Deluxe motor yachts

 
This signature fleet includes three identical yachts custom-designed for Galapagos cruising: the M/Y Eric, Flamingo I and Letty. Built in 1991 and refurbished annually, these superior first-class sister yachts accommodate no more than 20 guests and feature three decks of spacious staterooms with polished teak interiors trimmed with shiny brass fittings. Accommodations include ten double outside-facing cabins with a window or por thole view, one double bed or two twin lower beds,
 
 
fully air-conditioned with private bath (hot and cold water showers), soap/shampoo dispensers, hair dryer, closet, drawers, intercom and separate climate controls for your comfort. There’s a dining room, well-stocked bar and conference area with a flat screen TV and panoramic picture windows. Or you can relax in a lounge chair on the sun deck, enjoying sea breezes, sunshine or a sky full of stars.

Cruise highlights
  • 7-night expeditions depart every Sunday from San Cristóbal
  • 20-guest superior first-class motor yacht
  • 10 fully air-conditioned outside staterooms with private bathrooms
  • Dining room featuring Ecuadorian and international cuisine
  • Fully-stocked bar
  • Conference room for briefings with TV, DVD player and librar y
  • Observation areas and open sun deck
Enjoy with our compliments
  • Three meals daily, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail par ties
  • Excursions daily with English-speaking naturalist
  • Guide– maximum 10 guests
  • Complimentary snorkeling equipment, custom wet suits and clear-bottom kayaks

ITINERARY FOR M/Y ERIC, M/Y FLAMINGO & M/Y LETTY

updated January 2009

Sun AM Fly to San CristobalPM Playa Ochoa or Leon Dormido

Mon Full day Tower Island: Darwin Bay & Prince Phillip's steps

Tue AM Punta Espinoza, Fernandina PM Tagus Cove, Isabela

Wed AM Puerto Egas, James PM Sombrero Chino

Thu AM Bartolome PM North Seymour

Fri AM Highlands, Santa Cruz PM Darwin Station, Santa Cruz

Sat Full day Hood Island: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez

Sun AM Interpretation Center & debarkation

 

The M/V Sky Dancer cruises the Galapagos Islands in search of sea lions, penguins,schooling hammerhead sharks, turtles, stingrays, whale sharks and themagnificent mantas.
US$ 3795
Sky Dancer

Included in planned itineraries are visits to the veryremote islands of Wolf and Darwin. The luxuriously constructed Sky Dancerfeatures all the Dancer Fleet amenities you have come to expect includingNitrox fills, private en-suite facilities, spacious lounge areas, fine diningand more.


Sunday
AM Cristobal
(Departure)

Interpretation Center where  aninteresting human history of Galapagos can be seen, town walk (lastshopping)  and Departure.

PM Lobos

Arrival.  Check out dive.  Nice protected area at 20 feet depth.  SeaLions, short time dive in a sandy bottom.  Check the skills of everydiver.

Monday

AM  North Seymour

Two dives  close together, good opportunity to se whitetipped sharks.    Open area moderate current and vis.

PM  Bartolome

 Snorkeling with penguins and during the sunset climbing to the topof the hill  to enjoy beautiful landscape and spectacular view. This placeis possible to change for the next year.

Tuesday

AM  Wolf

After 120 nautical miles night motoring arrival around 9 o’clockto offer two dives during the morning, when we find current against there is adelay to 11 and we offer 1 instead 2 dives during the morning, Mostly in thelandslide divesite:   Schools of hammerheads, silkies, Galapagossharks, Rays .  The average is moderate to strong current and goodvis.

 PM  wolf

Two dives during the afternoon, sometimes look for a differentdive site like pinnacle but basically when we have good divers.

Wednesday

AM  Darwin

Early arrival, two dives during the morning, there is only onedive site Darwin’s arch, when its good is good, the divemasters drop to thewater according the current and spent around 30’ 60’ platform enjoying the fishand animals activities around, after the half hour and due the current leavethe rocks and drift with the current for around 10’ before the safetystop.  During the drift time find schools of silkies, during the seasonthe whale sharks, dolphins and others.  Is impossible to look for adifferent place when the conditions are no good. Average is good visibility. in a

PM  Darwin

Two more dives during the afternoon the same divesite.

