General Information 2012 | ||
Departure Days | Price per Person | |
8 Days | Wednesday | between USD 2,070 – USD 2,759 |
6 Days | Friday | between USD 2,070 – USD 2,488 |
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Capacity | 16 passengers |
Overview Itinerary | |
Wednesday: | Island South Plazas |
Thursday: | Island Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station – Highlands |
Friday: | Española – Gardner Bay – Punta Suarez |
Saturday: | Floreana – Punta Cormorant – Devils Crown – Post Office Bay |
Sunday: | Isabela – Elizabeth Bay – Punta Moreno |
Monday: | Fernandina – Punta Espinosa / Isabela – Urbina Bay |
Tuesday: | Island Santiago – Puerto Egas / Bartolome |
Wednesday: | Island Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove / Baltra – return flight |
This is a beautifully decorated motor sailor built in 1971 and refurbished in 2002 to meet all security standards, according to international marine safety regulations. Cachalote accommodates 16 passengers in 8 cabins: 7 cabins with bunk beds and 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Each cabin is fully air-conditioned and offers private bathroom facilities. With standard safety equipment, TV and DVD player and ample deck space, the attractive ivory Cachalote is perfect for a cruise on the Galapagos Islands.
The Motor Sailor Cachalote was designed and built in California in 1971 and fully refurbished in 2002 for cruises on the Galapagos Islands, with comfort in mind. It comfortably accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins (7 with bunk beds, 1 with a double bed). Each cabin is fully air-conditioned and offers private bathroom facilities. With standard safety equipment, outboard motors, life rafts, freezer and refrigerator, desalinator, TV and DVD player and ample deck space, the attractive ivory Cachalote is perfect for a cruise on the Galapagos Islands. It is also known for the excellent service of the crew and knowledgeable naturalist guide.
Motor Sailor Cachalote – Specifications | |
Type | Motor Sailor |
Length | 22.4 meters |
Beam | 5.5 meters |
Speed | 9 Knots |
Cabins | 16 Passengers in 8 double cabins with bunk beds/double bed with private bathroom |
Crew | 5 Plus Naturalist guide |
Prices per Person for 2012:
Season |
5 nights/6 days
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7 nights/8 days
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High Season |
USD 2,070.-
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USD 2,759.-
|
Low Season |
USD 2,070.-
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USD 2,488.-
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Single supplement: 50%
Discount for children under 12 years: 50% of net rate
High season: Dec. 08-Apr. 30, June 16-Aug. 31 and Nov. 01-30
Low season: May 01-June 15 , Sept. 01-Oct. 31 and Dec. 01-07
Included in the price:
All Transfers, 8-day cruise on board of the Yacht Cachalote in double accommodation with all facilities, all meals during the cruise, multilingual naturalist guide, purified water free for drink, coffee or tea.
Not included in the price:
flights mainland to/from Galápagos (e.g. Quito – Galapagos – Quito USD 420.- per person), entrance fee to Galapagos National Park USD 100.- per person, migration card USD 10.- per person, beverages, tips, personal items, insurance.
NB
Itinerary is subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, operational matters, National Park Authorities advice, or Captain´s decision for passengers security.