M/C EcoGalaxy a First Class Catamaran

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About the Ship

Explore the “Enchanted Islands” on board the M/C EcoGalaxy a First Class Catamaran, built for sailing the Galapagos Islands while preserving its fragile ecosystem, and of course its beauty.

The social areas of the catamaran are the perfect place to witness the endless wonderful landscapes in a private and intimate athmosphere.

Ecological Parameters

Explore the “Enchanted Islands” on board the M/C EcoGalaxy a First Class Catamaran, built for sailing the Galapagos Islands while preserving its fragile ecosystem, and of course its beauty.

The social areas of the catamaran are the perfect place to witness the endless wonderful landscapes in a private and intimate athmosphere.

Friendly Features

Some of the catamaran characteristics that reduce the negative environmental impact of tourism includes:

• Operates on low fuel consumption.
• Continuous self-cleaning through purifiers that allow the fuel to be recirculated.
• Energy-efficient LED lights are used for the illumination of the ship.
• Uses biodegradable cleaning products.
• Air conditioning and cooling systems that automatically adjust according to weather conditions.
• Adjustable system pressure tank, which provides efficient saving of fresh water inside the boat.

Itineraries

Explore the Galapagos Islands with exclusivity, comfort and exceptional service in our  5 and 6 days itineraries.

Itinerary A

5 DAYS CRUISE

DAY	H.	SITE
Tuesday	PM:	San Cristobal: Lobos Island
Wednesday	AM:	Santa Fe: Santa Fe
	PM:	South Plazas: South Plaza
Thursday	AM:	Seymour: North Seymour
	PM:	Mosquera: Mosquera
Friday	AM:	Genovesa: Darwin Bay
	PM:	Genovesa: Barranco
Saturday	AM:	Santa Cruz: Highlands

Itinerary B

6 DAYS CRUISE

DAY	H.	SITE.
Saturday	PM:	Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
Sunday	AM:	Isabela: Moreno Point
	PM:	Isabela: Elizabeth Bay
Monday	AM:	Isabela: Urbina Bay
	PM:	Isabela: Tagus Cove
Tuesday	AM:	Fernandina: Espinoza Point
	PM:	Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
Wednesday	AM:	Santiago: Egas Port
	PM:	Rabida: Rabida
Thursday	AM:	Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove

Itinerary C

6 DAYS CRUISE

DAY	H.	SITE.
Thursday	PM:	Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
Friday	AM:	Santiago: Sullivan Bay
	PM:	Bartolome: Bartolome
Saturday	AM:	Santa Cruz: Highlands
	PM:	Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
Sunday	AM:	Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown
	PM:	Floreana: Post Office Bay
Monday	AM:	Española: Suarez Point
	PM:	Española: Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet
Tuesday	AM:	San Cristobal: Interpretation Center

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Lounge

Comfortable space to travelers interaction

• Coffee station and bar
• Panoramic windows
• Entertainment center
• Eco style decoration
• A special area where you can share with other fellow explores, exchange your own Galapagos` stories.

Complements: Thematic books, board games and multimedia library.

Mydas App

App Features

• Movies and documentaries about Galapagos
• Most recent blockbuster movies and books
• Travel recommendations before arriving in Ecuador and Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park rules
• Day by Day Itinerary
• General information about activities in Galapagos
• Include and Not Includes
• Responsive design to fit all devices
• Download the app by searching on stores as MYDAS or simply under the following links.

Sun Deck

Open Area

Admire the nature every second of your journey.

• Comfortable loungers
• Observation area
• Sunroof
• Cocktail tables

The sundeck is the perfect space to witness the many wonderful and amazing Galapagos landscapes, where you can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Facilities: Bar with soft and alcoholic drinks

Al Fresco Area

Upper Deck

Admire the nature each second on your journey.

• Comfortable cushions
• Observation area
• Sunroof
• Lower Table

The Al Fresco area invites you to feel the fresh of the drinks admiring the nature life, becoming another perfect space simply relax.

Facilities: Relaxing sofas, Bar Service

Dining Room

Main Deck

A space to delight our fine cuisine.

• Family dinning room
• Elegant tableware
• Panoramic windows
• Eco-style decoration

A large dining room equipped with 2 tables for 9 people each. The tables are long enough to favor the social environment that we like so much.

– Vegan and vegetarian options
– Breakfast and lunch menu
– Dinner with 2 menu options

Bar

Main Deck

Enjoy different options of cocktails, national and international drinks in our bar, located just next to the lounge.

