
Cachalote is a beautifully decorated motor/sailer that accommodates 16 passengers in her 8 cabins: upper/lower berths and one matrimonial cabin all with private baths with hot/cold water showers, fully air conditioned with independent air conditioning units in each cabin. There is plenty of deck space on 3 different wooden decks with seats and cushions to relax in the shade or sunbathe during the cruise.
Features 8 air conditioned double cabins each with private bathroom and hot/cold water shower. Cabins # 1-7 with bunk beds (double lower and upper single berth) are located on lower deck and cabin # 8 with matrimonial berth on main deck.
Dining area and salon on main deck, ample sun deck, freezer, refrigerator, TV and DVD player. Snorkeling equipment on board.
Specifications
- Year of construction: 1971
- Type: Motor Yacht ' Schooner rigged motor sailor
- Length: 86 feet (26 m)
- Beam: 19 feet (6 m)
- Capacity: 16 Passengers
- Accommodation:
- 8 double staterooms each with private bathroom.
- Hot / cold water showers.
Itinerary 8D / 7N Cruises (A) - FERNANDINA

Wed. | AM Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat PM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station and Highlands |
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Thu. | AM Santiago Island: Chinese Hat PM Rabida Island |
Fri. | AM Isabela Island: Villamil Port PM Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano |
Sat. | AM Isabela Island: Moreno Point PM Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay |
Sun. | AM Isabela Island: Urbina Bay PM Isabela Island: Tagus Cove |
Mon. | AM Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point PM Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point |
Tue. | AM Santiago Island: Egas Port PM Bartholomew Island |
Wed. | AM North Seymour Island PM Baltra: Transfer to the airport |
Itinerary 8D / 7N Cruises (B) - TOWER

Wed. | AM Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat PM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station |
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Thu. | AM Plazas Island PM Santa Fe Island |
Fri. | AM San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill PM San Cristobal Island: Galapaguera & El Junco Lagoon |
Sat. | AM Española Island: Gardner Bay PM Española Island: Suarez Point |
Sun. | AM Floreana Island: Cormorant Point PM Floreana Island: Post Office Bay / Devli's Crown |
Mon. | AM Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill PM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
Tue. | AM Genovesa Island: El Barranco PM Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
Wed. | AM Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle PM Baltra: Transfer to the airport |
Rates 2019
CACHALOTE EXPLORER | |||
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6 Days | 8 Days | 15 Days | |
Fit, Cabin 1 to 2 | $ 3,338 | $ 4,448 | $ 8,343 |
Fit, Cabin 3 to 7 | $ 3,298 | $ 4,398 | $ 8,248 |
Fit, Cabin 8 | $ 2,958 | $ 3,958 | $ 7,425 |
Charter | $ 52,800 | $ 70,400 | |
- Low Season: May 1 - June 15, September 1- October 31, December 1-7 - Discounts: * Special discount for children under twelve years old (one child per adult). This discount is not applicaple over Christmas and New Years departures. * Single supplement: 50% increase over sharing accommodation rate * A surcharge of $200 NET per person is applicaple during Christmas and New Years weeks |
Additional Information:
- Fuel Surchage
- Single Supplement: 50%
- Charter Surchage
- High Season Supplements: Surcharge $130 per pax in Christmas and New Year
- 6 day itinerary is only available during high season
Children Policy:
- It doesn't have age limit
- Children under 12, 50% off. Only one child per adult
Rates include:
- All meals and activities throughout the cruise
- Bilingual National Park Guide
- Soft beverages (water, coffee and tea)
- Fuel Surcharge
- Kayaks
- Occassional Diving available
Not included:
- $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
- Airfare from mainland Ecuador
- Alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Wetsuit