Galapagos Yacht La Pinta
La Pinta
Since its keel was laid, La Pinta was destined to be the unrivaled queen of the Galapagos fleet. Our associates put their more than a half-century of experience into designing a ship of great character, style, and comfort. From the family-friendly possibility of interconnecting cabins to in-room battery chargers, details large and small, La Pinta meets the most exacting environmental and hospitable standards.
- 8 staterooms with twin or double beds
- 6 double staterooms interconnected for a total of 12 cabins with twin or double beds
- 4 triple cabins with twin or double beds
Yacht Specifications
- View the La Pinta deck plan
- Capacity: 48 guests
- Cabins: 24 all outside cabins, with the possibility of connecting cabins for families and friends; all cabins on the same deck, all with twin-or queen-size beds, all with nearly floor-to-ceiling cabin windows
- Double cabin size: 175 square feet
- Triple cabin size: 236 square feet with sofa bed
- Length: 207 feet
- Decks: Three public decks include a spacious bar/salon, dining room, well-stocked natural history library, sky bar, and sundeck
- Guides: four certified, multilingual naturalist/guides
- Speed: 12 knots, reducing inter-island sailing time, allowing for more time on land
- Wellness: Jacuzzi, gym with cardio machines
- Crew: 25, including an onboard physician and Hotel Manager
Voyage Features
- Snorkeling equipment: masks, snorkels, flotation vests
- Shorty wet suits (included in trip price)
- Glass bottom boat
- Eight-day voyages
- Open bridge policy
- Easy panga (Zodiac) boarding from a specially designed stern with no steps
- Top-of-the-line communication devices for remote transmission between naturalists on land and the ship
- Communication between naturalists and guests via wireless receiver and earphone, an innovative touch which adds to the serenity of the island-roaming experience
- Stargazing programs and equipment
- Equipment for submarine interpretation
- Whale- and dolphin-watching outings
- Meals: open seating, breakfast and lunch served buffet style, dinners with three choices of entrée (one vegetarian)
Services
- In-cabin recharging stations, with available adaptors, for laptops, cameras, etc.
- Telephone with direct international dialing
- Multi-channel sound system for closed circuit music and connection for personal iPods, MP3, MP4
- Daily lectures and briefings
- Central air conditioning with individual controls in each cabin
- Conference room with latest A/V equipment
- Boutique
- Satellite Internet connection (three stations) and wireless in designated areas
- Closed circuit television
