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Parranda - Galapagos Motor Yacht
 The Parranda was built in the United States and she has been cruising the Galapagos Islands since 1996, she is comfortable, spacious and a beautiful motor yacht. Most of her air conditioned cabins have been restored last year, offering more space. All cabins have a private bath with hot shower.
Tha M/Y Parranda is equipped with stabilizers to make your cruise more comfortable, she is fast and allows less travel time between islands and more time on visits. An elegant yacht on the water of the archipel, she is atractive and beautiful inside as well. Parranda has a large, shaded upper deck to cruise the Galapagos in high style. Her crew provides unique and exclusive service and the naturalist guides have the reputation of having exceptional knowledge.
Boat Statistics
- Type: motor-yacht
- Length & Beam :125 x 22.10 ft, 38 x 7 m
- Speed: 12 knots
- Stabilizers: yes
- Air conditioning : individually controlled
- Guests: 16
- Crew: 8 crew members
- Naturalist: 1 naturalist guide on board
- TV-CD-DVD-VHS: In cabin
- Cell/satellite phone: In cabin
- Accommodations: 1 superior cabin with double bed,4 cabins with double bed (convertible to twin beds),2 cabins with permanent twin beds,1 cabin with permanent double bed
All cabins have private facilities
Cabins:All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls and ample space to hang and store clothing. 1 superior double cabin, 6 convertible twin or double cabins and 1 standard twin cabin. They all have private bathrooms with hair dryers, amenities and ample space to store toiletries.
Special Features:
Ample outside space. Sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, and wetsuits. Cruising stabilizers for steadier cruising and less rocking when in motion.
Safety
Parranda abides under all international standards of safety for a ship of its type. It is ISM certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 2 emergency life rafts for 16 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.
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Prices 2008
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7 nights |
| Cabin 1 to 6 and 8 |
$3,950.00 |
| Cabin 7 |
$4,650.00 |
| Charter/naturalist (16 pax) |
$ 56,500.00 |
Not included in price:
- Air tickets to and from Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 for foreigners)
- Bar consumption onboard
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
- Use of Wetsuits ($30/week)
Note:
Air tickets and National Park fee can be subject to change without prior notice.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES or DISCOUNTS:
- Single Supplement: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin)
- Children under 12 yrs: 30% Discount (not applicable for departures on or between Christmas, New Years and Easter)
- Christmas and New Year's weeks hace a surcharge of US$3000 for charters and $250 for FIT's (individual bookings)
** Supplement can be subject to change without prior notice.
Itinerary
| 8 days/7 nights |
| Saturday |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal Island and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to Ochoa Beach iin San Cristobal |
| Sunday |
AM |
Visit to Genovesa Island and Prince Phillip's Steps |
PM |
Visit to Genovesa Island and Darwin Bay |
| Monday |
AM |
Visit to Tagus Cove, Isabela Island |
PM |
Visit to Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Visit to Urbina Bay, Isabela Island |
PM |
Visit to Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Visit to Pinnacle Rock, Bartolome Island |
PM |
Visit to James Bay, Santiago Island |
| Thursday |
AM |
Visit to the Darwin Research Center,Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
Visit to the Highlands on Santa Cruz Island |
| Friday |
AM |
Visit to Gardner Bay, Espanola Island |
PM |
Visit to Punta Suarez, Espanola Island |
| Saturday |
AM |
Visit to Kicker Rock on San Cristobal - depart for mainland |
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