PASSION Yacht Charter — 48.5m Anastassiades & Tsortanides motor yacht for 14 guests, with a crew of 10
- Length
- 48.5 m
- Guests
- 14
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 10
- Builder
- Anastassiades & Tsortanides
- Year
- 1973
48.5m · Anastassiades & Tsortanides · motor yacht
PASSION at a glance
PASSION is a 48.5m Anastassiades & Tsortanides motor yacht launched in 1973, sleeping 14 guests in 7 cabins with a crew of 10. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in West Coast South America.
- Length
- 48.5 m
- Guests
- 14
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 10
- Builder
- Anastassiades & Tsortanides
- Year
- 1973
Blue Ocean Club overview
Anastassiades & Tsortanides launched her in 1973
Anastassiades & Tsortanides launched PASSION in 1973.
She measures 48.5 m in length, 8.5 m across the beam, 3 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.
Design is credited to Diana Yacht Design.
01 · On deck
Top deck. Up to 14 guests
The outdoor spaces serve up to 14 guests.
02 · On the water
Kayaks and Wakeboard
PASSION carries 2 listed toys and tenders, including Kayaks and Wakeboard.
03 · Where she cruises
the Galapagos Islands. Winter 2026
PASSION is offered for charter in West Coast South America.
Winter 2026: Galapagos Islands.
Summer 2027: Galapagos Islands.
04 · The crew
A crew of 10. English
A crew of 10 runs PASSION, under Captain Eduardo Garcia.
Crew languages listed: English.
Interiors
PASSION interiors
The photo set shows “Formal dining” and “Salon lounge”.
Listed on board: air conditioning.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
7 cabins
PASSION sleeps 14 guests in 7 cabins.
Water toys
PASSION water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for PASSION.
Paddle and sail
Kayaks
Skis and boards
Wakeboard
Diving
Diving equipment
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Galapagos Islands
Winter 2026: Galapagos Islands. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
About the yacht
About PASSION
Description as supplied.
PASSION yacht available for charter. Built in 1973 with a charter price from $105,000 for up to 14 guests in 7 suites with a crew of 10.
Particulars
PASSION specifications
- Length
- 48.5 m
- Length (ft)
- 159 ft
- Beam
- 8.5 m
- Draft
- 3 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Steel
- Builder
- Anastassiades & Tsortanides
- Designer
- Diana Yacht Design
- Year launched
- 1973
- Guests (sleeping)
- 14
- Cabins
- 7
- Crew
- 10
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 2x MTU at 1065hp
- Cruising speed
- 12 kn
- Maximum speed
- 15 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 22.2 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 27.8 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Prior name
- DORA II
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
PASSION charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Galapagos Islands | €93,600 – €120,000 per week |
| Summer 2027 | Galapagos Islands | €107,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
Who PASSION suits
PASSION is well suited to extended family gatherings or groups of friends planning an immersive expedition charter. Measuring 48.5 m, this motor yacht comfortably accommodates 14 guests across 7 cabins, attentively looked after throughout their stay by a crew of 10. Days spent exploring can be filled with recreation on the water, using her onboard kayaks and wakeboard, before guests step inside to relax in the cool comfort of her air conditioning.
In comparison with similar yachts cruising the Galapagos Islands, she is longer in length while accommodating fewer guests, affording everyone generous personal space throughout her living areas. She is older in terms of build year, having been constructed by Anastassiades & Tsortanides in 1973, yet her lower weekly rate makes her an attractive proposition when weighed against comparable charter vessels in the destination.
The best time to charter PASSION extends across the entire year, with itineraries operating throughout summer and winter in 2026. She cruises West Coast South America and the Galapagos Islands, allowing guests to embark during the early part of the year in January, February, or March, or alternatively arrange their voyage during June, July, August, or September.
Written by Blue Ocean Club from this yacht's listed particulars and checked against them line by line. The yacht's own description is shown separately on this page.
What a week aboard PASSION costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- $1,071 – $1,378
- Weekly rate ÷ 14 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Galapagos Islands
- Baltra (GPS) and San Cristóbal (SCY), via Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE)
- Yachts usually meet guests at the Baltra airport dock or in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristóbal.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 10%.
- Ecuadorian taxes depend on the operator; the Galápagos National Park entry fee (USD 200 for most foreign adults) is paid on arrival.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $105,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $31,500 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | $10,500 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $147,000 |
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $135,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $40,500 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | $13,500 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $189,000 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
PASSION and similar yachts in the Galapagos Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSION (this yacht)Anastassiades & Tsortanides | 48.5 m | 14 | 1973 | $105,000 |
| GRACECamper & Nicholsons | 44.2 m | 18 | 1928 | $115,850 |
| GRAND MAJESTICBroward Marine | 38.7 m | 16 | 2018 | $98,450 |
| TELEOSTFeadship | 49.1 m | 12 | 1998 | $195,000 |
| INFINITYBroward Marine | 49 m | 20 | 2018 | $149,450 |
Same type of yacht, listed for the Galapagos Islands, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising the Galapagos Islands: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The Galapagos experiences two main seasons. From December to May, the warm, wet season brings calmer seas, warmer water, light winds, and periodic rain showers. From June to November, the cool, dry garúa season brings stronger trade winds, rougher seas, and nutrient-rich cold upwellings that increase marine activity. Peak visitor periods align with the warm season holidays and the North American summer months from June to August.
Practical tips
- Fly into Baltra (GPS) or San Cristóbal (SCY) via Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE); yachts usually meet guests at the Baltra airport dock or in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
- Navigation routes and shore landings are strictly scheduled by the Galápagos National Park Directorate, and a licensed local naturalist guide must accompany guests on all excursions.
- Vessels undergo rigorous biosecurity inspections before clearance; ensure all luggage, footwear, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned of seeds, soil, and organic matter.
Anchorages to know
- Academy Bay, Santa CruzAcademy Bay provides access to Puerto Ayora, featuring a rocky bottom with thin sand that offers poor holding and frequently requires mooring buoys or bow-and-stern anchoring.
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San CristóbalThis harbour offers a sheltered anchorage on sand and rock, serving as a primary port of entry and disembarkation point for visiting yachts.
- Sullivan Bay, Santiago IslandLocated on the eastern shore of Santiago Island, this anchorage provides calm waters over sand, set directly against extensive black pahoehoe lava fields.
- Darwin Bay, Genovesa IslandFormed by a submerged volcanic caldera, this deep anchorage offers shelter inside the crater walls with access to seabird nesting colonies.
Also listed
Listed with PASSION
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PASSION yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
PASSION: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering PASSION. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.