LUXURY YACHTS
For the most discerning travelers, Surtrek’s travel experts have handpicked a selection of the supremely luxurious Galapagos.
Highlights:
Galapagos Islands, Genovesa, Santiago & Santa Cruz Islands (Tortoise Reserve).
From:
US$ 4000
First Class Yachts
Beluga Yacht
This sturdy and reliable steel-hulled motor yacht, constructed in Hamburg (Germany) in 1968 and renovated in 1986, provides everything you require for a comfortable cruise in the Galapagos Islands. The 16-passenger Beluga motor yacht (M/Y) is ideal for couples or small groups who want to cruise in a small motor yacht.
The yacht accommodates its 16 guests in eight (8) beautifully furnished staterooms. Two of her cabins have upper and lower berths, while four have two lower berths, and two are suites – both with a large bed. Each of the cabins on the Beluga motor yacht has its own private bathroom with a shower and hot & cold water.
The ship is fully air-conditioned and has spacious social areas with all the facilities of a first-class motor yacht. Her spacious interior has an eye-catching modern design, panoramic windows in the comfortable lounge, and two separate dining rooms that accommodate eight (8) guests each.
The food on board is delightful – up to and above the standards you would expect from a first-class cruise yacht – and the tour services are friendly and professional. The ship’s 8-member crew (consisting of the captain, a cook, machinist, a barman and four sailors) is complemented by one multilingual naturalist guide who will lead you on daily excursions onto various islands of the Galapagos.
Enjoy your Galapagos holidays on board the Beluga, relaxing on the sundeck or in the shade of the top deck, while you proceed on your regular Galapagos tour cruising between several of the numerous Galapagos Islands.
Boat Itineraries
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'Fernandina'
- 6 days Cruise Itinerary 'Hood'
- 6 days Cruise Itinerary 'Isabela'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'Tower'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Highlands - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Sombrero Chino - Rabida IslandAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMRabida IslandRábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 3 - Sierra Negra - Puerto VillamilAMSierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PMPuerto VillamilIsabela Island: Puerto VillamilA small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches.
Day 4 - Moreno Point - Elizabeth BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMElizabeth BayIsabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 5 - Urbina Bay - Tagus CoveAMUrbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
PMTagus CoveIsabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 6 - Espinosa Point - Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMVicente Roca PointIsabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 7 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Bartholomew IslandAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PMBuccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 8 - North Seymour Island - Baltra DepartureAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - La Galapaguera - El Junco LagoonAMLa GalapagueraSan Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
PMEl Junco LagoonSan Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
PMOsborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 - Cormoran Point - Devils Crown - Post Office BayAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 4 - Dragon Hill - Sullivan BayAMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
PMSullivan BaySantiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 5 - Darwin Bay - Devils CrownAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMDevils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 6 - Black Turtle Cove - Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Sierra Negra - Tortoise Breeding CenterAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. - Note: Passengers must transfer to Isabela Island via speed boat ferry or by small plane, ideally the day before. Day 1 activities depend on when the passengers arrive to Isabela
Sierra NegraIsabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PMTortoise Breeding CenterIsabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Day 2 - Moreno Point - Elizabeth BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMElizabeth BayIsabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 3 - Urbina Bay - Tagus CoveAMUrbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
PMTagus CoveIsabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 - Espinosa Point - Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMVicente Roca PointIsabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 5 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Bartholomew IslandAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 6 - North Seymour Island - Baltra DepartureAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Highlands - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - South Plaza - Santa Fe IslandAMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
PMSanta Fe IslandSanta Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 3 - Cerro Brujo - La Galapaguera - El Junco LagoonAMCerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
PMLa GalapagueraSan Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
El Junco LagoonSan Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 4 - Gardner Bay - Osborn Islet - Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
PMSuarez PointEspañola Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 5 - Cormoran Point - Devils Crown - Post Office BayAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 6 - Dragon Hill - Sullivan BayAMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
PMSullivan BaySantiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 7 - Darwin Bay - Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMPrince Phillip StepsGenovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 8 - Black Turtle Cove - Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Boat specifications
Technical Specifications:
- Length: 33.5 meters / 110 feet
- Speed: 12 knots
- Crew and Staff: 9 crew members (captain, cook, 2 engineers, barman, and 4 sailors) and 1 multilingual naturalist guide. All crew members and guide are fully trained and certified
- Languages: English and Spanish
- Mechanical Equipment: Twin Scania Diesel Electronic 450 HP each, 3 Perkins generators for 110v and 220v, 2 reverse osmosis watermakers, autopilot 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
- Green: Smart Voyager Certification
- Decks: 3 decks
Accommodations:
- Capacity: 16 passengers in 8 double cabins
- Cabins: 8 double cabins, each with its own private bathroom and hot/cold shower; safety deposit box
- Features: 1 cabin has twin beds with an extra bunk bed for a child; 3 cabins have twin beds; 2 cabins have twin beds that can be converted into a double bed; 2 cabins have a double bed.
Facilities:
- The Beluga is fully air-conditioned, possesses two dining rooms that seat 8 people each; lounge equipped with flat screen TV and DVD-playing facilities; sun deck; outside deck with shade; observation deck.
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