LUXURY YACHTS
For the most discerning travelers, Surtrek’s travel experts have handpicked a selection of the supremely luxurious Galapagos.
Highlights:
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristobal (Punta Pitt), Española, Santa Cruz
From:
US$ 5643
Luxury Yachts
La Pinta Galapagos Yacht
One of the most up-to-date vessels for luxury cruising in the Galapagos Islands, La Pinta Galapagos Yacht has an excellent reputation for service while offering a variety of activities for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.
With a capacity for up to 48 guests, this vessel provides superior accommodations, and is very popular with family groups all year round as it's especially child friendly. Take for instance, how the cabins are arranged: La Pinta has four extra-large connecting suites, which serve families particularly well.
In addition, La Pinta has 20 comfortable double or twin-bedded staterooms, plus four (4) triple cabins (the third person must be under 12 though), all with ocean views, private bathrooms with easy access to the showers, personal safes, and individually controlled air-conditioning. Indeed, the vessel’s cabins are among the largest of any vessels in the region, with floor-to-ceiling windows in all staterooms.
Spacious public areas on the boat's deck include a large observation lounge and bar, which can be used for outdoor dining. There is also a smaller outside “Sky Bar” towards the stern, as well as fore and aft observation decks, an exercise room, a Jacuzzi, a well-stocked natural history library-conference room, and an observation deck for dolphin, shark and whale watching. Then too, spotting marine wildlife in the privacy of your cabin is also a great idea ...after all, you have your own panoramic window. On the main deck is the reception area, a boutique, a doctor’s office, and a window-lined dining room with open seating (though there are no formal dress requirements). And thanks to the panoramic windows in the ship's social areas, almost permanent visual contact with the islands can be maintained.
To get the most out of your enriching Galapagos wildlife encounters, you will be accompanied by expert guides on La Pinta on daily land excursions, which are complemented by the ship’s faultless service, delicious cuisine, and plenty of comfort on board.
Boat Itineraries
- 7 days Cruise Itinerary 'Western'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'Eastern'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'Northern'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - North Seymour IslandAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMNorth Seymour IslandNorth Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Vicente Roca Point - Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
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 - Rabida Island - Dragon HillAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 - Charles Darwin Station - HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 6 - Post Office Bay - Champion Islet - Cormoran PointAMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
PMChampion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
Cormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Day 7 - Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - South PlazaAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Santa Fe Island - Cerro ColoradoAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMCerro ColoradoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island.
Day 3 - Pitt Point - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMCerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 - Suarez Point - Gardner BayAMSuarez 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.
Day 5 - Charles Darwin Station - Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - HighlandsAMBaltra 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.
Day 2 - Eden Islet - Sombrero ChinoAMEden Islet
Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife.
PMSombrero ChinoSombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 - Bartholomew Island - Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
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 4 - 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 5 - Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Boat specifications
Technical Specifications:
- Converted: Callao, Peru in 2007
- Name: La Pinta
- Registry: Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Nationality: Ecuador
- Type of vessel: Motor Vessel
- Length: 63.87(209 ft.)
- Bream: 12.50 m (41ft.)
- Speed: 10knots
- Gross Tonnage: 1,438.25
- Engines: 2 DEUTZ Model SBA 8M1275 hp
- Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, automatic pilot, radar, and GPS
- Safety Certificates: SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM CODE 12
- Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the bridge
- Life Jackets: In each cabin
- Inflatable Life Craft: 2 x 50-person and 6 x 25-person
- Landing Craft: 4 Pumar inflatable + glass-bottom boat
- Communications Systems: Inmarsat C, Internet Satellite
- Class &Regulations: RINA
- Decks: 3: Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck
- Green: Smart Voyager Certification
- Crew: 27 including Officers
- Naturalist Guides: 4 (including Expedition Leader)
- Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Accommodations:
- Capacity: 48 passengers in 24 outside cabins
- Cabins: 20 Twin/Double Cabins (17.6m2/189ft2) with twin beds that can convert to double; 4 Triple Cabins (23.04m2/247ft2) with twin beds that can convert to double plus sofa bed for child or 3 twin beds.
- Features: All cabins are located on the Upper Deck, beautifully decorated with private bathrooms, permanent hot and cold water, hairdryer, large view windows, ample closet space and central room temperature control panel, public announcements system, individual MP3 sound system, volume and reading lights; all cabins are fully carpeted and air-conditioned throughout. Four cabins are interconnected.
Facilities:
- Glass bottom boat; Jacuzzi; gym; large lounge/bar; dining room; natural history library; sky bar; sun deck; medical officer on board; Young Pirates’ program for younger passengers; special children’s meals; computers with internet access; international direct dial telephones; conference room.
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