M/C Galapagos Journey I
The M/C Galapagos Journey I is one of the most luxurious boats cruising the Galapagos Islands. This is due to our dedication in designing the most comfortable catamaran available. We have worked with the same passion and dedication to create a standard of service that is second to none worldwide.
Highlights of the Cruises
Common Areas on the Boat
Accommodations
Deck Plans
Handbook - PDF of Photos, Itineraries, Vessel Information.
Advantages to cruising on a Catamaran versus a monohull yacht.
• Smoother Ride: Almost any Multihull will offer you a smoother ride in rough water due to the dual hull design and the construction's parachute effect as the boat crosscuts the waves. Air trapped between the hulls cushions the impact of re-entry. As the Catamaran does not land on the hull's centerline, as a monohull would, the effects of the impact are spread over a wider area.• Stability: Load levels on a catamaran can be up to 20% greater than a similar sized monohull. Catamarans are more stable as they do not pivot on the centerline. The footprint is wider, helping to negate the effects of rolling seas.
• More deck space: A catamaran is wider than a monohaul yacht offering additional deck space and sun bathing areas.
• Environment friendly: All power catamarans have less hull resistance in the water, resulting in greater fuel efficiency (comparatively it takes less horsepower and fuel to accomplish optimal performance in a power catamaran than in a power monohull).
• Access to remote areas of the Galapagos Islands: The catamaran's shallow draft design allows access to waterways that most conventional hulls cannot navigate.
Common Areas on the Journey I
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The Journey I is a very spacious yacht with larger than average inside and outside social areas. She features lots of open deck space allowing guests to take advantage of the beautiful weather of the Galapagos Islands.
Each guest can enjoy well-furnished areas offering creature comforts and privacy. The Journey I has a maximum capacity of 16 passengers allowing for both intimacy and camaraderie at the same time.
We have ample areas for those who are looking for a quiet place to relax with family and friends in the lazy mid-afternoon sun or likewise after a busy a day spent walking, snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.
If you want to check out the gorgeous ocean views with your shipmates, make sure to spend some time on the sundecks. Whether you feel like getting a little sun on your vacation, or you want the best place to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets over the Galapagos Islands, our sundecks are the place to be.
For those of you with a thirst for knowledge, you can always look in the “book nook” (our onboard mini-library) for a few books on the Islands in order to learn even more about what you’ve seen during the day.
Onboard there is also a small TV room with a flat screen monitor and DVD player, just in case you fancy the idea of a movie night with your family or partner.
And for the adults who might want to relax, kick back, and maybe spend just a little time away from the kids, we offer a great bar and lounge area where you will be served by a bartender who will be happy to attend to all your wants and needs.
And let us not forget about our open-air jacuzzi, ready for your enjoyment and midnight relaxation. In the jacuzzi any aches and pains will literally melt away and it is guaranteed to make you feel great both inside and out.
Highlights of the Journey I Cruise
Great shore excursions
Our shore excursions are packed full of several activities and lots of fun. A typical visit to a landing site includes a nature hike, zodiac ride, snorkeling or kayaking and of course time out to relax on the beach. Throughout these activities, your guide will bring out the best of the Islands, sharing knowledge and fun facts about the Islands natural history.
Fine dining and cuisine
Each meal on board is a treat for the taste buds as our chef prepares the finest international and local dishes using fresh ingredients of the highest quality. All meals include the choice of meat, poultry or seafood. We can also cater for vegetarians and individuals with other dietary choices and needs. Salads are freshly tossed and fresh fruit is always available. We also have a selection of the best wines from around the world to compliment your meals if that is your beverage of choice. If not we have a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to take your fancy.
Well Planned itineraries
We believe that the key to a great itinerary is variety and therefore the M/C Galapagos Journey I visits several types of ecosystems within the Galapagos Archipelago. You will find that during your trip you will take in many different types of landscapes and a good combination of bird sightings as well as visits to land and marine iguana sighting areas, research centers and tortoise breeding projects. The itinerary has been designed in order to optimize time so that sailings between islands are short and land/snorkel visits are longer.
Knowledgeable guides
All of our guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park and have gone through intensive training programs. They have several years of experience and a strong passion for sharing their knowledge of the wildlife, biology, geology and natural history of the islands. You will find that your guide is obsessed with the conservation of the Islands and is very strict when it comes to following and enforcing Galapagos park guidelines and rules. Your guide will be eager to share his knowledge, giving on-sight briefings during your shore excursions as well as evening lectures.
A well equiped boat
You will find that apart from being a spacious and comfortable yacht, the M/C Galapagos Journey I carries state of the art navigation and communication equipment onboard. It also carries snorkeling gear, wetsuits, sea kayaks, a DVD player with a flat screen TV and other amenities for your entertainment.
Crew to passenger ratio
Our crew to guest ratio is almost 1 to 1 (11 crew members for 16 passengers). We are the only small yacht in the Islands to have a 24/7 cruise director on board. Each of our crew members has several years of experience and share in our vision of offering the finest experience to our guests. We are prepared to pamper you and offer you your creature comforts so that your visit to the Islands is to admire the survival of the fittest without having to endure it.
Nature lectures
After a full day of visits you will get to learn a little more about the sights you visited and will be able to ask your guide specific questions about wildlife, geology, marinelife, biology, and other topics that interest you regarding the Islands. You will find your evening briefings are also a great opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and share anecdotes from the days activities.
Galapagos Journey I Cabins |
All 8 cabins have A/C, private bathrooms with full shower, hot water and ocean view windows. All rooms are above water level meaning you can open the windows and enjoy the fresh seabreeze. |
Standard Cabins - Main Deck |
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Lower beds. |
Journey Suites - Upper Deck |
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Lower beds. |
See Journey I Deck Plans |