Galapagos Islands - Galapagos Cruises
Reina Silvia
Built by Lydia Inc. of Stuart, Florida, USA, Reina Silvia Yatch is 90 feet long.
She was redesigned to create a pleasant atmosphere for groups of up to 16 distinguished passengers.
With a highly trained crew of eight, including a multilingual naturalist guide, th e yatch accommodates her guests in eight double cabins, all furnished with oversized upper and lower beds, WC, shower, washbasin and vanity. On charter cruises, the owner's cabin (king-size bed) on the upper deck is also available in which case two of the regular cabins may be used for single occupancy.
The yacht is fully air-conditioned and features up-to-date security, navigational and communications equipment, including satellite telephony. From the well-equipped galley an excellent cuisine is offered in the spacious dining room.
This area and the forward salon are used for lectures and conferences. Drinks are served at the bar or on the large sun deck (under awning).
The yacht has a swimming/divi ng platform aft and an extended bow pulpit for whale and dolphin watching. A desalination plant provides all the freshwater needed.
Diving cruises, under the guidance of an experienced certified dive master may be arranged. The yatch is equipped with an electric compressor, cylinders and weights.
M/Y Reina Silvia’s speed of 10 knots allows her to follow a splendid itinerary, visiting the most interesting places on the islands during a one-week cruise
Technical Specifications
Length over all: 90'
Length waterline: 75'
Beam: 22'
Draft: 5'6''
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Main engines (2) GM 8V71N
Generators (2) John Deere 50 Kw 110/220V ac, 60 Hz
Facilities and Accommodations:
(licensed for 16 passengers)
Eight double cabins. Two of these, although having the same facilities, are somewhat smaller and should be favored for passengers seeking cabins for single occupancy. All cabins have oversized upper and lower beds. Each cabin is equipped with locker, drawers, toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity. On charter cruises the owners cabin on the upper deck (king size bed) is also available.
Fully air-conditioned
Flush toilets (freshwater, compressed air assisted)
Dining room, bar and lounge area 530 sq ft
sundeck (under awning) 280 sq ft
EQUIPMENT
Reverse Osmosis sea water desalination plant
(8 metric tons/day)
UV water treatment filter
Washer and dryer
Bauer dive compressor (electric, 12 cfm)
Catalina tanks and valves
Diving weights
Snorkeling gear
Three tenders: two Caribe TX (with 15 hp outboards), one Caribe C-20 (with 40 hp four-stroke outboard)
Kayaks
Stereo system: (speakers throughout with individual controls)
Cassette and compact disc player
TV and VCR (VHS-NTSC)
Inmarsat SATCOM (for Outer Island communication) and cellular telephone system
Facsimile
Intercom
E-6 Film processing
Galley:
Two 20 cu ft refrigerators
18 cu ft vertical freezer
15 cu ft horizontal freezer
4-burner electric range with grill
Two electric ovens
Microwave oven
HOBART Commercial High-Temperature Sanitizing Dishwasher
Trash compactor
Bar:
Bottle cooler, Ice maker and soda dispenser
Navigation equipment:
Radar
GPS
Depth sounders
SSB HF radio
VHF radio
Digital-Selective-Calling radio
Horizontal Scanning Sonar
Safety:
Two life rafts (25 persons each)
Smoke and fire alarms throughout
406 MHz EPIRB
9 GHz Radar Responder
Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room.
Departures: Mondays and Thursdays
Itinerary:
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
AM - Arrival in Baltra |
AM - Genovesa (Tower) |
AM - Pta. Espinosa |
AM - James Bay |
PM - South Plaza Island |
PM - Genovesa (Tower) |
PM - Tagus Cove |
PM - Bartolomé |
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WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
AM - Charles Darwin Research Station |
AM - Pta. Cormorant and Devil's Crown |
AM - Gardner Bay |
AM - Baltra
(Flight back to Guayaquil or Quito) |
PM - Highlands of Santa Cruz |
PM - Post Office Bay and/or Black Beach |
PM - Pta. Suarez |
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The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without warning due to weather conditions, National Park regulations and unforeseeable circumstances.
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