TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE | Motor Yacht / Expedition Vessel |
L.O.A. | 198 feet / 60.35 meters |
BEAM | 29 feet / 8.9 meters |
ENGINES | Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp |
GENERATORS | Northern Lights 150 KVA |
BUILDER | Kanasashi Shipyard, Japan |
CRUISING SPEED | 10 - 12 knots |
CREW | 18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director |
ACCOMMODATION | 3 Suites on Bridge - A deck 9 Cabins on C Deck 4 Cabins on D Deck |
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT | 72 mile Furuno Radar 19-53 CBB Navnet, Furuno GPS satellite navigator system, Furuno Depth Sounder, Simrad HS50 Electronic Girocompass, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward looking echo sounder |
ONBOARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT | EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 4 x 25 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system, and sprinkler system throughout the vesse. Safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations |
COMFORT EQUIPMENT | Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV, CD, VHS, DVD, Playstation 2, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small jacuzzi. |
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT | UHF, VHF radio, Satellite Phones |
ELECTRICITY | 110 volts AC / 60 Hz: 2 flat prongs |
M/V Evolution is equipped with cutting-edge navigation and safety equipment, coupled with all the comforts of home and more. What will make your voyage to Galapagos so memorable are all the opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife on an un-crowded experience. Because the vessel is only for 32 guests, we will arrange a journey around your favorite activities and interests.
M/V Evolution is equipped with engines to cover the distances of your itinerary expeditiously, the entire ship is air conditioned for your comfort and has plenty of areas to lounge in the sun or shade. This is your vacation and time to relax and the bar is always open for drinks and refreshments. Sea kayaks are available for some additional fun and we carry snorkeling gear for all.
INCLUDED:
- All meals
- Guides
- Activities throughout cruise
- Soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea throughout the cruise
- Use of snorkeling equipment & wetsuits
NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip Galapagos Airfare
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD 100.00 p/p
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
- INGALA Transit Control Card USD 20.00 p/p
- Bar consumption onboard
- Personal expenses
ITINERARIES
Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.