Equipped to provide comfortable cruising, fine dining and attentive service, it offers a blend of spaciousness, comfort and elegance to make your journey to the Galapagos Islands a memorable experience.
Mistral was built by Vanderhoeven Yachts of Holland. She is a 22.5 meter (74 foot) motor yacht capable of a cruising speed of 10 knots. She is fully equipped for SCUBA diving and ideal for the naturalist or diver who prefers a smaller boat and intimate group.
Cabin |
Salon and Dining |
The Aft Deck |
Accommodations are in 6 cabins for a total of only 12 passengers. Each cabin has private facilities with fresh, hot and cold-water shower. The main salon is bright and has a warm welcoming atmosphere. Its ample windows give a great view of the magnificent Galapagos scenery. At mealtime there are two alternatives: inside in the salon and dining room, with tables for 8 and 4 guests respectively, or alfresco in the aft deck where all guests can sit together. The sundeck has plenty of space to be in the open air and for sunning and napping. It is also possible to go to the front of the boat and relax on the cushions on the bow.
2006 Rates
All Rates are in US dollars, per person and based on double occupancy
Single supplement = 75%, shared cabins available
Mistral
Children under 12 receive a 30% discount*
No discounts over Christmas, New Years and Easter |
All Year |
Christmas & New Years
Add |
| Individuals |
$2490 |
$200 |
| Charter |
$27,500 |
$2000 |
Itinerary:
Saturday to Saturday
(Beginning Nov 1, it will be Sunday to Sunday)
| Day 1 |
Baltra / Plazas |
| Day 2 |
Tower: BahÌa Darwin / Barranco |
| Day 3 |
Fernandina: Punta Espinosa / Isabela: Urvina Bay |
| Day 4 |
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Tagus Cove |
| Day 5 |
James: Puerto Egas / Bartolome |
| Day 6 |
Puerto Ayora: CDRS / Highlands |
| Day 7 |
Hood: Punta Suarez / Gardner |
| Day 8 |
North Seymour / Baltra |
Deckplan
Accomodation:
- Crew: 5 plus naturalist guide, accommodated in their own quarters
- Guest staterooms: 6 double for up to 11 guests
- Showers: 6 (hot) private
- Toilets: 6 private
Safety Equipment:
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, 2 x 8 person Zodiac open sea life rafts, Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets), Flares and signals, Fire extinguishing system
Safety equipment on board meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations.
Comfort Equipment:
Electricity: 110 V AC/60 Hz, Watermaker: 2 units of 600 gal./day, Air conditioning throughout, Ice maker, Stereo, TV, VCR
Specifications:
- Type: Motor Yacht
- L.O.A: 74 ft/22.5 m
- Beam: 17 ft/5.20 m
- Draft: 6.5 ft/2 m
- Builder: Vanderhoeven Yachts of Holland
- Engines: 2 x 350 h.p. Volvo, 6 cylinder turbo diesel
- Generators: 2 x 25 KVA Onan
- Compressors: 2 Bauer Capitano
- Speed: 12 knots cruising
Navigation and Communication Equipment:
24 mile Furuno radar, 24 mile Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite Navigator, Night Vision Instruments, Depthfinders, Speed and distance log, Compasses, Barometer, Clock, Forward looking echo sounder, VHF Radio, SSB Radio |
