GALAPAGOS ELITE

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The Galapagos Elite Currently under construction, the Galapagos Elite is scheduled to take to the sea in June 2019. When the Elite reaches the azure waters of the Galapagos Islands as the newest mega catamaran in the islands, it will reinvent luxury, class and travel experience.
A sleek, twin-hulled catamaran, it will provide its guests with a steady and safe cruise. The design of the Elite allows for more space per guest on board, including integrated social areas that blend indoor and outdoor designs and experiences. All Suites on board the Galapagos Elite will be spacious, comfortable and well-appointed: the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day spent exploring the islands. Each suite will have grand windows for panoramic ocean views, private outdoor balcony, as well as a natural light frosted glass wall restroom in each suite. All beds are convertible in two twin beds or one king size bed. Our professional cuisine specialists prepare three delicious, nutritious meals per day: breakfast and mainly lunch will be served buffet-style, with a more elegant sit-down dinner served in the al fresco dining area on the partially covered sky deck. Elite’s interior passengers lounge feature a 180 degree panoramic view salon on the main deck. Guests of all ages, will enjoy the ample, semi-covered sky deck, the al fresco dining area and the cozy bar-salon. Special dietary needs are never a problem and kids’ meals are available, including kosher food (barters). Golden Galapagos Cruises has plenty experience with cruising the islands, the ships and visitors’ needs. The professionals at Golden Galapagos are well-known in the industry for their perfectionism when it comes to planning and operating luxury cruises. Golden Galapagos makes a point of always hiring the best captains, guides, chefs and crews for the vessels they operate; they believe that the people, not the ship itself, is what will make the trip memorable for their guests. The Elite is scheduled for an enviable itinerary with visits to the best visitor sites the Galapagos islands and seas have to offer. Within the archipelago we have long and short itineraries covering Western, Central and Eastern islands. Needless to say, the Galapagos Elite will feature state-of-the-art navigation computers and safety equipment: safety and reliability are essential parts of any Galapagos luxury experience.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR CATAMARAN ELITE
MOTOR CATAMARAN ELITE		ACOMMODATION
OPERATIONS START	July 2019	GOLDEN SUITES	Main Deck	4 Suites
TYPE	Motor Catamaran	GOLDEN SUITES	Upper Deck	4 Suites
CATEGORY	Luxury	1 Golden suite connects with Single cabin
LENGTH	37.5 mt / 123.03 ft	SINGLE CABIN	1 Single Cabin
BEAM	13.5 mt / 44.29 ft	US$ 54.450	US$ 92,450
DRAFT TO BASELINE	1.90 mt / 6.23 ft	Size
CREW	10 crew members + Cruise Service Officer + Guide	GOLDEN SUITES	35 mt2/ 377 ft2 – 37 mt2/ 398 ft2
CAPACITY	16 Passenger
SPEED	12 Knots
PRPULSION	2 x Marine Generator Drive Engines – 500 HP each

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DECK PLANS

MAIN DECK:

Meals are always made from fresh ingredients, locally provided from farms on the islands whenever possible. Special dietary needs are never a problem for our chefs, and kids’ meals are available. Your onboard chef prepares three delicious, nutritious meals per day: breakfast and frequently lunch will be served buffet-style, with a more elegant sit-down dinner served in the al fresco dining area on the sky deck, weather permitting.

UPPER DECK:

We are particularly proud of the panoramic windows featured in each suite: unlike the heavy, round porthole windows of the older yachts, each suite on the Elite has grand windows offering panoramic views. Your window to the world of Galapagos is a floor to cielling wall of tempered glass, with a glass sliding door to get to your balcony. Each morning and afternoon will bring a different stunning Galapagos seascape view from your room!

SKY DECK:

Watch the Galapagos Islands float by from the Sky Deck’s hot tub, bar and ample social areas for lounging, tanning or socializing.

tineraries Everyone knows that the main attractions of the Galapagos Islands are the animals and the islands themselves. The Elite is scheduled for an enviable itinerary with visits to the best visitor sites the Galapagos islands and seas have to offer. To mention only a few, guests will hike the stark, volcanic fields of Fernandina Island, marvel at the Albatross nesting sites of Española, snorkel with sea lions around the so-called “Devil’s Crown” and explore the world-famous “Bird Island” of Genovesa. Along the way, visitors can expect to see all of the iconic animals associated with the islands, including giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and much, much more.

RATES INCLUDED / DON'T INCLUDE:

RATES INCLUDE:

Transfers airport /yacht / airport in Galapagos
Airport reception and assistance
Guided excursions according to the itinerary Top bilingual National Park Guide (English / Spanish)
Cruise Service Officer
Activity daily briefing
All meals and snacks
Soft drinks and juices
Glass of house wine for dinners
Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail

RATES DON'T INCLUDED:

Round flight to Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
Alcoholic and bottled beverages
Tips for guide and crew
Travel and health insurance

SUPPLIED EXPEDITION GEAR:

Wetsuits and snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel & fins) Sea Kayaks, paddles and life jackets

ITINERARIES:

8 DAYS "ITINERARY A"
SAT	AM: San Cristobal Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
	PM: San Cristobal: El Junco Lagoon (HK)
SUN	AM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
	PM: Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill (HK/SN)
MON	AM: Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Tintoreras (HK/SN)
	PM: Isabela: Breeding Center / wetlands (HK)
TUE	AM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK/SN)
	PM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
WED	AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (SN)
	PM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point (SN)
TRU	AM:Rabida (HK/SN)
	PM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
FRI	AM: San Cristobal: Witch Hill (HK/SN)
	PM: San Cristobal: Lobos Island (HK/SN)
SAT	AM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center (HK/SN)
	San Cristobal: Transfer to the Airport

8 DAYS "ITINERARY B"
SAT	AM: San Cristobal Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
	PM: San Cristobal: David Rodriguez Breeding Center (HK)
SUN	AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
	PM: Espanola: Garned Bay / Garned Islet / Osborn Islet (HK/SN)
MON	AM: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (HK/SN)
	PM: Floreana: Post Office bay / Baronesse Lock Out (HK)
TUE	AM: Baltra: Mosquera Islet (HK/SN)
	PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station (HK)
WED	AM: Genovesa: Price Philips Stepst / El Barranco (HK/SN)
	PM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN)
TRU	AM: Santiago: Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (HK/SN)
	PM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
FRI	AM: Santa Cruz: Bachas beach (HK/SN)
	PM: Santa Cruz: Twins Crtaers And The Highland (HK)
SAT	AM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock (HK/SN)
	San Cristobal: Transfer to the Airport