Samba Motor Sailor
Mid Range • Cruise Rating: 3.7/5
Overview:
The Samba is a true European Dutch classic and a stately and comfortable Galapagos sailing vessel. Guests will be pleasantly accommodated in seven double rooms, six with air-conditioning, and each with private facilities and hot water. An ample dining room/salon connects to an outdoor dining facility with large tables, a TV and video system, sound system, mini library of books and videos, and a small bar. The Samba is a graceful, top-quality craft; she is as environmentally friendly as she is socially responsible. She is locally owned, and the entire crew is devoted to making your journey the trip of a lifetime.
Key Features:
- Exclusive itinerarioes with isolated destinations
- Familiar atmosphere and flexible schedules
- Carefully selected and experienced Naturalists
- Excellence in service and safety
- Locally owned, enviromentally friendly and socially responsible operation
SAMBA PROMOTIONS & LAST MINUTE DEALS
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SAMBA RATES
| 2026 PRICES | |
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| 8 Days | |
| Standard | US$5,140 |
| Charter | US$71,960 |
| 2027 PRICES | |
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| 8 Days | |
| Standard | US$5,140 |
| Charter | US$71,960 |
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- Prices are per person in United States Dollars.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Additional Information
- Single supplement: 50%
- Child discount (no younger than 14 years old) 20%
- Fuel Surcharge on all yacht may change depending on the fuel rates policy in Ecuador.
- High season surcharge 10%
Rates Include
- Accommodation in double cabin
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Bilingual (English speaking) Naturalist guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Visits on the islands
- Wetsuit
- Use of kayaks (in the sites authorized by the National Park)
- Paddle Boards
Not Included
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Galapagos Transit Control Card
- Drinks
- Tips
- Bus ticket airport-pier-airport
- Air ticket Quito - Galápagos
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SAMBA ITINERARIES
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NORTH AND WESTERN ISLANDS - 8 DAYS CRUISE
NORTH AND WESTERN ISLANDS - 8 DAYS CRUISE
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| TUE | AM | Baltra: 1 Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| PM | 2 Mosquera islet | |
| WED | AM | Genovesa Island: 3 Darwin Bay |
| PM | Genovesa Island: 4 Prince Phillip’s Steps | |
| THU | AM | Marchena Island: 5 Mejia Point |
| PM | Marchena Island: 6 Black Beach | |
| FRI | AM | Isabela Island: 7 Albemarle Point |
| PM | Isabela Island: 8 Vicente Roca Point | |
| SAT | AM | Fernandina Island: 9 Espinoza Point |
| PM | Isabela Island: 10 Urbina Bay | |
| SUN | AM | Isabela Island: 11 Elizabeth Bay |
| PM | Isabela Island: 12 Moreno Point | |
| MON | AM | Floreana Island: 13 Post Office Bay Floreana Island: 14 Baroness Viewing Point |
| PM | Floreana Island: 15 Devil's Crown | |
| TUE | AM | Santa Cruz Island: 16 Highlands Baltra: 17 Transfer to Baltra Airport |
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SOUTH, EAST AND CENTRAL ISLANDS - 8 DAYS CRUISE
SOUTH, EAST AND CENTRAL ISLANDS - 8 DAYS CRUISE
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| TUE | AM | Baltra: 1 Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: 2 Highlands | |
| WED | AM | Floreana Island: 3 Cormorant Point Floreana Island: 4 Devil's Crown |
| PM | Floreana Island: 5 Baroness Viewing Point | |
| THU | AM | Española Island: 6 Suarez Point |
| PM | Española Island: 7 Gardner Bay/Islet | |
| FRI | AM | San Cristobal Island: 8 Pitt Point |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: 9 Lobos Island | |
| SAT | AM | 10 Santa Fe Island |
| PM | 11 South Plaza | |
| SUN | AM | 12 Chinese Hat Islet |
| PM | 13 Bartholomew Island | |
| MON | AM | Santiago Island: 14 James Bay |
| PM | 15 Rabida | |
| TUE | AM | 16 North Seymour Baltra: 17 Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits....
SAMBA DECK PLANS
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Year of construction: | 1966 |
| Type: | Motor Sailor |
| Category: | |
| Length: | 23.7 meters |
| Beam: | 18 ft |
| Capacity: | 14 passengers |
| Accommodation: |
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| Draft: | S/N |
| Main engines: | Twin DAV diesel engines 220 HP |
| On Board: | DVD / TV, Kayaks, Library, Satellital Phone, Snorkeling equipment, Wetsuit |
| Max speed: | 8.5 knots |
| Crew: | 6 crew members and 1 bilingual naturalist guide. |
| Safety & Navigation: | One self-contained 20-passenger life raft, EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon), Two bi-directional VHF emergency-radios, VHF (Motorola) wide-range radio, VHF and HF radios and one ce |
