ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS
WHERE ADVENTURE AWAITS
BELUGA
Beluga is a spacious, comfortable motor yacht designed for up to 16 passengers, offering 8 well-appointed cabins with private en-suite bathrooms (hot & cold water showers). Fully air-conditioned, it provides a cool retreat after a day of exploration. Guests can relax and socialize in the cozy salon or enjoy the expansive upper deck, with both covered and open areas ideal for lounging or wildlife viewing. Fast and efficient, Beluga ensures guests maximize their time exploring the islands, while enjoying delicious meals made from local ingredients, showcasing the flavors of Galapagos artisans and farmers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Category: Premium First Class
Capacity: 16 Passengers
Cabins: 8 with private en-suite bathrooms
Length: 110 ft Beam: 23ft
Cruising range: 12 knots
Type: Motor Vessel, Steel hull
WiFi: Free - Starlink
Meals: All meals, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks included (*alcoholic drinks and bottled drinks not included)
Marine equipment: snorkels, masks, short wet-suites, kayaks, life jackets
CABINS
Beluga offers 8 well-appointed and comfortable cabins, each with their own private en-suite bathroom offering both hot and cold water showers. Each cabin is air-conditioned to provide you with a refreshing and enjoyable stay.
Cabin 1: Triple room | 1 twin & bunk bed w/ 2 twins
Cabin 2: Double room | 2 twins
Cabin 3: Double room | 1 queen
Cabin 4: Double room | 2 twins
Cabin 5: Double room | 1 queen
Cabin 6: Double room | 1 queen or 2 twins
Cabin 7: Double room | 1 queen or 2 twins
Cabin 8: Double room | 2 twins
SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
2 Scania electronic diesel main engines (450 HP each), 3 Perkins generators for 110v and 220v, 2 reverse osmosis water makers, autopilot system, sewage treatment plant.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
2 VHF’s & HF DSC radios, EPIRB, SART, satellite tracking device, 2 GPS’s, 2 radars, 2 depth sounders, flares, basic first aid kits, 2 tenders with outboards, fin keels for extra stability, flotation rings, life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew, Solas Life Vests, yellow anti-insect lights, UV light insect traps, outboard propeller cage, safety signage, protocols and drills.
CREW
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1 – Captain
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1 – multilingual naturalist guide
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1 – chef
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2 – engineers
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1 – barman
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4 – sailors
All crew are fully trained and certified in accordance with Ecuadorian Maritime Laws and International Maritime Organization Laws.
MEALS
Beluga offers guests a full dining experience with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily, along with a variety of snacks and beverages available throughout the day. For your convenience, there is a tea, coffee, and water station available at all times. We take great pride in sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers and artisans, ensuring that each meal is not only delicious but also a reflection of the Galapagos’ rich culinary heritage. We happily accommodate all dietary needs and restrictions, but kindly request advance notice to ensure we meet your preferences.
BELUGA'S ITINERARIES
FERNANDINA ITINERARY | 8 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS
Santa Cruz Island: Tortoise Reserve, Charles Darwin Research Station, Los Gemelos, Town of Puerto Ayora, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Sombrero Chino Island: Beautiful beaches and snorkeling site, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Rabida Island: Stunning red beaches, flamingo lagoon, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Isabela Island: Town of Puerto Villamil, Sierra Negra Caldera, tortoise breeding center, flamingo lagoon, Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Punta Vincente Roca, Minas de Azufre, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Santiago Island: Playa Espumilla, Buccaneer’s Cove, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. North Seymour Island: Bird colonies, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Baltra Island: Arrival and Departure.
WILDLIFE
Land life: - Tortoises - Penguins - Land & marine iguanas - Lava lizards - Galapagos Snake (non-venomous) - Various birds: finches, frigates, albatross, boobies, vermilion fly catcher, flamingos, Galapagos Hawk, flightless cormorant, pintail ducks, swallow-tailed gulls Sea life: - Tropical fish - Rays - Sea lions - Fur seals - Dolphins - Sea turtles - Marine Iguanas - Sharks (typically small reef sharks) - Penguins - Reefs and crustaceans
ACTIVITIES
- Walking - Hiking - Swimming - Snorkeling - Kayaking
MEALS
- Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Snacks - Teas, coffees, water, juices *We are happy to accommodate any dietary needs and restrictions provided notice is given.
