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Mary Ann	Sagitta	Sea Cloud
Beagle	Samba	Diamante

Mary Anne

MARY ANNE with almost 1000 square meters of sail is the best option for sailing lovers. This barquentine was launched in 1997. Guests can enjoy a genuine sailing experience and see the wildlife on the Galapagos Islands. The Mary Anne was designed according to all established conservation parameters; therefore Mary Anne will not damage the environment.

Facilities
Wood paneled lounge with bar area
Sundecks with seats on deck and outside bar
Water maker
Cabins - 14 double cabins with private bathroom and air-conditioning
Guest Accommodation: 16 passengers during 2006.

Specifications:
Year of construction: 1997
L.O.A.: 216 feet
L.O.D.: 177 feet
L.O.W.: 119 feet
Beam: 25.90 feet
Draft: 16.7 feet
Height Above WL: 118 feet
Max. Speed: 15 knots
Cruise Speed: 8 – 12 knots
Sail Area: 3,018.33 square feet (920 square meters)
Fuel Capacity: 23 Tons
Water Capacity: 10 Tons
Holding Tank: 12 Tons
Passenger Decks: 3
Electric Power Supply: 220 V / 110 V
Navigation Equipment: HF radio, Automatic pilot, Depth sounder, GPS Navigator, VHF marine radio, VHF marine transceiver
RADAR, EPIRB
Safety Equipment: Two 20 passenger life rafts with all regulation safety equipment, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), central smoke and fire detector systems
Crew: Captain, first mate, engineer, 2 sailors, cook and assistant, cabin attendant and one expert bilingual naturalist guide

Public Areas The three decks that are related to your activities on board are:
The Sun Deck, where the bridge, open air dining table and kayaks are located,
The Main Deck where the dining room, galley, library and TV with video equipment are located,
The Cabin Deck where all the passengers’ cabins are located.

Wednesday to Wednesday itinerary:
Day 1 - am: Baltra Island
pm : Plaza Island
Day 2 - am: Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
pm: Punta Suarez - Espanola Island
Day 3 - am: El Chato, Santa Cruz Island
pm: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
Day 4 - am: North Seymour Island
pm: Sombrero Chino
Day 5 - am: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
pm: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
Day 6 am: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
pm: Rabida Island
Day 7 - am: Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island
pm: Bartolome Island
Day 8: am: Mosquera, then Baltra

Sagitta

The beautiful and spacious first class, three-masted Sailing Ship SAGITTA is 120 feet long. The Sagitta carries 16 passengers on two decks with a crew of nine. There are ten air conditioned cabins, each with double lower and single upper berths. Each cabin has an "en suite" bath and hot shower. There is a library, comfortable conference room, dining room and deck salons.

SAGITTA continues to reflect the priorities of excellence: accommodations, yacht maintenance and safety equipment that meet the highest of standards, ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine served in the salon or on deck and personal service on board by a superbly trained crew and guide.

SPECIFICATIONS:
L.O.A.: 120 feet / 36.6 meters
L.O.D.: 105 feet / 32 meters
Beam: 22 feet / 6.90 meters
Draft: 10.3 feet / 3.16 meters
Equipment: Twin SCANIA main engines 185 HP each, twin 60 KW generators, 120V & 240V A/C 60 HZ and 12V & 24V D/C, Furuno radar, GPS, VHF & SSB radios, two tenders with outboard motors, color TV with video
Safety Equipment: One 20 passenger life raft with all safety equipment, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), smoke and fire detector, overhead sprinkler fire systemSpeed: 8 knots
Range: 3.000 miles
Sails: Bark Rig

Accommodation: Ten air conditioned double cabins, double lower and single upper berths, suite bathroom with hot and cold fresh water showers, deck salon, dining area, conference and video salon, deck cockpit

Crew: Captain, first mate, engineer, two sailors, cook and assistant, cabin attendant and Naturalist Guide III

Wednesday to Wednesday itinerary:
Day 1 - am: Baltra Island
pm : North Seymour Island
Day 2 - am: Highlands of Santa Cruz
pm: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
Day 3 - am: Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
pm: Punta Suarez - Espanola Island
Day 4 - am: Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
pm: Post Office Bay, Floreana Island
Day 5 - am: Punta Moreno, Isabel Island
pm: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island
Day 6 am: Urbina Bay, Isabela Island
pm:Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
Day 7 - am: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
pm: Bartolome Island
Day 8: am: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, then Baltra

Sea Cloud

This extremely beautiful and comfortable yacht is the perfect solution for passengers who seek a more personalized experience as part of a smaller group, such as a family charter. The Sea Cloud boasts rich teak paneling and furnishings and its facilities include a dining area and salon, TV, VCR, sun deck, swim ladder and fresh water deck shower. It accommodates 8 passengers in 4 air conditioned cabins, each with double lower and single upper berths, private head and shower (hot and cold water).

Specifications:
L.O.A: 84 feet / 25 meters
L.O.D: 65.7 feet / 20 meters
Beam: 16.7 feet / 5.1 meters
Draft: 7.6 feet / 2.33 meters
Equipment: John Deere 225 HP diesel engine, twin 12.5 KVA generators Safety and Navigation Equipment: Meets or exceed US Coast Guard regulations and includes EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), life rafts, 36 mile Furuno radar and GPS satellite
Crew: 4 plus naturalist guide
Speed: 8 knots (under power)
Water capacity: 400 gallons / 1,520 liters and water maker

Accommodations: Four double cabins for up to eight passengers with private facilities, air conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo and TV/DVD

Beagle

The Beagle has been substantially refurbished and is in a class of her own. Every inch a magnificent Schooner with spacious wooden interiors & simple charm. Being owner means hand-on attention to the needs & comfort of guests. Wide teak decks & comfortable seating allows you to choose sunshine or shade for relaxing. Ideal for special interest groups, private parties & for celebrating important events. Awarded the Smart Voyager certificate for adherence to sound conservation practices.

