Luxury Galapagos Boats

 Galapagos Legend Luxury Category

The M/V Galapagos Legend is a 110 passenger expedition ship operating in the Galapagos islands. Luxury tours and cruises are offered for 3, 4 and 7 nights on board this German built small cruise ship, completely refurbished in 2001, the Legend is the fastest and most comfortable boat that sails the enchanted isles.
Fully air conditioned ship. with all the commodities of a cruise liner yet small enough for that intimate experience with nature that brings you to the Galapagos.
Guests can benefit from the added comfort of extra space in fully carpeted luxurious cabins. All with ocean views, wardrobes, and private facilities offering hot and cold water, hair dryer, safe deposit boxes and other amenities. Highly trained hotel and ship crew with a 24 hour on duty doctor; and, naturalist multilingual guides. The service on this yacht is really amazing. The staff is very friendly and will always be ready to help. You will also find the food delicious, prepared by the best chefs, with an open buffet and à la carte dinner and surprise buffet. Other facilities include an auditorium for conferences and lectures, spacious social areas, 24 hour coffee bar, swimming pool with broad sun decks and observation platforms. At night guests can enjoy music at the lounge, cocktail bars.
The Galapagos Legend is the ideal venue for corporate incentives and events.
SPECIFICATIONS
Category: Deluxe Classified: SOLAS, ISM Speed: 17 Knots cruising , 20 Knots maximum Length: 300 feet / 91.5 m. Beam: 47 feet / 14.3 m. Draft: 13 feet / 3.90 m. Passengers: 110 Crew: 60 + physician
Guides: 6 (multilingual naturalists ) Lifeboats: 2 units + 8 life rafts Heavy duty Zodiac: 6, each for 20 passengers Navigation aid: 2 GPS / GMDSS / ECHOSOUNDER, 2 ARPA RADAR / BOWTHROSTER
Decks: 5 Cabins:All cabins have private bathrooms, hot water, wardrobe/closet, vanity dresser, safety deposit box, twin or double beds.
Superior inside cabin: Area: 116 sq Feet, 10.8 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) 
Safety deposit boxes, Music, Air conditioning, Private facilities, Inter-cabin phones, 110/220 volt outlets 

Superior outside cabin: Oceanview portholes Area:116 sq Feet, 10.8 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes, Music, Air conditioning, Private facilities, Inter-cabin phones, 110/220 volt outlets 

Junior Suite / Moon Suite: Oceanview picture windows, small reading table and chairs, connecting cabins.
Area: 173 sq Feet, 16.1 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes, Music, Air conditioning, Private facilities, Inter-cabin phones, 110/220 volt outlets 3 mts of panoramic view 

Legend Suite: Oceanview picture windows, living room, connecting cabins, mini bar. Area: 227 sq Feet, 21.1 sq mts Lower Beds (Convertible double bed) Safety deposit boxes, Music, Air conditioning, Private facilities, Inter-cabin phones, 110/220 volt outlets, 3 mts of panoramic view, Mini bar, Private living room, with Sofa bed 

ECLIPSE Luxury Category

The Eclipse is one of the newest and largest vessels to cruise the Galapagos. Though the Eclipse is 210 ft long she has capacity for only 48 passengers, thus ensuring the maximum comfort expected of a large yacht but also providing the personal attention usually found on a smaller vessel. In addition the interior is in the classic style, with indoor and al fresco dining areas. All staterooms with sea view, porthole or window. Fully air-conditioned, the spacious cabins have either a double or twin bed arrangement and well-appointed bathrooms with fresh towels provided every day and complimentary use of bathrobes.
There is a well-equipped lounge for relaxation and for the nightly briefings on the day's discoveries and the following day's activities. Library, observation/sun deck, ideal for stargazing, whale watching or simply relaxing in the comfortable sun loungers. The ship also has a bar, pool bar and a boutique 
Accommodations:
4 SUITES LOCATED ON BOAT DECK, (Cabins 17, 18, 19 and 20 - All Double beds) 
8 DE LUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMs LOCATED ON THE BOAT DECK (Cabins 21, 22, 24 have Double beds. Cabins 23, 25, 26, 27 and 28 have Twin beds) 
13 DE LUXE OUTSIDE DOUBLES LOCATED ON THE MAIN DECK (Cabins 4, 6, 8 10, 12 and 14 have Twin beds. Cabins 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 16 have Double beds) 
2 DE LUXE OUTSIDE SINGLE LOCATED ON MAIN DECK (Cabins 1 and 2 - have Single beds) 

