MV Origin Luxury Galapagos Cruise
The 20-passenger Mega Yacht is the newest and most comfortable yacht with amenities catering to guests with a highly evolved lifestyle. The 142 foot Origin features ten deluxe staterooms all on the main deck with large windows for ocean views. Expansive indoor and outdoor social and observation areas allow for easy and comfortable viewing of the islands’ unique scenery and topography.
On board enjoy locally inspired gourmet style menus, open bar policy, a sun deck with wet bar and day beds and a fitness Center. Modern sophistication with understated luxury await with a crew of 13 including high-level Captain, two naturalist guides and a concierge to attend your every need. The ORIGIN is ideal for family travel, offering connecting cabins and triple accommodations.
All ten deluxe staterooms (1-10) are located on the main BEAGLE deck and feature two twin lower beds that can be converted to one king size bed, (2 cabins with interconnecting doors, 2 with triple accommodation). All cabins average 140 square feet.
As one of Ecuador’s leading conservation organizations, Conservacion y Desarrollo developed the Smart Voyager sustainable tourism certification program, which awards its seal of approval to tour boat operators and hotels in Ecuador who meet a set of strict conservation standards for protecting the environment, wildlife and the well-being of workers and local communities.
Amenities & Services
- ✔ Elegant Luxury
- ✔ Deluxe Staterooms with Ocean View
- ✔ Excellent Itinerary (8 & 15 day cruises)
- ✔ Triple cabins available
- ✔ Wi-fi
- ✔ Fitness Center & Jacuzzi
- ✔ Concierge Service
- ✔ Kayaks and Paddle Boards on Board
- ✔ Wetsuits and Snorkeling gear included
- ✔ Laundry Service
2018 Rates for 8 days / 7 nights
Origin |
Double |
Triple |
Single |
| Beagle Deck | $6850 | $7650 | $13,735 |
* All rates are in $US and per person
Please Note:
- All rates are in US dollars and subject to change at any time
- Includes all beverages including open bar
- Kayaking, Paddle Boards, Snorkeling gear and wetsuits included
- Children 7-11 receive a 25% discount and teens 12-17 receive a 15% discount (one child per every adult fare)
Itinerary
Highlights on Itinerary A:
- Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome
- All three boobies (Nazca, blue and red footed)
- Marine and land iguanas
- Great and Magnificent Frigatebirds
- Snorkel with Galapagos penguins
- Giant tortoises in the highlands
- Waived Albatross on Espanola
- Kayak and swim with sea lions at Cerro Brujo and Gardner Bay
Highlights on Itinerary B:
- Galapagos Tortoises in the highlands
- Red-footed Booby and Nazca Booby at Genovesa (Tower)
- Land and Marine iguanas
- Snorkeling with penguins on Isabela
- Volcanic formations of Fernandina
- Flightless Cormorant
- Kayak at Darwin Bay and Tagus Cove
- Whales and Dolphins
Itinerary A – southern / central route (8 days / 7 nights)
| Sunday | AM PM |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, SAN CRISTOBAL Cerro Tijeretas & Leon Dormido, SAN CRISTOBAL |
| Monday | AM PM |
Punta Pitt (SN, PR) SAN CRISTOBAL Cerro Brujo (SN, PR, KY) SAN CRISTOBAL |
| Tuesday | AM PM |
SPunta Suarez, ESPANOLA (Hood) Gardner Bay (SN, PR, KY) ESPANOLA |
| Wednesday | AM PM |
Punta Cormorant (PR), Devil’s Crown (SN) Post Office Bay (PR, SN), Baroness Point (PR), FLOREANA (Charles) |
| Thursday | AM PM |
Highlands of SANTA CRUZ (Indefatigable) CCFL (Darwin Station), SANTA CRUZ |
| Friday | AM PM |
Bartolome (PR, SN) Sombrero Chino (PR,SN) |
| Saturday | AM PM |
South Plaza Island North Seymour (PR, SN) |
| Sunday | AM | Interpretation Center, SAN CRISTOBAL (Chatham) |
Itinerary B – western / northern route (8 days / 7 nights) |
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| Sunday | AM PM |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, SAN CRISTOBAL (Chatham) CCJG (La Galapaguera Cerro Colorado), SAN CRISTOBAL |
| Monday | AM PM |
Darwin Bay (SN, PR, KY), GENOVESA (Tower) Prince Philip’s Steps (SN, PR) GENOVESA |
| Tuesday | AM PM |
Las Bachas beach (SN) Cerro Dragon (SN) SANTA CRUZ |
| Wednesday | AM PM |
Punta Vicente Roca (PR, SN), ISABELA Urbina Bay, ISABELA (SN) (Albemarle) |
| Thursday | AM PM |
Punta Espinoza (SN), FERNANDINA (Narborough) Tagus Cove, ISABELA (SN, PR, KY) |
| Friday | AM PM |
Rabida Island (SN, PR, KY) (Jervis) Black Turtle Cove (PR) |
| Saturday | AM PM |
Highlands of SANTA CRUZ (Indefatigable) CCFL (Darwin Station) SANTA CRUZ |
| Sunday | AM | Interpretation Center, SAN CRISTOBAL Transfer to the Baltra airport |
Deck Plan
Specifications
L.O.A.: 142,16 feet / 43,33 meters
BEAM: 27,43 feet / 8,36 meters
CRUISING SPEED: 12 knots
FUEL CAPACITY: 6,340 gallons
ENGINE: 454HP at 1800RPM
WATER CAPACITY: 4,891 gallons / 18,514 liters
DESALINATOR PRODUCTION: 4,500 gallons per day
COMPRESSORS: Two low pressure
VOLTAGE: 110 and 220 volts
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS: VHF and HI-SUB radios, GMDSS, color radar, echo sounder, Furuno GPS
SAFETY AIDES: EPIRB (emergency position indicator radio beacon)