Introduction:
The M/S Encantada Sailboat offers one of the truly most unique and exciting cruises in the Galapagos Islands. This romantic, cherry-red schooner holds no more than 12 passengers in 6 double cabins all equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot water, making it the perfect size for families, couples, or any travelers that desire a more intimate and comfortable setting and a high level of personal attention and service.
The Galapagos Encantada was designed specifically to explore the Galapagos Islands, and travelers are always accompanied by excellent proffesional bilingual naturalist guides. Equipped for diving, the Encantada is an excellent choice for divers and non-divers like as it offers wonderful activities underwater and on land.
Client Review
"Juan, our guide on the Encantada was an experienced naturalist whose enthusiasm
was still lively after more than 30 years as a naturalist guide. I would highly
recommend the Encantada for travelers who are looking for a smaller, more
intimate boat experience in the Galapagos. Glenn, the chef, prepared unbelievably
tasty meals that were presented as though we were dining in the finest 5-star
restaurants. I am so looking forward to receiving a copy of his cook book which is
currently being published! Although the Encantada has been around for awhile the
on-board amenities for such a small vessel were far beyond what we expected for a
Superior Tourist class boat."
- Freida Ellison
If you wish to contact Frieda about her experiences with the M/S Encantada or Nature Galapagos & Ecuador, please ask and we will gladly send you her contact information.
Galapagos Encantada Itinerary
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
8 DAY CRUISE (SUN - SUN)
Itinerary "A" |
| Sun. |
AM |
Arrival to Baltra |
| PM |
Black Tourtle Cove |
| Mon. |
AM |
Rabida Island |
| PM |
Bartholomew Island |
| Tues. |
AM |
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps |
| PM |
Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| Wed. |
AM |
Plazas Island |
| PM |
Charles Darwin Research Station |
| Thurs. |
AM |
Floreana Island: Cormorant Point |
| PM |
Floreana Island: Post Office Bay |
| Fri. |
AM |
Espanola Island: Gardner Bay |
| PM |
Espanola Island: Suarez Point |
| Sat. |
AM |
San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido |
| PM |
Lobos Island |
| Sun. |
AM |
North Seymore Island |
| |
Baltra: Transfer to the airport |
|
8 DAY CRUISE (WED -WED)
Itinerary "B"
|
| Wed. |
AM |
Arrival to Baltra |
| PM |
Charles Darwin Research Station |
| Thurs. |
AM |
Floreana: Cormorant Point |
| PM |
Floreana: Post Office Bay |
| Fri. |
AM |
Española: Punta Suarez |
| PM |
Española: Gardner Bay |
| Sat. |
AM |
San Cristobal: León Dormido |
| PM |
Sante Fe |
| Sun. |
AM |
North Seymor |
| PM |
Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove |
| Mon. |
AM |
Rabida |
| PM |
Bartolomé |
| Tues. |
AM |
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps |
| PM |
Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| Wed. |
AM |
South Plazas |
| |
Baltra: Transfer to the airport |
|
5 DAY CRUISE (SUN - THURS) |
| Sun. |
AM |
Arrival to Baltra |
| PM |
Black Tourtle Cove |
| Mon. |
AM |
Rabida Island |
| PM |
Bartholomew Island |
| Tues. |
AM |
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps |
| PM |
Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| Wed. |
AM |
Plazas Island |
| PM |
Charles Darwin Research Station |
| Thurs. |
AM |
Santa Cruz: Highlands |
| |
Baltra airport |
|
5 DAY CRUISE (WED- SUN) |
| Wed. |
AM |
Arrival to Baltra |
| PM |
Charles Darwin Research Station |
| Thurs. |
AM |
Floreana Island: Post Office Bay |
| PM |
Floreana Island: Cormorant Point |
| Fri. |
AM |
Espanola Island: Gardner Bay |
| PM |
Espanola Island: Suarez Point |
| Sat. |
AM |
San Cristobal Island: Lobos Island |
| PM |
Santa Fe Island |
| Sun. |
AM |
North Seymore Island |
| |
Baltra: Transfer to the airport |
|
M/S Encantada Deck Plan
M/S Encantada Techincal Specifications
| Class: |
Tourist Superior Sailboat |
| Last Dry Dock: |
Guayaquil, 2009 (totally refurnished) |
| Construction: |
Naval Steel Hull |
| Trb: |
78.01 |
| Length: |
21.44 m |
| Breadth: |
5.21 m |
| Draft: |
2.44 m |
| Capacity: |
12 passengers |
| Crew: |
5 members plus 1 bilingual guide |
| Cruising Speed |
8 knots (w/motor) |
| Engines: |
Main motor - GM Detroit 671-180 HP |
| Generators: |
02 YANMAR 21KW |
M/S Encantada Prices and Availability
The prices for the Galapagos Encantada Sailboat vary depending on the date and time of year. Please fill out the form below to request availability for the M/S Encantada, and we will send you the very best rates for the dates that you desire.