Galapagos Diamante
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The Diamante is a 112-foot brigantine motor-sailer, a modern, scaled down version of the great naval training ships, capable of a cruising speed of 9 knots. Passengers will enjoy the beauty of this yacht for 12 passengers in six double cabins with private facilities
The Diamante has a bright and airy deck house where the main salon/dining room is located. The beamed main salon is decorated with beautiful mahogany and teak wood and offers 360 degrees visibility. It is also possible to dine outside, around the teak table aft of the pilot house. There are expansive deck areas, perfect for relaxing in the open-air on your Galapagos cruise. Diamante is perfect for a relaxed cruise in the Islands surpassing all the standard safety equipment and upon request; it can be fitted with sea kayaks to paddle the bays when it is at anchor. With a sleek, elegant hull, stunning white sails, and top-notch service of her crew and guides, the Diamante is unbeatable for sailing in the Galapagos.
| Category | : | First class |
| Passengers | : | 12 |
| Speed | : | 9 knots (under power) |
| Length | : | 112 feet |
| Beam | : | 24 feet |
| Crew | : | 5 plus 1 naturalist guide |
| Engines | : | Gardner 8L XV |
| Generators | : | 2 Northern Lights 25-30 KW |
| Navigation Equipment | : | 2 Furuno radars, 24-48 miles, System Raytheon GPS, NVI (Night Vision Instruments), depthfinders, speed and distance log, compasses, clock, barometers, forward looking echo sounder. |
| Safety Equipment | : | EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 13 person Survival open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations. |
| Comfort Equipment | : | 1200 gat/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR |
| Communication | : | VHF radio, SSB radio |
| Electricity | : | 110 volts ACl60 Hz |
The Diamante accommodates 12 passengers in 6 air-conditioned cabins, 1 cabin with double berth, 2 cabins with upper/lower berths, 3 cabins with twin berths.
Each cabin has air-conditioning and private facilities with fresh, hot and cold water shower and manually operated heads. Diamante has expansive deck areas, perfect for resting in the open air.