The Eclipse is extremely comfortable and attractive, with sober decoration, rich Seike furnishings, writing desks, large closets, ocean-view windows or portholes, Eclipse's staterooms are among the largest of any vessel in Galapagos. They have either a queen or a two-twin bed arrangement, and are equipped with an air-conditioning unit and internal communication phones. The ship is a 210 ft. L.O.A. Cruise Ship that accommodates up to 48 passengers in 27 cabins, half the number of passengers of vessels her size in Galapagos. This vessel preserves the smaller boat atmosphere and attention to detail with features such as an al fresco dining area for all 48 passengers, a naturalist guide for every 12 passengers and a library / video room. Additionally, the yacht has amenities such as a warm pool, a pool side bar, a souvenir shop, an observation deck and an air-renewal system. The yacht has an infirmary with a M.D. on board at all times.

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ECLIPSE: Specifications

Type: Cruise Ship
L.O.A.: 210 feet / 64 meters
Beam: 41 feet / 12.5 meters
Depth: 23 feet / 7.10 meters
Draft: 11 feet / 3.2 meters
Gross Tonnage: 1352
Engines: 2 Deutz 1175 BHP
Generators: 2 x 380 KVA Deutz
Builder: Vigo shipyard, Spain
Speed: 14.50 knots cruising
Safety: to SOLAS July 1998 requirements
Accommodations: for up to 48 passengers with private facilities
Crew: 29 plus 4 naturalist guides

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Navigation Equipment: JMA-7252-61 JRC radars, Furuno GP-30 GPS, Furuno FCV-667 color video sounder, speed log, gyrocompass Anschutz STD 20, autopilot Anschutz Pilostar DAP02-SO 1.
Safety Equipment: EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 40 person life boats, 4 x 10 person life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, sprinkler system, fire extinguishers, smoke detector system, C02 system. Safety equipment to SOLAS July 1998 requirements.
Comfort Equipment: 2 units of 3000 gal/day watermakers, air- conditioning throughout, air-renewal system, pool, al fresco dinning area, sun deck, library/video room, shop.
Communication Equipment: GMDSS Console, inmarsat Mini-M Satcom
Electricity: 220 volts ACl60 Hz

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