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Yorktown
 

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    138 passengers
    69 cabins
    257 feet long
    43 feet wide
    8-foot draft

    As a small ship - 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet - Yorktown can navigate the Belize Barrier Reef, small bays and little cayes that are inaccessible to larger cruise lines. Get up close to the depths of the Great Blue Hole, visit the remotest of white-sand beaches... all aboard Yorktown.
     
    Yorktown Review
    In this detailed review of Yorktown, find the complete small ship description with deck plans and a photo gallery. After reading through our Yorktown review below, contact our Belize and Guatemala cruise experts for more information and to compare the Yorktown with other Central American small ships and cruises.
     
    Built in Florida, staffed by American crew and officers, and flying the American flag, Yorktown is a nice home away from home when cruising to Belize and Guatemala. The ship, formerly known as Spirit of Yorktown and Yorktown Clipper, accommodates no more than 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins. The atmosphere aboard is warm, friendly and informal. Setting this ship apart is its experienced team of expedition staff and lecturers. Big names in archaeology, science, marine biology, ornithology and Mayan culture accompany each departure so you'll be traveling in the company of experts.
     
    Common Areas aboard Yorktown
    The spacious, comfortable Observation Lounge on the Lounge Deck is ideal for conversations and presentations from accompanying naturalists and marine biologists. Bar service is available here, as is satellite television, a DVD player and two flat-screen TVs. Destination-related books and two computer terminals are also available in the Observation Lounge.
     
    The large dining room on the Main Deck - where all guests are accommodated in a single, unassigned seating - is surrounded by large windows. Also on the Main Deck find guided bridge tours, the hospitality desk and a swimming platform for use while the ship is at anchor.

    The Sun Deck features chairs for enjoying the sun, as well as al fresco dining. The Promenade Deck, half of which is covered, also features deck chairs.

    Public restrooms are located on the Main and Lounge Deck embarkation areas.
     
    Meals aboard Yorktown
    All meals are served aboard ship, including complimentary house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Alcoholic beverages other than wine and beer can be purchased with lunch and dinner. Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions will be provided, and special diets are easily accommodated with advance notice.
     
    The water in each cabin is safe to drink. Yorktown is equipped with a state-of-the-art purification system and holding tanks. There are also complimentary bottles of water in each cabin's mini refrigerator.
     
    Activities aboard Yorktown
    Soak in the sun on the large Sun or Promenade Decks or enjoy swimming of the Main Deck's platform while at anchor. Prepaid internet access is available onboard. Swimming, snorkeling, hiking and wildlife viewing are the primary activities enjoyed aboard Yorktown and on excursions.
     
    Laundry Service aboard Yorktown
    Limited laundry services are available and handled by a crew member. Please allow up to 48 hours for laundry to be returned. Stewards and stewardesses can arrange same-day pressing service. Dry-cleaning services are not available aboard Yorktown. Laundry rates will be listed on the laundry order form in each cabin.
     
    Cabins aboard Yorktown
    All cabins on the Yorktown feature an exterior view and a private bathroom. Each cabin is equipped with a writing desk, hairdryer, toiletries, bottled water, mini refrigerator, closet space and under-bed storage, and air conditioning. Beach towels are available and distributed as needed.

    The electric current aboard Yorktown is 110 volts (AC). Outlets are designed for American-style plugs.
     
    Sleeping arrangements include the following options: two lower beds, two lower beds that convert to a queen, and queen beds. Superior cabins on the Sun Deck have a walk-out balcony.

    E Cabins: Outside cabins on the Main Deck with two lower beds, two portholes and private bathroom. Cabins M11-M17
     
    D Cabins: Outside cabins on the Lounge Deck with two lower beds, two windows and private bathroom. Cabins L43-L48
     
    C Cabins: Outside cabins on the Promenade Deck with two lower beds, two windows and private bathroom. Cabins P49-P76
     
    B Cabins: Outside cabins on the Main Deck with two lower beds, two picture windows and private bathroom. Cabins M18-M26
     
    A Cabins: Outside cabins on the Lounge Deck with two lower beds, two picture windows and private bathroom. Cabins L29-L42
     
    AA Cabins: Outside cabins on the Promenade and Lounge Deck with two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, two picture windows and private bathroom. Cabins L27, L28, P59 (beds cannot be converted), P60
     
    S Cabins: Superior outside cabins on the Sun Deck with walk-out balcony, queen bed and private bathroom. Cabins S77-S80

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