Astrea Yacht
Description
THE YACHT
ASTREA is a motor yacht with a length of 25m (75ft), custom-built for diving in the Galapagos archipelago. Operating throughout the year with all required permits, our dive safaris and land cruises run for 8 days/7 nights, starting every Tuesday.
Astrea Yacht is a tourist-class liveaboard providing plenty of space for diving comfort and relaxation. With a maximum of 16 guests and a 9-person crew, you can expect a high level of personal service in both English and Spanish.
Almost all dives are done from a dive tender, allowing for easy access to the best sites. Nitrox is available, and the fully equipped dive deck includes a camera table and rinse tank.
After diving, guests can relax in the air-conditioned lounge with a complimentary beer, wine, or coffee, check photos on the onboard computer, or enjoy the entertainment system.
THE CREW
- ✔ 2 Specialized Guides: Licensed for Galapagos (T2)
- ✔ 1 Captain
- ✔ 1 Cook and assistant
- ✔ 1 Barkeeper / Server
- ✔ 1 First mate and 1 mate
- ✔ 2 Engineers
FACILITIES & CABINS
The yacht features 8 double cabins with bunk beds:
- Upper Deck: 4 cabins (No. 1, 2, 3, 4) with windows
- Main Deck: 1 cabin (No. 5) with window
- Lower Deck: 3 cabins (No. 6, 7, 8) with portholes (bull eyes)
Each cabin offers: Air conditioning, private warm water shower and toilet, towels and amenities, reading lamps, closets, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, life vests, and 110V power outlets.
CATERING
Meals are typically served buffet-style (set menu by plate may occasionally apply). Our kitchen offers a wide variety of Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
A 24-hour cafeteria on the main deck provides complimentary tea, coffee, and water. Alcoholic beverages are available at an extra cost.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
Technical Specifications
- • Built: 1998 (Restored in 2015)
- • Dimensions: 25m x 5.5m
- • Weight: 133 GRT | Speed: 8 knots
- • Engines: 2 Caterpillar (250 HP)
- • Generators: 2 Cummins (180 HP)
- • Compressors: 1 standard, 1 Nitrox
- • Tanks: 50 Aluminium tanks
- • Electricity: 110V, 220V (24 hrs)
- • Water capacity: 8,000 l (Desalination plant: 4,500 l/day)
- • Fuel capacity: 8,000 liters
Safety Support Features
- • 1 Safety boat (25 pax) & 2 Zodiacs with Yamaha engines
- • VHF Radio & 2 Radars
- • Sonar with alarm
- • Epirb 406 RLS & Emergency Oxygen
- • First aid kit, Fire extinguishers & Fire pump
- • Life vests in cabins, reflectors, and whistle
