ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS
16 passengers / Premium Class
Embark upon our very spacious and comfortable “Superior First Class” motor yacht. With panoramic windows in the salon and great deck space, Beluga is a fantastic way to cruise the islands in speed and style.
General Information
Equipped with the most modern safety and mechanical equipment, Beluga accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins; one of these has an additional berth which becomes a triple room which is suitable for families Each cabin has their own private bathroom equipped with hot & cold water showers. Beluga is fully air-conditioned, has spacious social areas with all the comforts and facilities of a superior first class motor yacht: panoramic windows in the salon / dining area, and a large sundeck for relaxing, sightseeing or sunbathing. The Beluga’s friendly and professional crew will make sure to fulfill our every need during your journey.
The Beluga is outfitted exclusively for the Galapagos Islands and has been awarded the Smart Voyager certification for adhering to conservation standards. Beluga also complies with all international maritime regulations and is SOLAS certified.
BELUGA YACHT
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Beluga is a fully air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable motor yacht. The salon is equipped with flat screen TV and DVD systems.
Category: Premium First Class
Capacity: 16 passengers
Length: 110 ft.Beam: 23 ft.
Cruise Range: 12 knots cruising.
Type: Motor Vessel, Steel hull
Cabins:
Cabin 1 - Triple with 2 lower and 1 upper
Cabin 2 - Twin with 2 lower
Cabin 3 - Double with 1 matrimonial
Cabin 4 - Twin with 2 lower
Cabin 5 - Double with 1 matrimonial
Cabin 6 - Twin or matrimonial with 2 lower that can be joined
Cabin 7 - Twin or matrimonial with 2 lower that can be joined
Cabin 8 - Twin with 2 lower
ITINERARIES
Beluga offers the options of 6 day and 8 day itineraries that visit selected sites which are approved by the National Park; each of these is unique, rich and varied and offers the opportunity to experience the Galapagos up close and personal with a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide.
The itineraries can be combined to form a 15-day itinerary that we highly recommend for those travelers that would like to have a complete, in-depth experience of the Galapagos Islands.
Fernandina Itinerary
8 days / 7 nights
Highlights: Fernandina and Western Isabela
Tower Itinerary
8 days / 7 nights
Highlights: San Cristobal, Tower & Española Island
Hood Itinerary
6 days / 5 nights
Highlights: Española Island & Tower Island
Isabela Itinerary
6 days / 5 nights
Highlights: Western Isabela & Fernandina
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Equipment: Twin Scania Diesel Electronic 450 HP each, 3 Perkins generators for 110v and 220v, 2 reverse osmosis water makers, auto pilot system, sewage treatment plant
Safety Equipment: VHF and DSC & HF DSC radios. DPIRB, SART, satellite tracking device, 2 GPS’s, 2 radars, depth sounder, 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.
Guest Accommodation: 8 Double cabins each with private bath. Hot / cold water showers. Security safe in each cabin.
Crew: All crew are fully trained and certified. Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, 2 engineers, barman, and 4 sailors..