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.

2008 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person and based on double occupancy single supplement = 75%, shared cabins available and 200USD fuel surcharge (starting in July 2008)

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

2008 Diving Rates

All Rates are in US dollars, per person and based on double occupancy single supplement = 75%, shared cabins available and 200USD fuel surcharge (starting in July 2008)

Below are the rates and the itinerary of the 7 nights / 8 days cruise:

DIVING RATES:

**There will be approximately 2-3 dives per day.
For all diving departures there will be 2 dive masters / naturalists onboard the ALTA to take the group out to the dive sites in 2 dinghies. Crew members onboard the ALTA during these weeks are trained for diving cruises and there will also be first aid equipment and emergency equipment onboard specific to diving situations. Please inquire with us for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES: Itineraries are subject to change without notice for various factors including but not limited to: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, Dive Master, Quasar Expeditions and the Galapagos National Park.  Dives as scheduled may change depending on conditions, the ability of the divers and the determination of the dive master on board.
Additional notes:  Pre-diving qualifications will be required for all participants in order to participate in all diving activities with Nautica Galapagos.  Divers must fill out and review all dive documents provided by Nautica Galapagos. Please request these from your sales agent.
We will be installing an air compressor on the Alta for all dive departures, allowing for sufficient air bottles for the 2 or 3 daily dives.  However, there will only be 12 Nitrox bottles available for use throughout the week as the nitrox air compressor cannot be installed on the vessel. These nitrox bottles will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis, at a cost of $8 per bottle. Please request to reserve these when you make a booking for your client(s) interested in Nitrox.

Itinerary:
Sunday to Sunday