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Cachalote Explorer Galapagos

Name: Cachalote Explorer Galapagos
Address: De las Alondras N45-102 y Los Lirios, Quito, 170507, EC
Telephone: +593-2-334-0525
Rating: 5

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Cachalote Explorer Galapagos

Charming, comfortable first class 16-passenger (8 cabin) liveaboard yacht in Galapagos 🌊 Get in touch for more info! www.enchantedexpeditions.com
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Come Enjoy a Galapagos Wildlife Cruise on Board the Cachalote Explorer Yacht! 🌊

Originally built in 1988 in Vancouver, Canada, this large and spacious motor yacht was converted into a passenger vessel in the early 2000’s. This Galapagos cruise ship can accommodates 16 passengers in 8 cabins each with their own private bathroom equipped with hot & cold water shower, and air-conditioning. The Cach

alote Explorer has a large salon & dining area with multiple large deck areas for relaxing, eating, sunbathing and socializing. This charming and comfortable First-Class yacht was built for the rough waters of the Canadian West Coast, so it will provide a stable, smooth and relaxing ride while on your beautiful Galapagos expedition on a small ship tour. The Cachalote Explorer offers the option of 6, 8 and 15 day Galapagos Islands small boat cruise itineraries that visit selected sites which are approved by the Galapagos National Park; each of these is unique, rich and varied and offer the opportunity to experience Galapagos up close and personal with a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide. The two 8 day itineraries can be combined to form a 15-day itinerary which we highly recommend for those travelers that would like to have a complete, in-depth Galapagos Islands small boat cruise. The Cachalote Explorer is the ideal boat that replaces the Cachalote I in the Galapagos Islands. Along with her sister ship the Beluga they offer wildlife safari-style live-aboard cruises of the Galapagos National Park. Both Cachalote Explorer and our sister yacht Beluga are owned and operated by Enchanted Expeditions, an Ecuador Destination Management Company (DMC).

01/09/2024

✨ Stunning photo by recent guest & wildlife expert Bobby-Jo Safaris ✨ So precious 💙

📷: Waved albatross chick ~ Española Island

28/08/2024

🙏 Thank you to our guest who shared a few of her favorite photos from her July 2024 Galapagos cruise on Cachalote Explorer! Her and her husband also enjoyed a stay at our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island while visiting the islands. Here’s the lovely note she sent to our team member Wendy:

✍️ “Hello Wendy ~ We just arrived home from our cruise and stay at the Enchanted Lodge. We had the most perfect trip; it was everything we could have asked for, and more! Thank you so much for your assistance throughout the planning stage. Our guide, Darwin was really fabulous, and Marcia at the lodge was the perfect host. This was our bucket list trip, and we will forever cherish our time on the islands.” ~ Barbara Roybal

THANK YOU for your kind words Barbara. We’re so happy to hear you had a memorable adventure, and we appreciate your visit! 💙

26/07/2024

We’re grateful for the dedicated service of the Galápagos park rangers! 😀🙏💙

20/07/2024

🌟Special offer! Come explore the enchanted islands with us 😀🛥️🌊

30/06/2024

🌵🐢 We’re so happy to have veteran zookeeper & wildlife expert Bobby-Jo Vial of Bobby-Jo Safaris currently adventuring on Cachalote Explorer!!! Watch her posts & stories on her page to follow her adventure 🦭🤿🌊🐠

Face to face with the giants of Galapagos.

This species is Chelonoidis donfaustoi which is one of 12 living species of giant tortoise in Galapagos.

We are absolutely loving our time here 🐢

We will be boarding our boat tonight and will set sail to discover seven islands 🏝️

26/06/2024

💙 We're grateful for the hard work of conservation teams who cleared the overgrown vegetation for the birds takeoff & landing runway! From Galápagos Conservancy: "🌟Great News from Española island!🌟 Our recent expedition to aid the nesting Waved Albatross has been a resounding success! Thanks to our dedicated team and supporters, we've taken significant steps to ensure these majestic birds have a safe breeding season. 🐦✨"

Read their blog to learn more: https://www.galapagos.org/newsroom/expedition-to-help-nesting-waved-albatross-a-success/

20/06/2024

One of the many amazing examples of evolution in Galápagos 💙

03/06/2024

🌊 “Throughout May, waved albatrosses on Española island start to lay their eggs, which are incubated for two months. By January the following year, their offspring have left the colony to spend the next six years out at sea.” via Galapagos Conservation Trust

A pair mates for life, and only one egg is raised each year. The male and female take turns with egg incubation. Once chicks hatch, they stay together in small groups while the parents go out to sea to hunt for food. While the pair may spend months apart out at sea, they come together again to Española island every year to breed. Their average lifespan is 30 years.

