Max Passengers:
48
Ship Type:
Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Metropolitan Touring
The La Pinta is a 48-guest deluxe yacht that combines adventure, comfort, and safety for an unforgettable Galapagos expedition. This elegant vessel offers a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, featuring spacious cabins, exceptional service, and a blend of international and Ecuadorian cuisine. After days filled with thrilling wildlife exploration, La Pinta provides a tranquil retreat where guests can unwind while enjoying top-tier amenities and the guidance of expert English-speaking Naturalist Guides.
Cabin Specifications
La Pinta offers 24 outside staterooms located mid-ship on the Cabin Deck, all designed for comfort and convenience. Each double cabin measures 175 square feet, while triple cabins are 236 square feet and include a sofa bed. Six cabins feature interconnecting doors, ideal for families or groups. All cabins come with private bath facilities, sitting areas, in-room safes, closets, and ample luggage storage. Modern amenities include a multi-channel sound system with personal device connections, direct-dial telephones, and central air conditioning with individual controls.
Features Onboard
La Pinta spans three public decks designed for both relaxation and discovery. Guests can unwind in the bar-salon, enjoy exquisite meals in the dining room, or expand their knowledge in the natural history library. The yacht also features a sky bar and sundeck, ideal for taking in the stunning Galapagos scenery. On the Boat Deck, guests can enjoy the outdoor Sky Bar, jacuzzi, library, conference room, exercise area, and observation lounge with bar. The Main Deck includes the dining room, reception area, boutique, and doctor’s office. Onboard briefings and daily lectures take place in the conference room equipped with modern A/V technology.
Enhancing the experience of discovery, La Pinta provides state-of-the-art expedition equipment. Guests can explore the islands’ marine life via a glass-bottom boat, snorkeling gear (masks, snorkels, flotation vests), and sea kayaks. Shortie wet suits are available between June and December. Naturalist Guides accompany every adventure, ensuring an enriching and memorable exploration of the Galapagos Islands.
Ship specifications
- Owner: Metropolitan Touring
- Year built: 2007
- Remodeled: 2019
- Length: 209 feet (63 meters)
- Beam: 41 feet (12 meters)
- Gross Tonnage: 1541
- Flag: Ecuador
- Guest capacity: 48
- Cabins: 24
- Crew: 27
- Staff: 4 Naturalist Guides and a permanently on-board Medical Officer
- Cruising speed: 10 knots
- Engines: 2 DEUTZ SBA 8M 1275 HP
- Navigation: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS
- Communications: Inmarsat C, Satellite Internet
- Safety: SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM CODE 12 certified
