Angelito Yacht

MIDRANGE YACHTS

Angelito Yacht, Galapagos Islands Cruises and Tours. The Angelito Yacht totally refurbished on 2013 is almost a floating mini-hotel, with four sundecks that serve as patios, an elegant and well-lit dining deck with bar, and handsome wooden interior. Each cabin has upper and lower berths and is attached to its own full-bath with hot shower. Its superb service is ensured by the fact that one of Angelito’s owners always skippers the craft. Fully air-conditioned and meeting all standard safety regulations, this little angel of a yacht tours through the Islands with pleasure. A perfect trip to the Galapagos archipelago is guaranteed!

OVERVIEW

The Angelito yacht is one of the higher class of the Midrange boats at the Galapagos Islands, reputed for excellent service. An added bonus is the innovative itinerary that the yacht runs: one 8day loop visiting the traditional north and south Galapagos highlights, and another extensively visiting Isabela and Fernandina islands The itineraries can be linked together in various combinations to provide a unique Galapagos cruise experience.

The Angelito yacht has consistently received excellent client feedback and is considered a family boat which does accept young children aboard.

Facilities & Accommodation

Each cabin has a big window with ocean view
Air condition in each cabin, to be regulated individually
Safety boxes
Hair dryers
Snorkeling Equipment: mask, tube and fins with sizes 34 – 45 without cost
Shorty wet suits in all sizes to rent on board
Library with a good selection of books about the Flora, Fauna and History of Galapagos

SPECIFICATION

Category: Tourist Superior

Gross Tonnage: 152

Capacity: 16 passengers/ 8 double cabins

Length: 22.3 m/70 ft

Beam: 6.6 m /22 ft

Speed: 12 knots

Engines: 2 new (2013) CUMMINS (Marine Diesel), 405 HP each and 2100 RPM (2013)

Generators: 2 new (2013) CUMMINS CPG (Diesel) with capacity of 65KW/60HZ each

PureVent FUEL CLEANER: a radical new approach! Cleans the gas vented from engine crankcases using a centrifugal separation technology to remove oil mist and other particles to protect the environment

Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins and in the bathrooms and 220 Volt sockets available in the social area

Water: desalinization machine with capacity of 65 gallons of fresh water per hour

Navigation and Safety equipment:

2 GPS, Magnetic Compass, radar with range of 36 miles, echo-sounders

HUNTER: Satellite GPS Monitoring, with digital maps and a real time monitoring

Control of all strategic points of the boat like engine rooms with cameras and monitor on the bridge

Safety Classification: SOLAS 74 (safety of life at sea) ISM an ISPS – MARPOL

Fire and smoke detectors in each cabin and all other areas of the Yacht

Life Jackets: 2 life jackets SOLAS in each cabin and several more in different strategic points of the yacht

2 Life Rafts: one for 16 passengers and the second for 12

2 Zodiacs: capacity for 10 passenger each, with ecological Yamaha motors with 25 hp each and propeller protectors

Crew: 8 (captain, first mate (steersman), machinist, 2 sailors, cook and auxiliary cook & multilingual naturalist guide)

Facilities on board:

Air condition in all cabins, social areas, kitchen, bridge and the engine room, with individual regulation and with compressors that have the newest technology with a certification for using in protected areas.

8 double cabins on main deck with, large picture window, private bathroom, individual air conditioning, safety box and hair dryer in each bathroom

4 Decks: sun deck, upper deck, main deck and lower deck

Water, tea and coffee included in cruise price

Snorkeling equipment: mask, tube and fins with sizes 34- 45 included in cruise price

Shorty wet suits in all sizes to rent on board

Library with a good selection of books about the flora, fauna and history of Galapagos

ITINERARY

8-day Galapagos Itinerary “A”

SUN	Am	Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
SUN	Pm	North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
MON	Am	Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
MON	Pm	Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins.
TUE	Am	Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
TUE	Pm	Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
WED	Am	Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
WED	Pm	Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
THU	Am	Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
THU	Pm	Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
FRI	Am	Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
FRI	Pm	Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
SAT	Am	Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen
SAT	Pm	South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
SUN	Am	Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
SUN		Baltra Airport

8-day Galapagos Itinerary “B”

Sunday-Sunday:
SUN	Am	Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
SUN	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.
MON	Am	Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
MON	Pm	Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
TUE	Am	Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
TUE	Pm	Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
WED	Am	Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
WED	Pm	Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
THU	Am	Isabela Island: Moreno Point Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
THU	Pm	Navigation to Villamil
FRI	Am	Isabela Island: Puerto Villamil A small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches.
FRI	Pm	Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
SAT	Am	Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
	Am	Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown Arguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
	Pm	Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
SUN	Am	Daphne Island A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches.
SUN		Baltra Airport

5-day Galapagos Itinerary “A”

Sunday-Thursday:
SUN	Am	Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
SUN	Pm	North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
MON	Am	Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
MON	Pm	Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins.
TUE	Am	Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
TUE	Pm	Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
WED	Am	Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
WED	Pm	Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
THU	Am	Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
THU		Baltra Airport

4-day Galapagos Itinerary “A”

Thursday-Sunday:
THU	Am	Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
THU	Pm	Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
FRI	Am	Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
FRI	Pm	Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
SAT	Am	Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen
SAT	Pm	South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos.
SUN	Am	Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
SUN		Baltra Airport