GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Koln was built in 2001 and later renovated in 2021. It has a capacity for 16 people in 8 cabins. Each cabin has single beds or bunk beds, the bottom of which is a double bed. In addition, all cabins have their own private bathroom. There are also several social areas, including a spacious and elegant dining room, lounge and bar, solarium and solarium. The Koln is a Superior Tourist class option for your trip to Galapagos.
TECHNICAL AND SAFETY FEATURES
- Length: 104 feet
- Beam: 22 feet
- Draft: 5 feet
- Cruising speed: 11 knots
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Cabins: 16 passengers accommodated in 8 cabins.
- Crew: 8 members: Captain, Multilingual guide, Engineer, International cook, Barman & waitress, Two sailors
(2) 24 miles range Furuno Navnet Radar/Chart Plotter
(2) Furuno-FCV620 Eco sounder, GPS, Furuno NX300 Navtex, Furuno SC-Satellite Fluxgate compass, Furuno HF-MF/DSC Radio
(2) VHF/DSC Standard radios, ACR Epirb, Sart
(2) ACR VHF bi directional rescue radios, Ritchie Magnetic Compass, hydraulic helm, barometer, clock, thermometer, helm indicator, searchlight, horn, fire & smoke detector system.
(2) You Lung inflatable life rafts for 25 passengers each one
(50) life jackets
Twin 17 feet Nautica Inflatable boats with 25 HP four stroke outboard motors for 12 passengers each one.
All safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations.
Mechanic Equipmment:
Twin DEUTZ BF8M 1015 MC 442 HP engines. Twin 55 KW CUMMINS ONAN 6BS.9-D (M) electric generators (M). Village Marine Tec Oil / Water Separator, Tidal Wave HMX HEADHUNTER Marine Sanitation Device sewage treatment system (MSD)TW. Westphalia Separator Mineral oil Systems. WMSQ-2500 Reverse Osmosis desalination system.
DECK PLANS
ITINERARIES:
ITINERARY 1 (WEST) ​- 8 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Mosquera Islet (HK)
SATURDAY
AM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Rabida (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (HK)
MONDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (HK)
TUESDAY
AM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
PM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Chinese Hat (HK/SN)
PM: Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
PM: Santa Cruz: Breeding Center Fausto Llerena (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
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ACCOMMODATION
Cabins: 8 cabins
Each cabin has:
Private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity)
Locker and drawers
Safety box
Air conditioned
Guest Accommodation:
Lower Deck:
4 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 3 to 6)
Upper Deck:
2 cabins with one double lower berth (cabins: 7 & 8)
2 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins 9 & 10)
ACCOMMODATION
Cabins: 8 cabins
Each cabin has:
Private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity)
Locker and drawers
Safety box
Air conditioned
Guest Accommodation:
Lower Deck:
4 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 3 to 6)
Upper Deck:
2 cabins with one double lower berth (cabins: 7 & 8)
2 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins 9 & 10)
INCLUDE:
- Accommodation as confirmed.
- All mentioned meals (full board), filtered water, tea and coffee.
- All excursions and activities as mentioned in the itinerary, guided by a National Park certified naturalist guide.
- Beach towels
NOT INCLUDE:
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Round-trip flight to the Galapagos.
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Soft and alcoholic drinks.
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Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (currently USD 100 and 20, respectively, and subject to change).
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Personal travel insurance.
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Personal expenses, extras, and tips.
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snorkelling gear (snorkel, mask and flippers)
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Wetsuits are also available for rent.
