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Our Yacht and Lodge Safaris in the Galapagos are the ideal platform from which to explore one of the World's most famous Water, Wilderness and Wildlife locations. Onboard one of our selected yachts, you are invited to relax at tranquil anchorages or explore on foot the many isolated islands and beaches of the archipelago. Snorkel with playful sea lions; track giant tortoises; and be inspired by the expert knowledge of your natural history guide. All yachts carry aboard a highly qualified Galapagos naturalist guide, trained and certified by the Charles Darwin Research Centre. Through inspired evening briefings on deck and informed island walks he will bring the archipelago and its unique flora and fauna alive throughout your journey. All Aqua-Firma selected vessels are small high quality yachts recognised worldwide for their high standard of safety, quality and service: Sailing yachts Diamante Diamante is a traditional and luxurious 112 ft Brigantine Schooner and accommodates 12 passengers in 6 tastefully furnished double cabins. All cabins have private facilities, air conditioning, hot water, mini-bar, library, VCR and music system.Her comfortable saloon provides guests with a charming and bright area in which to read, chat or attend briefings and lectures given by the onboard naturalist guide. Diamante offers you the opportunity to dine al-fresco on her spacious sheltered top deck. Cachalote Cachalote is a recently refurbished elegant motor sailor. She has a charming and spacious interior, with 8 double cabins each with private facilities Beagle Beagle has undeniable charm and beauty particularly when under sail. She is a steel hulled Brigantine Schooner with teak decks and an elegant interior. This yacht, offers comfortable and spacious accommodation with six well-fitted air conditioned cabins with private ensuite facilities. She has ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine served in the salon or on deck and personal service on board by a well trained crew and guide. Alta
Alta is one of the most elegant and well-appointed classic sailing ships in the Galapagos. She is a luxurious 140 ft three masted stay sail schooner and under sail provides for an exhilarating and authentic onboard experience. Alta has 8 well appointed cabins each with private facilities and air conditioning. As well as a spacious salon, she offers the choice of gourmet dining inside or an equally elegant al fresco meal on the foredeck. There are many places to relax and find ones own personal space, including a sundeck with lounge chairs forward of the bridge, and another with large cushions on the bow of the yacht. Lammer Law Lammer Law is a stable 93 ft. Motor Sailer Trimaran with a cruising speed of 10 knots. She caters well for those Aqua Firma guests who are particularly interested in scuba diving, snorkelling and kayaking as well as being an excellent naturalist cruising vessel. She has 8 very roomy cabins for 16 passengers. There is plenty of storage room onboard and all beds in cabins can be arranged as double beds or single, separate beds. Each cabin has ensuite private facilities with fresh, hot and cold water showers. Lammer Law has lots of open, bright and comfortable areas to find your own space; both in the main salon, at the aft al fresco dinging area and on the vast panoramic sundeck. Her combination of stability, grace and speed makes this yacht the perfect selection for an Aqua-Firma Galapagos expedition. Sagitta Sagitta is a Swedish built 120ft three masted tall ship. Despite her spacious elegance, she accommodates a maximum of only 16 passengers .Her classic looks comfort and space provide for an authentic nautical experience and make Sagitta a popular choice. All cabins have air conditioning and private facilities. She also provides guests with an onboard library/video lecture room. Mary Anne The Mary Anne is a stunning recent addition to our Galapagos selection. She has been fitted out to a very high standard and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sights out on the Galapagos waters. She is also one of the most spacious boats available with just 16 people occupying her 3-masted deck spaces. Guests are welcome to help hoist her enourmous sails. Click here for sample itinerary for S/Y Alta
Prices valid for departures commencing 2008 Our prices include Our prices exclude Single Supplements Dates: Throughout the year. Please note some vessels are booked far in advance and spaces can be very limited. Photographs kindly provided by Ralph Pannell, Didi Angermeyer, Dolores Diez Galapagos Yacht Safaris - Birdwatching - Natural History - Peru - Machu Picchu - Ecuador - Amazon Lodges - Galapagos Conse4rvation Trust - Charles Darwin Research Station - Responsible Travel
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