Galapagos Cruises

Parranda is an elegant and spacious Motor Yacht: ideal for comfortable and refine Galapagos cruises. American built, Parranda is a very stable vessel and is outfitted with stabilizers; and, there are two double kayaks onboard. She is ideal for charter cruises.

The saloon is large and elegant with a TV/VCR and large windows overlooking the sea. It is here that you will meet with your naturalist guide for your evenings briefings. The dining area is aft of the salon and is a lovely open and comfortable area.

The sun deck on Parranda is awesome: it is located on the top deck and is very long and spacious with comfortable lounge chairs under a canopied roof.

:: Specifications ::
Type :: Motor Yacht
L.O.A. :: 125 feet / 38 meters
Beam :: 22.10 feet / 7 meters
Draft :: 7.4 feet / 2.3 meters
Engines :: 2 x Detroit Diesel 165 HP/GM 16V-71 N's
Builder :: Jakobson Shipyard, U.S.A.
Speed :: 12 knots under power
Safety :: to SOLAS requirements
Accommodations :: 8 cabins for up to 16 passengers with private facilities

Cabins ::
1 Superior Cabin
6 Deluxe Cabins
1 Standard Cabin

Crew ::
7 plus 1 naturalist guide

:: Technical Information ::
Navigation Equipment
24 mile Furuno radar, 24 mile Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite Navigator, NVI (Night Vision Instruments) depth finders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward looking echo sounder
Safety Equipment
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 10 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system. Safety equipment on board meets SOLAS requirements
Comfort Equipment
2 units of 1200 gal/day watermakers, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR, extra large cabins
Communication Equipment
VHF radio, SSB radio
Electricity
110 volts ACl60 Hz