Anahi Catamaran (Future Galapagos Journey I)

Category: First Class
Departures: Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Capacity: 16 passenger

Facilities and Accommodation

Power Catamaran boat built in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 2006 taking into account the highest standards of comfort. She offers comfortable accommodations in 6 twin bed cabins (14 m2 / 151 feet, each) located in the main deck and 2 suite cabins (18m2 / 193) feet. each) located in the upper deck.

All cabins features private facilities, locker and closet, air conditioned. Additionally the yacht has ample resting areas, sundeck, library, TV-DVD room, comfortable dining room, bar and lounge and Jacuzzi.

M/C Anahi, which its name will be changed to Galapagos Journey I from January 2009, will go further, visit more islands and cruise faster than any other boats in its size. With unparalleled stability you are guaranteed a tranquil and relaxed cruise.

2009 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Description	8 days	5 days	4 days
Standard cabins	US$3600	US$2430	US$1850
Upper deck suites	US$4140	US$2795	US$2127
Charter	US$57600	US$38889	US$30555

* subject to change without notice

Rates include:

All meals
Transfers in the islands
All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
Not included:
US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
Airfare from mainland Ecuador
Bottled beverages
Gratuities
Cancellation/medical insurance

Specifications

Type: Motor Catamaran
Category: First Class
Year: 2006
Length : 90.50 ft / 27.60 m
Beam: 36.08 ft / 11 m
Capacity: 18 passengers (Authorization navigation : 16 passengers)
Main Engines: 2 x John Deere IMO 300 HP each
Electric System: 2 x 50 kw generators (IMO) (110v and 220v. AC)
Speed : 10 knots
Water Capacity: 3000 gal. plus water maker with capacity of 1000 gl/ day
Diesel Capacity : 2000 gallons
Material Construction : Glass fiber
Interiors : wooden flooring
Exterior: Teakwood flooring
Crew: 9 + 1 naturalist bilingual guide + 1 hotel manager/cruise director
Navigation & Safety Equipment: One 48 miles Radar; Echosounder; GPS; One VHF radio; Epirb; Magnetic compass; 2 Rigid life rafts for 15 passengers eah; 30 SOLAS life jackets; fire & smoke detectors; complete fire system; 2 Zodiac rafts for 10 persons each. Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.
Accommodation: 16 passengers in 6 twin bed cabins on main deck and 2 suits on the upper deck.

Suites

2 upper deck cabins with one double bed.

Itinerary 4 days: TUESDAY-FRIDAY

Day 1: p.m. Arrival in Baltra Island and transfer to Pto. Ayora. Visit Highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
Day 2: a.m. Chinese Hat. / p.m. Pto. Egas (Santiago Island)
Day 3: a.m. Bahia Sullivan / P.m. Bartolome Island.
Day 4: a.m. Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island) and transfer to the airport in Baltra. Flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.

Itinerary 5 days (2 options):

OPTION 1: FRIDAY-TUESDAY

OPTION 2: MONDAY-FRIDAY

Day 1: p.m. Arrival in Baltra Island and transfer to Pto. Ayora. Visit Tortuga Bay beach. Hotel night in Santa Cruz Island.
Day 2: a.m. Charles Darwin Station/ p.m. Highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
Day 3: a.m. Chinese Hat / p.m. Pto. Egas (Santiago Island)
Day 4: a.m Bahia Sullivan/ p.m. Bartolome Island.
Day 5: a.m. Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island) and transfer to the airport in Baltra. Flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.

Itinerary 8 days: FRIDAY-FRIDAY

Day 1: Arrival in Baltra/ p.m. Transfer to the yacht. Visit Plazas Island.
Day 2: a.m. Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill (San Cristobal Island) /p.m. Isla Lobos
Day 3: Española island: a.m. Gardner Bay / p.m. Punta Suarez.
Day 4: Floreana Island: a.m. Cormorant Point / p.m. Post Office Bay.
Day 5: a.m. Charles Darwin Station/ p.m. Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Day 6: a.m. Chinese Hat / p.m. Pto. Egas (Santiago Island)
Day 7: a.m Bahia Sullivan / p.m. Bartolome Island.
Day 8: a.m. Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island) and transfer to the airport in Baltra. Flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.