustments will be decided upon by captains.

All itineraries are subject to change by the authorities of the Galapagos National Park or acts of
providence.

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