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Fundación Scalecia Galapagos
Think Globally, Educate Locally.
The children of the world are the hope for its future. We believe in education as one of the principal tools to ensure sustainability in the long term. The Scalesia Foundation is the only non-governmental institution that is investing 100% of its efforts in EDUCATION on the Islands.
Latin Excursions is an important contributor of Fundación Scalecia please visit our foundation's friends page
Cachalote Sailboat
Set sail aboard this schooner-rigged motor sailor for the Galapagos adventure of a lifetime! Relax on any of the three sundecks as you enjoy the Galapagos scenery. With space for 16 passengers in private cabins, the Cachalote offers sailors the perfect way to experience the magic of the Galapagos.
Specifications
16 Passengers
Length: 96 ft
Crew: 6
Speed: 9 knots
Accommodation
8 double cabins; 7 with upper/lower berths and 1 matrimonial
Amenities
Private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water, sundeck, bar/salon, sea kayaks
Snorkeling
Equipment is $10 per week and wetsuits $30 for the week. This yacht does not include the option of diving.
2013 Naturalist Itineraries
8D/7N (Eastern & Central Islands)
Departures Wednesday-Wednesday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Eastern & Central Islands8 day/7 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Wednesday | Baltra, Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station or Highlands | |
| Thursday | South Plazas, Santa Fe | South Plazas & Santa Fe | |
| Friday | San Cristobal | Witch Hill & El Junco | |
| Saturday | Española | Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay | |
| Sunday | Floreana | Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown & Punta Cormorant | |
| Monday | Santa Cruz, Santiago | Dragon Hill & Sullivan Bay | |
| Tuesday | Genovesa | Darwin Bay & Prince Phillip’s Steps | |
| Wednesday | Santa Cruz, Baltra | Turtle Cove & Baltra Airport |
8D/7N (Western & Central Islands)
Departures Wednesday-Wednesday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Western Islands8 day/7 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Wednesday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Highlands or Charles Darwin Station | |
| Thursday | Chinese Hat & Rabida | Chinese Hat & Rabida | |
| Friday | Isabela | Puerto Villamil & Sierra Negra Volcano | |
| Saturday | Isabela | Moreno Point & Elizabeth Bay | |
| Sunday | Isabela | Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove | |
| Monday | Fernandina & Isabela | Punta Espinosa & Punta Vicente Roca | |
| Tuesday | Santiago & Bartolome | Puerto Egas & Bartolome | |
| Wednesday | North Seymour & Baltra | North Seymour & Baltra Airport |
2013 Cruise Rates
| Length of Cruise | High Season | Low Season | Charter (high) | Charter (low) |
| 8D/7N – Wed-Wed | $3,737 | $3,035 | $48,558 | $43,789 |
| 6D/5N – Fri-Wed | $2,277 | $2,277 | $36,432 | $36,432 |
- High season rates apply for cruise departures from December 8-April 30; June 16-August 31 and November 1-30. Low season rates apply for all other departures throughout the year.
- The Cachalote does not currently have a fuel surcharge.
- This boat does not include the option of diving.
- Itineraries may be combined into one. You would not be visiting same site twice.
- For single cabin a supplement may apply
- Special conditions may apply for Christmas, New Year and Easter departures