M/C ELITE
Galápagos, Ecuador
Type: 16 passenger Luxury Motor-catamaran
Length: 123 ft
Beam: 44 ft
Max Cruising speed: 12 knots
Cruise length: 4-day, 5-day and 8-day itineraries
Since June 2019, the shining gold and sleek Elite has provided guests with a safe and comfortable cruise experience with less rocking and swaying than more common single-hulled yachts. In addition to better stability, the design of the Elite allows more space on board, including panoramic social indoor and outdoor areas and panoramic suites. State-of-the-art navigation technology and safety equipment add peace of mind while cruising among the islands.
An attentive crew of 12 friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable staff includes a cruise director and expert naturalist guide certified by the Darwin Station. Guests of all generations can enjoy the semi-covered sky lounge with day beds and a whirlpool, social areas, a bar and an al fresco dining area.
Each ocean view Suite includes a private balcony and bathroom with walk in rain shower. Signature panoramic windows provide stunning Galapagos seascapes each morning and afternoon. Eight Suites, including 2 on the main deck, are interconnected and can be arranged with a king bed or 2 twins. One of the Suites connects to a smaller Single Cabin on the upper deck ideal for families. At 377-398 sq ft, Suites are among the largest of similar luxury vessels. A professional design team crafted the Suites for maximum comfort, natural light and elegance – the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day exploring the islands.
All meals are served onboard by professional chefs producing 3 delicious and nutritious culinary delights each day made whenever possible with locally provided ingredients from farms on the islands. The chefs can accommodate special dietary preferences. Breakfast and lunch will mostly be served buffet-style, with a more elegant sit-down dinner in the restaurant or al fresco dining area on the partially covered sky deck.
Cruise itineraries are 4-days, 5-days or 8-days navigating the best visitor sites in the Western, Central and Eastern islands of the Galapagos. Hike the stark volcanic fields of Fernandina Island, marvel at the Albatross nesting sites of Española Island, snorkel with sea lions around the “Devil’s Crown” and explore world-famous “Bird Island” on Genovesa. Along the way, visitors can expect to see all of the iconic Galapagos species including giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and many more.
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