Tourist Superior cruise M/S Samba
The motor sailer M/S Samba was built in the late 1960s as a private luxury yacht in Holland including teak paneling. Today the Galapagos yacht Samba is a Galapagos expedition ship designed for special needs and has been rebuilt for this purpose. 14 Galapagos visitors can be accommodated on the ship.
6 double cabins are equipped with bunk beds and one cabin on the upper deck with a double bed. The Upper Deck offers an al fresco dining area and a sunshade, so you can enjoy protected bird and marine wildlife viewing. On the main deck there is an area where you can read, relax or enjoy a drink. Inside there is a dining room, with library and TV/VCR and stereo. Here you will also be informed by the naturalist guide about the daily excursions. Sunbathing, relaxing, taking pictures and observing – this is what you can experience on your Galápagos cruise with the motor sailor Samba!
Information about the ship
- Type: Superior Motor Sailer
- Length: 23.8 meters / 78 feet
- Beam: 5.4 meteres / 17.7 feet
- Speed: 8.5 knots
- Engine: Twin DAV Diesel Engines 220 PS each
- Electricity: 110 / 120 Volt AC and 12v/24v D/C
- Capacity: 14 passengers
- Social areas: al fresco dining area, sundeck, interior lounge, bar, TV/Video-recorder, library
- Safety equipment: tenders with outboard engines
- Cabins: 6 air-conditioned double cabins + 1 exterior double bed cabin
- Crew: 6 members including 1 bilingual naturalist guide
Itineraries
Route A: 8 Days - Central, Northern and Western Islands
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transfer to the ship – Mosquera Island
- Day 2: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay – Prince Philip´s Steps (El Barranco)
- Day 3: Marchena Island: Mejía Point – Black Beach
- Day 4: Islabela Island: Albermarle Point – Vicente Roca Point
- Day 5: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
- Day 6: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay – Moreno Point
- Day 7: Floreana Island: Asylum of Peace – La Lobería
- Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Route B: 8 Days - Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Islands
- Day 1: Arrival at Baltra Airport – Santa Cruz Islands: Highlands, Transfer to the ship
- Day 2: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet – Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout
- Day 3: Española Island: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay
- Day 4: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock – Lobos Island
- Day 5: Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island – Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point
- Day 6: Chinese Hat – Bartolomé Island
- Day 7: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas – Rabida Island
- Day 8: North Seymour Island – Transfer to Baltra 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 91 days prior to tour departure date a penalty of 300USD per person will be retained as cancellation fee.
- If a cancellation is received between 90 days and 45 days prior to tour departure date, 20% of the total price will be forfeited.
- In the case of a cancellation received less than 45 days prior to the boat departure the full amount will be retained, but in case the space is resold you will receive 90% reimbursement
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