Baluga

The M. Y. Wolf Buddy and M.Y. Darwin Buddy are the newest and most spacious liveaboard dive yachts in the Galapagos Islands. Designed by Buddy Dive, the 120 foot yachts have four decks and excellent on-board service.
A 2-section dive platform can be closed off and heated, has rinse tanks, 4 deck showers, and an accessible lounge/bar area.

The large and stylish suites are all air-conditioned with private bathroom and flat screen monitor and DVD player. Public areas include a restaurant, sundeck, Jacuzzi, and a gorgeous lounge where you can watch briefings, photos and videos on the gigantic screen. The ship offers first class Ecuadorian and international cuisine.

Key Features: Newest dive ships to cruise the Galapagos,Excellent itinerary including the famous Wolf and Darwin Islands,Spacious dive deck with a section that can be closed off and heated,All cabins with A/C and top of the art entertainment system,Nitrox fills available on board

Technical Specifications

Year of construction : 1968 Rebuilt in 1994

Type  :First Class Superior Yacht

Length : 110 feet (34m)

Beam : 23 feet (7m)

Capacity : 16 passengers

On Board : Lounge,Two separately dining rooms,Great deck space,Great sun deck,TV & VCR Saloon

Accommodation : 8 double cabins each with private bath and 110v ,Hot/cold showers, Lounge, Two separately dining rooms, Great deck space, Great sun deck, TV & VCR Saloon

Main Engines : Twin Scania engines model DI12M ecologically friendly

Max Speed : 12 knots

Crew : Captain,Mechanic,Cook,2 sailors,1 bilingual naturalist guide

Safety & Navigation : Marine radios,Depth sounder up to 2000 mts,48 mile radar, G.P.S,2 tenders with outboards,2 ten-man inflatable rubber rafts in fiberglass capsule,TV with VHS video system,Fully air conditioned 2 desalinators with capacity for 400 gallons / day each. freezer and refrigeration.

Galaxy

The Galaxy Yacht gives you wonderful options for visiting the Galapagos Islands with four, five, or eight day cruises.  Sixteen passengers can be comfortably accommodated in the nine fully air-conditioned, double cabins; each with a private bathroom and hot water.  There is also a telephone for internal communication, speaker, and safe deposit box in each room.

The attractive common areas of the boat include a dining room, bar and lounge, coffee station with refreshments (coffee, tea, drinking water and herbal infusions), library with TV/ DVD, and sundeck for your enjoyment.

Key Features:Fully air-conditioned private rooms,Innovative local and international cuisine,Two zodiac boats for excursions,Airport check-in service at Quito airport,Snorkel gear

Technical Specifications

Year of construction : 2007

Type : Yacht

Category : First Class

Length : 115 feet (35m)

Width : 25 feet (8m)

Capacity : 16 passengers

On Board : Dining room, bar and lounge, TV and DVD, library and sundeck.

Accommodation

Main Deck : 3 Double Cabins (with lower beds and outside views)

Upper Deck : 3 Double Cabins(with lower beds and outside views)

Lower Deck : 3 Double Cabins (with lower beds and outside views)

All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning

Main Engines : 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP

Max Speed : 12 knots

Crew : 9 members + 1 bilingual guide

Safety & Navigation : RAYSTAR 125 GPS, 24 miles RAYMARINE E120 radar, 36 miles RAYMARINE E140 radar, magnetic compass, FURUNO HF radio, UNIDEN VHF radio, ICOM IC M2A radios, RAYMARINE E63069 Eco sounder, EPIRB, horn, thermometer. Two inflatable life raft for 16 passengers each, 20 life jackets (SOLAS I), 10 life jackets (disembark), fire detectors and complete fire system. Safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations

Queen of Galapagos

The Queen of Galapagos offers the most spacious and comfortable accommodation of all the yachts cruising the Galapagos Islands. She is distinguished by wide-open spaces with ample capacity for sixteen passengers in eight luxury cabins.

Each cabin boasts a private bathroom, full AC, TV/DVD player and spectacular panoramic ocean view windows.

Key Features:

Spacious cabins and social areas,Panoramic ocean view windows,Great value cruise option,Purpose-built for the Galapagos,Suite available,

Assistance at the airport

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Year of construction : 2007

Type : First Class Motor Catamaran

Length : 97 feet (30m)

Beam : 31 feet (10m)

Draft : 7 feet (2m)

Water Maker : 2000 gallons / day

Gross Tonnage : 307 tons

Exterior : Mature teakwood flooring

Capacity : 16 passengers

On Board : TV/DVD in each room,Fully air-conditioned Social Areas,Covered Back Deck and Sun Deck

Accommodation : 8 large deluxe double cabins (155-310 ft2 (14.5-24.5 mts2)),Panoramic ocean view windows (all cabins),Private Bathroom,Full Air Conditioning,TV/DVD player

Main Engines : Caterpillar 3406 / 400 HP

Max Speed : 13 knots

Crew : Captain, Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide, Cruise Manager, 8 other crew

Safety & Navigation : All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life craft, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars, fire detection and prevention systems etc.