Queen of the Galapagos - Catamaran Yacht |
|
|
 |
Ship
Profile - Queen of the Galapagos |
Those who travel and cruise in the Galapagos Islands know, that for comfort
and elegant luxury, the Queen of the Galapagos carries the competition hands down.
Designed as a sixteen passenger catamaran, this yacht provides the perfect
Opportunity for a family, a couple, or a small group to truly experience the
Galapagos Islands in a small boat setting. Available for a naturalist cruise in
the Galapagos Islands, or also as a charter This catamaran offers three, four or
night itineraries. See the itinerary schedule below.
The cabins onboard are spacious, approximately 250 square feet each, as well as spacious, wide-open public areas and dining hall. Each cabin features air conditioning
and large floor to ceiling windows that offer an unequaled view of the
islands passing by. With a powerful 800 horse power engine, the Queen of the
Galapagos conquers the distances between islands with ease, grace and stability.
The cabins onboard range from a large deluxe suite (called the owners suite, to
seven double cabins with twin beds. The private bathrooms include a hot tub style /
jacuzzi style bathtub in each cabin. The public spaces offer lots of room to
relax, research your travel itinerary, or view the Galapagos Islands from the
observation deck. Darwin never had it so good.
The ship crew numbers eight and includes a naturalist guide - certification
Level III. This naturalist guide is trained in the Galapagos Islands and will be
your guide for two excursions per day to the islands, and including lectures
and scientific analysis of the islands – one of the most unique ecological areas
on the planet. See the daily itinerary below:
|
 |
| Ship Type: Motor
Sailer Catamaran |
Category: Luxury Class |
| Ship Length: 93 feet |
Capacity: 16
Passengers |
| Ship Width: 28
feet |
Speed in knots: 9
knots |
| Equipment: 16 mile Raytheon radar, GPS Satellite navigator, Radar Furuno - Radar Furuno FR-2125, with Navtrac GPS, Shipmate Sat. Navigator, , Giro Compass - Anschuts, fire alarm, FR-1510 - Mark III, Raytheon Radio, Satellite. phone Trane. Echo sounder - Simrad and safety equipment that meets or exceeds US Coast Guard standards. |
| Crew: 7 crew members plus 1 bilingual
naturalist guide |
| |
|
 |
 |
| Cabin Facilities: |
| One master suite and seven spacious cabins with twin beds, 110V, Air Conditioning, cabin
amenities, hot and cold water , private bathroom
with shower / hot tub. See the deck plan below. |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
Pricing for the Queen of the Galapagos - Price Per Person |
Year Round: |
7 - Night Cruise |
4 - Night Cruise |
|
| Master Deluxe Suite |
$ 3,895 |
$2,350 |
|
| Standard Deluxe Cabin - |
$ 2,050 |
$ 3,145 |
|
* For the 3 Night Cruise - Standard Cabins are $1,700 and the Deluxe Suite is $1,950 per person |
|
| Please
Note: Price listed per person. These
prices are subject to change without notice. Prices
shown in U.S. dollars. Charter rates available on request. |
 |
|
|
|
 |
Itinerary - Queen of the Galapagos -Galapagos Cruise |
 |
Seven Night Cruise Monday to Monday |
| MONDAY |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil
to San Cristobal Island and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to Sea Lion Island near San Cristobal |
| TUESDAY |
AM |
Visit to Plazas Island |
PM |
Visit to Santa Fe Island |
| WED. |
AM |
Visit to Espanola Island and Gardener Bay |
PM |
Visit to Espanola Island and Punta Suarez |
| THURSDAY |
AM |
Visit to Floreana Island and Comorant Point |
PM |
Visit to Floreana Islands and Post Office Bay |
| FRIDAY |
AM |
Visit to Santa Cruz and the Charles Darwin Center |
|
PM |
Visit to the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island |
| SATURDAY |
AM |
Visit to North Seymour Island |
| |
PM |
Visit to Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island |
| SUNDAY |
AM |
Visit to Sullivan Bay |
| |
PM |
Visit to Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock |
| MONDAY |
AM |
Visit San Cristobal - PM - depart for mainland |
 |
|
Departure Dates |
Year-Round Departures |
7 Night - Monday to Monday
4 Night Cruise - Monday to Friday
3 Night Cruise - Friday to Monday
|
|
 |
|
Galapagos Cruising is a Year Round
Destination |
| The Galapagos Islands
enjoy a mild sub-tropical climate, allowing Galapagos
cruise ships to operate on year round. Temperatures are
defined almost entirely by ocean currents and the trade
winds. In general. From December to May will be warm
and sunny; and from June to November will be cool with
a breeze in the afternoon. The temperature chart below
is useful to plan your Galapagos vacation!
*
Temperature
values are given in Fahrenheit. |
| Temperatures |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
| Max. Air Temp |
84 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
80 |
| Min Air Temp |
70 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
72 |
68 |
66 |
64 |
62 |
64 |
66 |
68 |
| Avg.Sea Temp |
74 |
76 |
76 |
76 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
| Avg. Rainfall |
1 |
1 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
0.75 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|