M/C Petrel Galapagos Cruise Description:
The brand new Petrel is a luxury cruise designed as a catamaran of great stability and style. It will start crusing in the Summer of 2015. Swift, elegant and silent, this motor catamaran takes its name from the beautiful Galapagos sea bird. It has spacious cabins with private balconies, an ample lounge and relaxing areas. The huge sundeck features the Jacuzzi, the perfect spot for watching whales and dolphins or to simply relax and soak up the sun between island excursions. In the evenings there is no better place for star gazing. The crew aboard the Petrel has been carefully selected to ensure the best cruising experience. A knowledgeable Bilingual Naturalist Guide will acompany you during all land excursions.
Accommodation:
- Main Deck: 2 Suites 441ft² / 41m² (private balcony). 2 Double Staterooms 301 ft² / 28 m² (private balcony).
- Upper Deck: 4 Connected Cabins 301 ft² / 28 m² (private balcony).
- Sun Deck: Jacuzzi (Please check with your Guide and Quality Control Manager for our Jaccuzi schedules.)
KEY FEATURES
- The M/C Petrel is among our best selection of Galapagos luxury catamarans
- Expect comfort, great stability and spacious cabins aboard the Petrel
- Sleek and swift as implied by its name, featuring a Jacuzzi in the Sun Deck
- Level III Naturalist guides in Galapagos Islands will lead all excursions
- Comprehensive itineraries allowing you to fully explore the Galapagos
Technical Specifications | |
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Year of construction: | Summer 2015 |
Type: | Power Motor Catamaran |
Class: | Luxury |
Capacity: | 16 travelers |
Length: | 108 ft (33 m) |
Beam: | 39 ft (12 m) |
Draft: | 5 ft (1,40 m) |
Gross tonnage: | 170 Tons |
Main engines: | Cummins QSM 11 / 400 HP @ 2100 RPM |
Max Speed: | 14 knots |
Electricity: | 2000 Gallons / day |
Exterior | GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer) |
Safety & Navigation | All equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life raft Navtex 2 GPS Depth Sounder 2 naval radars Fire detection and prevention systems etc. |
Available Gear: | – Kayaks – Snorkeling -Gear Wet Suits |
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – A
FRIDAY – FRIDAY ISABELA, FENANDINA & CENTRAL ISLANDS |
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FRIDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: North Seymour Island |
SATURDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point PM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point |
SUNDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
MONDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay PM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point |
TUESDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Isabela Island: Wetlands, Wall of Tears |
WEDNESDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
THURSDAY | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island: Isla Lobos Transfer to San Cristóbal Island |
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – B
FRIDAY – FRIDAY GENOVESA & CENTRAL ISLANDS |
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FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: San Cristóbal Island: Interperation Center |
SATURDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
SUNDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay |
MONDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
TUESDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolomé Island |
WEDNESDAY | AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps |
THURSDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove |
FRIDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS – A
FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY ISABELA & FERNANDINA |
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FRIDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: North Seymour Island |
SATURDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point PM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point |
SUNDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
MONDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay PM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point |
TUESDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Isabela Island: Wetlands, Wall of Tears |
WEDNESDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS – B
WEDNESDAY – MONDAY CENTRAL & SOUTHERN ISLANDS |
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WEDNESDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
THURSDAY | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island: Isla Lobos PM: San Cristobal Island:La Galapaguera |
SATURDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
SUNDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay |
MONDAY | PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
MONDAY – FRIDAY GENOVESA & CENTRAL ISLANDS |
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MONDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
TUESDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolomé Island |
WEDNESDAY | AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps |
THURSDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove |
FRIDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
FRIDAY – MONDAY SAN CRISTOBAL, ESPAÑOLA & FLOREANA |
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FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island Airport – Transfer to boat PM: San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera |
SATURDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
SUNDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay |
MONDAY | PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
NOTE: Cruise Itinerary is subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure).
Above prices include:
All shore excursions.
All meals throughout the cruise.
Soft drinks and juices.
Champagne reception.
Complimentary fruit platter.
Galapagos National Park certified Guide.
Use of snorkeling gear and wet-suits.
Kayaks.
Above prices do not include:
Round-trip airfare to Galapagos.
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee, $100.
Galapagos Transit Control Card, $20.* ($20 beginning March 1st, 2015).
Tips to crew.
Alcoholic beverages.
Plastic bottled sodas.
♦ Discount for children under 12 years 25%
♦ Single supplement 50%
♦ Fuel Surcharge: $ NIL
♦ All prices in United States Dollars
♦ Prices per person, based on a double occupancy
♦ Please keep in mind that for individual bookings, children must be at least 7 years old to participate in the tour.
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