M/V Eclipse
The Eclipse offers a new level in comfort and elegance for Galapagos Islands tours. The Eclipse has been considered the finest boutique cruise ship and was designed to meet the exact demands of luxury travel. The Eclipse is a perfect base for any experience, a generously proportioned ship with a small yacht atmosphere.
The Eclipse is a 210 ft expedition vessel that accommodates up to 48 passengers in staterooms, all with sea views. Fully air- conditioned.
Cabins are very comfortable and attractive with rich furnishings, writing desks, large closets, ocean view windows or portholes. Staterooms are among the most spacious of any vessel in Galápagos with either a queen or two twin bed arrangement, air conditioning, and internal phone communication.
From your comfortable base aboard the Eclipse, you will be able to explore the islands’ best visitor sites. There are many opportunities to hike, swim, snorkel, bird-watch and take great close-up photographs of the flora and fauna.
Ship features also include an al-fresco dining area located around the pool, In addition to the elegant indoor dining room, a naturalist guide for every 12 passengers, and a library/video room. She is equipped with such amenities as air conditioning, a 20 ft. (6m) pool, observation deck, al fresco dining area, and an entertainment center with library, stereo, VCR & TV, and on-board shop for all those things you might have forgotten.
The Eclipse has a well-equipped lounge for relaxation and for the nightly briefings on the day's discoveries and the following day's activities. There is also a well-stocked library for quiet study and reading. In addition to the elegant indoor dining room, there is an al fresco dining area around the pool, where you can enjoy the island's spectacular scenery over a delicious lunch.
Specifications
| Type: | Cruise Ship |
| Capacity: | 48 passengers |
| Accommodations: | 4 Suites (207 sq. ft) - 8 Staterooms (176 sq. ft.) - 13 Doubles (165 sq. ft.) - 2 singles (120 sq. ft.); all with private bath & hot shower - fully air-conditioned. |
| On board: | entertainment center with stereo, TV, VCR, pool, al fresco dining area, observation deck, library, video room, shop |
| Crew: | 23 - Captain, first mate, chefs, sailors and 4 naturalist guides |
| Speed: | 14.5 knots |
| Length: | 210 ft |
| Motors: | 2 Deutz 1175 BHP |
Itinerary
M/V Eclipse itinerary |
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| Saturday | AM |
Arrive at Baltra |
PM |
Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island-Las Bachas Beach or Cerro Dragon | |
| Sunday | AM |
Santiago (San Salvador, James) Island-James Bay |
PM |
Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island | |
| Monday | AM |
Tower (Genovesa) Island-Darwin Bay Beach |
PM |
Tower (Genovesa) Island-Prince Philip's Steps | |
| Tuesday | AM |
Fernandina (Narborough) Island-Punta Espinosa |
PM |
Isabela (Albemarle) Island-Tagus Cove | |
| Wednesday | AM |
Isabela (Albemarle) Island-Urbina Bay |
PM |
Isabela (Albemarle) Island-Elizabeth Bay | |
| Thursday | AM |
Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island-Puerto Ayora Town |
PM |
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| Friday | AM |
Hood (Española) Island-Gardner Bay |
PM |
Hood (Española) Island-Punta Suarez | |
| Saturday | AM |
Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island-Black Turtle Cove |
PM |
Fly from Baltra Island to Quito or Guayaquil | |
Rates
Type of Cabin / Deck
|
High Season |
Low Season |
Suite |
$3900 |
$3550 |
Deluxe Outside Stateroom |
$3600 |
$3250 |
Deluxe Outside Double |
$3300 |
$2950 |
Deluxe Outside Single |
$3500 |
$3150 |
