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EL DON is a classic 65-foot Hatteras motor yacht available for charter in the beautiful Loreto region of the Sea of Cortez. The yacht is offered with a crew of three (Captain, First Mate, and Chef) and includes fuel, three meals per day plus snacks and hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, beer & wine, and mixed drinks. Also included in our price are fishing licenses, permits for Marine Park use, and transportation to and from the Loreto International Airport.
Lower Deck: The yacht has a spacious Master Suite aft with Queen bed and head with shower. The next suite forward is a Guest Stateroom with two twin beds and head with shower across the companionway. Four steps up from the sleeping deck is the lower saloon with full bar and ice maker, large dining table and sofa that opens into a double bed. Forward of the lower saloon is the fully equipped galley where the Chef creates outstanding Mexican dishes for your enjoyment. The Crew's Quarters with separate head and shower are located forward of the galley.
Main Deck: Four steps up from the lower saloon is the Main Deck with inside steering station and upper saloon also with a large dining and game table and chairs. The saloon also includes a sofa that converts into a double bed, overstuffed chairs, and a deck overlooking the lower aft utility deck. A large swim platform with a swim ladder makes for easy access to the yacht from the water. A spacious deck area on the bow of the Main Deck provides ample room for watching the pristine scenery. A large padded bench seat across the Main Deck and additional padded seating on the life jacket lockers provides very comfortable seating for our passengers to enjoy their cruise. A large sunbathing deck with lounging pads is located above and behind the bench seat on the roof of the lower saloon.
Bridge: The Bridge Deck offers panoramic viewing of the scenery and a bimini cover over the Bridge Steering Station.
Charter Area Options: Three general charter areas are available for multi-day live-aboard charters: Upper Region from Mulege to Loreto, Central Region from Loreto to south of Puerto Escondido including many islands within the Loreto Marine Park, the Southern Region from Puerto Escondido to La Paz. All the islands within each region are pristine, uninhabited and offer wonderful scenery, hiking, and photo opportunities.
Available Activities: Relax and experience the good life (at a VERY reasonable price) while our Mexican crew attends to your every need while also ensuring the safety of the yacht and everyone aboard. Try your luck at fishing off the stern of EL DON in a world-class fishing region. Our expert Mexican Chef will prepare your freshly caught fish for dinner. Swim in the crystal clear water, walk or sunbathe on the secluded beaches, sunbathe on deck, and generally relax and enjoy yourself on our classic luxury yacht. Kayaking, scuba diving and guided free-dive spear fishing can be arranged at a small extra cost.
Marine Mammals: Whale watching is very popular from mid-January through March. Porpoise frequently swim under and along-side the yacht as they play in the pressure wave off the bow. Sea Lions can be seen on their favorite rock outcroppings. The area is extremely rich in a wide variety of marine life that can be seen while snorkeling or scuba diving.
Visit Loreto: Visit the quaint Mexican fishing village of Loreto to shop for gifts, enjoy a delicious meal, or visit the first mission in California. Rental cars are available to explore the back roads of Baja, drive to the Mission in San Javier, or drive north along the coast to Mulege or across the peninsula to Magdalena Bay.
Example Three-night Weekend Excursion: Fly from LAX to Loreto on Thursday afternoon on either Alaska or DELTA Airlines. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and take you to EL DON in Puerto Escondido. Cruise to Isla Danzante to spend the evening and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and dinner. Friday morning after breakfast and possibly an early morning swim, cruise to Isla Carmen and stop along the way at any of the various secluded beaches for swimming, exploring and lunch. Travel on to Salina Bay and visit the salt mining ghost town. Spend the evening and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and dinner in this protected bay. Try your luck at fishing along the way and our Mexican Chef will prepare your freshly caught fish for dinner. Saturday morning cruise along the coast of Isla Carmen and then on to Isla Cornados. Enjoy swimming in the sandy cove and beach combing along the western end of the island. Sunday morning, cruise to Loreto for a stop in this quaint Mexican fishing village on your way back to the airport for your afternoon flight to LAX. Our staff will ensure that you get to the airport on time for your flight. The cost of this weekend excursion, airfare not included, for two guests is $2,400.00 and for four guests is $3,000.00. Please inquire for larger parties. Other itineraries to seclude beaches and anchorage’s on more remote islands such as Isla Monserrat, Isla Santa Catalina as well as further south along the Baja coast to Agua Verde are readily available. |
