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The Samba is a classic Dutch sailing vessel with teak decks. Built in 1966 as a luxury private yacht, the Samba now specializes in Galapagos Islands exploration. The ship accommodates 14 passengers in seven cabins, and features an ample dining room and salon, outdoor dining area, and a bar. The Samba is a graceful, top-quality craft, locally owned and with a great local crew. All excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide; excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
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We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
The Samba accommodates 14 guests in 6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin. All have air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot water. There are 3 decks including the upper deck, main deck and lower deck. 6 of the cabins are located on the lower deck with the one remaining cabin located on the upper deck.
Construction: completed in 1966 Type: Steel-hulled motor yacht with stabilizing sail Length: 78 ft. / 23.77 mts. Beam: 18 ft. / 5.48 mts. Engines: Twin DAV diesel engines 220 HP Accommodations: 6 air-conditioned double cabins and 1 exterior double bed cabin, each with private bathroom Crew: Captain, mechanic, cook, 1 naturalist guide, plus 3 crew members
Tuesday Arrive to Baltra / Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Thursday Marchena: Punta Mejía / Black Beach
Friday Isabela: Punta Albemarle / Punta Vicenta Roca
Saturday Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) / Urbina Bay (Isabela)
Sunday Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Punta Moreno
Monday Floreana: Peace Asylum / La Lobería
Tuesday Santa Cruz Highlands / Return to Mainland
Tuesday Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Thursday Española: Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay
Friday Lobos / Kicker Rock / Punta Pitt (San Cristobal)
Saturday Santa Fe / South Plaza
Sunday Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
Monday James Bay (Santiago) / Rábida
Tuesday North Seymour / Return to Mainland
Trip length: 8 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 14, in 7 cabins
Prices 2024:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, snorkeling equipment, use of kayaks and paddleboards
Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), roundtrip bus ticket between the airport and pier ($10), wetsuit rental, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, holiday surcharge (10% for Christmas and New Year’s departures)
8 Day Cruise: $4,800 per person (double cabin)
8 Day Cruise: $7,200 (single cabin)
Children under 14 years old: $4,000 (8 day cruise)
Charters: from $67,200 (8 days)
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