Young waved albatross start trying to fly at just 5-6 months, and at less than a year old, they head out to sea for up to six years, before they return home to choose a lifelong mate with their unique courtship dance 💙

📷 credit: Jenna Farber & Judy Carvalhal

20/05/2024

🌴 For our friends who live in Galápagos: We're hosting a SILENT RETREAT at our lovely Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island! More info below 🧡

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day! 💙🌊🌵

29/04/2024

🌊 Just another day in paradise ☀️

📷: Kayaking at Garrapatero Beach, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

23/04/2024

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌊

🌎 Happy Earth Day! We're grateful to work & play in a country with incredible, diverse natural beauty. Thank you to our guests & partners who support tourism 💙

✨ "No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced." David Attenborough ✨

We believe that without tourism, there is no conservation.

📷 credit: Samuel Weitzman - Marine iguana in Galápagos

15/04/2024

🌊 SPECIAL PROMO FOR SELECT SUMMER CRUISE DATES! ☀️

Have you dreamed of seeing the unique wildlife & stunning landscapes of the Galapagos Islands? A liveaboard boat cruise offers a more immersive experience to observe and photograph iconic species such as marine iguanas, blue-footed bo***es, Galapagos penguins, giant tortoises, and so many more, up close in their natural habitat! Our knowledgeable naturalist guides enrich your adventure by providing in-depth information about the islands' ecology, geology, and wildlife, and the fascinating history of the islands.

We’re offering special rates for select dates during the months of July, August & September 2024:

🚢 Beluga Yacht Galapagos, a “Superior First Class” motor yacht with panoramic windows in the salon and great deck space to enjoy your holiday. 8 cabins/16 passengers.

8-day cruise from US$ 4,125 (regular rate $5,300 US)
6-day cruise from US$ 3,875 (regular rate $4,000 US)

🚢 Cachalote Explorer, a "First-Class" motor yacht, providing a stable, smooth and relaxing ride for your tour of the Galapagos Islands. 8 cabins/16 passengers.

8-day cruise from US$ 3,625 (regular rate $4,900 US)
6-day cruise from US$ 3,375 (regular rate $3,700 US)

✨ AND ALL PRICES for this promo INCLUDE:

*Return airfare from Quito (or Guayaquil) to Galapagos
*National Park Fee
*Transit Control Card Fee
*1 night stay at Enchanted Galapagos Lodge

Get in touch to start planning your dream trip to the enchanted islands! 🌴

For more information on available departure dates and bookings please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ In Ecuador +593-2-334-0525
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

*Promotion valid for new FIT bookings only. Fuel surcharge may apply.

📷 credit: Samuel Weitzman

10/04/2024

Meet the NEW Manager of our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island! Please join us in giving Marcia Vasconez a warm welcome! 💙

17/03/2024

📷 Wildlife Photography Lovers! 🐢 We’re excited to be working with incredibly talented wildlife photographer Bobby-Jo of Bobby Jo Safaris for a Galápagos cruise this June/July 2024! Originally from Australia, Bobby-Jo has been leading wildlife safari photography tours all over the world for more than 20 years.

🐘 How does she get incredible wildlife photos? She’s a qualified senior zoo-keeper of eighteen years, so her perception and insight into animal behaviour in the wild enables her and her guests to capture unique and endearing images. She has developed an ability to often interpret animal behaviour which leads to very special photographic opportunities.

🐒 See her incredible photos and videos on her page: Bobby-Jo Safaris

👉 Learn more info about this exciting Galápagos wildlife safari cruise here: https://bobbyjosafaris.com/safaris/galapagos/

13/03/2024

For the first time in 2 years a volcanic eruption is now ongoing in the Galapagos Islands. This new eruption is occurring at the Fernandina shield volcano (a...

