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Dutch built with teak decks in 1966 as a luxury private yacht, the Samba is now a perfectly well converted cruise boat specialized for Galapagos Islands vacations. The SAMBA accommodates 14 guests, a perfect number to enjoy the magic of the Islands with privacy and flexibility. Its professional, experienced and friendly crew and naturalist guide are devoted to go the extra mile to make your journey a trip of a life time. The upper deck with an outside dining area and sun protection is ideal for bird and marine life watching. On the main deck, an outside area with reading, resting and also eating space; and inside, there is a dining salon with library with TV/VCR and Stereo. Here is where briefings and conference-talks are given and planning about next day activities. Foredeck has enough space for sun bathing, dolphin watching or just to relax and observe marine life and the beautiful landscape of the islands. The ample and comfortable space on deck makes this boat ideal for nature and photography cruises.
Technical Specifications
Category: | Tourist Superior Class |
Capacity: | 14 passengers |
Type: | steel-hulled motor yacht with stabilizing sail |
LOA: | 78 ft. / 23.77 m. |
Beam: | 18 ft. / 5.48 m. |
Displacement: | 134 tons |
Engines: | Very efficient Twin DAV diesel engines 280 HP-CUMMINS that only use a remarkable 6 gallons of diesel every hour! |
Generators: | Two of 21 & 12.5 kW for 110v & 220v A/C and 12v & 24v D/C |
Range: | 2.500 miles |
Speed: | 8.5 knots cruising |
Sail: | Steadying sails |
Water capacity: | 1.500 gallons and water maker |
Accommodations: | 6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin, all with private bathrooms and hot water. An ample dining-room/salon connects to an outdoor dining facility with large tables, 32″ High Definition LCD TV, DVD video equipment, sound-system, mini-library with books and videos and a small bar. |
Crew: | 6 + licensed Naturalist Guide |
Navigation: | Furuno Navnet Radar, Plotter and Sonar, GPS, VHF & SSB radios, two tenders with outboard motors. |
Safety: | One self-contained 20-passenger life raft, EPIRB, two bi-directional VHF emergency-radios, one VHF (Motorola) wide-range radio, VHF and HF radios and one cell-phone communication system, life jackets, fire extinguishers, safety smoke and fire detectors and overhead sprinkler systems, A.B.C fire-control system and CO2 bank for the engine room. |
Itinerary Pristine and Born Of Fire (NW Islands)
- 8 days 7 nights
- AM Arrive to Baltra airport
- PM Mosquera Islet
- AM Darwin Bay – Genovesa Island
- PM Prince Philip’s Steps (El Barranco) – Genovesa Island
- AM Punta MejÃa – Marchena Island
- PM Black beach – Marchena Island
- AM Punta Albemarle – Isabela Island
- PM Punta Vicente Roca – Isabela Island
- AM Punta Espinoza – Fernandina Island
- PM Urbina Bay – Isabela Island
- AM Elizabeth Bay – Isabela Island
- PM Punta Moreno – Isabela Island
- AM Asilo de La Paz and Cerro Alleri – Floreana Island
- PM La Loberia – Floreana Island
- AM Highlands – Santa Cruz Island
- PM Baltra – Flight back to Quito or Guayaquil
Itinerary Oceanic Forces And Enchanted Land (SE Islands)
- 8 days 7 nights
- AM Arrive to Baltra airport
- PM Highlands – Santa Cruz Island
- AM Punta Cormorant and Champion Rock – Floreana Island
- PM Post Office Bay & La Baronesa lookout – Floreana Island
- AM Punta Suárez – Española Island
- PM Gardner Bay and Gardner Rock – Española Island
- AM Isla Lobos and Kicker Rock – San Cristobal Island
- PMÂ Punta Pitt – San Cristobal Island
- AM Barrington Bay – Santa Fe Island
- PM South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion
- AM Chinese Hat
- PM Bartolome Island
- AM James Bay – Santiago Island
- PM Rabida Island
- AM North Seymour Island
- PM Baltra – Flight back to Quito or Guayaquil
- Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.
Cruise includes
- All meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner)
- Accommodation in double cabins
- Transfers in/out Galapagos
- Excursions according the itinerary
- English Speaking Naturalist Guide
Cruise does not include
- Air tickets from/to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD 200 p/p
- Transit Control Card USD 20 p/p
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholics beverages
- Snorkeling equipment for renting on board
- Tips
- Travel Medical insurance
Would you like to start a experience with us?
Please feel free to contact us, our Travel Experts will be happy to send you a free quote according to your needs and budget!