SAMBA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Motor Sailor Samba is frequently cited as the best yacht in its class - 14 passengers are accommodated in 7 double cabins, all equipped with air-conditioning and private bathrooms to ensure maximum comfort. The Samba is home to both indoor and alfresco dining areas, as well as a spacious sun deck to catch some Galapagos rays! Also on the yacht are 3 kayaks, one double and two singles, as well as snorkelling equipment and wetsuits, which are included in the base price. The yacht runs an alternating itinerary - one week in the North & West islands and the next in the South, East & Central islands. The Motor Sailor Samba is the perfect way to enjoy your Galapagos experience, so do not hesitate and book now!
TECHNICAL AND SAFETY FEATURES
- Category: Tourist Superior Class
- Departures: Thursday – Sunday
- Capacity: 14 Passengers
- Type: steel-hulled motor yacht with stabilizing sail
- LOA: 78 ft. / 23.77 m.
- Beam: 18 ft. / 5.48 m.
- Displacement: 134 tons
- Engines: Very efficient Twin DAV diesel engines 280 HP-CUMMINS that only use a remarkable 6 gallons of diesel every hour!
- Range: 2.500 miles
- Speed: 8.5 knots cruising
- Sail: Steadying sails
- Water capacity: 1.500 gallons and water maker
- Crew: 6 + licensed Naturalist Guide
Navigation:
Furuno Navnet Radar, Plotter and Sonar, GPS, VHF & SSB radios, two tenders with outboard motor
Safety:
One self-contained 20-passenger life raft, EPIRB, two bi-directional VHF emergency-radios, one VHF (Motorola) wide-range radio, VHF and HF radios and one cell-phone communication system, life jackets, fire extinguishers, safety smoke and fire detectors and overhead sprinkler systems, A.B.C fire-control system and CO2 bank for the engine room.
DECK PLANS



ITINERARIES:
ITINERARY NORTH&WEST - 8 DAYS
TUESDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Mosquera Islet (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Genovesa: Prince Phillip's Steps (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Marchena: Punta Mejia (HK/SN)
PM: Marchena: Playa Negra (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: Isabela: Punta Abermarle (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca (PR/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK)
PM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (HK)
PM: Isabela: Punta Moreno (HK)
MONDAY
AM: Floreana: Asilo de la paz, Cerro alieri (HK)
PM: Floreana: Loberia (HK)
TUESDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
ITINERARY ​SOUTH, EAST & CENTRAL - 8 DAYS
TUESDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
WEDNESAY
AM: Florena: Cormorant Point / Champion islet (HK/SN)
PM: Floreana: Post Office Bay / Baroness Lookout (HK/ SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Española: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Española: Gardner Bay (HK/ SN)
FRIDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Lobos Islad (HK/SN)
PM: San Cristobal: Pitt Point (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Santa Fe: (HK)
PM: Santa Cruz: South Plazas, Punta Carrion (HK)
SUNDAY
AM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
MONDAY
AM: Santiago: James Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Rabida (HK/SN)
TUESDAY
AM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
Spacious
Social Areas
The social areas have ample spaces to spend time and relax, whether enjoying a glass of good wine.
MATRIMONIAL CABIN
6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin, all with private bathrooms and hot water. An ample dining-room/salon connects to an outdoor dining facility with large tables, 32″ High Definition LCD TV, DVD video equipment, sound-system, mini-library with books and videos and a small bar.
TWIN CABINS
6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin, all with private bathrooms and hot water. An ample dining-room/salon connects to an outdoor dining facility with large tables, 32″ High Definition LCD TV, DVD video equipment, sound-system, mini-library with books and videos and a small bar.
Samba Yacht RATES 2023
Per person
8 days | |
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PROGRAM | $4400 USD |
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