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GALAPAGOS CATAMARAN
ARCHIPEL I
[LAST UPDATE: DECEMBER 20 2011]
RESERVE

Galapagos catamaran Archipel I


SUMMARY CHARACTERISTICS

VESSEL:
M/C ARCHIPEL I
CLASS:
FIRST
TYPE:
MOTOR CATAMARAN
CAPACITY:
16 passengers
CABINS:
8 double cabins: each with private bathroom, hot/cold water, closet & a/c.
  • MAIN DECK: TWO CABINS with matrimonial (queen) bed
  • MAIN DECK: SIX CABINS with lower/separate twin beds
CONSTRUCTION:
2002 (renovated 2009)
CRUISE SPEED:
8 knots
CREW:
10 + 1 naturalist guide
LENGTH:
26.8m (87.9 ft)
BEAM:
10.8 m (35.4 ft)

OTHER:

  • REGISTRY No.: TN-01-0933
  • SOLAR PANELS: 6
  • Draught: 2.95mts
  • Displacement: 94.61 Tons
  • Gross Tonnage: 200.32 Tons
  • Trn: 60.10 Tons
  • Main Machines: 2 Cummins de 250 H.P. each one
  • Consumption Machines: 7 Gallons. Per hour each one
  • Generators: 2 Cummins de 45 Kilowatts
  • Consumption Generators: 1,5 Gallons. Per hour
  • Desalination: 2 Hidracel
  • Desaling. Productions: 50 Gallons. Per hour
  • Diesel Capacity:1.600 Gallons
  • Water Capacity: 2.500 Gallons
  • Water Makers: 2.000 Gals Per Day

ITINERARIES [NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE]

2012 ITINERARY A 7-NIGHTS (MONDAY to MONDAY)

MON:
San Cristobal airport | San Cristobal (Galapaguera)
TUE:
(South) Plaza | Santa Fe
WED:
Floreana (Peace Asylum / Pirate Cave / La Loberia)
THU:
Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station / Highlands - Primicias)
FRI:
Isabela (Pto. Villamil / Tintoreras / Humedales)
SAT:
Isabela (Punta Moreno [snorkel/panga ride] / Elizabeth Bay [snorkel])
SUN:
Isabela (Tagus Cove) | Fernandina (Punta Espinoza)
MON: Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) | Baltra airport

2012 ITINERARY A1 4-NIGHTS (MONDAY to FRIDAY)

MON:
San Cristobal airport | San Cristobal (Galapaguera)
TUE:
(South) Plaza | Santa Fe
WED:
Floreana (Peace Asylum / Pirate Cave / La Loberia)
THU:
Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station / Highlands - Primicias) {*Night in hotel]
FRI:
Baltra airport

2012 ITINERARY A2 4-NIGHTS (THURSDAY to MONDAY)

THU:
Baltra airport | Santa Cruz (Highlands - Primicias)
FRI:
Isabela (Pto. Villamil / Tintoreras / Humedales)
SAT:
Isabela (Punta Moreno [snorkel/panga ride] / Elizabeth Bay [snorkel])
SUN:
Isabela (Tagus Cove) | Fernandina (Punta Espinoza)
MON: Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) | Baltra airport

2012 ITINERARY E 3-NIGHTS (MONDAY to THURSDAY)

MON:
San Cristobal airport | San Cristobal (Galapaguera)
TUE:
(South) Plaza | Santa Fe
WED:
Floreana (Peace Asylum / Pirate Cave / La Loberia)
THU:
Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station) | Baltra airport

2012 ITINERARY B
7-NIGHTS (MONDAY to MONDAY)


MON:
Baltra airport | North Seymour
TUE:
Genovesa (Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip's Steps)
WED:
Bartolome | Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
THU:
Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station / Twin Craters [Los Gemelos])
FRI:
Floreana (Punta Cormorant / Champion / Post Office Bay / Mirador de la Baronesa)
SAT:
Espanola (Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet / Punta Suarez)
SUN:
San Cristobal (Punta Pitt / Pitt Islet / Cerro Brujo)
MON: San Cristobal (Isla Lobos)| San Cristobal airport

2012 ITINERARY B1 4-NIGHTS (MONDAY to FRIDAY)

MON:
San Cristobal airport (Galapaguera)
TUE:
Genovesa (Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip's Steps)
WED:
Bartolome | Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
THU:
Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station / Twin Craters [Los Gemelos]) [*Night in hotel]
FRI:
Baltra airport

2012 ITINERARY B2 4-NIGHTS (THURSDAY to MONDAY)

THU:
Baltra airport | Santa Cruz (Twin Craters [Los Gemelos])
FRI:
Floreana (Punta Cormorant / Champion / Post Office Bay / Mirador de la Baronesa)
SAT:
Espanola (Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet / Punta Suarez)
SUN:
San Cristobal (Punta Pitt / Pitt Islet / Cerro Brujo)
MON: San Cristobal (Isla Lobos)| San Cristobal airport

NOTE: OTHER ITINERARY VERSIONS EXIST



DECK PLAN

GALAPAGOS ARCHIPEL I deck plan


PHOTOGRAPHS


REFERENTIAL RATES

2012 CRUISE RATES per person in USD DOLLARS 3-NIGHTS
4-NIGHTS
7-NIGHTS
ALL CABINS
from $1,275
from $1,500
from $2,900
NOTE: THESE ARE REFERENTIAL RATES ONLY; prices may vary
  • CHILDREN DISCOUNT: *Ask
  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: *Ask

Prices do not include (unless otherwise specified):

  • Round trip Galapagos airfare (reserved in conjunction with cruise);
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee [$100 per adult / $50 for children];
  • INGALA (Tourist Migratory Control Card) [$10 per person];
  • Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks;
  • Tips/gratuities;
  • Personal expenses.

  • REVIEWS

    We are just back in the States after a most excellent cruise on the Archipell I.  Loved the itinerary, thought the guide (Miguel Mosquera) was great.  Thought the food was a little sub par (and we're not picky... we even eat airline food!) but that's OK.
    FYI  There was not a kayaking option on this boat.  We had looked forward to that, but did not miss it once we got a feel for the coastline and the maneuverability of the pangas.  But perhaps you should update your website as others might expect to have that activity on the Archipell.

    Thank you for the good service and the delivery of the voucher to the Hotel San Fransisco.
    Michael and Terri


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