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Welcome to the Galapagos aboard our stable motor catamaran!
Our stable seaworthy catamaran is considered one of most intimate cruise options at present for the Galapagos Islands. It is the perfect choice if you appreciate private comfort or if you dread seasickness; whether travelling on your own or for your romantic getaway! The inviting ambience of your comfortable cabin with inspiring sea views, and a maximum number of only 16 international guests, may turn your naturalist cruise into a personal experience.
Motor Catamaran Treasure of Galapagos cruises around the great outdoors of the unparalleled archipelago of the Galapagos, where you will keep going from one surprise to the next! Each day we anchor at two carefully selected visitor's sites and organise at least two excursions. Our balanced excursion programme (included in our cruise price!) is packed with activities to observe nature from different perspectives; as well as leisure time.
Specially designed for First Class Galapagos cruising.
This modern First Class yacht was built in 2009 and is well maintained (dry dock every second year).
It is equipped with two powerful engines that give a cruising speed of 9 knots (over 22 km/h; 13.5 mp/h). The crew’s quarters, kitchen and engines are hidden inside both hulls (Lower Deck).
All this makes Treasure of Galapagos not too large to become impersonal, and not too small to feel trapped without comfort.
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DAY |
ISLAND | PLACES |
| FRI |
Santa Cruz |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Charles Darwin Station |
| SAT |
Santiago Bartolome |
AM: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolome Island |
| SUN |
North Seymour Mosquera |
AM: North Seymour Island PM: Mosquera Islet |
| MON |
South Plaza San Cristobal |
AM: South Plaza Island PM: Witch Hill |
| TUE |
San Cristobal |
AM: Interpretation Center San Cristobal Airport |
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: CHARLES DARWIN STATION
AM: Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you will pass through an airport inspection point to insure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, as well as to pay the park entrance fee of $100 (unless it has been prepaid). A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor.
PM: Charles Darwin Station
Although the great majority of Galapagos visitors come here to observe and appreciate natural wonders, it is also interesting to learn how the protection and conservation of the islands are carried out. The main attractions are the National Park information center, the Van Staelen Exhibition Hall, the Breeding and Rearing Center for young tortoises, and adult Galapagos tortoises in captivity.
SANTIAGO ISLAND: SULLIVAN BAY AND BARTOLOME ISLAND
AM: Sullivan Bay
It´s located in the western-central part of the Galapagos archipelago. It is the fourth largest island in the archipelago (following Isabela, Fernandina and Santa Cruz). Along with some of the large western volcanoes of Isabela and Fernandina, Santiago is also volcanically active, with many young flows and cones to be seen, particularly along the southern, western, and eastern coasts. These can even be seen from the summit of Darwin Volcano and from space. A number of large eruptions have been reported over the last 2 centuries. Santiago actually consists of two coalesced volcanoes: a typical shield volcano on the northwest end and a low, linear fissure volcano on the southeast end.
PM: Bartolome Island
It´s situated across Sullivan Bay. It has an altitude of 114 meters, from where we can observe one of the most beautiful sceneries of the Galapagos Islands such as: Volcanic cones, lunar-like craters, lava fields, and the famous Toba formed pinnacle eroded by the sea. There is very little vegetation on this island.
It has two breathtaking beaches where marine turtles exist and at the base of the pinnacle, as well as a very small colony of Galapagos penguins.
NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND AND MOSQUERA ISLET
AM: North Seymour Island
It´s an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island and therefore is generally flat and strewn with boulders. There are good nesting sites here for a large population of magnificent frigate birds. Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance in the more open areas and swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges. Despite the tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul out onto the beach and can be found bodysurfing.
Do watch your step as the boobies don’t worry much about where they nest, and you might just step on one. The trees are dotted with male frigate birds trying to attract the attention of the ladies by inflating their bright red skin flaps. They sometimes fly in the air to call more attention to themselves. There’s a circular path that takes you through the island to a beautiful, rocky shore where the waves crash a silvery-blue.
PM: Mosquera Islet
It´s is located between Baltra and North Seymour. This is a small islet formed by a geological uplift, with a reef of rocks and coral and a great white sand beach, where lie a big population of sea lions. You can also observe several species of shorebirds. This site offers great snorkeling and swimming. Along the rocks it is common to see the Red Lava crabs and Sally light-foot crabs.
SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND AND SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: WITCH HILL
AM: South Plaza Island
It´s located to the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of a pair of islands known as “Islas Plazas”. Despite its small size, some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than its relatives found at other islands. Throughout the island there are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a marine iguana with a land iguana. They are unique and recognizable at first glance by their black/gray color, with a land iguana’s crest, but face and tail of the marine iguana. The big population of iguanas is due to the presence of “tunas”, their favorite food. Swallow Tailed Gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other sea bids as: Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds and brown pelicans.
