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About Nina

EQ Touring and Exclusive Galapagos Cruises are proud to include the M/C Nina as its newest vessel for cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Nina is the first of the brand new Kat-700 luxury catamaran series and is the most modern vessel sailing and exploring the Galapagos.

Her speed, comfort, luxurious interiors and excellent itinerary make Nina perfect for your Galapagos Tour Cruise Adventure.  All cabins boast the luxury of a private balcony and the new stability system ensures the smoothest of rides.

The new design of the MC Nina surpasses all rivals. She is the fastest, sleekest, longest and most stable catamaran cruising the Islands

Boat Statistics:

Category:	Luxury Motor Catamaran
Capacity:	16 Passengers
Accommodations:	8 large deluxe double cabins with private balcony (min 200 square feet (18.7 square mts)) 2 large deluxe single cabins with private balcony (168 square feet (15.7 square mts)
Safety and Navigation:	All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life craft, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars, fire detection and prevention systems etc.
Crew:	Captain, cook, 5 sailors, and 1 naturalist guide
Speed:	13 knots
Length:	103 ft. (38m)
Beam:	40 ft. (12,30m)
Draft:	11ft. (1,40m)
Gross Tonage:	315 tons.
Main Engines:	2 350HP Detroit Diesel turbo-charged S60-6062HK
Water Maker :	2000 gallons / day
Exterior:	Mature teakwood flooring
Crew:	Captain Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide Cruise Manager 8 other crew

The MC NINA has been built to the highest international maritime standards. She is the only vessel in Galapagos Islands that meets all of the following standards:

• Lloyds Register, Rules, and Regulations for the Classification of Special Services Craft.: Multihull & passenger craft - composite materials
• American Bureau of Shipping: passenger craft- multihull – composite materials
• International Association of Classification Societies IACS, Recommendation 47
• International Maritime Organization, IMO: passenger ship

Prices 2011:

Feel free to contact one of our Destination Specialist to get accurate rates and especial promotions.

* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE NINA IS WAIVING THE $270 FUEL SURCHARGE.

Cruise Prices Will Include: Galapagos cruises on the Nina are in air conditioned cabins with private bath and private balcny. Two visits to the Galapagos Island each day including all meals and tours, conducted by certified naturalist guides category III.

Cruise Prices Will Not Include: Airfare between Quito or Guayaquil (round-trip) and the Galapagos Islands, (approximate cost $415.00 per person), Galapagos National Park entrance fees, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips for naturalist guides and crew or captain, all personal expenses, gifts and purchases on the ship, rental of snorkel equipment and/or travel insurance.

Itinerary

Itinerary Parranda 8 days/7 nights
Tuesday	AM: Arrival at San Cristobal Galapagos: Visitor's Center PM: La Galapaguera
Wednesday	AM: Suarez Point inEspanola Island PM: Gardner Bay in Espanola Island
Thursday	AM:Champion and Punta Cormorant in Florana Island PM: Post Office Bay in Floreana Island
Friday	AM: Charles Darwin Station in Santa Cruz Island PM: Plazas Island
Saturday	AM:North Seymour Island PM: Bartolome Island
Sunday	AM: Vicente Roca Point in Isabela Island PM: Punta Espinoza in Fernandina Island
Monday	AM: Puerto Egas in Santiago Island PM: Red Beach in Rabida Island
Tuesday	AM: Isla Lobos, San Cristobal Island PM: Depart for Mainland Ecuador

*Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the times or nature of visits. Your guide will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

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