Galapagos Cruises

M/V Santa Cruz

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The Santa Cruz II’s Swedish-designed cabins reflect the latest in cruise trends. Comfortable spaces and large picture windows illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, offering elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. The ship has 50 cabins for 90 guests. Families and groups benefit from the flexible design, which allows 36 of the cabins to be interconnected. Solo travellers can occupy a double room with a mere 15% surcharge, down from the Galapagos standard 100%. Explorer Cabins are located on the Expedition , Horizon, and Panorama Decks.

Refurbishment: 2015
Life Jackets: In each cabin
Construction: 2002
Life Rafts: 14 (27 passengers each)
Gross Tonnage: 2664 tonnes
Landing Boats: 6
Passenger Space Ratio: 29.6
Owner: ETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING)
Type of Vessel: Expedition Vessel
Decks: 5
Capacity: 90 guests / 50 cabins
Crew: 60
Length: 71.8 metres/235 feet
Naturalist Guides: 8 (Includes Expedition Leader)
Beam: 13.4 metres/43 feet
Guest-Crew Ratio: 1:5 (3 guests per2 crew members)
Speed: 10.5 knots
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Electricity: 440 V - 220 V - 110 V throughout ship
Certifications: ABS, SOLAS 74, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL
Engines: 2 Cummins engines KTA 38 - MO of 850 HP each
Fire Detector: Fire detectors throughout

Bar and Lounge
Restaurant
Outdoor terrace / BBQ
Gift shop
Fitness Room
Reading room and natural
history library
Multiple purpose room
Hot tubs (2)
Air conditioned throughout
Satellite telephone
PA system
Wi-Fi hotspot (intermittent/ low
bandwidth connection)
24/7 coffee station (free coffee,
tea, and water)
iPod/MP3 docking station
Safe deposit box (in cabin)
Hair dryer
Snorkelling equipment
Wetsuit rental
Glass bottom boat
Kayaks
Pangas (inflatable dinghies for
coastal exploration)

M/Y La Pinta

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Technical Specifications
Facilities & Amenities

Luxury Adventure Cruising
A sophisticated upscale travel experience for 48 guests in 24 cabins that combines modern design, spacious rooms, and gourmet cuisine with top adventure. The ship offers a wide variety of aquatic activities including snorkelling, kayaking and a glass-bottom boat. She’s a distillation of the wish lists generated by captains, expedition leaders, hotel managers, and guests over many years.

Generous Accommodations
Yacht La Pinta boasts among some of the largest cabins of any Galapagos expedition vessel and features floor-to-ceiling oversized panoramic windows in all cabins for the best views of the islands. Stylish bathrooms with top-notch amenities in all cabins. She is considered an ideal yacht for families travelling together, with 4 pairs of interconnecting cabins.

Space for Learning and Relaxing
Join our guides in the lounge for nightly briefings about the next day’s activities. On the following day, visit the National Park on carefully planned excursions. In between outings, it will feel as if your connection with the islands never ends, as panoramic windows in our numerous social areas offer almost permanent visual contact with the island landscapes while you are inside the ship. Or step outside with your camera and make the most of the numerous outdoor social areas, including an outdoor terrace for dining when weather permits and an observation deck that is perfect for equatorial stargazing. Relax in the hot tub, work out in the cardio-gym, or lounge on the sun deck.

Reconstruted & refitted: Callao, Peru in 2007
Length: 63.87 metres (209 ft.)
Beam: 12.50 metres (41 ft.)
Gross Tonnage: 1,438.25 tons
Speed: 10 knots
Capacity: 48 guests
Cabin: 24 outside cabins, on the same Deck with twin or queen-size beds
Double Cabin size: 16 square metres (175 square feet)
Triple cabin size: 22 square metres (236 square feet) with sofa bed
Decks: Three public decks include an ample Bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck
Wellness: Jacuzzi, Fitness room
Type of Vessel: Motor Yacht
Electricity: 110-220 volts 50Hz
Engines: 2 DEUTZ Model SBA 8M 1275 HP
Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar and GPS
Communications Systems: Inmarsat C, Satellite Internet
Safety Certificates: SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM CODE 12
Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the bridge
Life Jackets: In each cabin
Inflatable Life Craft: 2 x 50-man and 6 x 25-man
Landing Craft: 4 Pumar inflatable craft + glass bottom boat
Owner: ETICA (Metropolitan Touring)
Decks: 3 (Sun Deck, Cabin Deck, Main Deck)
Crew: 27 (Including officers)
Naturalist Guides: 4 (including Expedition Manager)
Medical Officer: Permanently on board

