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 GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

MV ORIGIN  
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Understated Luxury Redefined
 
About the Origin Deck Plan  |  Staterooms
Itinerary A
Brief & Dates   |   Day-by-Day
Itinerary B
Brief & Dates  |   Day-by-Day

 

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ABOUT MV ORIGIN - in their own words:
The 20-passenger Mega Yacht ORIGIN is the newest and most comfortable yacht with amenities catering to guests with a highly evolved lifestyle. The 142 foot Origin features ten deluxe staterooms all on the main deck with large windows for ocean views. Expansive indoor and outdoor social and observation areas allow for easy and comfortable viewing of the islands’ unique scenery and topography.

On board enjoy locally inspired gourmet style menus, open bar policy, a sun deck with wet bar and day beds and a fitness Center. Modern sophistication with understated luxury await with a crew of 13 including high-level Captain, two naturalist guides and a concierge to attend your every need. The ORIGIN is ideal for family travel, offering connecting cabins and triple accommodations.

SOCIAL AREAS - click here for deck plan
There are spacious interior social areas including an inside dining room offering table configurations ranging from parties of two up to ten. The intimate interior bar offers complimentary beverages 24/7 including wine and spirits, coffee and tea. There are several social areas with comfortable lounge seating with TV screens where guests can gather to socialize or for island briefings. A cozy library is stocked with every publication pertaining to Galapagos and Darwin, and there is a house computer. Outdoors, you can relax in the Jacuzzi or star gaze at several observation areas.  The spacious sun deck offers settees, bed-sized chaise loungers, hammocks, W/C, outdoor shower, BBQ and wet bar. The Fitness center is equipped with free weights, balance balls, yoga mats, and cardio equipment.

STATEROOMS - click here for deck plan, details and photos
Featuring ten deluxe double staterooms (140 square feet) all located on the main deck with large panoramic windows and private bathroom.

DINING
Gourmet style menus using locally sourced ingredients from providers who act sustainable are creatively prepared by our culinary school trained chefs served in the main dining room. Breakfast is served in the dining room buffet style.

Lunch is served in the dining room buffet style or on the sun deck “al fresco” style.

Dinner is a choice of two appetizers and two entrees served in the dining room offering tables configured from two up to parties of ten. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and an open bar policy including our house brands of wine and spirits poured complimentary.

ITINERARIES - Click here for dates and itineraries
Departures are every Sunday on two unique comprehensive 7-night itineraries visiting the most spectacular outer islands of the archipelago. Itinerary A follows a southern/central route and itinerary B follows a northern/western route. You can explore these islands on two guided shore excursions per day, led by an expert naturalist guide (one guide for ten passengers) on nature walks allowing plenty of time for photography, questions and contemplation of birds, reptiles, plants and volcanic formations.

ACTIVITIES
Venture out in a kayak (we have five doubles and one single on board) and also stand up paddle boards (pending park approval) for a full complement of active ways to explore the islands. Meander along stretches of secluded beaches, swim with playful sea lions, snorkel among penguins and sea turtles. Get up close to the shore life on Zodiac rides through mangroves and along the cliffs. Watch out for dolphins riding the bow wave, whale sightings, rays, frigates and boobies diving for fish. After lunch, you can take a siesta or work out in the fitness center. Before dinner the guides will brief you on the activities the following day. Life vests, beach towels, water bottles, wet suits and snorkeling equipment are all provided.

QUICK FACTS

L.O.A.: 142,16 feet / 43,33 meters
BEAM: 27,43 feet / 8,36 meters
CRUISING SPEED: 12 knots.
FUEL CAPACITY: 6,340 gallons
ENGINE: 454HP at 1800RPM
WATER CAPACITY: 4,891 gallons / 18,514 liters
DESALINATOR PRODUCTION: 4,500 gallons per day
COMPRESSORS: Two low pressure
VOLTAGE: 110 and 220 volts
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS: VHF and HI-SUB radios, GMDSS, color radar, echo sounder, Furuno GPS
SAFETY AIDES: EPIRB (emergency position indicator radio beacon)