The Cormorant catamaran – Luxury sailing in Galapagos
The Cormorant catamaran was built in 2011 and launched a year later – it is one of the best and newest boats sailing in the Galapagos.
Cormorant catamaran
The Cormorant catamaran Category: Luxury class, motor catamaran
Capacity of Cormorant catamaran: 16 passengers
 Cormorant catamaran – Sunlounge |
 Cormorant catamaran – Jacuzzi |
 Cormorant catamaran – Bedroom |
 Cormorant catamaran – Cabin |
Cormorant catamaran – Facilities & Accommodation
The Cormorant catamaran incorporates the very best of Galapagos catamaran design to make a stable and sleek yacht from where to explore the islands. Each of the staterooms has a private balcony which is most unusual amongst Galapagos craft: high quality with high value make your Galapagos experience an affordable luxury.
 Cormorant catamaran – Balcony
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 Cormorant catamaran – Dining room |
 Cormorant catamaran – Buffet |
| Rates include: | Not included: | |
| Galapagos airport transfers | $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee | |
| All shore excursions | $10 Transit Control Card | |
| All meals throughout cruise | Round trip airfaire to Galapagos | |
| All soft drinks and juices | Tips to crew | |
| Champagne reception | ||
| Complimentary fruit basket | ||
| Top Galapagos National Park Guides | ||
| Use of snorkeling gear and wetsuits |
Cormorant catamaran 5 days Cruise Saturday to Wednesday
| SAT | Am |
Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm |
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. |
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| SUN | Am |
Bartholomew Island: Pinnacle Rock
Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
| Pm |
Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. |
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| MON | Am |
South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. |
| Pm |
Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen |
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| TUE | Am |
San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. |
| Pm |
San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. |
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| WED | Am |
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. San Cristobal Airport fly to Guayaquil. |
Cormorant Main Deck
Cormorant Upper Deck
Cormorant Lower Deck
Cormorant Sun Deck
Cormorant catamaran – Technical Specifications
| Year of construction: | 2011 | |
| Type: | Power Motor Catamaran | |
| Length: | 108 ft (33 m) | |
| Beam: | 39 ft (12 m) | |
| Draft: | 5 ft (1,40 m) | |
| Capacity: | 16 passengers | |
| Accommodation: | Main Deck: | |
| 2 Suites 441ft? / 41m? (private balcony) | ||
| 2 Double Staterooms 301 ft? / 28 m? (private balcony) | ||
| Upper Deck: 4 Connected Cabins 301 ft? / 28 m? (private balcony) |
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| Lower Deck: 1 Single Cabin 150 ft? / 14 m? | ||
| Main engines: | Cummins QSM 11 / 400 HP @ 2100 RPM | |
| Max speed: | 14 knots | |
| Water maker: | 2000 Gallons / day | |
| Exterior: | GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer) | |
| Crew: | Captain | |
| Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide | ||
| Quality Control Manager | ||
| 8 other crew (First Mate, Second Mate, Chef, Sous Chef, Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Barman, Housekeeper) |
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| Safety & Navigation: | All equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard: | |
| 2x 20-man life raft | ||
| Navtex | ||
| 2 GPS | ||
| Depth Sounder | ||
| 2 naval radars | ||
| Fire detection and prevention systems etc. |