From $3000
Overview:
Cachalote ("sperm whale" in Spanish) is a steel-hulled, ketch-rigged, motor sailor, designed and built for comfort in California in 1971. She was remodelled as recently as 2002, and now provides more space and amenities than ever.
Cachalote accommodates 16 passengers in its many twin cabins, and one double cabin. All cabins have private bathrooms and individual climate control.
In addition to excellent service, the Cachalote is known for tasty food and knowledgeable naturalist guides. Relax on one of the three ample wooden decks, and cruise the archipelago with style.
Key Features:
Fully air-conditioned,All Rooms have private bathrooms / hot water,Remodeled in 2002 for more spaciousness,Multilingual naturalist guide
Awarded the Smart Voyager Certificate for sound conservation practices
Technical Specifications:
Year of construction : 1971
Type : Motor Yacht
Category : First Class
Length : 86 feet (26m)
Beam : 18 feet (6m)
Capacity: 16 passengers
On Board : Saloon,Bar,Large dining room,Sun deck
Accommodation:
Main Deck : One Double Cabin
Lower Deck : 7 Double Cabins with bunk beds
All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air conditioning
Main Engines : 280 h.p. Caterpillar diesel engine
Mechanical Equipment : 280 H.P Caterpillar diesel engine,2 Perkins generators for 110v and 220v,Reverse osmosis water maker
Max Speed : 9 knots
Crew : All crew are fully trained and certified,Captain,Multilingual naturalist guide,Cook,Engineer,Barman,3 sailors.
Safety & Navigation : VHF and DSC & HF DSC radios,EPIRB,SART,Satellite tracking device,2 GPS's,2 radars,Depth sounder,Flares,Basic first aid kits,2 tenders with outboards,Flotation rings,Life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew.
Price Per Person: $3000, (High season)
Single Supplement: $
Trip Duration:
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Class: Sailing Yachts
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Best time to travel:
FERNANDINA ITINERARY |
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Wed. |
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Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat |
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Santa Cruz Island: Highlands or Charles Darwin Station |
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Thu. |
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Santiago Island: Chinese Hat |
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Fri. |
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Isabela Island: Villamil Port |
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Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano |
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Sat. |
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Isabela Island: Moreno Point |
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Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay |
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Sun. |
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Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
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Isabela Island: Tagus Cove |
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Mon. |
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Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point |
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Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point |
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Tue. |
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Santiago Island: Egas Port |
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Wed. |
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Transfer to the Baltra airport |
ISABELA ITINERARY |
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Fri. |
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Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat |
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Isabela Island: Villamil Port |
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Sat. |
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Isabela Island: Moreno Point |
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Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay |
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Sun. |
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Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
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Isabela Island: Tagus Cove |
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Mon. |
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Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point |
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Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point |
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Tue. |
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Santiago Island: Egas Port |
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Wed. |
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Transfer to the Baltra airport |
TOWER ITINERARY |
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Wed. |
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Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat |
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Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station or El Chato Tortoise Reserve |
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Fri. |
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San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill |
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San Cristobal Island: El Junco Lagoon |
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Sat. |
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Española Island: Gardner Bay |
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Española Island: Suarez Point |
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Sun. |
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Floreana Island: Cormorant Point |
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Floreana Island: Post Office Bay |
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Mon. |
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Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill |
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Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
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Tue. |
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Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
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Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps |
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Wed. |
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Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove |
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Transfer to the Baltra airport |
HOOD ITINERARY |
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Fri. |
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Arrival in San Cristobal and transfer to boat |
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San Cristobal Island: El Junco Lagoon |
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Sat. |
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Española Island: Gardner Bay |
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Española Island: Suarez Point |
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Sun. |
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Floreana Island: Cormorant Point |
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Floreana Island: Post Office Bay |
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Mon. |
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Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill |
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Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
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Tue. |
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Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
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Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps |
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Wed. |
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Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove |
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Transfer to the Baltra airport |
Price include
Additional Information
Fuel Surchage
Single Supplement: 50%
Charter Surchage
High Season Supplements: Surcharge $130 per pax in Christmas and New Year
6 day itinerary is only available during high season
Children Policy
It doesn't have age limit
Children under 12, 50% off. Only one child per adult
Rates include:
All meals and activities throughout the cruise
Bilingual national park guide
Soft beverages (water, coffee and tea)
Fuel surcharge
Kayaks
Not included:
$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
Airfare from mainland Ecuador
Alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
Gratuities
Cancellation/medical insurance
Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
Use of wetsuit
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