PM: Witch Hill
The primary attraction of this site is the coral sand beach. It is an excellent place to swim and snorkel. Cerro Brujo is the remains of a tuff cone. It is one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. Captain Fitzroy climbed to the top of the hill to scout out reefs. It has an impressive landscape, where it is often possible to see coastal and migratory birds, including pelicans, Blue-footed Boobies, and Swallow-tailed Gulls, as well as sea lions and marine iguanas. At times the lagoon is completely dry and deposits of salt may be found in the bottom. The people of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno used to use the lagoon as a salt mine.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: INTERPRETATION CENTER
AM: Interpretation CenterThe Galapagos National Park Visitor Center lies close to the port town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The center explains a series of natural circumstances such as the volcanic origins of the islands, their remoteness from the continent, its ocean currents, its special climate, the arrival of different species, and their establishment, among others.
Transfer to San Cristobal airport for your flight back to Guayaquil or Quito.
Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.
| Name: | Treasure of Galapagos |
| Category | First Class |
| Type | Motor Catamaran |
| Length | 31m / 101ft |
| Beam | 11.20m / 36.75ft |
| Capacity | 16 passengers max. |
| Contruction & Maintenance | Guayaquil. 2009. Latest dry dock maintenance, September 2017 |
| Crew & Staff |
6 trained & experienced crew-members: Captain, first mate, 2 sailors, 2 engineers. 4 trained & experienced household staff members: Barman, cook, kitchen help, housekeeper. 1 National park certified naturalist guide. |
| Cabins |
8 suites (20m² / 215 ft²) with private facilities, individually controlled A/C, queen-size beds in doubles, & balcony (1.90x1.20m / 6.2x3.9ft) 1 double-sized master-suite (40m² / 430 ft²) with private facilities, individually controlled A/C, large bathroom, king-sized bed, living room (convertible into two sofa-beds) & two balconies. |
| Cabin distribution |
Main Deck: 4 twin suites and 1 master-suite (optionally convertible into a family suite for 4 people) Upper Deck: 2 twin suites & 2 double suites |
| Social areas & Amenities |
Outdoor. Sun deck: Solarium area, shaded resting area & whirlpool. Upper deck: Shaded terrace & barbecue area Indoor. Main deck: Air-conditioned lounge with living room, dining room, and bar. Amenities: Outdoor whirlpool for up to 6 people (with Jacuzzi jets); deck chairs, BBQ, TV/DVD, small library, board games. |
| Inflatable dinghies |
2x Zodiac - typef or 8 people each |
| Electricity | 110V / 220V (US-style plugs) |
| Power supply | 2x Caterpillar generator 75 KW |
| Nett Tonnage (volume) & Draft |
Nett tonnage: 102.78 ton Draft (incl. keels): 1.40m / 4.6ft. |
| Machinery | 2x Caterpillar diesel engine (2x345 PS/HP) with ROCKWOOL sound insulation |
| Cruising speed | 9 kntos (ca. 16.7km/h 10.3 mi/hr) |
| Maximum speed | 11 kntos (ca. 20.4km/h / 12.7 mi/hr) |
| Navigations equipment | Magnetic compass, GPS, 24 Nautical Mile Radar, Sonar (echo sounder system) |
| Communication equipment |
1x HF radio (for communication with the outside world) 2x stationary VHF radio (marine telephone) Handheld bi-directional radio set (VHF walkie-talkies for internal communication + spare device for emergencies) 1x Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) No satelite telephone |
| Wastewater treatment |
Desalination plant Wastewater treatment system |
| Medical & Rescue equipment |
Two first-aid kits Lifebuoys Light life jackets for inflatable dinghy rides 2 SAR Personal Floating Devices in each cabin (emergency life jackets with whistle and a small light) |
| Fire fighting equipment |
Smoke detectors throughout the vessel Fire extinguishers throughout the vessel (cabins, social areas, bridge, engine rooms, gallery, crew´s cabins) Sprinkler system (cabins, social areas & gallery) Automatic CO2 bank/flooding system for gallery & engine room |
| Evacuation equipment |
2 fully equipped life rafts on the Sun Deck 2 SAR Personal Floating Devices in each cabin (emergency life jackets with whistle ans small light) Emergency lighting and indicated evacuation routes |
| Certifications |
Yacht: International Safety Management Certificate (ISM) from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Galapagos National Park: Patente de Operacion Turistica |
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