M/Y Cachalote Explorer

Cruise Galapagos On Board the M/Y Cachalote Explorer

Built in Vancouver, Canada, this large and spacious motor vessel was in 2017 converted into a 16 passenger vessel. The Cachalote Explorer has 8 cabins (16 pax.) each with their own private bathroom equipped with Hot and Cold-water shower, air-conditioned throughout, and a large salon/dining area with multiple large deck areas for relaxing, eating and socializing. Some of the cabins can take up to 3 or 4 passengers which makes it ideal for families.

This charming and comfortable First-Class yacht was built for the rough waters of the Canadian West Coast, so it will provide a stable, smooth and relaxing ride for your tour of the Galapagos Islands.

Cachalote Explorer Galapagos Small Ship Tour Itineraries

The Cachalote Explorer cruise itineraries offer the option of 6, 8 and 15-day tours, visiting selected sites approved by the Galapagos National Park. Each of these itineraries is unique, rich and varied and offers the opportunity to experience Galapagos up close and personal within a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide. Our two 8 day itineraries can be combined to form a 15-day itinerary which we highly recommend to those travelers who wish to have a complete, in-depth experience of the Galapagos Islands on a small cruise yacht.

Category: Standard First-Class Motor Vessel
Capacity: 16 passengers
L.O.A: 88ft
Beam: 24ft
Salon Dimensions: 17.5ft x 35ft
Type: Motor Vessel, Steel hull
Mechanical Equipment: 1 main Caterpillar Engine, 3 Generators (110v), 2 reverse osmosis water makers, sewage treatment plant
Safety Equipment: VHF (DSC) & HF (DSC) radios. EPIRB, SART, Hunter satellite tracking device, 2 GPS’s, 2 radars, depth sounder, flares, basic first aid kits, 2 tenders with outboards, fin keels for extra stability, flotation rings, life rafts with surplus capacity for all passengers and crew, fire alarm system.
Guest Accommodation: 8 cabins each with private bath. Hot / cold water showers. Combination of Queen, Double and Twin sized mattresses.
Crew: All crew are fully trained and certified. Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineers, barman, and 4 sailors.
Cruising speed: 9 knots (appx.)

Bed sizes (reference to North American sizing of beds):

Cabin 1 (upper deck): lower queen / lower single / upper single

Cabin 2 (upper deck): lower double / upper single

Cabin 3, 4 & 7 (lower deck): lower double / upper single

Cabin 5 & 6 (lower deck): lower queen only

Cabin 8 (lower deck): lower single / upper small single

*double = full
*single = twin
*when mentioning upper we refer to an upper bunk
*small single refers to a narrower bed than regular twin size but still as long as a regular twin mattress