TOWER ITINERARY |
8 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS
Santa Cruz Island: Tortoise Reserve, Charles Darwin Research Station, Los Gemelos, Town of Puerto Ayora, Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon), flamingo lagoon, Black Turtle Cove, wildlife viewing, sightseeing.
WILDLIFE
Land life: - Tortoises - Penguins - Land & marine iguanas - Lava lizards - Galapagos Snake (non-venomous) - Various birds: finches, frigates, albatross, boobies, vermilion fly catcher, flamingos, Galapagos Hawk, flighless cormorant, swallow-tailed gulls Sea life: - Tropical fish - Rays - Sea lions - Fur seals - Dolphins - Sea turtles - Marine Iguanas - Sharks (typically small reef sharks) - Penguins - Reefs and crustaceans
ACTIVITIES
- Walking - Hiking - Swimming - Snorkeling - Kayaking
MEALS
- Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Snacks - Teas, coffees, water, juices *We are happy to accommodate any dietary needs and restrictions provided notice is given.
ISABELA ITINERARY |
6 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS
Isabela Island: Town of Puerto Villamil, Sierra Negra Caldera, tortoise breeding center, flamingo lagoon, Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Punta Vincente Roca, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Santiago Island: Playa Espumilla, Buccaneer’s Cove, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. North Seymour Island: Bird colonies, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Baltra Island: Departure.
WILDLIFE
Land life: - Tortoises - Penguins - Land & marine iguanas - Lava lizards - Galapagos Snake (non-venomous) - Various birds: finches, frigates, albatross, boobies, vermilion fly catcher, flamingos, Galapagos Hawk, flightless cormorant, pintail ducks, swallow-tailed gulls Sea life: - Tropical fish - Rays - Sea lions - Fur seals - Dolphins - Sea turtles - Marine Iguanas - Sharks (typically small reef sharks) - Penguins - Reefs and crustaceans
ACTIVITIES
- Walking - Hiking - Swimming - Snorkeling - Kayaking
MEALS
- Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Snacks - Teas, coffees, water, juices *We are happy to accommodate any dietary needs and restrictions provided notice is given.
HOOD ITINERARY |
6 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS
San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo, walk to nearby lagoon, circumnavigating Kicker Rock, snorkeling, town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Highlands of San Cristobal, El Junco crater lake, La Galapaguera, tortoise breeding centre, wildlife viewing, hiking, sightseeing. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez, natural blow hole, snorkeling, courtship of Waved Albatross (April – Dec.), wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Floreana Island: Town of Punta Cormorant, walk trail to two beaches, flamingo lagoon, snorkeling around the Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay, remnants of old Norwegian tuna canning location, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon), flamingo lagoon, wildlife viewing, hiking, sightseeing. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay, 100 year old pahoehoe lava flows, snorkeling, hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Genovesa (Tower) Island: Walk through a nesting boobie colony, snorkeling (with possibility to see scalloped hammerhead sharks), ascend Prince Phillips Steps, hiking through trail and palo santo trees, wildlife viewing, sightseeing. Baltra Island: Arrival and Departure.
WILDLIFE
Land life: - Tortoises - Penguins - Land & marine iguanas - Lava lizards - Galapagos Snake (non-venomous) - Various birds: finches, frigates, albatross, boobies, vermilion fly catcher, flamingos, Galapagos Hawk, flighless cormorant, swallow-tailed gulls Sea life: - Tropical fish - Rays - Sea lions - Fur seals - Dolphins - Sea turtles - Marine Iguanas - Sharks (typically small reef sharks) - Penguins - Reefs and crustaceans
ACTIVITIES
- Walking - Hiking - Swimming - Snorkeling - Kayaking
MEALS
- Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Snacks - Teas, coffees, water, juices *We are happy to accommodate any dietary needs and restrictions provided notice is given.