
Libertador Tour
peru, ecuador
15 Nights from £7,297
Please upgrade your browser for modern web functionality, a better user experience and improved security.
Upgrade my browserSpecialist Knowledge
Need some help with your trip? Our advisors have travelled extensively and using their firsthand knowledge & experience can help craft your perfect holiday.
Contact UsEnjoy the small ship experience of cruising from island to island, getting close to the shore, feel the breeze and listening to the sea. After the morning and afternoon landings ashore, you can enjoy the spacious sundeck areas, sunbathe and admire the sea lions playing around you.
The Cachalote Explorer accommodates up to 16 passengers in 8 air conditioned double cabins, all with private bathroom facilities. There is a crew of 9 including your Galapagos Naturalist Guide that will take you on daily excursions.
A former fishing boat built in Vancouver, Canada that was converted to a passenger yacht in 2000. The rugged structure of the ship ensures a smooth and comfortable passage around the Galapagos Islands - she is very stable.
For a small yacht, the decks are a good size, offering good opportunities for al fresco dining and lots of space to relax on a sun lounger or deck chair.
The Cachalote Explorer offers excellent value for a choice of two 7 night itineraries.
What's included
Vessel Information
Length - 88ft
Beam - 24ft
Salon size - 17.5ft x 35ft
Type - motor vessel, Steel hull
Cruising speed - 8 knots
Mechanical Equipment - 1 main Caterpillar Engine, 3 Generators (110v), 2 reverse osmosis water makers, sewage treatment plant
Safety Equipment - VHF (DSC) & HF (DSC) radios. EPIRB, SART, Hunter 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, fire alarm system.
Guest Accommodation - 8 cabins each with private bathroom. Hot and cold water showers. Combination of Queen, double and twin sized mattresses.
Crew - All crew are fully trained and certified. Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineers, barman, and 4 sailors.
Cabin 1 (upper deck): lower queen size bed / lower single / upper single
Cabin 2 (upper deck): lower double / upper single
Cabin 3, 4 & 7 (lower deck): lower double / upper single
Cabin 5 & 6 (lower deck): lower queen size bed only
Cabin 8 (lower deck): lower single / upper small single
All cabins are air-conditioned with private bathroom.
Find inspiration from our selection of itinerary suggestions, a great starting point for your next trip
View More ToursSpecialist Advice & Ideas
Since 1999, we focus on carefully crafting unique and authentic travel experiences in Latin America and beyond.
Create Your Perfect Tour
Your holiday is tailored by our specialist advisors to fit your preferences using our extensive kowledge of each destination
The Best Local Guides
We have developed an extensive network of expert local guides, hand-picked to provide exclusive excursions and authentic insights.
Travel with Confidence
Our local guides are your hosts providing support, information and so you visit the main sites and experience life like a local.
LANDMARK TOURS - Multi-Country Itineraries
NEW COPACABANA TOUR - Cross Continent Lima to Rio
NEW MASTER TOUR - Grand Tour of Argentina & Chile
NEW BODEGA TOUR - Superb Cuisine, Wines & Landscapes
NEW PANORAMA TOUR - Mountain Deserts to Glaciers
GLOBAL FAMILIES - Holidays for Easter, July and August
HONEYMOONS & CELEBRATIONS - "en Tete-a-Tete"
TRAVEL INSURANCE essential cover including COVID