Free shore excursions, natural history lectures and transfers in the Galapagos
Complimentary wet suits
Free soft drinks
Free transfers airport/hotel/airport for Galapagos cruise departures to major hotels in Quito and Guayaquil
Free Wi-Fi and internet access (intermittent and low-bandwidth)
Free consultations with our Medical officer, on call 24/7
Top-ranking naval officers as Captains and First Officers
Metropolitan Touring’s 60+ years of experience
Central air conditioning with individual controls in each cabin
In-room safe deposit box
Telephone with direct international dialing
Multi-channel sound system for closed circuit music and connection for personal iPods, MP3, MP4
Snorkelling equipment: masks, snorkels, flotation vests
Glass-bottom boat
Sea kayaks
Free shore excursions, natural history lectures and transfers in the Galapagos
Complimentary wet suits
2mm “shorty” wet suits rental (used between June and December)
Free transfers airport/hotel/airport for Galapagos cruise departures to major hotels in Quito and Guayaquil
Top-ranking naval officers as Captains and First Officers
Briefings and lectures
Fitness room
Hot tub
A Medical Officer (M.D.) is permanently on board and available 24/7 (free consultations)
Boutique
Free soft drinks
Coffee station (coffee, tea and water 24-hours-a-day)
Satellite Internet connection and low bandwidth, intermittent Wi-Fi is available in designated areas on a complimentary basis

Yacht Isabella

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The perfect, intimate space for exploring Darwin’s islands in comfort. Traditionalists will enjoy feeling at home with a crew that has remained almost unchanged for years, leading to seamless attention to detail that will make your stay extra special. Explore the coast with your guides on our pangas, glass-bottom boat or kayaks or get wet and snorkel.

With just 20 guest cabins, the yacht’s convivial atmosphere leads to a close-up experience of this unique world. On board, guests find delicious cuisine, faultless service and excellent facilities, including a Hot tub, fitness room, bar and outside deck for al fresco meals, drinks, and sunbathing.

Your groups can expect top facilities and equipment, delicious meals, and safe and stimulating expert-planned expeditions on the islands. Scout the island sites for Big 15 wildlife in groups that average no more than 11-14 guests per naturalist guide which surpass the National Park standard, which permits up to 16 guests per guide.

Construction: 1979
Renovation: 2014
Category: Deluxe
Gross Tonnage: 1,025 tons.
Type of Vessel: Expedition Yacht
Capacity: 40 guests / 20 cabins
Length: 55.94 m (183 ft)
Beam: 11.58 m (38 ft)
Speed: 10 knots
Electricity: 110 – 220 V / 60 Hz
Engines: 2 CUMMINS, KTA-38-M1, 1000 HP
Navigation Equipment: Radar ARPA, Radar, Satellite Compass, Magnetic Compass, Automatic Pilot, Echosonar, 2 GPS, AIS
Fire Detector: Installed throughout the ship
Life Jackets: In each cabin
Lifeboats: 2 semi-enclosed units / capacity for 27 persons each
Life Rafts: Two 25-man, one 20-man
Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
Decks: 3 (Boat deck, Cabin deck, Main deck)
Naturalist Guides: 3 (includes Expedition Leader)
Crew: 26
Passenger/Crew Ratio: 3:2
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Safety Certificates: SOLAS 74, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL

Bar – Lounge
Boutique/Gift Shop
Reading Room & Natural History Library
Hot Tub
Radio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications
PA System
Air conditioned throughout
Safety boxes
Hair dryers
Multimedia natural history lectures
Stargazing Programme
Glass bottom boat
Sea Kayaks
Snorkelling Equipment
Wet suits for snorkelling
Digital camera and underwater housing for expedition documenting

Yacht Natural Paradise

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This intimate, customized vessel transports 16 passengers through the enchanted Galapagos Islands on eight-, five- and four-day excursions.
To help you explore the archipelago’s underwater world, snorkeling gear, wetsuit and underwater camera are available for your use. After a day of exploring the Galapagos’ unique environment, relax with a cocktail from the bar in the main deck sitting area, or up on the spacious sundeck which has chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi, as well as an al fresco dining area. If you have one of the four upper deck double cabins, you will enjoy a private balcony from where to watch the moonlight slither across the waves. Other double cabins are on the main and lower decks, while a well appointed suite is on the main deck.
All accommodations have comfortable beds, safety deposit boxes, air-conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water, and plenty of space for your belongings. Natural Paradise’s 10 crewmembers are attentive to their guests’ needs. An official, bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on your exploration.

