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QUASAR NAUTICA
Galapagos
ALTA
Passenger Capacity: 16
Built: 1956, refurbished 1995
Length: 151 ft.
Beam: 22 ft.
Draft: 10 ft.
Staff and Crew: 10. Ecuadorian |
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- Itinerary: To
Tower, Isabela, Fernandina, James, Bartolome, Santa Cruz, Hood.
- Cabins: 8.
Various bed configurations. Each cabin has private facilities with
shower.
- Dining: There
is a dining salon, plus dining on deck.
- Dress: Very
casual.
- Facilities and
Activities: This a ketch-rigged motor sailer. The main salon has TV/VCR.
There is a library with books and videos. Passenger makeup is varied with
singles, families, young couples and retired couples. Open bridge only at
anchor. Naturalist guides speak Spanish and English, but other
arrangements can be made.
- Recent Fares
Reported to Us:
Whole boat charter for 7 nights: from $34,440 (12 passengers). During low
season per person: from $2,397 and high season from $2,660.
EVOLUTION
Passenger Capacity: 32
Built: 1970, rebuilt 2002
Former Name: Heritage
Length: 192 ft.
Draft: 10.5 ft.
Officers: Ecuadorian
Staff and Crew: 18 plus 2 naturalists, 1 tour leader. Ecuadorian
- Itinerary: 7-night
trips in Galapagos Islands from San Cristobal to Hood, Santa
Cruz, Puerto Ayora, Floreana, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, North Seymore
- Cabins: 18. Cabins are twin or double and have private facilities.
Facilities and Activities: Looks like a boat of the 1920s,
but with modern comfort and safety. There is a library/video room with tv,
vcr,dvd, a small heated mini pool,
canopied top deck. There is a physician on board. There are two naturalist
guides.
- Recent Fares
Reported to Us: Low season per person $2,655 to $2,950; high season:
$2,950 to $3,250. Single supplement 50%. Galapagos National Park fees
are extra.
LAMMER LAW
Passenger Capacity: 16
Built: 1981, refurbished 2001
Length: 93 ft.
Beam: 42 ft.
Draft: 8.5 ft.
Officers: Ecuadorian
Staff and Crew: 7 plus naturalist and dive master. Ecuadorian.
- Itinerary:
Seven-night dive excursions from Baltra to Tower, Isabela, Fernandina,
James, Bartolome, Santa Cruz, and Hood.
- Cabins: 8.
Cabins have double or single beds, private bath with shower.
- Dining: Meals
are served on deck in a covered area aft.
- Dress: Very
casual.
- Facilities and
Activities: This is a trimaran motor sailer. The main salon has a TV/VCR.
Divers are provided with tanks, air, weights/belts, scuba tubas, and dive
alert. A health certificate, C card, BC, wet suit, regulator and mask/fins
must be brought for scuba diving. There are land tours also.
- Recent Fares
Reported to Us:
Charter for 7 nights:$35,020 (12 passengers). Low season per person from
$2,350; high season from $2,605. Galapagos Park fees extra.
MISTRAL
Passenger Capacity: 12
Built: 1987
Length: 74 ft.
Beam: 17 ft.
Draft: 6.5 ft.
Officers: Ecuadorian
Staff and Crew: 5 plus naturalist dive master.
- Itinerary: Seven-night cruises of the Galapagos from Bastra to
Tower, Isabela, Fernandina, James, Bartolome, Santa Cruz, and Hood.
- Cabins: 6.
Cabins are small, each has private bath with shower.
- Dining: There
is dining inside and on deck.
- Dress: Very
casual.
- Facilities and
Activities: Used for diving as well as
regular cruising.
- Recent Fares
Reported to Us:
Whole ship charter: seven nights from $17,340 (8 passengers). Low season per
person from $2,090; high season $2,245. Galapagos National Park entrance
fees are not included.
PARRANDA
Passenger Capacity: 16
Built: 1965, refurbished 1994
Length: 125 ft.
Beam: 23 ft.
Draft: 7.5 ft.
Officers: Ecuadorian
Staff and Crew: 7 plus naturalist, Ecuadorian
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