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Galapagos Cruises and Tours
Cachalote
Cachalote I is a
charming 96 foot schooner offering first class service
for a cruise in the Galapagos Islands.
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As one
of Ecuador's leading conservation organizations, Conservacion y Desarrollo developed the Smart Voyager
sustainable tourism certification program, which awards its
seal of approval to tour boat operators and hotels in
Ecuador who meet a set of strict conservation standards for
protecting the environment, wildlife and the well-being of
workers and local communities. |
Set sail aboard our First Class
schooner rigged motor sailor. Feel free to relax and enjoy any of her three
wooden decks; maybe soaking up some equatorial sun, or perhaps reading with
the wind in your hair and salt in the air.
This is a beautifully decorated motor/sailer
recently re-built in 2002 to meet all security standards, according to
international marine safety regulations. Cachalote I 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, but don't forget that sunscreen!
Enjoy beautiful cruising through the islands...spot dolphins and
whales...snorkel with the sea lions...see birds with blue feet, red feet or
big red "balloons" on their necks...enjoy the scenery and volcanoes...and
marvel at the colourful beaches. Come, relax and have fun on our new
vessel.
2015 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person
and based on double occupancy
Children under 12
receive a 30% discount
Child discounts available for one child per adult
Child discounts not available over Christmas & New Years dates
Single supplement = 50%, shared cabins available
| Cachalote |
High
Season
* Christmas & New Years
add $130 US per person |
Low
Season
May 1-June 15,
Sept 1-Oct 31 & Dec 1-7 |
| 6 day (Fri-Wed) |
$2460 |
$2460 |
| 8 day (Wed-Wed) |
$3280 |
$2960 |
| 15 day (Wed-Wed) |
$6150 |
$5545 |
| Charter
Rates |
High Season |
Low Season |
| 6 day (Fr-Wed) |
$39,360 |
$39,360 |
| 8 day (Wed-Wed) |
$52,480 |
$47,360 |
| 15 day Wed-Wed) |
$98,400 |
$88,720 |
Galapagos Reservations
Cachalote Fernandina
Itinerary (Wednesday to Wednesday):
Day 1 Baltra Airport & Highlands
of Santa Cruz
Day 2 Sombrero Chino & Rabida Island
Day 3 Isabela Island: Puerto Villamil, Tintoreras & Sierra Negra
Day 4 Isabela Island: Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
Day 5 Isabela Island: Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove
Day 6 Punta Espinoza, Fernandina & Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela
Day 7 Puerto Egas, Santiago & Bartolome
Day 8: North Seymour & Baltra Airport
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
Cachalote Tower Itinerary (Wednesday to Wednesday):
Day 1 Baltra Airport & Charles
Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
Day 2 South Plaza & Santa Fe
Day 3 San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo, Galapaguera & El Junco
Day 4 Espanola (Hood) Island: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez
Day 5 Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown & Post
Office Bay
Day 6 Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz & Sullivan Bay, Santiago
Day 7 Genovesa (Tower) Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay
Day 8: Caleta Tortuga Negra & Baltra Airport
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
8 double cabins.
All cabins have
individual A/C units.
CABINS # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 below deck
CABIN # 1:
Lower double / upper single, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes
CABINS # 2, 3, 4, 5:
Are all the same - Upper and lower berths, small closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes
CABINS # 6 and 7:
Located at the below deck, wider lower berth, narrower upper berth, closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes |
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CABIN # 8 main deck
Is on the main deck, near the salon. 1 double bed, closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower - window with ocean view and large portholes |
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Ketchrigged motor sailor. Steel hull, built
in 1971 in California and rebuilt in 2002.
| L.O.A.: |
96 feet |
| L.O.D.: |
86.5 feet |
| Beam: |
18.5 feet |
| Capacity: |
16 passengers |
Crew:
Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook,
and two sailors.
Equipment:
280 hp Caterpillar diesel
engine, two 50 kilowatt generators for 220 and 110 AC, 12 volt DC, all
required electronic safety equipment, tenders with outboard motors, life rafts, freezer and refrigerator, desalinator, TV and DVD player.
Fully air-conditioned.
Galapagos Reservations
Galapagos
Islands Boats, Cruises and Yacht Charters
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