Galapagos Daphne
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New Daphne is a 21-meter live aboard yacht offering 8-day cruises to the best sites of Galapagos Islands. It was built in Puerto Ayora in 1997 specifically for Galapagos cruises. New Daphne can be chartered for both natural history and dive groups, and the trip lengths can vary from three days to ten days.
Thanks to its sleek construction, as well as its first-class service, professional crew members, and experienced naturalist guide, you'll immediately feel comfortable on board. If you opt for first-class service, but economical prices, welcome on board.
| Category | : | Economic class |
| Passengers | : | 16 |
| Speed | : | 10 knots |
| Length | : | 70 feet |
| Beam | : | 20 feet |
| Crew | : | The captain, a helmsman, 2 sailors, a machinist, a barman/waiter, a chef, and an assistant |
| Engines | : | 2 x 250 HP Caterpillar |
| Generators | : | 1 x 45 Kw. Perkins + 1 x 25 Kw. Onan - 110 & 240v a/c 60 Hz |
| Water Capacity | : | 3.200 gallons + water maker |
| Navigation | : | Radar (24 miles), Sonda Furuno compass, VHF radio, HF radio, 70-Channel radio, GPS, Cellular phone |
| Security | : | Rafts, Lifejackets, EPIRB (Emergency, Position Indicating RadioBeacon), Fire extinguishers, Flares and emergency signals |
| Electricity | : | 110 volts and 220 volts |
Daphne has eight double cabins located on the lower deck with enough room to store your belongings, with private bathrooms, hot water and air conditioning.
The Daphne features a restaurant and bar, a small library; a TV and VCR room, as well as a solarium, a water purification system, and air conditioning on board. Three main International and Ecuadorian gourmet meals are served daily. Cool beverages are available between meals. In the evening you can gather in the salon to comfortably share the activities of the day and meet with the guide who will give a briefing about the next day's activities.
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