10/03/2024

🌴 For our friends who live in Galápagos: We're offering a special deal for locals only, at our lovely Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island! More info below 🧡

(Valid for March and April 2024)

04/03/2024

🌋 La Cumbre volcano is erupting! What a sight for the lucky cruise ship guests that got to see it! 🤩 It’s the youngest and most active volcano in Galapagos, located on uninhabited Fernandina Island - the westernmost island in the archipelago.

29/02/2024

We're grateful for this beautiful video from some recent guests who spent 3 weeks in Ecuador 🇪🇨

22/02/2024

🌳 Amazing historical discovery in Ecuador! 🇪🇨

20/02/2024

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” ~Anita Desai, Novelist & Writer

This is true for Galápagos. It's a unique gem of our planet that stays with you after you visit 💙

📷: Beautiful photos from past guest & travel expert Kellie Paxian of Adventurelust Travel ~ South Plaza Island, Galápagos

14/02/2024

🌊 Immerse Yourself in Adventure! ✨ *Book a Galápagos wildlife cruise for 2024 with our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 20% OFF select cruise dates during summer 2024 🚢☀️ [promo EXTENDED until Feb 29th, 2024]

Look forward to the experiences & memories you’ll make by spending quality time in nature with dear family & friends 💙 Visiting Galápagos isn’t just a vacation; it’s an immersive, inspiring educational experience into the heart of nature’s magic ✨ With stunning landscapes and extraordinary wildlife, every day brings new discoveries, and a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of life in this extraordinary gem of our planet.

🚢 Motor Yacht Cachalote Explorer (first class) - Liveaboard adventure 8 days/7 nights from $3,625 US (full rate starts at $4,900 US)

🚢 Motor Yacht Beluga (superior first class) - Liveaboard adventure 8 days/7 nights from $4,125 US (full rate starts at $5,300 US)

✨ Book a whole boat for a week! Our beautiful small ships have 8 cabins to accommodate 16 passengers - imagine a cruise filled with your favorite friends & family 😀 SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PROMOS AVAILABLE FOR CHARTERS, PLEASE ASK US! 🌊

Get in touch to start planning your dream trip to the enchanted islands! 🌴

For more information on available departure dates and/or bookings please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ In Ecuador +593-2-334-0525
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

*Promotion valid until February 29th, 2024 ~ Valid for new FIT bookings only.

📷 credit: 1st Cachalote Explorer Yacht photo by Kellie Paxian, remainder of photos by Samuel Weitzman

25/01/2024

🇪🇨 This is Ecuador! Cachalote Explorer is owned & operated by Enchanted Expeditions - Galapagos & Ecuador, a destination management company (DMC) for Ecuador. We have offices in Quito (Mainland Ecuador), and in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos.

We're proud to be one of the pioneers in tourism in Ecuador, and we also arrange travel to Peru, Chile, Argentina & Guyana 💙

Send a message to learn more

08/01/2024

Happy new year from our Enchanted Travel family! 😀🥂🎉💙

🎉 Happy New Year! We wish you joy, peace, and love for 2024. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all tour & travel companies who trust us with your clients, to our valued travel partners in Ecuador, South America & beyond, and to our Enchanted Travel family team members in Galapagos and at our Quito office. We appreciate you! 😀

✨ A special shout-out to Jane, Ana, and the Emerging Destinations team - we’re proud to have you as our North America sales representative, and we appreciate all you do for us.

✨ Most importantly, we express our deepest gratitude to all the guests who traveled and stayed with us in 2023. Your support means the world to us. Thank you for continuing to support our family owned & operated business 💙 Here's to another year of enchanting travels in 2024! 🥂

19/12/2023

🎄 We're offering a special Christmas menu at our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island. If you're in Santa Cruz please join us! 😀

28/11/2023

☀️ Stay at our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island before or after your Galapagos wildlife cruise! It's a beautiful, peaceful paradise 🌴

✈️ We would be happy to help plan your adventure!
📧 Email our team at Enchanted Expeditions directly: [email protected]
☎️ In Ecuador +593-2-334-0525
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

OR To contact our lodge manager directly:
📧 [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp +593 96738 2771 – Marcia Vasconez ~ Manager

17/08/2023

🏆 So exciting! 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our team at El Queso Chueco for winning 1st place at the Cheese Cup America AND 1st place among Ecuadorian cheeses at the National Cheese Fair for our Crescent Moon cheese (camembert style)! 🧀 🇪🇨

El Queso Chueco is a family project led by Tatjana Angermeyer & Dustin Kinakin, with the cheese factory located on the property at our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island 💙