Techinical Specifications:
TYPE OF VESSEL: Passenger ship L.O.A.: 210 ft. BEAM: 41 ft. DEPTH: 23 ft. DRAFT: 11 ft. BUILDER: Astilleros Construcciones VIGO, Spain. Construction started in 1982 and is being finished in 1998. ENGINES: 2 DEUTZ 1175 BHP GENERATORS: 2 x 380 KVA DEUTZ  SPEED: 14.5 Knots g 
WATERMAKER: 2 x 4000 gals. / day watermakers CREW: 23, plus 4 Naturalist guides 

First Class Galapagos Boats

First Class Diamante   8 People Sailboat

M/S “DIAMANTE” motor boat 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 than this “20-karat Diamond”! 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 spacious, sheltered poop-deck.

SPECIFICATIONS: 
Type: Motor Sailor, Brigantine Schooner. Length: L.O.A. 112 feet / 34 meters. Beam: 24 feet / 7 meters. 
Accommodations:
-12 passengers in 6 double cabins with private facilities.
-(1 cabin with a matrimonial, 2 cabins with upper/lower berths and 3 cabins with twin lower berths.)
-One bright and airy deck-house with a main salon and dining area. 
Equipment: -Gardner 8L XV 2 engine, 2 Northern Lights generators, 25-30 Kw Furuno radars, 24-48 miles, Raytheon GPS, NVI (Night Vision Instruments), depth finders, speed and distance log, compasses, clock, barometers and forward looking echo sounder. Icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR, VHF radio, SSB radio.
Crew: Captain, engineer, 2 helmsmen, a cook and one expert, bilingual naturalist-guide.
Speed: 9 knots (under power) Water: 1200 gallons per day desalination-plant. Safety Equipment: 
-EPIRB (Emergency position-indicating Radio Beacon), two 13-passenger automatic/inflatable life-rafts, life jackets, flares-and-signals. -Central smoke-and-fire detectors, overhead sprinklers and fire-control system.
Electricity: 110 volts A.C. l60 Hz. Sea Kayaks available on board.

Santa Cruz  90 First Class Expedition Ship

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS FIRST CLASS EXPEDITION SHIP "M/V SANTA CRUZ"
On the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds. Four Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Families have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations.
The Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well stocked library/reading room. The entire ship is air-conditioned.

A carefully planned itinerary includes the Galapagos' main highlights plus a flexible program allowing guests to enjoy several alternatives for their daily activities. In essence, an almost custom-planned tour for each guest.

Technical Specifications 
Construction: Bilbao, Spain, 1979 Reconstruction: Talcahuano, Chile, 1998 Category: First Class
Gross Tonnage: 1675 Capacity: 90 passengers, 52 crew Length: 72.35 meters (237.3 feet) Beam: 11.85 meters (38.86 feet) Speed: 13 knots
Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins with 220Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area.
Engines: 2 Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, auto pilot, radar, echo-sounders,
GPS and Radio Direction Finder Safety Classification: 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/Life rafts Two 66-man; two 25-man; two 16-man, two10-man Zodiacs: 5 for ship to shore transportation Boston Whaler: 1 with glass- bottom for underwater observation 
Decks: 4 (Sundeck, Boatdeck, Upperdeck, Maindeck) Crew: 52 Naturalist guides: 6 multilingual
Resident physician: Permanently on board
All cabins have private bathrooms, hot water, wardrobe/closet, twin or double beds.

