Alta
Sailing Yacht

Alta is one of the most luxurious yachts in the Galapagos; she is ideal for travelers who seek exclusivity and uniqueness. Alta is a ketch rigged motor sailor, a very stylish yacht that has that special charm of a sailing ship. She is 46m/140 ft long and capable of 10 knots under power and 14 knots under sail.
Alta is outfitted with 8 tastefully decorated cabins that accommodate up to 16 passengers. All cabins have ample hanging locker and drawer space. Each cabin has their private facilities with fresh, hot and cold water shower.
The main salon is very elegant and inviting. Accruing banquette and coffee table stand opposite a cabinet holding the TV/Video system. At mealtime, there two alternatives, inside, in the dining salon which seats sixteen in four tables, or alfresco, in the fore-deck. The gourmet galley is equipped to prepare the finest dishes.
Alta offers many spots for relaxing or sunning, including a sun deck with lounge chairs just forward of the bridge, and another with cushions on the bow of the yacht. When the conditions are appropriate, the sails will be hoisted and Alta will become the most beautiful yacht in the Galapagos.

Specifications

Type: Motor Sailor, ketch rigged
L.O.A: 140 ft./46 m
Bream: 21 ft./6.80m
Draft: 10.50 ft./3.40m
Builder: Titleness, Norway
Engines: 4 cylinder Alpha Diesel, 280 BHP One 1500 pound thrust Arcturus bow thurster
Generators: Two 35 kW 120/240 Volt Ac single phase Two 5KW inverters: 24 V. Dc to120/240 V. AC One 6.50 kW emergency generator
Speed: 8-10 knots under power
Accomodations: 8 double with private facilities
Crew: 8 plus naturalist guide.