M/Y ASTREA
Cruise the Galapagos Islands in style aboard the comfortable and spacious motor yacht The Astrea (formerly the Pinguino Explorer). Most of the day is spent exploring the islands and snorkeling in this national park and marine reserve. You will also have time to relax on deck as the boat passes from one site to another. 8 double cabins with bunk beds and private bathroom with air conditioning, shower with hot water, toilet and air conditioning, toiletries and towels.
Features:
- Year: 1998 restored 2010-2012
- Type: Motorboat
- Length: 25 mt
- Bean: 5.5 mt
- Main engines: 2 Caterpillar engines of 250 HP
- Maximum speed: 8 knots
- Crew: 5 crew members + 1 bilingual guide
- Safety and navigation: 1 life raft (25pax.), 2 boats equipped with YAMAHA engines, VHF radio, 2 radars, sonar with alarm, reflector and whistle, emergency oxygen.
Included
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- Yacht accommodation, private bathroom, air conditioning, hot and cold water.
- 3 meals per day
- Bilingual naturalist guide (Spanish / English)
- Transfers in the islands
Not included
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- Plane ticket
- Entry to the Galapagos
- Transit Check Card
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Snorkeling equipment
Itinerary
HOOD: 6J / 5N+
- HOOD ITINERARY: 6D / 5N - Friday to Wednesday
- AM San Cristobal Island: Baquerizo Moreno Port
- PM San Cristobal Island: Galapaguera / El Junco
- AM Espanola Island: Baie de Gardner
- PM Espanola Island: Pointe Suarez
- AM Floreana Island: Cormorant Point / Devils Crown
- PM Floreana Island: Post Office
- AM Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
- PM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
- AM Genovesa Island: Prince Philllips Steps
- PM Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
- AM Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove and Transfer to Baltra Airport
ISABELA: 6J / 5N+
- ISABELA ITINERARY: 6D / 5N - Friday to Wednesday
- Morning arrival. Speed in Puerto Villamil
- AM Isabela Island: Moreno Point
- PM Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
- AM Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
- PM Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
- AM Fernandina Island: Point Espinoza
- PM Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
- AM Santiago Island: Port of Egas
- PM Bartolome Island
- AM North Seymour Island and transfer to Baltra Airport
FERNANDINA: 8J / 7N+
- FERNANDINA ITINERARY: 8D / 7N - Wednesday to Wednesday
- AM: Baltra Airport
- PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
- AM Sombrero Chino: Chinese hat
- PM Rabida Island
- AM Volcan Chico / Sierra Negra
- PM Breeding center
- AM Isabela Island: Moreno Point
- PM Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
- AM Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
- PM Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
- AM Fernandina Island: Point Espinoza
- PM Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
- AM Santiago Island: Egas Port
- PM Bartolome Island
- AM North Seymour Island and afternoon transfer to Baltra Airport.
TOWER: 8J / 7N+
- TOUR ITINERARY: 8D / 7N - Wednesday to Wednesday
- AM Baltra Airport
- PM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
- AM Island South Plazas
- PM Santa Fe Island
- AM San Cristobal Island: Wich Hill
- PM El Junco Lagoon
- AM Espanola Island: Gardner Bay
- PM Espanola Island: Suarez Point
- AM Floreana Island: Cormoran Point
- PM Floreana Island: Post Office
- AM Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
- PM Sullivan Baie
- AM Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip Steps
- PM Ile Genovesa: Baie de Darwin
- AM Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove and afternoon transfer to Baltra Airport