General Information
M/V Eclipse
The Eclipse is one of the largest yachts we recommend, carrying 48 passengers, but with an emphasis on individual attention and excellent service with a high level of environmental and social responsibility in its operations. With 4 guides on board for each cruise, passenger excursions are in groups of only 12 guests. The Eclipse offers an excellent combination of the space and comfort of a large ship and the atmosphere and exclusivity of a smaller yacht; a high staff to passenger ratio ensures the best possible on board service. Excellent itineraries focus on the pristine natural areas of the islands, with only one landing in a populated area during the 8 day itineraries. Family departures on selected dates. Smart Voyager certification.
Technical Information
- Classification: Luxury
- Number of Passengers: 48
- Accommodations: 12 standard, 8 superior and 4 deluxe double cabins (approx. 170 to 210 sq. ft.) plus 2 single cabins. Cabins offer either queen or twin beds; all are fully air conditioned and have either picture windows or large portholes for great views.
- Features: Jacuzzi, library, boutique, lounge, infirmary with doctor on board, observation/sun deck.
- Crew: 31 plus 4 bilingual naturalist guides
- Diving offered: No
- Length: 64 m
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- Speed: 12 knots cruising
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- Safety and Navigation Equipment: All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standards
- Energy: 110/220V
- Water Capacity: Watermaker
Route Map
8 day "Española" itinerary - Eclipse yacht:
8 day "Genovesa" itinerary - Eclipse yacht:
Itinerary
Galapagos yachts all operate on a 14 day (2 week) circuit. This circuit is broken into shorter itineraries which can be combined; depending on the yacht, cruises can be as short as 4 days and as long as 15 days.
Starting or ending days are highlighted in the 15 day itinerary (day 1 and day 15 have the same activities); passengers arriving to the Galapagos Islands on these days will do the afternoon activity and passengers departing on these days will do the morning activity.
The Eclipse offers cruises of 4 days (starting day 12), 5 days (starting day 8), 6 days (starting day 1) and two itineraries of 8 days, which can be combined to form a complete circuit of 15 days. One 8 day itinerary includes the northern areas of the Galapagos, including Genovesa, and the other visits the southern areas of the islands. Both itineraries include sites on the western coast of Isabela.
All itineraries listed below are subject to change or modification due to park regulations, airport restrictions, weather conditions, or other circumstances beyond the control of Eos or the yacht operators. They are listed as a service to provide general information as to which places in the Galapagos are typically visited by each yacht cruise.
Itineraries for 2013:
- 15 day circuit
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Operation Days: Saturday - Saturday
DAY 1 Arrive Baltra - North Seymour DAY 2 South Plazas - Santa Fe DAY 3 San Cristobal: Punta Pitt - Cerro Brujo DAY 4 Floreana: Post Office Bay - Mirador de la Baronesa - Champion - Punta Cormorant DAY 5 Isabela: Elizabeth Bay - Punta Moreno DAY 6 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands DAY 7 Española: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez DAY 8 Mosquera - Black Turtle Cove DAY 9 Rabida - Santiago: Puerto Egas DAY 10 Isabela: Tagus Cove - Fernandina: Punta Espinosa DAY 11 Isabela: Urbina Bay - Punta Vicente Roca DAY 12 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands DAY 13 Genovesa: El Barranco - Darwin Bay DAY 14 Bartolomé - Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon DAY 15 Bachas Beach - Depart Baltra - 8 Days "Española"
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Operation Days: Saturday - Saturday Download Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Baltra - North Seymour Station DAY 2 South Plazas - Santa Fe DAY 3 San Cristobal: Punta Pitt - Cerro Brujo DAY 4 Floreana: Post Office Bay - Mirador de la Baronesa - Champion - Punta Cormorant DAY 5 Isabela: Elizabeth Bay - Punta Moreno DAY 6 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands DAY 7 Española: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez DAY 8 Mosquera - Depart Baltra - 8 Days "Genovesa"
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Operation Days: Saturday - Saturday Download Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Baltra - Black Turtle Cove DAY 2 Rabida - Santiago: Puerto Egas DAY 3 Isabela: Tagus Cove - Fernandina: Punta Espinosa DAY 4 Isabela: Urbina Bay - Punta Vicente Roca DAY 5 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands DAY 6 Genovesa: El Barranco - Darwin Bay DAY 7 Bartolomé - Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon DAY 8 Bachas Beach - Depart Baltra - 6 Days
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Operation Days: Saturday - Thursday Download Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Baltra - North Seymour Station DAY 2 South Plazas - Santa Fe DAY 3 San Cristobal: Punta Pitt - Cerro Brujo DAY 4 Floreana: Post Office Bay - Mirador de la Baronesa - Champion - Punta Cormorant DAY 5 Isabela: Elizabeth Bay - Punta Moreno DAY 6 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Depart Baltra - 5 Days
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Operation Days: Saturday - Wednesday Download Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 Mosquera - Black Turtle Cove DAY 2 Rabida - Santiago: Puerto Egas DAY 3 Isabela: Tagus Cove - Fernandina: Punta Espinosa DAY 4 Isabela: Urbina Bay - Punta Vicente Roca DAY 5 Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Highlands