Thursday

AM  Darwin

Final two dives around the arch. Mostly after breakfast, and thenhead back to Wolf.

PM  Wolf

After around three and a half hours motoring arrive in Wolf at 3 o’clock, still good time to offer two dives in the landslide dive site.There is no a rule to confirm that the morning dives are better than theafternoon dives a good number of times the divers came back totally happy afterthe fourth dive at  6 pm.

Friday

AM  Marshall

Sailing all the night  we have a early arrive to this divesite, during the season the northern islands are no so good, mostly Marshall offer a greatdives.  Mantas and different schools of endemic fishes are the main normhere.  Two dives around the same area and then the sky head to the east toarrive 4 pm to Pto. Egas in James Island.

PM Pto. Egas

This is the other place where we can currently offer a landexcursion (subject to the GNP’s approval).   Fur seals, marineiguanas, Galapagos hawk we find here.  The walk on land takesapproximately two and a half hours.  

Saturday

AM Gordon’s Rock

Two dives in one of the most popular places in the centralislands, hammer heads, Galapagos sharks, rays and others.  66- 70ºF during the whale sharkseason, and from Dec to May  over the 70ºF.  Frequently good vis.

PM  Pto. Ayora

Charles Darwin station visit, takes around two hours, after thestation for free time for shopping and visit the town and we offer alternativesto have the final dinner at the town or welcome them on board to serve thedinner at the regular time on board.  This is a particular place where wecan offer some maintenance to the sky, fumigation and others activitiesconcerning with the operation.


Sunday

Disembark from yacht in SanCristobal for flight back to mainland.

*Itineraries are subject to change at any time for any reason andwithout prior notice. Peter Hughes Diving Inc, reserves the right at its soleoption and discretion, and that of the captain of the vessel, without liabilityfor damages or refund of any kind to deviate from the vessels advertised orscheduled itinerary for any reason including mechanical failure. Peter Hugheswill not be held responsible for any refund whatsoever for changes to theprinted or scheduled itinerary.

 

Built in the USA, the M/Y Integrity beganoperations in April 2005 following a total refit, lifting this vessel into aclass of its own, giving 16 discerning passengers a unique travel experience.

Charter only US$ 78320 (16 pax)
 Integrity

All systems have been brought up to modern standards and the Yacht is equippedwith important features in order to make her safe, comfortable and by keepingthis very special sanctuary in mind, ecologically friendly, complying with theISM code under which regulations the Yacht is managed.     

Engines andtransmissions where changed, featuring new, 4 stroke Detroit - MTU Dieselengines, mounted on Lo-Rez vibration reduction bases and Lo-Rez shaft couplingsin order to keep vibration and vibration induced noise down to a minimum. Theelectronic system has been completely modernized and two new Generators with acapacity of 100 kW each have been installed. Water desalination plants, waterfiltration and sterilization are new. Two huge Vosper / Quantum stabilizerswere retrofitted in order to make your journey a comfortable and pleasant one,no matter under what conditions. All staterooms are on the main deck of whichseven have lower twin or king-bedded accommodations. In addition, there is anextensive, 330 square ft owners suite, and for those solo travellers a cosysingle stateroom. Each stateroom features large picture windows, individualclimate control, satellite telephone, mini bar and an LCD TV with integratedDVD/MP3 player. Bathroom facilities are en suite with a shower, lavatory andtoilet. On the upper deck you will find a bar and ample lounge seating. Thedining area offers a total seating capacity for up to 24 at four spacioustables for six. The sundeck offers you the possibility to relax in the hot tubor enjoy a cocktail at the shaded bar as you watch the scenery, or have asiesta in a comfortable chaise lounge. To make the dingy ride as comfortable aspossible our two 20 ftinflatable tenders are equipped with 50 hp 4 stroke engines to keep noise andsmoke levels to a minimum. Ocean Kayaks can be used by our guests to discoverthe marvellous nature on their own, and for those incredible snorkelling sites,snorkelling equipment is provided.


