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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,
Conservación 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 built in 2002 to meet all security standards, according to
international marine safety regulations. Cachalote I accommodates 16
passengers in her 7 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.
2010 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person
and based on double occupancy
Children under 12
receive a 50% 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 |
| 8 day |
$2709 |
$2438 |
| Charter
Rates |
High Season |
Low Season |
| 8 day |
$43,344 |
$39,012 |
SCUBA: Occasional SCUBA
is offered with 2 dives in the Puerto Ayora area for $238 US per
person (minimum of 2 divers). Another dive site with 2 more dives is
possible for the same rate but with a minimum of 4 divers. Rate includes complete diving equipment (wetsuit, belt,
weights, regulator, BCD, masks, snorkel, fins, tank, etc), snacks
and soft drink.
Galapagos Reservations 2011 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person
and based on double occupancy
Children under 12
receive a 50% 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 |
| 8 day |
$2759 |
$2488 |
| Charter
Rates |
High Season |
Low Season |
| 8 day |
$44,144 |
$39,808 |
SCUBA: Occasional SCUBA
is offered with 2 dives in the Puerto Ayora area for $238 US per
person (minimum of 2 divers). Another dive site with 2 more dives is
possible for the same rate but with a minimum of 4 divers. Rate includes complete diving equipment (wetsuit, belt,
weights, regulator, BCD, masks, snorkel, fins, tank, etc), snacks
and soft drink.
Galapagos Reservations
The itinerary for the
Cachalote is (Wednesday to Wednesday):
Day 1 Baltra / Plazas
Day 2 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station /
Highlands
Day 3 Espanola: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez
Day 4 Floreana: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay
Day 5 Isabela: Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
Day 6 Isabela - Urbina Bay & Fernandina - Punta Espinosa
Day 7 Puerto Egas / Bartolome
Day 8: Santa Cruz: Caleta Tortuga Negra & Baltra
* All itineraries are subject to
change at any time for any reason
8 double cabins.
All cabins have
individual A/C units.
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
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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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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