28/07/2023

🌊 Stunning Galápagos wildlife photos from guest Dominik Schröder who travelled aboard the Cachalote Explorer in June 2023 😀

09/07/2023

🌊"We need to treat nature as if our lives depends on it, because now we know they do." 💙 ~Dr. Sylvia Earle via Galapagos Conservation Trust

05/07/2023

✨🌊 Celebrating the wildlife conservation history of the Galápagos National Park! ✨ Today is the 64th anniversary of the creation of the park as Ecuador’s first protected area [July 4, 1959]. Thank you to all who care for this beautiful place 🙏 🐢✨

Dirección

De Las Alondras N45-102 Y Los Lirios
Quito
170507

Horario de Apertura

Lunes	09:00 - 17:00
Martes	09:00 - 17:00
Miércoles	09:00 - 17:00
Jueves	09:00 - 17:00
Viernes	09:00 - 17:00

Teléfono

+593-2-334-0525

Página web

https://www.cachalotegalapagos.com/, https://www.enchantedexpeditions.com/

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Videos

Wildlife Photography Galápagos Wildlife Safari Cruise with Bobby-Jo Safaris

📷 Wildlife Photography Lovers! 🐢 We’re excited to be working with incredibly talented wildlife photographer Bobby-Jo of Bobby Jo Safaris for a Galápagos cruise this June/July 2024! Originally from Australia, Bobby-Jo has been leading wildlife safari photography tours all over the world for more than 20 years. 🐘 How does she get incredible wildlife photos? She’s a qualified senior zoo-keeper of eighteen years, so her perception and insight into animal behaviour in the wild enables her and her guests to capture unique and endearing images. She has developed an ability to often interpret animal behaviour which leads to very special photographic opportunities. 🐒 See her incredible photos and videos on her page: Bobby-Jo Safaris 👉 Learn more info about this exciting Galápagos wildlife safari cruise here: https://bobbyjosafaris.com/safaris/galapagos/ #adventuretravel #adventuretraveler #adventuretraveling #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifeonearth #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #galapagos #galapagosislands

Snorkelling with dolphins - Amazing wildlife in Galápagos

🌊 Snorkelling with dolphins in Galápagos! 🤿✨ If you care about wildlife conservation, two of the most important destinations on the planet are Africa & Ecuador/Galapagos. Visiting supports wildlife conservation, and gives you the opportunity to have incredible wildlife experiences. How can you make the most of your trip? Past guest & travel expert Kellie Paxian suggests that we approach wildlife travel with respect, gratitude and a positive mindset. And she should know - she manifests wildlife magic everywhere she goes! ✨ ✈️ We're thrilled to be mentioned in Kellie's recent Passion Passport article - READ it here: https://passionpassport.com/magnificent-wildlife-experiences/ ✨ JOIN Kellie for her next magical Galápagos cruise adventure this Sept/Oct 2022 - info here: https://www.adventurelust.travel/travel/galapagos-adventure 🎥 credit: Kellie Paxian #galapagos #galapagosislands #adventure #adventuretravel #vacation #holiday #wanderlust #traveltheworld #islandadventures

Visiting the Unique Wildlife of Española Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

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Cruise the Galapagos in Comfort on the Cachalote Explorer

We are thrilled to announce the addition of the Cachalote Explorer the Enchanted travel family!

Originally a fishing boat, built in 1988 in Vancouver, Canada, this large and spacious motor vessel was converted into a passenger vessel in the early 2000’s. The Cachalote Explorer has 8 cabins (16 passengers max.), each with their own private bathroom equipped with hot and cold-water shower, air-conditioned throughout, and a large salon/dining area with multiple large deck areas for relaxing, eating and socializing.

This charming and comfortable First-Class yacht was built for the rough waters of the Canadian West Coast, so it will provide a stable, smooth and relaxing ride while on your beautiful Galapagos small ship tour.

The Cachalote Explorer offers the option of 6, 8 and 15 day Galapagos Islands small boat cruise itineraries that visit selected sites which are approved by the Galapagos National Park; each of these is unique, rich and varied and offer the opportunity to experience Galapagos up close and personal with a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide. The two 8 day itineraries can be combined to form a 15-day itinerary which we highly recommend for those travelers that would like to have a complete, in-depth Galapagos Islands small boat cruise.