M/Y MISTRAL |
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Ship
Profile - Mistral - Galapagos Islands |
| The M/Y MISTRAL was built for diving in the Galapagos Islands
and is will suited for the adventure diver who prefers a smaller
boat. Accommodations are in six cabins with private bathrooms
and showers with hot and cold running water. The cabins come
equipped with upper and lower berths. There is a main salon
with large picture windows, an aft deck, and a large sundeck
for sunning and napping. |
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| Ship Type: Motor
Yacht |
Category: Luxury |
| Ship Length: 74 feet |
Capacity: 12
Passengers |
| Ship Width: 17 feet |
Speed in knots: 10
knots |
| Equipment: 2 X 250HP Detroit Diesel 6 cylinder, 2 X 35 KVA New Age / Cummins, long range Furuno radar, 22 Mile Si Tex mfg. radar, GPS with Satellite Navigator, also depthfinders, barometer, forward looking echo sounders, and a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon) |
| Crew: 5 crew members plus a bilingual
naturalist guide |
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| Facilities on Board: |
| An on-deck bar, observation decks
and jacuzzi, as well as air conditioning, fax,
110V, internal telephone, Snorkeling gear, environmental
music, life vests and boats, dinghy, television,
video, public restrooms, 220 volt adaptors, email,
and onboard medical facilities |
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| Cabin Facilities: |
| 110V, Air Conditioning, cabin
amenities, hot and cold water , private bathroom
with shower |
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Pricing for the Mistral |
Year Round: |
Low Season Price |
High Season Price |
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| Individual Price Per Passenger |
$ 2,100 |
$ 2,350 |
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| Charter Price |
$ 23,400 |
$ 26,000 |
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* Low season: September 3 to 14
and December 3 to December 14 |
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Note: These
prices are subject to change without notice. Prices
shown in U.S. dollars.
CRUISE PRICES WILL INCLUDE: Galapagos cruises on the Galapagos Yacht Mistral are in air conditioned cabins with private bath. Two visits to the Galapagos Island each day including all meals and tours, conducted by certified naturalist guides.
GALAPAGOS CRUISE PRICES WILL NOT INCLUDE: Airfare between Quito or Guayaquil (round-trip) and the Galapagos Islands, (approximate cost $390 per person), Galapagos National Park entrance fees, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips for naturalist guides and crew or captain, all personal expenses, gifts and purchases on the ship, rental of snorkel equipment and/or travel insurance.
Please request rates and availability for single cabins. Children on Galapagos cruises are always welcome and may cruise at a 30% discount if sharing a cabin with a parent(s). Children above the age of 12 pay full adult fare. .
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Itinerary for the M/Y Mistral |
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Seven Night Cruise - Saturday to Saturday |
| Saturday |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil
to Baltra Island and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to Santiago Island - equipment test |
| Sunday |
AM |
Visit to Cousins - dive |
PM |
Visit to Bartolome - visit |
| Monday |
AM |
Visit to Roca Redondo- dive |
PM |
Visit to Punta Vicente- dive |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Visit to Cape Marshall- dive |
PM |
Visit to Santiago and James Bay- land visit |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Visit to Gordon Rocks - dive |
PM |
Visit to South Plaza - land visit |
| Thursday |
AM |
Visit to Floreana Champion - dive |
PM |
Visit to Floreana and Devil's Crown - dive |
| Friday |
AM |
Visit to Santa Cruz and the Charles Darwin Station |
PM |
Visit to Santa Cruz Island and the highlands |
| Saturday |
AM |
Visit to Santa Cruz and Black Turtle Cove |
PM |
Air transfer to the mainland |
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Departure Dates |
Year-Round Departures |
7 Night - Monday to Monday or Friday to
Friday |
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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!
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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 |
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