Crew is not as well trained as on board higher category Galapagos cruise yachts. Mostlikely you will have a category C certified Galapagos National Park guide(average knowledge of the Galapagos Islands and a poor level of English). Galapagos cruise yachts in this category are for Galapagos travellers on a budget and with a high spirit of adventure. Descent cruise itinerary.

FLAMINGO - Economic Class Galapagos Yacht

2007 prices per person starting at:

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High season: July, August, November, December.

Facilities and Accommodation
5 double cabins with private bathroom (toilet, shower and washbasin), air conditioning, hot water, sun deck, dining room, bar, small library, TV, DVD, Stereo, diving equipment, diving snorkels.

All the equipment necessary for sailing in fulfillment with International Coast Guard regulation

Specifications
Type: Motor Yacht
Category: Tourist Class
Year: 1995 (rebuilt in 2003)
Construction: Wood Super-Structure
Length: 57 feet
Bean: 15 feet
Speed: 9 knots
Engines: 180 hp Detroit Diesel
Generators: 110/220 volt AC, 2x 20 kw. KOHLER
Water Capacity: 1,000 gallons
Diesel Capacity: 1000 gallons
Interiors: New wood
Crew: 5 Members plus 1 Naturalist bilingual guide
Navigation: 24 miles FORUNO radar GPS, Satellite navigator, compasses, clock, barometer, VHF and HF radio, SSB radios, Hailer.
Safety: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), 1 automatic life rafts, one -10 passenger dinghies, life jackets, flare signals, complete fire protection system, galley emergency water pump.

Depart Days:
4-day cruise: Tuesday to Friday
5-day cruise: Friday to Tuesday
8-day cruise: Friday to Friday or Tuesday to Tuesday