M/Y DAPHNE, in 2004 this yacht was rebuilt and a suite and a spacious sundeck was added to it. On the sun deck you can work on your tan while watching the frigate birds glide on the upwind of the boat.
With our cruise you will be exploring many of the different islands of the archipelago, in a way that we believe is the best for experiencing the magnificent Galapagos nature, flora and fauna, and of course its famous endemic animals - all first-hand and up close.
Accommodation
Accommodations
We are a local company located on the Galapagos Islands, owned and run by Galapagos Islanders. We have more than 30 years of experience organizing cruises around these spectacular islands. The owners are the descendants of early settlers who decided to work in tourism.
We know it’s a privilege to live on the Galapagos Islands, where 97% of the land is a National Park and its surrounding waters are a Marine Reserve. Therefore we are doing our best and continuously improve our operation to reduce environmental impacts. In recognition of our commitment we have been granted the Smart Voyager Certification and the Sello de Calidad Galapagos (Galapagos Quality Certification).
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: Captain, naturalist guide, first mate, engineer, sailor, barman, chef and assistant chef.
Technical Information
Length: 70 ft.
Beam: 20 ft.
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Electrical power supply: 110V - 220 V
Security: All crew members have been trained on the ISM standards for safety at sea.
Safety Equipment
- Inflatable rafts for 26 passengers
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
- Life jackets
- First Aid and DAN oxygen equipment
- Smoke and fire alarm sensors
- Fire extinguishing system and equipment
Engines
- 250HP Caterpillar engines (2)
- Electrical generators (Onan 25kw and Perkins 45kw)
Water Capacity: Desalinization plant for 3.200 gallons
Diesel: 2.400 gallons
Navigation Equipment
- GPS Satellite navigation
- Radar - Furuno 36 miles
- Depth sounder - Furuno
- Marine Radio HF and VHF
- SSB Rescue equipment
Itineraries
Traveling with Zenith gives you a clear understanding on what you will be doing during your selected itinerary. For any questions, feel free to contact us using our "Live Chat" tool or our handy contact forms placed throughout the site.
Itinerary A | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Wednesday | Arrival to Baltra Island Santa Cruz Is: Bachas Beach |
Thursday | North Seymour Island Bartholome Island |
Friday | Santiago Is.: Egas Port Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove |
Saturday | Isabela Is: Tagus Cove Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point |
Sunday | Isabela Is: Elizabeth Bay Moreno Point |
Monday | Isabela Is: Las Tintoreras Wetlands |
Tuesday | Santa Cruz Is.: Dragon Hill Carrion Point |
Wednesday | Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Wednesday | Arrival to Baltra Island Santa Cruz Is: Highlands |
Thursday | Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown |
Friday | Española Is: Suarez Point Gardner Bay |
Saturday | San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock Interpretation Center |
Sunday | Santa Fe Island South Plaza |
Monday | Genovesa Is: Prince Philip Steps Darwin Bay |
Tuesday | Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island |
Wednesday | Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B (5D/4N) | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Saturday | San Cristobal Airport Interpretation Center |
Sunday | Santa Fe Island South Plaza |
Monday | Genovesa Is: Prince Philips Steps Darwin Bay |
Tuesday | Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island |
Wednesday | Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B (4D/3N) | |
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DAY | PLAN |
Wednesday | Arrival to Baltra Island Santa Cruz Is: Highlands |
Thursday | Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown |
Friday | Española Is: Suarez Point Gardner Bay |
Saturday | San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock San Cristobal Airport |
These prices include:
- All Transfers Airport – Yacht – Airport in Galapagos
- Cruise on board the yacht of your choice
- Three complete meals per day
- Excursions to the Islands
- English speaking naturalist guide
The price does not include:
- Round trip airfare to Galapagos approximately of US $ 500.00 (It depends of the date and of your trip)
- Galapagos National Park fee US $ 100.00 (To be paid in cash in Galapagos)
- Galapagos Transit card of US $ 20.00 (To be paid in cash in the airport in Quito)
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Special service not described above