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The new Catamaran Petrel is a luxury cruise designed for stability and style, swift, elegant and silent, catamaran The Catamaran Petrel has spacious cabins with private balconies, an ample lounge and relaxing areas. The huge sundeck features the Jacuzzi, the perfect spot for watching whales and dolphins or to simply relax and soak up the sun between island excursions.
Cruise Overview
With its modern catamaran design, personalized service, and naturalist-guided excursions, the Petrel explores some of the most spectacular destinations in the Galapagos, combining exceptional wildlife encounters with comfort and style.
Specification
Technical Specifications
| Year of Construction | Summer 2015 |
| Type | Power Motor Catamaran |
| Class | Luxury |
| Capacity | 16 travelers |
| Length | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Beam | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Draft | 5 ft (1.40 m) |
| Gross Tonnage | 170 tons |
| Main Engines | Cummins QSM 11 / 400 HP @ 2100 RPM |
| Max Speed | 14 knots |
| Electricity | 2000 gallons / day |
| Exterior | GFRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) |
| Safety & Navigation | All equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2 × 20-man life rafts Navtex 2 GPS Depth Sounder 2 Naval Radars Fire detection and prevention systems, etc. |
| Available Gear | Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear, Wetsuits |
Itinerary
8 Days Itinerary A
| FRIDAY – FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: North Seymour Island |
| SATURDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point PM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point |
| SUNDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
| MONDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay PM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point |
| TUESDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Isabela Island: Wetlands, Wall of Tears |
| WEDNESDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
| THURSDAY | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island: Isla Lobos Transfer to San Cristóbal Island |
8 Days Itinerary B
| FRIDAY – FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: San Cristóbal Island: Interperation Center |
| SATURDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
| SUNDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay |
| MONDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
| TUESDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolomé Island |
| WEDNESDAY | AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps |
| THURSDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove |
| FRIDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
6 Days Itinerary A
| FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY | |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: North Seymour Island |
| SATURDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point PM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point |
| SUNDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
| MONDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay PM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point |
| TUESDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Isabela Island: Wetlands, Wall of Tears |
| WEDNESDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
6 Days itinerary B
| WEDNESDAY – MONDAY | |
|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
| THURSDAY | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island: Isla Lobos PM: San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera |
| SATURDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
| SUNDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay |
| MONDAY | PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
5 days Central Islands
| MONDAY – FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
| MONDAY | AM: Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to Boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos |
| TUESDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolomé Island |
| WEDNESDAY | AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps |
| THURSDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove |
| FRIDAY | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
4 Days
| WEDNESDAY – MONDAY | |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY | AM: San Cristóbal Island Airport – Transfer to boat PM: San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera |
| SATURDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
| SUNDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay |
| MONDAY | PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Tranfer-out to Baltra Airport |
What’s Included?
- Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapago
- Airport reception and assistance in Galapagos
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions 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
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
What is not included?
- Round trip to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
Deck Plans
