A 78–foot motor yacht of European vintage

BOAT: M/Y Samba
CLASS: Tourist Superior

CONTACT: info@sangay.com

Galapagos cruise availabilities on SAMBA

Last updated: March 9th, 2010

Prices do not include (unless otherwise specified):

· Round trip airfare to Galapagos (which is booked in conjunction with the cruise);
· Galapagos National Park fee US $100.00 (To be paid in cash only upon arrival in Galapagos);
· Ingala Immigration card of US $10.00 (To be paid in cash in the airport in Quito)
· Tips/gratuities;
· Alcoholic beverages & extra drinks;
· Special service not described above;

• To experience the mystical isolation that shaped the life of the Galapagos, this sturdy, stately and very comfortable motor-vessel is your best choice. The SAMBA is a true European Dutch classic and best in her class.

• A great ocean-going vessel with her specially designed high bow, she provides safe crossings and boasts a special stabilizing sail.

• Her main salon and aft dining facilities make her socially versatile while top-side settees and a flush and ample forward deck provide great getaways or extra space for group activities such as stargazing, whale watching or simply sunbathing.

• The SAMBA accommodates 14 guests, a perfect number to enjoy the magic of the Islands with privacy and flexibility. Its professional, experienced and friendly crew and naturalist guide are devoted to go the extra mile to make your journey a trip of a life time.

• She is a graceful, top-quality craft and very environmentally friendly as well as socially responsible. She is locally owned and all the crew members are from the Galapagos.

• Commitment to redefine your idea of quality of experience and excellence of service.

Description

Facilities
This 78-foot solid, steel-hulled motor yacht (with stabilizing sail) was built in Holland. She is comfortable and well laid out, offering good cabin and public-area accommodations and has all the basic features that characterize the yachts we market. An ample dining-room/salon connects to an outdoor dining facility with large tables, TV with video-system, sound-system, mini-library with books and videos and a small bar.

Accommodations
Six air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin, all with private bathrooms and hot water.

Crew
Captain, mechanic, chef, helmsmen, two sailors and licensed naturalist guide.

Specifications:
Length: L.O.A.* 78 feet / 23 meters
Beam: 18 feet / 5.4 meters
Tonnage: 134 tons
Speed: 8.5 knots
Range: 2.500 miles
Sail: Steadying sails
Water capacity: 1.500 gallons and water maker
Electric Power Supply: 110V & 220V (A/C)
*L.O.A.: length overall

Equipment:
Very efficient Twin DAV diesel engines 280 HP-CUMMINS that only use a remarkable 6 gallons of diesel every hour! Two generators each of 21 & 12.5 kW for 110 V & 220V A/C and 12V & 24V D/C, Furuno Navnet Radar, Plotter and Sonar, GPS, VHF & SSB radios, two tenders with outboard motors, 32’ High Definition LCD TV, DVD video equipment.

Safety equipment:
One self-contained 20-passenger life raft, EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon), two bi-directional VHF emergency-radios, one VHF (Motorola) wide-range radio, VHF and HF radios and one cell-phone communication system, life jackets, fire extinguishers, safety smoke and fire detectors and overhead sprinkler systems, A.B.C fire-control system and CO2 bank for the engine room.

DECK PLAN

SAMBA ITINERARY [7-nights]

TUE: BALTRA / PLAZAS
WED: SANTA CRUZ (Charles Darwin Station / Highlands)
THU: ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez)
FRI: FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay)
SAT: ISABELA (Punta Moreno / Elizabeth Bay)
SUN: ISABELA (Urbina Bay) / FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)
MON: SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas) / BARTOLOME
TUE: SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove [Caleta Tortuga Negra]) / BALTRA

NOTE: ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE