M/Y Mistral

            A seasoned Captain, seven dedicated crew members and an experienced English-speaking naturalist guide attend to the details of your Galapagos cruise. The naturalist takes the passengers on all shore excursions and shares extensive insights into the Islands diverse wildlife. Small boats, locally called pangas, ferry passengers to shore for Island visits. Accommodations include 8 cabins for a total of 16 passengers. All cabins have air conditioning, a roomy closet, drawers, and private facilities. All cabins are beautifully furnished and include polished wood surfaces.

            The salon is spacious, with large windows for enjoying the Galapagos scenery, and is equipped with TV, VCR and stereo. Passengers can gather for their briefings on the next day's activities or just spend time reminiscing on the days discoveries. The lounge chairs on the deck are a perfect spot for enjoying the ocean breezes as you cruise through Darwin's biological paradise. The deck is covered for protection from the sun, but allows views of the Islands around you.