She is ideal for travelers who seek exclusivity and uniqueness. Alta is a ketch-rigged motor sailer: a very stylish yacht that has the special charm of a sailing ship. She is 46 meters (140 feet) long and capable of 10 knots under power and 14 knots under sail.

Main Salon

Dining Salon

Cabins

Alta offers many spots for relaxing or sunning, including a sundeck with lounge chairs just forward of the bridge, and another with cushions on the bow of the yacht. When the conditions are appropriate, the sails are hoisted and Alta will become the most beautiful yacht in the Galapagos.

2009 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person and based on double occupancy Single supplement = 75%, shared cabins available
GALAPAGOS FUEL SURCHARGE $306 US per person

Deck Plan

• Type: Motor Sailer, ketch rigged
• L.O.A: 140 ft. / 46 m.
• Beam: 21 ft. / 6.80 m.
• Draft: 10.5 ft. / 3.4 m.
• Builder: Tittleness, Norway
• Engines: 4 cylinder alpha diesel, 280 BHP
• 1 x 1500 pound thrust arcturus bowthruster
• Generators: Two 35KW 120/240 Volt AC Single phase
• Two 5 KW inverters: 24 Volt DC to 120/240 Volt AC
• One 6.5 KW Emergency Generator
• Speed: 8 -10 knots (under power), 14 knots (under sail)

Navigation & Communications Equipment:

• Sperry Gyrocompas
• Raytheon 48 mile radar
• 24 mile Si-tex radar
• Robertson AP-7 autopilot
• Knot log
• Speed and distance log
• Wind speed and direction indicator
• Raytheon LORAN C
• Si-tex GPS Satellite Navigator
• Decca Navigator
• Si-tex Video sonar
• Furuno weatherfax
• Taiyo RDF
• Simrad watch receiver
• Night Vision Instruments
• Depthfinders
• Compasses
• Barometer
• Clock
• Forward looking echo sounder
• Two VHF Radios
• SSB Radio
• Skanti 250 watt single sideband radio
• Saturn 3S satcom system with telephone, telefax

Safety Equipment:

• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• 2 x 12 person Zodiac open sea life rafts
• 2 x 18 person Life Floats
• Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets)
• Flares and signals
• Fire extinguishing system

Safety equipment on board meets or exceeds US Coast Guard Regulations

Comfort Equipment:

• Electricity: 110 V AC / 60 Hz
• Air conditioning throughout
• Ice maker
• Stereo, TV, VCR

Accommodations:

• Crew: 8 plus naturalist
• Guest staterooms: 8 double for up to 16 guests
• Showers: 8 (hot) private
• Toilets: 8 private