The best way to see the Galapagos Islands is on board a luxury cruise, and the newly built Petrel is a proud addition to the Haugan Cruises Galapagos fleet.Guests travel in comfort to the different islands, where they have up-close encounters with blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises, whales and more.
The newest ship in Galapagos, the Petrel offers a first-class 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.
On the Petrel, we emphasize the remarkable Natural History of Galapagos, selecting guides who are knowledgeable about biology and ecology in addition to having excellent language skills and client reviews.
- Private balcony
- Luxurious interiors
- Ample social areas and Jacuzzi
- Outstanding visitor sites
- Stable hull Sleek and swift
Specifications
| Year of construction: | 2015 |
| Type: | Power Motor Catamaran |
| Length: | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Beam: | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Draft: | 5 ft (1,40 m) |
| Capacity: | 16 passengers |
| Accommodation: | Main Deck: 2 Suites 441ft² / 41m² (private balcony)2 Double Staterooms 301 ft² / 28 m² (private balcony)Upper Deck: 4 Connected Cabins 301 ft² / 28 m² (private balcony)Sun Deck: Jacuzzi (Please check with your Guide and Quality Control Manager for our Jaccuzi schedules.) |
| Main engines: | Cummins QSM 11 / 400 HP @ 2100 RPM |
| Max speed: | 14 knots |
| Water maker: | 2000 Gallons / day |
| Exterior: | GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer) |
| Crew | CaptainBilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist GuideQuality Control Manager8 other crew (First Mate, Second Mate, Chef, Sous Chef, Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Barman, Housekeeper) |
| Safety & Navigation: | All equipment meets or exceeds the international SOLAS standard2x 20-man life raftNavtex2 GPSDepth Sounder2 naval radarsFire detection and prevention systems etc. |