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Galapagos Sea Star Journey Yacht, Galapagos Islands Ecuador, Galapagos Cruises, Galapagos Tours. Sea Star Journeyis a first class yacht offering the highest level of comfort of any boat its size in the Galapagos Islands. The Sea Star Journey was built to fulfill the highest expectations of any traveler seeking to experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands in the most exclusive way. This luxury yacht has been designed especially for small groups to offer you more privacy and comfort, and to reduce the impact on the fragile Galapagos eco-system
Cruise Overview
Galapagos Sea Star will have a capacity for 16 passengers, it features 8 spacious suites (25m2 aprox) and 1 Master Suite (35m2 approx) equipped with panoramic windows to enjoy the marvelous landscapes of the islands, prívate bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning with independent controls, minibar, tv. Twin beds or one faux queen bed and connected suites for families.
Specification
Technical Specifications
| Class | Luxury |
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Cabins | 9 |
| Length Overall | 41.00 meters |
| Waterline Length | 36.50 meters |
| Beam | 8.07 meters |
| Hull | Mono hull of marine steel |
| Max Speed | 12 knots |
| Security Equipment | Smoke detectors and sprinklers throughout the vessel, plus automatic CO2 bank for the kitchen and engine room |
| Depth | 3.19 meters |
| Draft | 1.85 meters |
| Year of Construction | 2005; completely renovated in 2008 |
| Ship Registry | Guayaquil – Ecuador |
| Deadweight | 72.30 metric tons |
| Gross Tonnage | 304.58 tons |
| Fuel Capacity | 8,000 gallons |
| Port Registry Number | TN-00-00541 |
| Machinery (Engines) | Caterpillar 210 HP × 2 |
| Generators | Perkins 80 HP – 60 kW × 2 |
| Water Maker | 2,000 gallons per day |
| Water Capacity | 10,000 gallons |
| Radar | 1 Furuno 24 miles, 1 Furuno 36 miles |
| Navigation Equipment | 1 satellite compass, 2 magnetic compasses |
| Radio | Several HF-VHF-UHF consoles, Nactex, Distrex and additional handheld units |
| Tender | 2 Zodiacs CARIBE C-16 |
| Life Rafts | 1 CARIBE for 25 people, 1 CARIBE for 10 people |
| Crew | 10 crew members + 1 naturalist guide |
Itinerary
Itinerary “A”: 6 Days – 5 Nights
| Tuesday | AM: San Cristobal Airport PM: Cerro Colorado / Puerto Chino Beach, San Cristobal |
| Wednesday | AM: Punta Suarez, Española – Optional Kayaking PM: Gardner Bay, Española |
| Thursday | AM: Punta Cormorant / Devil’s Crown, Floreana PM: Baroness Lookout / Post Office Bay, Floreana – Optional Kayaking |
| Friday | AM: Santa Fe PM: South Plaza |
| Saturday | AM: North Seymour PM: Bachas, Santa Cruz |
| Sunday | AM: Mosquera PM: Transfer to the Airport |
Itinerary “B”: 5 Days – 4 Nights
| Sunday | AM: Baltra Airport PM: Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz |
| Monday | AM: Rábida PM: Chinese Hat |
| Tuesday | AM: Prince Philip’s Steps, Genovesa PM: Darwin Bay, Genovesa |
| Wednesday | AM: Bartolomé PM: Sullivan Bay, Santiago |
| Thursday | AM: Highlands, Santa Cruz PM: Baltra Airport |
Itinerary “C”: 6 Days – 5 Nights
| Thursday | AM: Baltra Airport PM: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz |
| Friday | AM: White Tipped Reef Shark Canal, Isabela PM: Sierra Negra Volcano, Isabela |
| Saturday | AM: Punta Moreno, Isabela PM: Elizabeth Bay, Isabela |
| Sunday | AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina PM: Tagus Cove, Isabela |
| Monday | AM: Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove, Santiago PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago |
| Tuesday | AM: Isla Lobos PM: 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
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