Year of construction: 2016
Length 111 feet / 34 meters
Beam 26 feet / 8 meters
Draft 4 feet / 1. 40 meters
Speed 14 knots
Capacity 16 passengers + 10 Crew members
Main engines CUMMINS / 2 X 400 HP / 1800 RPM
Gross Tonnage 145 Tons
Generators 2 X 50 Kw
Safety & Navigation
FURUNO Radar
GPS Depth sounders ACR radio VHF - DSS radio
ABC Fire Extinguishers
All required navigation equipment

Accommodation
Upper Deck: 4 double cabins with private balcony
Main Deck:
Dining room
bar
social area
3 double cabins
Lower Deck
2 double cabins
All cabins with private bathrooms
Hot water
Air-conditioning

Yacht Treasure of Galápagos

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Besides from this, we present our catamaran for Galapagos the, “Treasure of Galapagos”.
The Catamaran is for selected groups of maximum 16 passengers who wish to enjoy Galapagos in a comfort atmosphere.
The Treasure of Galapagos Catamaran is a modern double haul featuring balconies in all its 8 Junior Suite cabins. It also carries a massive Master Suite with its own private mini Salon, panoramic windows, a king sized bed and 2 balconies.
As to be expected with a vessel this size, The Treasure of Galapagos Catamaran holds spacious areas both inside and out; yet still limited to 16 guests. A friendly staff provides services on board with a specialized chef catering a variety of gourmet meals and a certified level 3 guide. Guests aboard the Treasure will have all the right elements for an exceptional experience.

Category: Catamaran
Year of Construction: 2009
Type: Power Motor Catamaran
Lenght: 31.60m
Beam: 11.20m
Draft: 2.60m
Gross Tonnage: 343 tons
Capacity: 16 passengers
Main Engines: 2 motors 385 HP Caterpillar, 2 Generators 75KW
Max Speed: 12 knots
Electricity: 110 volts AC on cabins
/ 220 volts AC on social areas
Exterior: GFRP (fiber reinforce polymer)
Crew: Captain
Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide
8 crew members (First Mate, Chef, Sous Chef, Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Sailor, Barman, Housekeeper)
Safety & Navigation:
All equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 1x 25 and 1 x 20 man life craft
Foruno 2
GPS
Sonar
2 naval radars
Fire detection and prevention systems
Water Desalinate System
Available Gear: Snorkeling Gear Wet Suits

Accommodation:
Main Deck:
1 double Master suite (40 mt²)
4 double junior suites (20 mt²)
Upper Deck:
4 double junior suites (20 mt²)
All with private balcony
Sun Deck
Jacuzzi and rest chairs

M/V Cormorant

Description
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Facilities and amenities

This beautiful 16 passenger vessel has been recently remodeled offering to your clients the following features:

All cabins and suites with panoramic ceiling to floor windows and private balconies
Beautiful dinning area with panoramic windows
Renovated sun deck with a comfortable al fresco dining and an 8 passenger jacuzzi on the stern area
2 comfortable suites with a spacious lounge
4 interconnected cabins on the upper deck

Year of construction: 2011
Length 108 ft (33 m)
Beam 39 ft (12 m)
Draft 5 ft (1,40 m)
Speed 14 knots
Capacity 16 passengers
9 Crew members + 1 Cruise Director + 1 Bilingual Guide
Main engines Cummins QSM 11 / 400 HP @ 2100 RPM
Water maker 2000 Gallons / day
Exterior GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer)

Accommodation

Main Deck: 2 Suites 409 ft² / 38 m². 2 Double Staterooms 258 ft² / 24 m²
Upper Deck: 4 Connected Cabins 258 ft² / 24 m²
Sun Deck: Jacuzzi
All cabins with private balconies, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning. Cabin size includes balcony

Safety & Navigation

2x 25-man life raft
Navtex
2 GPS
Depth Sounder
2 naval radars
Fire detection and prevention systems etc.

M/C Endemic

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Facilities & Amenities

The M/C Endemic is the newest Galapagos Catamaran, starting operations in July 2018. This luxury catamaran has a capacity for 16 passengers, eleven crew members plus guide, ffering a service ratio of almost one to one.

Being the first catamaran of a new generation of catamarans , the Endemic gathers elegant exteriors, spacious areas for high-end accommodation, social, and open areas. Navigations between the islands are sleek and fast due to Endemic’s design which delivers transverse stability when cruising around the archipelago.

Due to start operations: July 2018
Category: Luxury
Lenght: 35 mt / 115 ft
Beam: 14 mt / 45 ft
Draft to baseline: 1.85 mt / 6.1 ft
Crew: 10 members + Chef + Guide + Cruise Service officer
Capacity: 16 passengers
Speed: 12 knots
Propulsion: 2 x high power engines 500 HP

Suites size: 30 mt2 / 322 ft2
4 suites - Main deck
4 suites - Upper deck
1 cabin - Upper deck
Electricity: 110 V and 220 V

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