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The Beluga

The M/Y Beluga is a spacious and comfortable superior first class motor yacht accommodating up to 16 passengers in 8 double cabins. One of these has an additional berth which becomes a triple room which is ideal for families.

Beluga is fully air-conditioned, has spacious social areas with all the comforts and facilities of a superior first class Galapagos yacht, including panoramic windows in the lounge and dining area and a large sundeck for relaxing, sightseeing or sunbathing.

Enjoy daily excursions ashore led by expert naturalist guides, fascinating evening talks and explorations by dinghy.

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Boat description

The Beluga is a fully air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable first class motor yacht accommodating up to 16 guests in 8 well-appointed cabins. 

Public areas include a delightful sun deck providing space to relax and enjoy al fresco dining. On the Upper deck, the contemporary lounge and dining room with wood finishings is a super sociable area. Here, presentations and lectures are made using flat screen TV and DVD systems.

The well-appointed air-conditioned cabins have cosy duvets, private bathrooms, storage space and either port hole, picture window or on the upper deck wide panoramic windows.

With snorkelling equipment including wetsuits included in the price, the Beluga offers good value considering the quality of the ship and its' itineraries. With a relatively fast cruising speed, you are assured more time ashore exploring the wildlife and natural wonders of the Galapagos.

Great for families

The Beluga has a triple cabin, ideal for families. Discounts are available for children under 10 years of age.

What's included

  • Transfers to/from the ship from Baltra Airport
  • All meals during the cruise
  • All shore excursions as described in the itineraries
  • Transfers from Galapagos airports to/from the ship
  • Unlimited purified water during the cruise
  • FREE use of snorkelling equipment including wetsuits
  • Use of kayaks

Other information

  • Category - superior First Class
  • Length - 110 feet
  • Beam - 23 feet
  • Cruise speed - 12 knots cruising
  • Type - motor vessel, steel hull
  • Mechanical Equipment - twin Scania Diesel Electronic 450 HP each, 3 Perkins generators for 110v and 220v, 2 reverse osmosis water makers, auto pilot system, sewage treatment plant
  • Safety Equipment VHF and DSC & HF DSC radios. DPIRB, SART, satellite tracking device, 2 GPS's, 2 radars, depth sounder, flares, basic first aid kits, 2 tenders with outboards, fin keels for extra stability, flotation rings, life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew.
  • Crew - 9 in total: captain, cook, 2 engineers, barman and 4 sailors - plus a multilingual naturalist guide.

Deck plan & cabins

Cabins

Cabin 1 - triple with 2 lower beds and 1 upper

Cabin 2 - twin with 2 lower beds

Cabin 3 - double with 1 king size bed

Cabin 4 - twin with 2 lower beds

Cabin 5 - double with 1 king size bed

Cabin 6 - twin or double with 2 lower beds that can be joined

Cabin 7 - twin or double with 2 lower beds that can be joined

Cabin 8 - Twin with 2 lower beds

Each cabin has its own private bathroom with hot showers.

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