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The M/V Galapagos Explorer II, M/V Santa Cruz and Angelito

Galapagos Explorer II

The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is a 293.14 feet ocean-going cruise ship. Navigating the Galapagos Islands at a speed of 17 knots, the Explorer II enables passengers to see more of Galapagos in less time. It has capacity for 105 passengers, but due to the National Park regulations, it only carries 100 passengers. Six naturalist guides aboard lead daily shore excursions and offer nightly briefings to prepare passengers for the islands to be visited the next day.

The ship provides all the facilities and services to make the cruises enjoyable and comfortable. Features aboard include swimming pool, Jacuzzi, solarium, spacious dining room, an electronic elevator, large conference room, lounge, three bar areas with music, Boutique and reading room. The ship has 53 air conditioned outside Suites, each one with private bathroom and a small sitting area.


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Technical Specifications :
Type: ocean-going cruise ship
M.O. No.8798660
GRT: 4077
Category: Deluxe
Capacity: 105 passenger
Length 293.14 ft
Ship’s Registry: LIBERIAN
Engines: Auxiliary Engine B&W
Classification: RINA Registro Italiano Navale
Speed: 17 knots
Crew :
Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, machinist, barman and 4 sailors
Equipment:
Bow Thruster : Brunvoll
C.P.P. : B&W
Radar : Racal Decca (10)
Arpa Radar : Racal Decca S 2690 BT
R.D.F. : Taiyo-Japanese
GPS : Navtrac 
Satellite navigator : Shipmate RS 6100
Echo Sounder : Simrad ED 161
Gyro Compass : Tenjford
Fire Alarm : Salwico 
Radio Station : Sailor HI202
Safety Certificate 1997:
SOLAS Safety passenger Vessel Certificate
Load Line
Marpol


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Cabins

Angelito


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Technical Specifications :
Type: Motor Yacht
Category: First Class
Capacity: 16 passengers
Length: 70 ft.
Beam: 22 ft.
Engines: Twin 6VV 53 G.M. diesel engines
Generators: 12.5 and 3.5 kilowatt generators for 110 A.C. and 12 volt D.C.
Speed:   8 knots
Crew:
Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, barman/ waiter, mechanic and two sailors
Communication Equipment:
VHF and SSB marine radios, radar, depth sounder
Safety Equipment:
tender with outboard motor, freezer, refrigeration.
The Angelito is always skippered by one of the owners.
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Cabin

Top Deck

M/V Santa Cruz


The 47-cabin M/V SANTA CRUZ
The only ship built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. The SANTA CRUZ has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Its capacity is for ninety guests.

Our Expedition Team consists of a Chief Naturalist and five Naturalists. All will delight guests with diverse natural history explanations, superb on-deck talks, and eye-catching lectures regarding natural history issues. Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day’s activities. Together with the Captain, they will plan the day’s program. They are masters of Galapagos’ knowledge. Soon enough, our Naturalists will become the highlight of your voyage. At night, when pitch-dark starry skies are seen, stargazing is an amazing nocturnal activity. The southern skies are beautifully arranged with exuberant constellations.

On the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds (plus a sofa bed for a child) and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds (plus a sofa bed for a child). Four Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Family guests have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations.

The Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. As an alternative to snorkeling, the glass- bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life.
The entire ship is air-conditioned. A carefully planned itinerary includes the Galapagos' main highlights plus a flexible program allowing guests to enjoy several alternatives for their daily activities. In essence, an expedition to the best National Park, aboard the only ship exclusively built for exploring the Galapagos.


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Technical Specifications :
Owner Owner: ETICA (Guayaquil)
Construction:    
Bilbao, Spain, 1979
Reconstruction: Talcahuano, Chile, 1998
Type: Motor Yacht
Category: First Class
Capacity: 90 guests
Length: 237.3 ft.
Beam: 38.86 ft.
Engines: Two Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each
Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins with 220 Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area.
Decks   4 (Sun deck, Boat deck, Upper deck, Main deck)
Speed:   13 knots
Crew: 52

Naturalists: Chief naturalist + 5 multilingual naturalists
Medical Officer: Permanently on board VESSEL FACILITIES

Navigation & Equipment:
Navigation:Gyrocompass, auto pilot, radar, echo-sounders
Equipment: GPs and Radio Director Finder
Safety Classification:
ABS classification +A1E +
AMS #7907 853 SOLAS
ISM certificate Complying with the IMO resolution A.788(19)     
Automatic fire controls
Life Jackets: In each cabin
Lifeboats: Two 66-man, two 25-man, two
16-man, two 10 man landing Craft: 5 zodiacs + Glass Bottom Boat
• Central Air Conditioning.
• Radio, telephone, and Fax communications.
• Internal PA system.
• Boutique/Souvenir shop.
• Reading room/Library.
• Jacuzzi.
• Snorkeling equipment.

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