Cachalote

About Cachalote

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Cachalote is a small schooner rigged motor sailer, built in 2002 and pleasantly furnished. She has an average cruising speed of 9 knots. While cruising, guests are free to relax on any of the three wooden decks and enjoy the sun and fine views. Cachalote has a friendly crew, and a good naturalist guide, to enhance your visit to these wonderful islands. In appropriate conditions the sails may be hoisted, but please note that this happens fairly infrequently.

Cachalote accommodates 16 guests. There are 7 cabins with upper and lower berths and a further double cabin. All have ensuite bathroom with hot shower. They also have individual air conditoning control. The dining room and lounge has panoramic windows, to make the most of the island and ocean views.

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Itinerary

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Itinerary

Wednesday: Fly to Baltra. Plazas
Thursday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Centre and highlands
Friday: Espanola: Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay
Saturday: Floreana: Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant
Sunday: Isabela: Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay
Monday: Isabela: Urbina Bay. Fernandina: Punta Espinoza
Tuesday: Santiago: Puerto Egas. Bartolome
Wednesday: Santa Cruz: Turtle Cove. Baltra. Fly to Quito

Please note that, although unlikely, the yacht itinerary could be subject to change, even at short notice, for various reasons.

Itinerary year

2010

Departure day

Wednesday

Special offers

Please check with us

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Class

Superior Tourist

Cabins

8 double cabins. All but one have upper/lower berths. All have private facilities.

Type

96ft motor schooner yacht.

Capacity

16 passengers.

Facilities

Aircon in cabins, TV and DVD.

Crew

Captain, naturalist guide, cook and 2 sailors.

Seasons

Low season months are 1 May-15 June, 1 September-31 October.

Pricing guidelines for Galapagos Islands

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights to Quito or Guayaquil will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). You will also need internal flights from the mainland to the islands which cost about £275 to £350. A Galapagos National Park tax is payable on arrival - currently $100. A few yachts also offer shorter or longer cruises. Charter cruises are also available. Please ask for details.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
An 8 day cruise on a luxury yachtBetween £2800 and £4000
An 8 day cruise on a prestige yachtBetween £2000 and £2800
An 8 day cruise on a superior tourist yachtBetween £1700 and £1900
An 8 day cruise on a tourist yachtBetween £1500 and £1700

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Pricing

2010 Guide prices per person. High season from £1750. Please contact us for low season prices.

These prices do not include return flights from Quito or Guayaquil or international flights.

Cachalote can also be privately chartered. Please contact us for charter rates.

Other costs

Galapagos National Park tax $100 and Transit Card $10 (payable locally in US dollars)
Flights from Quito-Galapagos-Quito:
Low season (May 1 - June 14, September 15 - October 31): £290
High season: £335
Bar consumption on board