Merak

The Merak is charismatic sailboat offers a unique way to experience the enchanted island of the Galapagos. . With a capacity for 8 passengers, this is one of the most affordable cruise ships in the Galapagos. This is an economic ship and will be very basic in accommodations and services.

Class: Tourist

Merak

Included:

• All meals - Dinner plate
• Water, Tea and Coffee
• Accommodation in Double Cabin
• Excursions Specified in Itinerary
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide
• Airfare (usually included)

Not Included:

• Galapagos Park Entrance Fee
• Alcohol and Soft Drinks
• Snorkeling equip. and wetsuits (rental on the ship)
• Tips

Itineraries:

Itinerary A*

• Monday: Baltra: North Seymour
• Tuesday: South Plaza - Sante Fe
• Wednesday: San Cristobal: Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos
• Thursday: Espanola: Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay
• Friday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station / El Chato
• Saturday: Puerto Egas, Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove
• Sunday: Sullivan Bay - Bartolome
• Monday: Santa Cruz: Bachas - Baltra

The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without warning due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or unforeseeable circumstances.

Itinerary B*

8 days: Mondays & Fridays*
5 days: Monday-Friday*
4 days: Friday-Monday*

• Monday: Baltra: Santa Cruz: Caleta Tortuga Negra
• Tuesday: San Cristobal: Punta Pitt, Isolet Pitt, Cerro Brujo
• Wednesday: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center, Cerro Tijeretas, El Junco
• Thursday: Floreana: Post Office Bay, Mirador de la Baronesa, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown
• Friday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station / Los Gemelos
• Saturday: Rabida - Sombrero Chino
• Sunday: Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon, Whale Bay, Eden island
• Monday: Navigate around Bainbridge or Daphne Major - Baltra

The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without warning due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or unforeseeable circumstances.

Information:

• Class: Tourist
• Capacity: 8 Passengers
• Year: Made in France 1985 with fiberglass
• Renovated: 2016
• Length: 16 m / 52 ft.
• Beam: 5 m / 16.4 ft.
• Crew: 4 + 1 bilingual naturalist
• Cabins: 4 double cabins
• Bathrooms: 2 shared bathrooms with toilet and shower
• Speed: 8 knots and up to 15 knots with sails
• Equipment: Furno 24 mile Radarm GPS, Satellite Navigator, Compass, Radio VHF abd SSB
• Energy: 1 Generator 1850 and 12 V. + 1 generator 3500 W
• Security: Emergency Indicator of Position EPIRB; Automatic Capsule life Raft, Inflatable Boat, Life Jackets, Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Water Fire Pump System.