M/Y PARRANDA - Galapagos Islands |
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Ship
Profile - Parranda - Galapagos Islands |
The M/Y Parranda is a motor yacht both elegant and spacious designed for travelers wanting refinement and comfort. This ship is fitted with stabilizers for comfortable cruising. The Parranda is a fast yacht thus allowing for less travel time between the islands, more island visiting time, and an expanded itinerary. The Parranda has a capacity for sixteen passengers in eight cabins. The Parranda now offers both Naturalsit Cruises and Active Cruises. An Active Cruise offers more hiking and longer hiking, additional snorkeling and more vigorous cruise style for those that desire this stlye of cruise. Call us and inquire about dates set asisde for the Active Cruise and also Family Cruise for families with children. |
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| Ship Type: Motor
Yacht |
Category: First
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| Ship Length: 125 feet |
Capacity: 16
Passengers |
| Ship Width: 22
feet |
Speed in knots: 12
knots |
Equipment: Furuno Radar, Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite navigator, NVI, depthfinders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometer, echo sounderAir Conditioning, 110V, Snorkeling Equipment, Environmental Music, Life Boats, Raincoats, Life Jackets, Dinghy, Television, Video, Stereo Equipment, Public Restrooms
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| Crew: 7 crew members plus 1 bilingual
naturalist guides |
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| Cabin Facilities: |
| One superior cabin with double bed, four cabins with twin beds that are convertible to double, two cabins with twin beds, and one cabin with a double bed; 110V, Air Conditioning, cabin
amenities, hot and cold water , private bathroom
with shower |
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Pricing for the Parranda - Galapagos Islands |
Year Round: |
Naturalsit Cruises |
Active Cruises |
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| Cabins one to six and eight |
$3,950 |
$4,100 |
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| Cabin seven |
$4,650 |
$4,800 |
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Note: Price listed per person. These
prices are subject to change without notice. Prices
shown in U.S. dollars. Charter rates available on request. Inquire about prices for the "Active Cruise" and prices for the nine night cruise. |
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Itinerary - Parranda- Galapagos Islands |
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Seven Night Cruise Saturday to Saturday |
| Saturday |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil
to San CristobalIsland and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to Ochoa Beach on San Cristobal |
| Sunday |
AM |
Visit to Genovesa Island and Prince Phillip's Steps |
PM |
Visit to Genovesa Island and Darwin Bay |
| Monday |
AM |
Visit to Isabela Island and Tagus Cove |
PM |
Visit to Fernandina Island and Punta Espinosa |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Visit to Isabela and Urbina Bay |
PM |
Visit to Isabela Island and Punta Vicente Roca |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Visit to Bartolome Island and Pinnacle Rock |
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PM |
Visit to Santiago Island and James Bay |
| Thursday |
AM |
Visit to Santa Cruz Island and the Darwin Research Center |
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PM |
Visit to the Highlands on Santa Cruz Island |
| Friday |
AM |
Visit to Espanola Island and Gardener Bay |
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Visit to Espanola and Punta Suarez |
| Saturday |
AM |
Visit to Kicker Rock on San Cristobal - depart for mainland |
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Departure Dates |
Year-Round Departures |
7 Night - Saturday to Saturday |
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Galapagos Cruising is a Year Round
Destination |
| The Galapagos Islands
enjoy a mild sub-tropical climate, allowing Galapagos
cruise ships to operate on year round. Temperatures are
defined almost entirely by ocean currents and the trade
winds. In general. From December to May will be warm
and sunny; and from June to November will be cool with
a breeze in the afternoon. The temperature chart below
is useful to plan your Galapagos vacation!
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Temperature
values are given in Fahrenheit. |
| Temperatures |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
| Max. Air Temp |
84 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
80 |
| Min Air Temp |
70 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
72 |
68 |
66 |
64 |
62 |
64 |
66 |
68 |
| Avg.Sea Temp |
74 |
76 |
76 |
76 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
| Avg. Rainfall |
1 |
1 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
0.75 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Deck
Plan for the M/Y Parranda - Galapagos |
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