Luxury Cruise M/C Elite
The Galapagos Elite Luxury Yacht reached the waters of the Galapagos Islands in June 2019 as the newest mega luxury catamaran in the islands. The sleek, twin-hulled catamaran allows for more space per guest on board, including integrated social areas that blend indoor and outdoor designs and experiences. The spacious and comfortable suites with grand windows for panoramic ocean views are the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day spent exploring the islands.
Elite’s interior passengers’ lounge features a 180-degree panoramic view salon on the main deck. Guests of all ages enjoy the ample, semi-covered sky deck, the al fresco dining area where three delicious, nutritious meals per day are served, and the cozy bar-salon. For the Elite Cruises are always hired the best captains, guides, chefs and crew members to make the trip memorable for its guests.
Information about the ship
- Year of construction: 2019
- Type: Luxury Motor Catamaran
- Length: 37.5 meters / 123 feet
- Beam: 13.5 meters / 44.29 feet
- Draft: 1.9 meters / 6.23 feet
- Speed: 12 knots
- Engine: 2 SCANIA 550 HP, 2 BLUE WATER watermaker that produces 120 gallons X hour
ROSSI winch of 7 HP - Electricity: 110 / 220 Volt
- Generators: 2 JOHN DEERE main generators of 60 KW, 1 ISUZU emergency generator of 30 KW
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Social areas: al fresco dining area, sundeck with jacuzzi, BBQ, bar, lounge, dining room, TV- and reading area
- Safety equipment: radar, echosounder, GPS, radio system VHF/DSC/SSB, E.P.I.R.B. emergency call system, lifeboats, life jacket, fire alarm & fire extinguisher, oxygen, first aid kit, satellite phones & cell phones, bilge pump alarm, searchlight, engine room surveillance camera, the crew has first aid training, signal rocket
- Cabins: Main deck: 2 Suites, 2 interconected Golden Suites. Upper deck: 3 Suites, 1 Golden Suite connected to 1 Single cabin. All cabins with panoramic windows, private balconies, hot water and airconditioning
- Crew: 10 crew members + 1 Cruise Service Officer + 1 Guide
Itineraries
Saturday to Saturday - Route A: 8 Days
- Day 1: Arrival at San Cristobal airport, transfer to the ship – El Junco Lagoon
- Day 2: North Seymour Island – Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Tintoreras, Sierra Negra – Wetlands, Turtle Breeding Center
- Day 4: Isabela Island: Moreno Point – Urbina Bay
- Day 5: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
- Day 6: Rabida Island – Bartolomé Island
- Day 7: San Cristobal Island: Kicker Rock, Witch Hill – Galapaguera
- Day 8: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center – Transfer to airport
Saturday to Saturday - Route B: 8 Days
- Day 1: Arrival at San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the ship – San Cristobal Island: Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center
- Day 2: Española Island: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet
- Day 3: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Devils Crown – Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
- Day 4: Mosquera Island – Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
- Day 5: Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps – Darwin Bay
- Day 6: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove – Puerto Egas
- Day 7: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove – Highlands, Charles Darwin Station
- Day 8: San Cristobal Island: Lobos Islet – Transfer to airport
Saturday to Tuesday - Route C: 4 Days
- Day 1: Arrival at San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the ship – San Cristobal Island: Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center
- Day 2: Española Island: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet
- Day 3: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Devils Crown – Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
- Day 4: Mosquera Island – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Friday to Tuesday - Route 4 Days
- Day 1: Mosquera Island – Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
- Day 2: Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps – Darwin Bay
- Day 3: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove – Puerto Egas
- Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove – Highlands, Charles Darwin Station
- Day 5: San Cristobal Island: Lobos Islet – Transfer to airport
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly, but are subject to change due to weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns or instructions from the Galapagos National Park.
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Cancellation conditions
- All cancellations must be done in written form.
- If a cancellation is received more than 121 days prior to tour departure date a penalty of 10% of the total price will be retained as cancellation fee.
- If a cancellation is received between 120 days and 61 days prior to tour departure date, 20% of the total price will be forfeited.
- In the case of a cancellation received less than 60 days prior to the boat departure the full amount will be retained.
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