Specifications:
Length: 105 feet / 32 meters.
Beam. 22 feet / 6.7 meters.
Accommodations: 6 double cabins and 1 smaller double with private bathrooms & A/C
Propulsion: Twin John Deere 235 HP (2004).
Generators: Twin 23 kw.
Generator output: 110 V-220 V /A/C) and 12V – 24 V (D/C).
Equipment: Radar, GPS, magnetic compass, satellite EPRIB, 1 dingy / 1 zodiac with outboards, 2 double kayaks, desalination plant, 1 inflatable life raft (20 people) cell phone / fax and portable satellite phone.
Crew. Captain, helmsman, steward, cook, engineer and naturalist guide.
Cruising Speed. 9 knots.

Accommodates 13 people in 6 double cabins and 1 smaller double cabin with private bathrooms and air conditioning.

Tuesday to Tuesday itinerary:
Day 1 - am: Baltra Island - Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island
pm : North Seymour Island
Day 2 - am: South Plaza Island
pm: Santa Fe Island
Day 3 - am: Punta Suarez - Espanola Island
pm: Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
Day 4 - am: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
pm: Highlands of Santa Cruz
Day 5 - am: Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
pm: Post Office Bay, Floreana Island
Day 6 am: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
pm: Bartolome Island
Day 7 - am: Prince Philip's Steps, Genovesa Island
pm: Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island
Day 8: am: Baltra Island

Samba

This is a 78-foot solid, steel-hulled motor yacht (with stabilizing sail) built in Holland. She is comfortable and well laid-out, offers good cabin and public-area accommodations and has all the basic features that characterize the yachts we market. The M/Y Samba includes air conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, along with a nice, indoor saloon and one outdoor dining area astern. She is also a graceful vessel, befitting the natural Galapagos milieu.

Specifications:
L.O.A: 73 feet / 22 meters
Beam: 14.55 feet / 4.5 meters
Tonnage: 134.13 tons
Equipment:Twin DAFF diesel engine 220 HP, two generators each of 21 & 12.5 KW for 110V & 220V A/C and 12V & 24V D/C, Furuno radar, GPS, VHF & SSB radios, two tenders with outboard motors, color TV, video equipment
Safety Equipment: One 20 passenger life raft with all safety equipment, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), two bidirectional VHF radios for emergencies, VHF Channel 70, Motorola radio with range all over the islands, cellular phone, VHF radio, HF radio, smoke and fire detector, overhead sprinkler fire system
Crew: Captain, naturalist guide, mechanic, cook and two sailors
Speed: 9 knots.
Range: 2,500 miles .
Sails: Steadying sails.
Water: 1,500 gallons and water maker

Accommodations: Six air-conditioned double cabins, each with private bathroom, one air conditioned cabin with exterior shower and toilet

Tuesday to Tuesday itinerary:
Day 1 - am: Baltra Island
pm : South Plaza Island North Seymour Island
Day 2 - am: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
pm: Highlands of Santa Cruz
Day 3 - am: Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
pm: Punta Suarez - Espanola Island
Day 4 - am: Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
pm: Post Office Bay, Floreana Island
Day 5 - am: Punta Moreno, Isabel Island
pm: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island
Day 6 am: Urbina Bay, Isabela Island
pm:Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
Day 7 - am: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
pm: Bartolome Island
Day 8: am: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, then Baltra

Diamante

The Diamante is the perfect solution for small or family groups who seek a more personalized experience. Passengers will enjoy the beauty of a motor sailing yacht for 12 passengers in six double cabins with private facilities: one cabin with two berths, two cabins with upper/lower berth and three cabins with double lower and single upper berths.

Specifications:
Type: Motor Sailor, Brigantine
L.O.A.: 86.6 feet / 26.6 meters
Beam: 20 feet / 6.1 meters
Draft: 7.8 feet / 2.4 meters
Equipment: Gardner 8LXB engine, two generators 25-30 KW, Furuno radars 24-48 miles, GPS, depth finders, speed and distance log, compasses, clock, barometers, forward looking echo sounder, VHF radio, SSB radio
Crew : Captain, engineer, two sailors, cook and one Naturalist Guide II or III
Speed: 8 knots (under power)
Water:1200 gallon per day water maker
Safety Equipment: EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), one 20 passenger life raft, life jackets, flares and signals and fire system
Electricity: 110 volts AC 60 Hz

Wednesday to Wednesday itinerary:
Day 1 - am: Baltra Island
pm : North Seymour Island
Day 2 - am: Santa Fe Island
pm: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island
Day 3 - am: Punta Suarez - Espanola Island
pm: Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
Day 4 - am: Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island
pm: Post Office Bay, Floreana Island
Day 5 - am: Punta Moreno, Isabel Island
pm: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island
Day 6 am: Urbina Bay, Isabela Island
pm:Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
Day 7 - am: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
pm: Bartolome Island
Day 8: am: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, then Baltra