Cachalote Explorer Vessel
The Galapagos Islands – Ecuador
The Cachalote Explorer Vessel is a charming and comfortable First-Class ship, having been built for the rough waters of the Canadian West Coast, the ship will provide a stable, smooth and relaxing ride while sailing on the beautiful Galapagos.
The vessel offers unique, rich and varied itineraries that visit selected sites full of endemic wildlife, making your experience on the Galapagos memorable, after a full day of activities, you can relax in its spacious cabins or social areas.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Type: Motor sail
- Beam: 24 ft.
- Salon Dimensions: 17.5ft x 35ft
- Type: Motor Vessel, Steel hull
- Mechanical Equipment: 1 main Caterpillar Engine, 3 Generators (110v), 2 reverse osmosis water makers, sewage treatment plant
- Crew: All crew are fully trained and certified. Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineers, barman, and 4 sailors.
- Cruising speed: 8 knots (appx.)
ACCOMMODATION
8 cabins each with private bath. Hot / cold water showers. Combination of Queen, Double and Twin sized mattresses.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
VHF (DSC) & HF (DSC) radios. EPIRB, SART, Hunter satellite tracking device, 2 GPS’s, 2 radars, depth sounder, flares, basic first aid kits, 2 tenders with outboards, fin keels for extra stability, flotation rings, life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew, fire alarm system.
ITINERARIES M/V CACHALOTE EXPLORER
ITINERARY TOWER - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - WEDNESDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Wednesday
Thursday
AM: South Plazas Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Friday
AM: San Cristóbal Island: Cero Brujo
PM: San Cristóbal Island: Galapaguera – Junco Lagoon
Saturday
AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island: Suarez Point
Sunday
AM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
PM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay – Devil´s Crown
Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
Tuesday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Barranco
Wednesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove and Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
ITINERARY FERNANDINA - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - WEDNESDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Wednesday
AM: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands Natural reserve with giant tortoises & Charles Darwin Research Station
Thursday
AM: Chinese Hat Island
PM: Rabida Island
Friday
AM: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano – Chico Volcano
PM: Isabela Island: Galapagos Tortoise breading Center
Saturday
AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point
PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
Sunday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
Monday
AM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza
PM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
Tuesday
AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
PM: Bartolome Island
Wednesday
AM: North Seymor Island and Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
ITINERARY HOOD - 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS - FRIDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Friday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Airport
PM: San Cristobal Island: Galapaguera – Junco Lagoon
Saturday
AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island: Suarez Point
Sunday
AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
PM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay – Devil´s Crown
Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
Tuesday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Barranco
Wednesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove and Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
ITINERARY ISABELA - 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS - FRIDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Friday
AM: Transfer to Puerto Ayora where you will take a public speedboat to Isabela Island. Departure on speed boat at 14:00
PM: Arrive in Puerto Villamil 16:30 pm approximately. Here you will board the Cachalote.
Saturday
AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point
PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
Sunday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
Monday
AM: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point
PM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
Tuesday
AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
PM: Bartolome Island
Wednesday
AM: North Seymor Island and Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
DECK PLANS
UPPER DECK
MAIN DECK
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