M/Y DAPHNE, in 2004 this yacht was rebuilt and a suite and a spacious sundeck was added to it. On the sun deck you can work on your tan while watching the frigate birds glide on the upwind of the boat.
With our cruise you will be exploring many of the different islands of the archipelago, in a way that we believe is the best for experiencing the magnificent Galapagos nature, flora and fauna, and of course its famous endemic animals - all first-hand and up close.
We are a local company located on the Galapagos Islands, owned and run by Galapagos Islanders. We have more than 30 years of experience organizing cruises around these spectacular islands. The owners are the descendants of early settlers who decided to work in tourism.
We know it’s a privilege to live on the Galapagos Islands, where 97% of the land is a National Park and its surrounding waters are a Marine Reserve. Therefore we are doing our best and continuously improve our operation to reduce environmental impacts. In recognition of our commitment we have been granted the Smart Voyager Certification and the Sello de Calidad Galapagos (Galapagos Quality Certification).
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Capacity: 16 passengers Crew: Captain, naturalist guide, first mate, engineer, sailor, barman, chef and assistant chef.
Technical Information
Length: 70 ft. Beam: 20 ft. Cruising speed: 10 knots Electrical power supply: 110V - 220 V
Security: All crew members have been trained on the ISM standards for safety at sea.
Safety Equipment
Inflatable rafts for 26 passengers
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
Life jackets
First Aid and DAN oxygen equipment
Smoke and fire alarm sensors
Fire extinguishing system and equipment
Engines
250HP Caterpillar engines (2)
Electrical generators (Onan 25kw and Perkins 45kw)
Water Capacity: Desalinization plant for 3.200 gallons
Diesel: 2.400 gallons
Navigation Equipment
GPS Satellite navigation
Radar - Furuno 36 miles
Depth sounder - Furuno
Marine Radio HF and VHF
SSB Rescue equipment
Itineraries
Traveling with Zenith gives you a clear understanding on what you will be doing during your selected itinerary. For any questions, feel free to contact us using our "Live Chat" tool or our handy contact forms placed throughout the site.
Itinerary A
DAY
PLAN
Wednesday
Arrival to Baltra Island Santa Cruz Is: Bachas Beach
Thursday
North Seymour Island Bartholome Island
Friday
Santiago Is.: Egas Port Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove
Saturday
Isabela Is: Tagus Cove Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point
Sunday
Isabela Is: Elizabeth Bay Moreno Point
Monday
Isabela Is: Las Tintoreras Wetlands
Tuesday
Santa Cruz Is.: Dragon Hill Carrion Point
Wednesday
Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport
Itinerary B
DAY
PLAN
Wednesday
Arrival to Baltra Island Santa Cruz Is: Highlands
Thursday
Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown
Friday
Española Is: Suarez Point Gardner Bay
Saturday
San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock Interpretation Center
Sunday
Santa Fe Island South Plaza
Monday
Genovesa Is: Prince Philip Steps Darwin Bay
Tuesday
Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island
Wednesday
Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove Baltra Airport
Itinerary B (5D/4N)
DAY
PLAN
Saturday
San Cristobal Airport Interpretation Center
Sunday
Santa Fe Island South Plaza
Monday
Genovesa Is: Prince Philips Steps Darwin Bay
Tuesday
Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay Rabida Island
Wednesday
Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove Baltra Airport
Itinerary B (4D/3N)
DAY
PLAN
Wednesday
Arrival to Baltra Island Santa Cruz Is: Highlands
Thursday
Floreana Is: Post Office Bay Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown
Friday
Española Is: Suarez Point Gardner Bay
Saturday
San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock San Cristobal Airport
These prices include:
All Transfers Airport – Yacht – Airport in Galapagos
Cruise on board the yacht of your choice
Three complete meals per day
Excursions to the Islands
English speaking naturalist guide
The price does not include:
Round trip airfare to Galapagos approximately of US $ 500.00 (It depends of the date and of your trip)
Galapagos National Park fee US $ 100.00 (To be paid in cash in Galapagos)
Galapagos Transit card of US $ 20.00 (To be paid in cash in the airport in Quito)