SUPERIOR TOURIST CLASS GALAPAGOS BOATS

 Archipel  
16 people Catamaran

ARCHIPEL
There are 18 passengers accommodated in 9 nice double cabins with outside views, private bathroom, hot 
water, locker and closet ( 4 cabins with double beds and 5 cabins with lower twin beds). It has a comfortable dining room, 
bar and lounge; library and ecological full ventilation system. Furthermore there is a TV, DVD, stereo, mobile and e-mail 
service, safety deposit box, first aid, ice maker, water purifier, elastic observation deck and spacious sundeck with chairs 
to sleep or relax. This makes it a very good choice for cruising the Galapagos in a first class motor yacht.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Solar - Motor Catamaran Year: 2002 Capacity: 18 passengers Length: 88.58 ft. / 27mts. Beam: 36.08 ft. / 11 mts.
Draft: 4.75 ft. / 1.45 mts. Gross Tonnage: 260 Tons Main Engines: 2 Cummins IMO 240 hp each.
Electric System: 6KW Solar Energy and 2 auxiliary generators (IMO) Electric Power: 110v and 220v. AC/DC.
Speed: 11 knots Water Capacity: 3000 gallons plus water maker with 1000 gl./day capacity Diesel Capacity: 2000 gallons
Diving: Dive platform 3x11 mts. Equipment: Full diving equipment, snorkel and sea kayaks
Material construction: Fiberglass Interiors: New Teakwood Crew: 8 + 1 Naturalist bilingual guide

Lobo De Mar Yacht, 16 Passengers Superior Tourist Class

A comfortable tourist superior class yacht. With capacity for 16 passengers, the Lobo de Mar offers accommodation in double and single cabins with lower beds, private facilities, air conditioning, ample resting areas, lounge and dinning areas.
Technical specifications: Length: 26m Beam: 7.5m Speed: 10 knots Engines: 2 Caterpillar 250 HP each 
Electricity:2 generators: 2 x 50, 110 volts - 60 cycles Fuel Capacity : 5000 gallons of diesel
Fresh Water Capacity: 5000 gallons and 1 desalinator
Navigation Equipment : VHF Radio communication system, SSB, Sonda, Sathelit Navigator (GPS)
Safety Equipment : Life jackets, Life Raft (2), EPIRB and fire system
Crew: Captain, bilingual guide, 2 sailors, chef, mechanic, electrician, bartender and helper.

Tourist Class Galapagos Ships

Darwin's Explorer

Accommodates 16 passengers in cabins with one lower and one upper berth, en-suite bathroom with hot and cold fresh water, air conditioning. Public areas offer generous deck space. The restaurant-meeting area has TV and VHS facilities. The yacht is a classic one, a very good alternative to enjoy the Galapagos Islands. It was refurbished in February and March 2004
Technical Specifications:Lenght:10 ft (33.5m) Beam 19.5ft (5.94m) Speed: 9 knots Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel of 165 HP each, Electricity: 3 generators: 1 detroit 20 Kw, 1 Isuzu 30 Kw, 1 Perkins 35
Kw: 110 volts 60 cycles, fuel capacity 3000 gallons of diesel, fresh water capacity: 3000 gallons.

Navigation equipment: 2 radar Furuno, GPS, Echo Sounder Furuno and VHF radio communication system
Safety Equipment:  2 motor dinghy’s for 10 guests each, 2 inflatable life rafts for 15 persons each, life jackets, flares/signals, EPIRB, SART Transponder, VHF bi-directional radios, fire system  
Accommodation:  1 triple cabin, 7 cabins with upper and lower berths, 1 double bed cabin and 2 single cabins with 1 lower berth each. Cabins have private facilities and air conditioning. Ample sundeck, separate bar and lounge area.  
Crew: Captain, yachtsman, 2 sailors, Engineer, bartender, chef and helper, naturalist bilingual guide.  

Angelito Tourist Class Yacht

This all-wooden ship was built in 1992 and has 8 double cabins with private bathrooms and air-conditioning throughout. Facilities include a dining deck with bar and four sun decks. The Angelito is always skippered by one of the owners.
Specifications: Type: Motor Yacht Category: Tourist Class Length: 70 feet / 21.3 meters 
Beam: 22 feet / 6.7 meters Speed: 8 knots Capacity: 16 passengers in 8 cabins with private facilities
Cabins: 2 upper deck with upper / lower berths, 6 lower deck with upper / lower berths
Crew: 6 plus 1 naturalist guide 

Floreana Yacht for 16 passengers

FRAGATA    Yacht for 16 passengers