• Elegant tableware
• Panoramic windows
• Eco-style decoration

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King Size Cabin

Upper Deck

Comfortable first class cabins

• Convertible bed
• Panoramic windows
• Eco style decoration
• 20 square meters cabins

These type of cabins are equipped with private bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning, hair dryer, towel dryer, internal phone, safe box, closet and speaker.

Twin Cabin

Main Deck

Comfortable cabin first class

• Convertible bed
• Panoramic windows
• Eco style decoration
• 22 square meters cabins

These type of cabins are equipped with private bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning, hair dryer, towel dryer, internal phone, safe box, closet and speaker.

Triple Cabin

Main Deck

Comfortable cabin first class

• Convertible triple bed
• Panoramic windows
• Eco style decoration
• 22 square meters cabins

These type of cabins are equipped with private bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning, hair dryer, towel dryer, internal phone, safe box, closet and speaker.

Bathrooms

Equipped with the finest ecofriendly amenities.

• Eco friendly Shampoo
• Rinse
• Soap
• Hair dryer
• Towel dryer

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Chef

Specialized Chef

Our chef is an experienced professional that will prepare the most exquisite traditional local and international dishes.

Be prepared to taste some of the most delicious meals on board. We follow the most strict sanity protocols to prepare all meals.

Food

Food Options

All our departures includes the vegan and vegetarian options.

Kosher option will be provide under previous request at extra cost.

Drinks

During the cruise you can enjoy the most finest beverages including local and international wines, as well as all type of cocktails and beers.

Simply relax with your favorite drink and enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos Islands.

All beverages at extra cost.

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Snorkeling

The best place to snorkel is the Galapagos Marine Reserve. This sport can be practice always with company of our naturalist guides.

Some of the best spots to do it includes:

• Fernandina Island – Punta Espinoza
• Isabela Island – Tagus Cove
• Tower Island – Prince Phillip’s Steps
• Floreana Island – Devil’s Crown
• Bartolome Island – Pinnacle Rock

Galapagos are included in the 10 best places to snorkel in the world.

Kayak

If you seek adventure and sustainable tourism activities, kayaking is the sport that fulfills these two options of the adventurous tourist and ecological awareness.

In the Galapagos Islands you can practice this sport at any time of the year since the climate remains between dry and warm.

The advantage of practicing this sport in the sea is that resistance and self-control are put to the test, as it invites the adventurous tourist to self-encounter.

Panga Ride

The Dinghy Rides are also known as the “Pangas”.

This is a common activity that you can experience as it is the only way by which you can embark and disembark from ships in order to reach the sites.

These are rides on an inflated zodiac that take you through the waters while you take a closer look at the marine life around the islands.

Species Observation

Although natural selection takes place all over the globe, nowhere it is more evident than in the Galapagos Islands. You can find some of the most amazing species such as:

• Galapagos land iguana
• Marine iguanas
• Galapagos giant tortoise
• Darwin’s finches
• Frigate birds
• Blue-footed boobies, Flightless cormorants and more…

Hiking

Galapagos is a well-known paradise, not just for tourists, but also for scientists who are willing to travel and observe this living laboratory.

Hiking in the archipelago is one of the most common activities to perform when you are off the ship with your fellow travelers.

On the inhabited islands there are plenty of hiking options that can be done at your own pace.

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Security Equipment

Safety is very important for us, that is why we follow all national and international rules in case of an emergency.

• 2 survival rafts for 20 passengers each
• 1 survival raft for 8 passengers
• 30 life jackets, type A
• 25 life jackets, type B
• 6 lifebuoys with nylon rope
• Fire axes and Fire hoses
• CO2 extinguishers
• Flare gun, hand lights, smoke signals and other visual signals
• Fire suits, smoke signals.
• One tank with its autonomous breathing equipment
• First Aid Kit

Technical Details

Dimensions

Length: 31 mts / 101.70 ft

Beam: 10.50 mts / 34.44 ft

Performance

Cruising speed: 9-10 knots
Water capacity: 2500 gallons

On board

Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: 8 members + 1 bilingual guide

Operation and consumption

Diesel capacity: 4000 gallons
Electric power: 110v and 220v

Deck Plan

The ship was build under very high standars in order to contribute the conservation of the archipelago, prioritazing the traveler´s comfort; creating unique spaces to enjoy the journey at all times.

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