Samba Galapagos Motor Sail
The 14-passenger Samba mid-range motor sail is a terrific Galapagos sail cruise for passengers on a budget. But Samba yacht reviews on TripAdvisor don’t focus on the fact that she is a cheap Galapagos tour. Rather, they speak wonders about the guiding, by a member of the owners’ family, and about the flexibility of being on a relatively small ship, so that – National Park regulations permitting – you can repeat a dip in the ocean or get out last minute on her 7 kayaks (2 doubles and 5 singles) if there is something you still wanted to see. Guests also rave about the northwest itinerary, which includes Isabela, Fernandina & Genovesa in 8 days. When climate allows, she will raise her sails for an even more romantic moment.
The Samba’s classically styled social areas include a comfortably-sized dining room/lounge which connects with an al fresco dining area outside. Outside, her solarium offers sun-drenched loungers on a wooden deck, and inside, there is also a small library and bar. Guests love her crew and particularly appreciate the chef’s efforts to provide them with locally purchased food, especially when friendly fishermen supply them with a fresh fish and seafood catch.
The 7 cabins on the Samba Galapagos motor sail have all the basics you need to enjoy the Galapagos archipelago. The 6 lower deck cabins feature bunk beds, with full beds on the bottom and twins on the top. The upper deck cabin has a matrimonial bed. All cabins provide air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot-cold water.
Available Dates
Standard Cabin Lower Deck
Standard Cabin Lower Deck
Single Standard Cabin Upper Deck
Specification
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 |
Accommodations: |
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. |
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. |
- 8 spacious and airy Golden Panoramic Suites and a single suite with no single-supplement charge.
Air conditioning and a private fully-stocked bath
A private balcony with sliding doors with panoramic views
A small social area with a sofa-bed, desk, and closet round out your suite.
One king size bed or two twin-size bed suite configurations.
Jacuzzi
Alfresco dining with BBQ station & outdoor lounge
Complimentary Sea Kayaks & Snorkelling equipment (wetsuits, masks, snorkels & fins)
