LUXURY YACHTS
For the most discerning travelers, Surtrek’s travel experts have handpicked a selection of the supremely luxurious Galapagos.
Highlights:
San Cristobal Island, Gardner Bay (Española Island), Floreana Island, Mosquera Island.
From:
US$ 4250
Luxury Yachts
Galapagos Elite
Having been launched into the azure waters of the Galapagos Islands in June 2019, the Galapagos Elite is the newest mega catamaran sailing through the archipelago. Re-inventing the very concept of luxury, class and travel, this sleek, twin-hulled catamaran will provide its up to 16 guests a steady and safe cruise through this secluded haven of biodiversity.
As for your accommodations onboard the Galapagos Elite, each suite is spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed – the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day spent exploring the islands’ dazzling array of birds, reptiles, fish and mammals found nowhere else. Bed sizes depend on you, whether you want a king-size bed or two twin beds, as all of the beds are convertible. Added to this feature, each suite will have large windows for panoramic ocean views, in addition to your own private outdoor balcony for watching the island landscape pass by.
The Elite’s social areas have also been designed to allow for more space per guest on board, including integrated social areas that creatively blend indoor and outdoor designs and experiences. In fact, the interior passenger lounge on the main deck provides a 180-degree panoramic view. In addition to this main deck area, guests of all ages will enjoy the spacious semi-covered sky deck, as well as the alfresco dining area and the cozy bar-salon.
Professional cuisine specialists have been lined up to prepare three delicious and nutritious meals daily, with breakfast and lunch to be served buffet-style, while more elegant sit-down dinners will be served al fresco on the partially covered sky deck. Special dietary needs? No problem. Plus, kids’ meals will be available.
Notwithstanding the host of features incorporated into the catamaran itself, the main reason for traveling to the Galapagos is to experience the islands. For this, the Elite provides an enviable menu of itineraries from which to choose, with visits to the best visitor sites that the Galapagos Islands and seas have to offer. Within the archipelago, travelers will be able to select from these 8-, 5- and 4-day itineraries covering the western, central and eastern islands.
To experience these sites to their fullest, the Elite has contracted experienced bilingual National Park-certified guides who will lead you on daily excursions on different islands to explore, hike, swim, snorkel, and view the extraordinary natural wonders and rich wildlife of the Galapagos. In addition to its well-qualified guides, the Elite has enlisted the best captains, chefs, and crewmembers for the catamaran’s operation, as the management believes that the people, as much as the ship itself, is what will make a trip memorable to you as a guest.
Finally, as it almost goes without saying, passenger safety is an essential part of any luxury Galapagos experience. Therefore, the Galapagos Elite will feature state-of-the-art navigation instrumentation and premium safety equipment to ensure your complete safety during your visit to this legendary “bucket-list” destination that remains nature’s greatest living laboratory.
Boat Itineraries
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'B'
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary 'C'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'D'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - El Junco LagoonAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
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 - North Seymour Island - Dragon HillAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 3 - Las Tintoreras - Sierra Negra - Tortoise Breeding Center - WetlandsAMLas Tintoreras
Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.
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.
WetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
Day 4 - Moreno Point - Urbina BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMUrbina BayIsabela 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.
Day 5 - 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 6 - Rabida Island - Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 - Cerro Brujo - Leon Dormido - San CristobalAMCerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Leon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
PMSan CristobalGiant Tortoises' Reserve
Day 8 - Interpretation Center - San Cristobal DepartureAMInterpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - San CristobalAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSan CristobalDavid Rodiguez Breeding Center.
Day 2 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola 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.
Day 3 - Cormoran Point - Champion Islet - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
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.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 - Mosquera Islet - Charles Darwin StationAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
PMCharles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 5 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin IslandAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin IslandDarwin IslandDiving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with ham
Day 6 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto EgasAMEspumilla 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.
Puerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 7 - Bachas Beach - Los Gemelos - HighlandsAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
PMLos GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 8 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Interpretation CenterAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMInterpretation CenterSan Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola 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.
Day 3 - Cormoran Point - Champion Islet - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
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.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 - Mosquera Islet - Baltra DepartureAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Mosquera Islet - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMMosquera IsletMosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Charles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto EgasAMEspumilla 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.
PMPuerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 4 - Bachas Beach - Los Gemelos - HighlandsAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
PMLos GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Boat specifications
Technical Specifications:
- Construction: completed in 2017
- Total length: 38.00 m
- Cruising speed: 10 knots
- Propulsion: 2xMTU Series 60 Diesel Engine 475HP @ 1800RPM 8000H / year
- Electric Generation: 2x John Deere Genset 70kw @ 1800rpm standby 3ph 60Hz
- Fuel capacity: 6,000 gallons
- Water capacity: 5,980 gallons
- Autonomous water production: 2,000 gallons / day
Accommodations:
- 4 main deck cabins:
- 2 matrimonial cabins (each, 247 square feet)
- 2 twin cabins (each, 269 square feet)
- 4 upper deck cabins
- 2 matrimonial cabins (each, 215 square feet)
- 2 twin cabins (each, 258 square feet)
Each cabin has its own private balcony, a private bathroom, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Facilities:
- Dining Room
- Lounge (the lounge area is separated from the interior dining room)
- Alfresco dining area
- Sundeck
- Jacuzzi
- Use of kayaks
- Use of wetsuits
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