La Pinta
FIRST CLASS YACHT (48 GUESTS)
Introduction to the La Pinta
Style: First Class Guests: 48
A first class vessel that maintains a stylish yet informal ambience, the 64-metre long La Pinta boasts 24 large staterooms located on the mid-deck, all exterior with floor-to-ceiling windows. There are four pairs of cabins which can be interconnecting to cater for larger groups. Among the spacious public areas are a comfortable lounge and conference area for nightly briefings, a reference library, separate dining areas both inside and out (for al fresco meals when weather permits), and a choice of deck bars. In addition its outside deck areas are wonderful havens for relaxation with a sundeck featuring a jacuzzi and sun-loungers, and an observation platform for dolphin- and whale-watching on the top deck. There are glass-bottom boats for the excursions, which is extremely valuable for watching the underwater world below you along with sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment.
There are two five day itineraries – Northern (Departs Monday) and Eastern (Departs Thursday) and one 7 day itinerary (Departs Friday).
La Pinta Suites
The 20 Luxury Cabins on board the La Pinta are 16.43 metres squared and comfortably fit a maximum of two guests, with interconnecting rooms available. There is a writing desk with a seat along with a chair for sitting. A large floor to ceiling window ensures that you never miss the beauty of the Galapagos as it passes you by. All Luxury Cabins are equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, toilet and a shower (with hot water), air-conditioning and an in room safe.
There are 4 Luxury Plus staterooms on the La Pinta and they are a spacious 23 square metres and can fit up to a maximum of 3 people, with a comfortable sofa to accommodate the extra guest. There is a writing desk with a chair, a sofa and seating area next to your floor to ceiling window along with a private bathroom with an hairdryer, toilet and a shower (with hot water). There is also a safe box in each room along with air-conditioning.
La Pinta Deck Plan
Ship Details
Bar and Lounge
Restaurant
Outdoor terrace / BBQ
Gift shop
Fitness Room
Reading room and natural history library
Multiple purpose room
Wi-Fi hotspot (intermittent/ low bandwidth connection)
24/7 coffee station (free coffee, tea, and water)
Safe deposit box (in cabin)
Glass bottom boat
Kayaks
Snorkeling Equipment
Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration)
Accommodation
All meals
Soft drinks *
Island sightseeing
Naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish only
Wet suit rental and snorkeling gear
Internet *
Taxes and transfers in the islands. Transfer from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colón, Swissôtel, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colón, Oro Verde, Wyndham, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galapagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest’s hotel contact.
* Note: Soft drinks include juices and carbonated drinks, not “virgin” cocktails and internet connections aboard consist of 2 computer stations in the library and Wi-Fi in the yacht’s social areas; due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth
Category: First Class
Gross Tonnage: 1,438.25
Type of Vessel: Expedition Yacht
Capacity: 48 Guests
Length: 63.7 metes
Beam: 12.5 metres
Speed: 10 knots
Electricity: 110-220 V / 60 Hz
Engines: 2 Duetz model SBA 8M 1275 HP
Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, automatic pilot, radar and GPS SOLAS, STCW
Fire Detector: Automatic with Bridge Controls
Safety: Life jackets in each cabin, 2 x 50 person & 6 x 25 person rafts
Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
Decks: 3 (Sun Deck, Cabin Deck, Main Deck)
Crew: 27
Passenger/Crew Ratio: 3:2
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Safety Certificates: SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM CODE 12