Tourist Class Yachts

M/Y DARWIN EXPLORER


Accommodates 16 passengers in spacious cabins with a low and upper berth, suite bathroom with hot and cold fresh water, air conditioning.. Public areas offer generous deck space. The restaurant-meeting area is comfortable and it has TV and VHS facilities. Refurbished on January 2001, the yacht is a classic one, a very good alternative to enjoy the Galapagos Islands


Technical Characteristics:
Category: Tourist Class Length: 108.0 ft (33m)
Beam: 19.5 ft (6m) Speed: 9 knots
Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel of 165 HP each, Electricity: 3 generators: 1 Detroit of 20 Kw, 1 Isuzu of 25 Kw, 1 Isuzu of 30 Kw. 110 volts - 60 cycles
Fresh Water Capacity: 3000 gallons Navigation Equipment : 2 Radar Furuno, GPS, Echo Sounder
Fuel Capacity: 3000 gallons Furuno, VHF, Radio communication system
Safety Equipment : 2 motor dinghies 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
Accommodations: 1 triple cabin, 7 double cabins with upper and lower berth, and 1 single cabin. Cabins have private facilities and air conditioning. Ample sundeck, separate bar and lounge areas.
Crew: Captain, yachtsman, 2 sailors, Engineer, electrician, bartender, chef and helper, naturalist bilingual guide.



Darwin Explorer Yacht Itineraries:


8 DAY TOUR: SUNDAY - SUNDAY (or THURSDAY – THURSDAY)

Day 1: Flight to Baltra island. Visit Bachas beach
Day 2: Visit Santa Fe and Plazas islands
Day 3: Visit Española island
Day 4: Visit Floreana island. Arrival in Santa Cruz Island.
Day 5: Visit C. Darwin Station and Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 6: Visit Rabida Island and Pto. Egas on Santiago island.
Day 7: Visit Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 8: Visit Seymour Island and transfer to the airport.



5 DAY TOUR A:         SUNDAY - THURSDAY

Day 1: Flight to Baltra island. Visit Bachas beach
Day 2: Visit Santa Fe and Plazas islands
Day 3: Visit Española island
Day 4: Visit Floreana island. Arrival in Santa Cruz Island
Day 5: Visit Charles Darwin Station. Transfer out to Baltra airport.


5 DAY TOUR B :          WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY

Day 1: Arrival in Baltra airport. Transfer to Pto. Ayora .Visit Tortuga Bay beach. Hotel accommodations.
Day 2: Visit C. Darwin Station and Santa Cruz Highlands. On board accommodation.
Day 3: Visit Rabida Island and Pto. Egas on Santiago island.
Day 4: Visit Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 5: Visit Seymour Island and transfer to the airport.


4 DAY TOUR:          THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Day 1: Flight to Baltra island. Transfer to Pto. Ayora .Visit Santa Cruz Highlands. Accommodations on board of yacht.
Day 2: Visit Rabida Island and Pto. Egas on Santiago island.
Day 3: Visit Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 4: Visit Seymour Island and transfer to the airport.


FLOREANA MOTOR YACHT



Accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins with a low and upper berths, en-suite bathroom, Sun deck space, dinning room.

Technical Characteristics:
Category: Tourist Class
Length: 76.0 ft (23 m)
Beam: 19 ft (5.8 m)
Speed: 9 knots
Engines: 2 Caterpillar diesel of 150 HP each,
Electricity: Generators: 2 Isuzu of 20 Kw , 110 volts - 60 cycles
Fuel Capacity : 2000 gallons of diesel
Fresh Water Capacity: 2500 gallons
Navigation Equipment : 24 miles Radar Furuno, GPS, Echo Sounder Furuno, VHF Radio communication system.
Safety Equipment : 2 motor dinghies 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
Accommodations: 8 double cabins with upper and lower berth. Cabins have private facilities
Crew: Captain, yachtsman, 2 sailors, Engineer, bartender, chef, naturalist bilingual guide



FLOREANA YACHT ITINERARIES:


8 DAY TOUR: SUNDAY – SUNDAY (or THURSDAY – THURSDAY)

Day 1: Flight to Baltra island. Visit Bachas beach
Day 2: Visit Santa Fe and Plazas islands
Day 3: Visit Española island
Day 4: Visit Floreana island. Arrival in Santa Cruz Island
Day 5: Visit C. Darwin Station and Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 6: Visit Rabida Island and Pto. Egas on Santiago island.
Day 7: Visit Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 8: Visit Seymour Island and transfer to the airport.



5 DAY TOUR A:        SUNDAY - THURSDAY

Day 1: Flight to Baltra island. Visit Bachas beach
Day 2: Visit Santa Fe and Plazas islands
Day 3: Visit Española island
Day 4: Visit Floreana island. Arrival in Santa Cruz Island
Day 5: Visit Charles Darwin Station. Transfer out to Baltra airport.


5 DAY TOUR B : WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY

Day 1: Arrival in Baltra airport. Transfer to Pto. Ayora .Visit Tortuga Bay beach. Hotel accommodations.
Day 2: Visit C. Darwin Station and Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 3: Visit Rabida Island and Pto. Egas on Santiago island.
Day 4: Visit Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 5: Visit Seymour Island and transfer to the airport.


4 DAY TOUR: THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Day 1:
Flight to Baltra island. Transfer to Pto. Ayora .Visit Santa Cruz Highlands. Accommodations on board of yacht.
Day 2: Visit Rabida Island and Pto. Egas on Santiago island.
Day 3: Visit Bartolome and Sullivan Bay
Day 4: Visit Seymour Island and transfer to the airport.