Petrel Catamaran: A 16 passenger Yacht
Days: 8, 6, 5 & 4 | From: $4,190/per person
The Petrel Catamaran is like its namesake: elegant, swift and silent at sea. A motorized catamaran, the Petrel is designed for comfort and stability and is outfitted with spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi. Its speed, comfort, luxurious interiors and excellent itinerary make Petrel perfect for your Galapagos Cruise Adventure. All cabins boast the luxury of a private balcony and the new stability system ensures the smoothest of rides. It is one of the fastest, sleekest and most stable catamarans cruising the Islands. Guests have the choice of eating in the elegant indoor dining area or outside in al-fresco style. Petrel boasts a comfortable lounge area and library complete with plasma TVs, laptops, DVD player, and stereo. The huge sundeck features the Jacuzzi and is great for watching whales and dolphins or to simply relax and soak up the sun between island excursions. In the evenings there is no better place for star gazing.
Excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking, and all excursions are led by a top-quality bilingual naturalist guide. See Itineraries below. .
The Petrel offers Regular 4, 5, 6 & 8 Day departures throughout the year
The Petrel is also available for private charter
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Petrel Information
Accommodations
The Petrel has 9 cabins (Main Deck: 2 Suites 463 ft² / 43 m²/ 2 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m² / Upper Deck: 4 2 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m²) / 1 Single Stateroom 151 ft. / 14 m²) Sun Deck: Jacuzzi.
All cabins with private balconies, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning. Cabin size includes balcony. You will enjoy a 5-star meal served by the professional chefs onboard the Petrel serving a mix of local and international cuisine.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2015 Capacity: 16 guests
Type: Motor Catamaran
Length: 115 ft (35 m)
Beam: 41 ft (12.5 m)
Speed: 10 knots
Engines: 2x Yanmar Diesel Engines 400HP@1950rpm
Crew: 10 members + Cruise Service Officer + Guide
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Itineraries
Itinerary A8 - West Program (8 days)
Friday
Arrive Baltra / North Seymour IslandSaturday
Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca / Fernandina: Punta EspinozaSunday
Isabela: Tagus Cove / Isabela: Urbina BayMonday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Punta MorenoTuesday
Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Wetlands /Tortoise Breeding StationWednesday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / HighlandsThursday
South Plaza / Sante FeFriday
San Cristobal: Lobos / Return Flight to Mainland
Itinerary B8 - East Program (8 days)
Friday
Arrive San Cristobal / Breeding CenterSaturday
Española: Osborn Islets Point / Gardner Bay / Suarez PointSunday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devils Crown / Post Office Bay / Baroness LookoutMonday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station / HighlandsTuesday
Santiago: Sullian Bay / BartholomewWednesday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Philips StepsThursday
Santiago: Egas Port / Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer CoveFriday
Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove / Baltra: Return Flight to Mainland
Itinerary E - West Program (6 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / North SeymourSaturday
Isabela: Vicente Roca Point / Espinoza PointSunday
Isabela: Tagus Cove / Urbina BayMonday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Punta MorenoTuesday
Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Wetlands / Tortoise Breeding StationWednesday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra: Return to Mainland
Itinerary C - South Program (4 days)
Friday
Arrive San Cristobal / Breeding CenterSaturday
Española: Gardner Bay / Suarez PointSunday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devils Crown / Post Office Bay / Baroness LookoutMonday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Center
Itinerary F - East Program (6 days)
Wednesday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz: HighlandsThursday
South Plazas / Santa Fe IslandFriday
San Cristobal: Lobos Island / Breeding CenterSaturday
Española: Osborn Islets Point / Gardner Bay / Suarez PointSunday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devils Crown / Post Office Bay / Baroness LookoutMonday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station / Baltra: Return to Mainland
Itinerary D - North Program (5 days)
Monday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz: HighlandsTuesday
Santiago: Sullivan Bay / BartholomewWednesday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Philips StepsThursday
Santiago: Egas Port / Espumilla BeachFriday
Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove / Baltra: Return flight to Mainland
Pricing
Petrel Pricing
Trip length: 8, 6, 5, and 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 8 cabins
2024 Prices:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks & wet suits
Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), gratuities
Pricing listed is for Golden Staterooms. Price for golden suites upon request.
2024:
4 day cruise: $4,190 per person
5 day cruise: $5,190 per person
6 day cruise: $6,190 per person
8 day cruise: $8,290 per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 50% (does not apply for winter departures)
Christmas & New Year Departures: 10% surcharge
Charters 2024: from $62,490 (4 day), $77,490 (5 day), $93,290 (6 day), $123,790 (8 day)
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