The newest ship in Galapagos, the Petrel offers a deluxe way to visit these magical islands. Named after a sea bird common to Galapagos, the Petrel is like its namesake: elegant, swift and silent at sea. A motorized catamaran, the Petrel is designed for comfort and stability and is outfitted with spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi.
Specifications
Ship Specifications
- Year of construction: September 2015
- Type: Power Motor
- Catamaran Length: 115 ft (35 m)
- Beam: 41 ft (12.5 m)
- Draft: 5.4 ft (1,65 m)
- Tonnage: 208 tons
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Main engines: 2 x Yanmar Diesel Engines 400HP@1950rpm
- Power generators: 2 x John Deere Genset 70kw@1800rpm
- Cruising speed: 10 knots
- Water maker: 2000 Gallons / day
- Exterior: GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer)
Accommodations
- Main Deck: 2 Suites 463ft² / 43m²
- 2 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m²
- Upper Deck: 4 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m²
- 1 Single Stateroom 151 ft² / 14 m²
- Sun Deck: Jacuzzi (Please check with your Guide and Quality Control Manager for our Jaccuzi schedules.)
- Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear, Wet Suits available
Crew
- Captain
- Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide
- Cruise Manager
- 8 Additional Crew Members (First Mate, Second Mate, Chef, Sous Chef, Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Barman, Housekeeper)
Safety & Navigation
- All equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life raft Navtex 2 GPS Depth Sounder 2 naval radars Fire detection and prevention systems etc.
Staterooms
Petrel Suite
All Suites can be either King or Twin Beds.
Petrel Cabin
All Cabins can be either King or Twin Beds
Deck Plans
