Cachalote is a beautifully decorated motor/sailer that accommodates 16 passengers in her 8 cabins: upper/lower berths and one matrimonial cabin all with private baths with hot/cold water showers, fully air conditioned with independent air conditioning units in each cabin. There is plenty of deck space on 3 different wooden decks with seats and cushions to relax in the shade or sunbathe during the cruise.
Accommodation
Accommodations
Features 8 air conditioned double cabins each with private bathroom and hot/cold water shower. Cabins # 1-7 with bunk beds (double lower and upper single berth) are located on lower deck and cabin # 8 with matrimonial berth on main deck.
Dining area and salon on main deck, ample sun deck, freezer, refrigerator, TV and DVD player. Snorkeling equipment on board.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
- Year of construction: 1971
- Type: Motor Yacht ' Schooner rigged motor sailor
- Length: 86 feet (26 m)
- Beam: 19 feet (6 m)
- Capacity: 16 Passengers
- Accommodation:
- 8 double staterooms each with private bathroom.
- Hot / cold water showers. - On Board: Saloon, Bar, Large dining room, Sun deck
- Main engines: 280 h.p. Caterpillar diesel engine
- Mechanical Equipment:
- 280 H.P Caterpillar diesel engine
- 2 Perkins generators for 110v and 220v
- Reverse osmosis water maker - Max speed: 9 knots
- Crew: All crew are fully trained and certified.
- Captain
- Multilingual naturalist guide
- Cook
- Engineer
- Barman
- 3 sailors. - Safety & Navigation:
- VHF and DSC & HF DSC radios.
- EPIRB
- SART
- Satellite tracking device
- 2 GPS's
- 2 radars
- Depth sounder
- Flares
- Basic first aid kits
- 2 tenders with outboards
- Flotation rings
- Life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew.
Itineraries
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Itinerary G (8D/7N) | ||
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DAY | PLAN | |
Wednesday | Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station |
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Thursday | Plazas Island Santa Fe Island |
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Friday | San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill Galapaguera & El Junco Lagoon |
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Saturday | Española Island: Gardner Bay Suarez Point |
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Sunday | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Post Office Bay / Devli's Crown |
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Monday | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
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Tuesday | Genovesa Island: El Barranco Darwin Bay |
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Wednesday | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove Baltra: Transfer to the airport |
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Itinerary F (8D/7N) | ||
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DAY | PLAN | |
Wednesday | Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat Highlands of Santa Cruz and Charles Darwin Station |
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Thursday | Chinese Hat Islet Rabida Island |
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Friday | Isabela Is: Serra Negra Volcano Tortoise Breeding Center – Flamingo Lagoon |
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Saturday | Isabela Is: Moreno Point Elizabeth Bay |
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Sunday | Isabela Is: Urbina Bay Tagus Cove |
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Monday | Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point Isabela Is: Vicente Roca Point |
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Tuesday | Santiago Is: Egas Port Bartholome Island |
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Wednesday | North Seymour Island Baltra airport |
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Low season: September 1 - October 21, December 1 - 7.
Special discount for children under 12yo (one child per adult). Other discounts may apply for bookings between 7 days of departure.
Additional Information:
- Fuel Surchage
- Single Supplement: 50%
- Charter Surchage
- High Season Supplements: Surcharge $130 per pax in Christmas and New Year
- 6 day itinerary is only available during high season
Children Policy:
- It doesn't have age limit
- Children under 12, 50% off. Only one child per adult
Rates include:
- All meals and activities throughout the cruise
- Bilingual National Park Guide
- Soft beverages (water, coffee and tea)
- Fuel Surcharge
- Kayaks
- Occassional Diving available
Not included:
- $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
- Airfare from mainland Ecuador
- Alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Wetsuit