ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
16 passengers / Explorer Class
Built in Vancouver, Canada, this large and spacious motor vessel was in 2017 converted into a 16 passenger vessel. The Cachalote Explorer has 8 cabins (16 pax.) each with their own private bathroom equipped with hot & cold water shower, air-conditioned throughout, and a large salon/dining area with multiple large deck areas for relaxing, eating and socializing. Some of the cabins can take up to 3 or 4 passengers which makes it ideal for families.
This charming and comfortable First-Class yacht was built for the rough waters of the Canadian West Coast, so it will provide a stable, smooth and relaxing ride for your tour of the Galapagos Islands.
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CACHALOTE EXPLORER
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Cachalote Explorer is a fully air-conditioned modern motor boat.
The salon is equipped with flat screen TV and DVD systems.
Category: Explorer-Standard First Class Motor Vessel
Capacity: 16 passengers in 8 double cabins
L.O.A: 88' feet
Beam: 24' feet
Speed: 8 knots cruising approximately
Cruise Range: 1500 nautical miles under power
Salon Dimensions: 17.5' x 25' feet
Type: Motor Vessel. Steel hull.
Cabins:
Cabin 1 (upper deck): lower queen / upper single / lower single
Cabin 2 (upper deck): lower double / upper single
Cabin 3, 4 & 7 (lower deck): lower double / upper single
Cabin 5 & 6 (lower deck): queen l
Cabin 8 (lower deck): lower single / upper single
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ITINERARIES
Cachalote Explorer offers the options of 6 day and 8 day itineraries that visit selected sites which are approved by the National Park; each of these is unique, rich and varied and offers the opportunity to experience the Galapagos up close and personal with a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide.
The itineraries can be combined to form a 15-day itinerary that we highly recommend for those travelers that would like to have a complete, in-depth experience of the Galapagos Islands.
Fernandina Itinerary
8 days / 7 nights
Highlights: Fernandina and Western Isabela
Hood Itinerary
6 days / 5 nights
Highlights: Tower & Española Island
Tower Itinerary
8 days / 7 nights
Highlights: Tower & Española Island
Isabela Itinerary
6 days / 5 nights
Highlights: Fernandina Island
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Equipment: 1 main Caterpillar Engine, 3 Generators (110v), 2 reverse osmosis water makers, sewage treatment plant
Safety Equipment: VHF (DSC) & HF (DSC) radios. EPIRB, SART, Hunter satellite tracking device, 2 GPS’s, 2 radars, depth sounder, flares, basic first aid kits, 2 tenders with outboards, fin keels for extra stability, flotation rings, life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew, fire alarm system.
Crew: All crew are fully trained and certified. Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineers, barman, and 4 sailors.
Guest Accommodation: 8 cabins each with private bath. Hot and cold water showers. Combination of queen, double and twin sized mattresses.
 Cachalote Explorer |  |  |
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 Salon |  Dining area and Salon |  salon |
 Salon and dining area |  Dining area |  cabin 1 |
 cabin 1 |  cabin 1 |  cabin 2 |
 cabin 2 |  cabin 5/6 |  cabin 5/6 |
 cabin 3/4/7 |  cabinn 3/4/7 |  cabin 3/4/7 |
 |  cabin 8 |  cabin 8 |
 cabin 8 |  cabin 8 |  cabin 8 |
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 |  cachalote-passengers-hood |  Dinghy rides |
 Shore visits |  Shore landings |