DIVE ADVICE TRAVEL - Galapagos SY Nautilus Details

Dive and Trek the Southern Islands of Galapagos aboard the SY Nautilus

There is now one boat in the Southern Islands of Galapagos that can combine a diving trip with land visits.

The Nautilus is a beautiful sailing/motor yacht which is licensed as a naturalist boat and offers amazing trips in the "old style" ! You will sail and dive and explore from her during the day . . . .and at night you will go ashore to stay in ocean front Galapagos hotels.

These trips are in a niche that falls between the cracks of the new regulations governing diving in Galapagos and will delight those of you who want more from your Galapagos adventure than just the diving.

The Yacht:
Nautilus is a spacious 85 foot pilot-house motor sailor. Extremely comfortable and attractive, with rich teak panelling and furnishings, this lovely ketch-rigged yacht is the perfect solution for passengers who seek a highly personalized experience.

Nautilus facilities include a dining area with two tables, salon, TV, DVD, a mini-library and mini-bar plus Sun deck.

You'll have four crew on your voyage plus a very experienced Bilingual Diving-Naturalist Guide.

Sample Diving Itinerary - always subject to change

JAN 06   BALTRA AIRPORT - DAPHNE    2 Dives. Hotel.
JAN 07 SEYMOUR NORTH - MOSQUERA - TORTOISE RESERVE Lava Tunnels   2 Dives 1 Visit. Hotel.
JAN 08   COUSINS - BARTOLOME   2 Dives   Hotel.
JAN 09 GORDON ROCKS - PLAZAS - CDRS   2 Dives - 1 Visit   Hotel.
JAN 10 FLOREANA -   ENDERBY - CHAMPION - LA LOBERIA 2 Dives 1 Visit. Hotel Wittmer.
JAN 11   FLOREANA - ASILO DE LA PAZ - DEVILS CROWN - PUNTA CORMORANT - 2 Dives/1 Visit
              Hotel.
JAN 12 GORDON ROCKS    2 Dives   Hotel.
JAN 13   DAPHNE   2 Dives. Hotel.

Package Includes:
First Class Air conditioned hotel:
       Normally Soly Mar or Teppi's house in Puerto Ayora or Wittmer in Floreana,
       Oceanfront double room with private bathroom

All Transfers in Galapagos.

Land and marine transportation to the dive sites in SY Nautilus.

Two / Three daily dives and land visits.

Weight belts and aluminum air tanks.

All meals:   Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch and Dinners.

Marine Reserve Naturalist bilingual dive-guide fees.

Not Included: Air Fares, National Park entrance fees & taxes, Transit Card, Single Supplement hotel, Personal expenses, Tips. Nitrox 32%

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Diving equipment Rental: Underwater Video HD and Photo Camera rentals. Alcoholic beverages.

Galapagos Nautilus Diving    List Price 2009
Tourist   ......................8 days 12 dives 2 visits   $1,599
First Class ..................8 days 12 dives 2 visits $1,999
Luxury .................... ...8 days 14 dives 4 visits $3,500

The boat has: Generator, 12.5 KVA 110/220 V., Aluminum S80 scuba cylinders, Nitrox available. Oxygen. Safety equipment. Caribe tenders. Easy Entry. Ample Deck.

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