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Petrel Luxury Galapagos Catamaran

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 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.

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.

Estudio de Impacto Ambiental M/C Petrel (Spanish)

Key Features:

Private balcony
Luxurious interiors
Ample social areas and Jacuzzi
Outstanding visitor sites
Stable hull
Sleek and swift

Petrel Photo Gallery

Exterior

Cabins

Suites

Social Areas

Petrel Deck Plans & Specifications

Main Deck

Upper Deck Petrel upper deck

Sun Deck

Technical 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
Accommodation:	Main Deck: 2 Suites 463ft² / 43m² 2 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m² Upper Deck: 4 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m² 1 Single Staterooms 151 ft² / 14 m² Sun Deck: Jacuzzi (Please check with your Guide and Quality Control Manager for our Jaccuzi schedules.) *Cabin size includes balcony
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)
Crew:	Captain Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide Cruise Manager 9 other crew (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.
Available Gear:	Kayaks Snorkeling Gear Wet Suits