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Nemo III Motor Sailor Catamaran. The Nemo III motor sailer catamaran begins Galapagos operation in 2014 alongside its sister ship the Nemo II. The Nemo III will offer 2 alternating 8 day tours with the bonus of no stops in the middle to swap passengers who are on shorter trips.
Cruise Overview
Operating alternating North and South itineraries, the Nemo III visits spectacular destinations such as Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Española and San Cristobal, combining wildlife encounters, volcanic landscapes, snorkeling opportunities, and guided exploration with a naturalist guide.
Specification
Technical Specifications
| Type | Motor Catamaran |
| Category | First Class |
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Length | 23 m |
| Beam | 11.40 m |
| Draft | 1.50 m |
| Main Engines | Twin engines, 200 HP |
| Electricity System | 110 V and 220 V |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Hull | Fiberglass |
| Crew | 6 crew members + 1 naturalist bilingual guide |
| Security | 2 Life Rafts 1 EPIRB (Satellite Locator) 1 SART (Radio Beacon) 2 Waterproof VHF Radios 20 Life Vests |
Itinerary
Itinerary A – North
| Sunday | AM: Baltra Island Airport: Pick up at the airport by our naturalist guides PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach |
| Monday | AM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| Tuesday | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill |
| Wednesday | AM: Charles Darwin Research Station PM: Santa Cruz Islands: Highlands Natural Reserve with giant tortoises |
| Thursday | AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
| Friday | AM: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove |
| Saturday | AM: Santiago Island: Egas Port PM: Santiago Island: Buccaneers Cove – Espumilla Beach |
| Sunday | AM: Daphne Island PM: Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B – South
| Sunday | AM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport – transfer to boat PM: North Seymour Island |
| Monday | AM: San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island PM: San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock – Brujo Hill |
| Tuesday | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
| Wednesday | AM: Floreana Islands: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Islands: Post Office Bay |
| Thursday | AM: Santa Cruz Islands: Charles Darwin Research Station Tortoises PM: Santa Cruz Islands: Highlands Natural Reserve with giant tortoises |
| Friday | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bartolomé Island PM: Chinese Hat Island |
| Sunday | AM: Mosquera Islet PM: Baltra Island Airport |
Itinerary A – 5 Days
| Wednesday | AM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport PM: Santa Cruz Islands: Charles Darwin Station |
| Thursday | AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
| Friday | AM: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove |
| Saturday | AM: Santiago Island: Egas Port PM: Santiago Island: Buccaneers Cove – Espumilla Beach |
| Sunday | AM: Daphne Island PM: Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B – 5 Days
| Sunday | AM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport – transfer to boat PM: North Seymour Island |
| Monday | AM: San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island PM: San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock – Brujo Hill |
| Tuesday | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
| Wednesday | AM: Floreana Islands: Cormorant Point PM: Floreana Islands: Post Office Bay |
| Thursday | AM: Santa Cruz Islands: Charles Darwin Research Station PM: Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary A – 4 Days
| Sunday | AM: Baltra Island Airport: Pick up at the airport by our naturalist guides PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach |
| Monday | AM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| Tuesday | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill |
| Wednesday | AM: Charles Darwin Research Station PM: Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary B – 4 Days
| Thursday | AM: Arrival to Baltra Airport PM: Santa Cruz Islands: Charles Darwin Research Station Tortoises |
| Friday | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bartolomé Island PM: Chinese Hat Island |
| Sunday | AM: Mosquera Islet PM: Baltra Island 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