Saturday          AM Baltra

PM Santa Cruz or SantaFe   

Sunday            AM Gardner Bay

PM Pta.Suarez   

Monday           AM Pta.Cormorant      

PMFloreana Village   

Tuesday          AM Pta. Espinosa

PM Pta.Vicente Roca   

Wednesday      AM James Bay

PMBartolome   

Thursday         AM Darwin Bay

PMPrince Phillips Steps   

Friday              AM North Seymour

PMSouth Plaza   
Saturday         AM Baltra

 

 

M/Y Grace's stellar past includes ownership bymillionaire tycoons like Sir George Tilley and Aristotle Onassis, a brief stintin the British navy and the vacation home of guests recognized worldwide,including Winston Churchill.

US$ 4750 | $5200 | 5650
 Grace
Named after her late owner, Her SereneHighness Princess Grace of Monaco,the name is a representation of her elegance, beauty and prestige.

Grace is theideal yacht for the traveller who seeks a true explorer experience,complemented with excellent service, superb accommodations and excellentdining. With one naturalist guide for every 9 guests on a full ship, all whotravel onboard this yacht will be part of a mission to bring to life thenatural living legacy of the islands.

Capacity
18 guests in 9 cabins plus 10 crew members, 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruisedirector

PublicAreas
Grace features a main salon equipped with a bar, TV/Video system and stereosystem. Passengers can choose to eat inside, in the interior dining room orthey can eat outside in the al-fresco dining area. The sundeck has a bar andplenty of space to be in the open air. Guests can also relax in the front ofthe boat where the jacuzzi and sun chairs are located

Cabins

Nine spacious staterooms of up to 18 square meters ( 194 square feet)wtih private bathrooms, individual climate controls, safe boxes, telephones andplenty of storage space for clothing and luggage.

Naturalist, Activeand  Family Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday
Morning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Isla Lobos

Day 2: Sunday
Morning: Hood (Española) Island: Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez

Day 3: Monday
Morning: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Devil's Crown

Day 4: Tuesday
Morning: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Charles DarwinResearch Station
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Day 5: Wednesday

Morning: Tower (Genovesa) Island: Darwin Bay
Afternoon: Tower PrincePhillip's Steps

Day 6: Thursday
Morning: Fernandina (Narborough) Island: PuntaEspinosa
Afternoon: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca

Day 7: Friday
Morning: Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook
Afternoon: North Seymour Island

Day 8: Saturday
Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador

 

 

Guest accommodations: 9 beautiful and comfortable double cabins withlower beds and outside views; 3 on the lower deck, 3 on the main deck and 3 onthe upper deck, private bathrooms cold-hot water, air conditioned, hair dryer,telephone in each cabin for internal communication, and high speaker.
US$ 3125
 Galaxi
 
16 passengers

Facilities:
Dinning room, bar and lounge, coffee station with tea, coffee, herbalinfusions, and drinkable water all the time, TV and DVD, library and sundeck.

You will find a bottle of water in your cabin the first day; you can use it andcarry on when you land. This bottle can be refilled with fresh water from thedispenser placed in the lounge.

  • Lounge services: We offer a variety of table games, videos andbooks for your enjoyment. Be sure to return the books you borrowed to thelounge at the end of your cruise. Returning them will offer enjoyment topassengers arriving after you.
  • Bar service: We offer a variety of sodas, cocktails, andliquors; please ask to the barman the list of drinks available on boardand the prices, please do not forget to check your bill at the end of yourcruise.
  • SAFETY BOX On board:  We offer a safety box in each cabin for yourvaluable belongings; please do not hesitate to use it and ask the crewmembers or your guide about it.
  • Payments on board: We don’t accept credit cards, only cash isaccepted during the cruise.
  •  Quito Airportservice: During your check-in at the Quito Airport you will find our staffwaiting for you in order to help you with the luggage check in andboarding pass.


8 DAYS – 7 NIGHTS

SATURDAY to SATURDAY

Saturday: Baltra: (Airport) / Gemelos - Highlands

Sunday: Floreana Island:Punta Cormorant /Devils Crown Post Office / Mirador de la Baronesa

Monday: Española Island Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez

Tuesday: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center / Lobos Island

Wednesday: Santa Fe Island / Caleta TortugaNegra

Thursday: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay / El Barranco

Friday: Sullivan Bay / Bartolome Island

Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra(Airport)