Cachalote Explorer Galapagos Cruise | Motor Yacht

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Yacht Class

4-Star

Program Duration

6-15 Days

Capacity

16 Guests

Overview

The Cachalote Explorer Galapagos Cruise vessel is a spacious and comfortable motor yacht, originally designed as a fishing vessel which operated in the harsh seas off the Canadian west coast. After about 12 years the sturdy ship was renovated into a first-class passenger yacht. This vessel often operates alongside its sister-ship the M/Y Beluga, offering similar itineraries of 6-15 days.

Next departures

Tour Name Start Date End Date Spaces Left Price From

Itinerary Details

Itinerary Details

Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

PMHighlands

Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

Charles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.


Day 2 – Sombrero Chino – Rabida IslandAMSombrero Chino

Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.

PMRabida Island

Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.


Day 3 – Moreno Point – Elizabeth BayAMMoreno Point

Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.

PMElizabeth Bay

Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.


Day 4 – Urbina Bay – Tagus CoveAMUrbina Bay

Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.

PMTagus Cove

Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.


Day 5 – Espinosa Point – Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point

Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.

PMVicente Roca Point

Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.


Day 6 – Puerto Egas – Bartholomew IslandAMPuerto Egas

Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.

PMBartholomew Island

Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.


Day 7 – Sierra Negra – Puerto VillamilAMSierra Negra

Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.

PMPuerto Villamil

Isabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches.


Day 8 – North Seymour Island – Baltra DepartureAMNorth Seymour Island

North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

Baltra Departure

Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – El Chato – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

PMEl Chato

Santa Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.

Charles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.


Day 2 – Santa Fe Island – South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island

Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.

PMSouth Plaza

South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.


Day 3 – Cerro Brujo – La Galapaguera – El Junco LagoonAMCerro Brujo

San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.

La Galapaguera

San Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.

PMEl Junco Lagoon

San Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.


Day 4 – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet – Suarez PointAMGardner Bay

Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.

Osborn Islet

Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.

PMSuarez Point

Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.


Day 5 – Cormoran Point – Devils Crown – Post Office BayAMCormoran Point

Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.

Devils Crown

Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.

PMPost Office Bay

Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.


Day 6 – Dragon Hill – Sullivan BayAMDragon Hill

Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.

PMSullivan Bay

Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.


Day 7 – Darwin Bay – Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay

Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.

PMPrince Phillip Steps

Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.


Day 8 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove

Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.

Baltra Departure

Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 – San Cristobal Arrival – La Galapaguera – El Junco Lagoon

San Cristobal Arrival

San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.



La Galapaguera

San Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.

El Junco Lagoon

San Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.


Day 2 – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet – Suarez Point

Gardner Bay

Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.

Osborn Islet

Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.



Suarez Point

Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.


Day 3 – Cormoran Point – Devils Crown – Post Office Bay

Cormoran Point

Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.

Devils Crown

Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.



Post Office Bay

Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.


Day 4 – Dragon Hill – Sullivan Bay

Dragon Hill

Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.



Sullivan Bay

Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.


Day 5 – Darwin Bay – Prince Phillip Steps

Darwin Bay

Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.



Prince Phillip Steps

Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.


Day 6 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra Departure

Black Turtle Cove

Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.

Baltra Departure

Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Isabela – Puerto VillamilAMBaltra Arrival

Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

Isabela

transfer by speed boat to Isabela Island

PMPuerto Villamil

Isabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches.


Day 2 – Moreno Point – Elizabeth BayAMMoreno Point

Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.

PMElizabeth Bay

Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.


Day 3 – Urbina Bay – Tagus CoveAMUrbina Bay

Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.

PMTagus Cove

Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.


Day 4 – Espinosa Point – Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point

Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.

PMVicente Roca Point

Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.


Day 5 – Puerto Egas – Bartholomew IslandAMPuerto Egas

Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.

PMBartholomew Island

Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.


Day 6 – North Seymour Island – Baltra DepartureAMNorth Seymour Island

North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

Baltra Departure

Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.


Rates

These are the standard prices for the Cachalote Explorer Galapagos cruises. There may be promotional rates available for your prospective travel dates. Let us know your travel plans and we will give you the best quote possible. If you see a lower published price elsewhere, and you prefer to book with us, just let us know.
Cabin Type 6 days 8 days 15 days
Cabins 1 & 2 $3700 $4900 $9000
Cabins 3-7 $3500 $4600 $8600
Cabin 8 $3000 $4000 $7500
Rates Per Person – Based upon double occupancy

Included

– Accommodation (sharing double cabins).
– Meals.
– Excursions led by a professional Naturalist guide.
– Use of snorkel equipment.
– Wetsuit.
– Use of kayaks.
– All transport between.

Not Included

– Air tickets to and from the Galapagos. Tickets have to be bought with – Enchanted Expeditions – US$50 dollars net
surcharge per pax if not.
– National Park fees (US$100).
– Transit Control Card (US$20).
– Bottled beverages on board.
– Isabela Municipal dock fee (US$10 per person).

Deck Plans

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Technical Specs

Technical Specifications:

  • Capacity: 16
  • Contruction Year: 1971
  • Width: 5 mts/ 17.5ft
  • Max speed: 9 Knots
  • Crew: Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineers, barman, and 4 sailors.
  • Electricity: 110 V

Facilities:

  • Kayak:
  • Snorkelling equipment:
  • Dining room:
  • TV in social areas:
  • DVD in social areas:
  • Mini library:
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  • Life jackets:
  • Deck chairs:
  • Dinghies/ zodiac:
  • Solarium:
  • Water filtration systems:
  • First aid kit:

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