Merak is the only Galapagos boat that can operate as a sailboat, although it is not necessary as it also has a motor for navigation. It is recently renovated and small in size, making it ideal for family or friends trips, enjoying the privacy and personalization that only Merak can offer, and especially at a low cost. The accommodation is in 4 double cabins and 2 shared bathrooms, it also has a dining room and a solarium to enjoy the sun while contemplating the beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos Islands.
Technical Specifications
Made in France in 1985 (Fiber Glass Material)
Renovation: | Puerto Lucia, 2016 |
L.O.A Length: | 16 m |
Wide: | 5 m |
Draft: | 2.5 m |
Capacity: | 8 passengers |
Speed: | 8 knots with engine to 15 knots with sails |
Accommodation: | 4 double cabins, Two bathrooms with shower and toilet (One outside shower) |
Crew: | Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide level 2, Cook, and Sailor |
Fuel Capacity: | 350 Gallons |
Water Capacity: | 500 Gallons, plus 100 Gallons save water for drinking |
Equipment: | FURUNO 24 miles Radar; G.P.S.; Satellite Navigator Compass, Radio VHF and SSB, radio UHF |
Energy: | 1 Generator 1850 and 12 V. + 1 generator 3500 W |
Propulsion: | JOHN DEERE 4045TFM50 – 150 HP |
Securities: | Emergency Indicator of Position EPIRB; Automatic Capsule life Raft, Inflatable Boat, Life Jackets, Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Water Fire Pump System. |
Facilities: | Dining room, TV/ VCR, Stereo, Library |
4 Days 3 Nights
FRIDAY | PM: | Baltra – Santa Cruz: El Chato Private Ranch |
SATURDAY | AM: | Santiago: Egas Port |
| PM: | Santiago: Espumilla Beach , Bucanero Creek |
SUNDAY | AM: | Santiago: Sullivan Bay |
| PM: | Bartolomé Island |
MONDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Las Bachas Beach |
| PM: | Baltra’s Airport |
5 Days 4 Nights
MONDAY | PM: | Baltra – North Seymour Island |
TUESDAY | AM: | South Plaza Island |
| PM: | Santa Fe Island |
WEDNESDAY | AM: | San Cristobal: Leon Dormido |
| PM: | San Cristobal: Los Lobos |
THURSDAY | AM: | Española: Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay |
| PM: | Española: Gardner Islet, Punta Suarez |
FRIDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Scientific Station |
| PM: | Baltra’s Airport |
8 Days 7 Nights
MONDAY | PM: | Baltra – North Seymour Island |
TUESDAY | AM: | South Plaza Island |
| PM: | Santa Fe Island |
WEDNESDAY | AM: | San Cristobal: Leon Dormido |
| PM: | San Cristobal: Los Lobos |
THURSDAY | AM: | Española: Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay |
| PM: | Española: Gardner Islet, Punta Suarez |
FRIDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Scientific Station |
| PM: | Santa Cruz: El Chato Private Ranch |
SATURDAY | AM: | Santiago: Egas Port |
| PM: | Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Bucanero Greek |
SUNDAY | AM: | Santiago: Sullivan Bay |
| PM: | Bartolome Island |
MONDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Las Bachas Beach |
| PM: | Baltra’s Airport |
4 Days 3 Nights
FRIDAY | PM: | Baltra – Santa Cruz: El Chato Private Ranch |
SATURDAY | AM: | Rabida Island |
| PM: | Sombrero Chino |
SUNDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Ballena Bay |
| PM: | Santa Cruz: Eden Islet and Dragon Hill |
MONDAY | AM: | Bainbridge, Daphne Major |
| PM: | Baltra’s Airport |
5 Days 4 Nights
MONDAY | PM: | Baltra –Tortuga Negra Greek |
TUESDAY | AM: | San Cristobal: Punta Pitt Islet |
| PM: | San Cristobal: Punta Pitt, Brujo Hill |
WEDNESDAY | AM: | San Cristobal: Interpretation Center |
| PM: | San Cristobal: Tijeretas Hill |
THURSDAY | AM: | Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baronesa’s Viewpoint |
| PM: | Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Corona del Diablo |
FRIDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Scientific Station |
| PM: | Baltra’s Airport |
8 Days 7 Nights
MONDAY | PM: | Baltra –Tortuga Negra Greek |
TUESDAY | AM: | San Cristobal: Punta Pitt Islet |
| PM: | San Cristobal: Punta Pitt, Brujo Hill |
WEDNESDAY | AM: | San Cristobal: Interpretation Center |
| PM: | San Cristobal: Tijeretas Hill |
THURSDAY | AM: | Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baronesa’s Viewpoint |
| PM: | Floreana: Punta Cormorant, Corona del Diablo |
FRIDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Scientific Station |
| PM: | Santa Cruz: El Chato Private Ranch |
SATURDAY | AM: | Rabida Island |
| PM: | Sombrero Chino |
SUNDAY | AM: | Santa Cruz: Ballena Bay, Eden Island |
| PM: | Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill |
MONDAY | AM: | Bainbridge, Daphne Major |
| PM: | Baltra’s Airport |
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Important for considering:
We have specific dates for departures. Please write/mail us for asking the availability.
Our tourist packages are adjustable to requirements of tourist.
In cases of force majeure and / or fortuitous event, the Operator reserves the right to make the respective modifications in the itinerary, trying to change as little as possible the travel proposal initially presented. Cases of force majeure are those unforeseen situations external to the nature of the tour, such as: natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fires, floods, damages caused by landslides or earthquakes, pandemics or epidemics, popular demonstrations, road closures and / or factors of risk before which a state authority prohibits the entrance to a certain zone, etc.
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance according to your needs.
In case of cancellation:
Rates valid for the Year 2019
Christmas and New Year season applies a supplement of USD $200.
To reserve the following information is necessary: copy of passport, email, food restrictions and allergies.
Reservations made 90 or more days prior the departure have 10 days to confirm with deposit of 30% per person.
Reservations made between 89 to 60 days prior the departure have 5 days to confirm with deposit of 30% per person.
Reservations made between 29 or less days prior the departure have to pay immediately the deposit of 30% per person.
Balance due must be paid 30 days prior the departure.
If the payment is made with a credit card, you must pay an additional 10% to the total value, for the transaction made.