Customized,
Personalized
Dive Odysseys
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Play with
the Penguins. Frolic with the Sea Lions. Swim with the Turtles.
Compare your diving skills with those of the giant, gentle Whale Sharks.
Galapagos never loses its allure . . .
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A Note from Dom |
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People ask me, "What's so special about Galapagos?"
Well, for me, it's the ultimate Wildlife Park on the planet.
Even before you hit the water, your senses are bombarded by the animals on land - the sea lions, the fregate birds, the blue-footed boobies, the iguanas . . . Then you dive in and find yourself surrounded by masses of jack fish, playful sea lions, dolphins.
And each region of the park offers something different. So on your liveaboard, you cruise from island to island to sample the magic of different underwater worlds.
It's been 20 years since I first visited the Galapagos - in its still very pristine state. Many trips later, I am happy to be able to report that even on my latest visit, just a year ago, I found that in spite of the inevitable changes that time brings, these islands are still amongst the 3 or 4 premier diving destinations in the world.
In fact, my most-sensational-ever diving experience took place here in 2005 - when I found myself gazing directly into the eye of a giant Whale Shark, a mere arms-length away from me, and I felt her daring me to join her in a descent, delving the deep as far as a sensible diver could go! It was exhilarating beyond words.
The list of reasons to visit the Galapagos is far too long to include here, but if you're ready to hear more, I'm an
email away and will respond to your request with any additional details that you wish.
Cheers, Dom |
For a complete list of availability of all boats with permits to dive Darwin & Wolf, please click
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GALAPAGOS LIVE-ABOARDS
OVERVIEW |
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Deep Blue |
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On our September 6 - 13 charter
Prime
time for Whale Sharks
We still have spaces from $3795 pp
See
our
Availability page for available spaces
or
contact us to book.
New, lovely, spacious and comfortable, the
Deep Blue was built in
2002 and accommodates 16 people in 8 double
cabins with twin or double lower beds,
private bathroom and air conditioning.
You will find her living, dining & bar space
large & welcoming, plus you’ll find a
library & a big sundeck in addition to a
covered back deck for your relaxation time.
The
Deep
Blue has all the
comforts you expect in a top quality dive
vessel, including a great diving platform &
air compressor. And divers all report that
the food is excellent! The owners of the
vessel are committed to sustainability &
grow much of the food served on your cruise in the Galapagos
Islands themselves.
For
photographers,
Deep Blue provides
ample room for equipment, with 2 large photo
tables & a rinse tank to easily accommodate
all your needs.
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We also still have spaces available on
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Galapagos Sky |
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Specially built for diving,
the popular
Sky
Dancer,
formerly the
Sky Dancer,
is a 100-foot luxury motor yacht
which easily takes 16 people in
comfortable surroundings. Eight private en-suite cabins offer
either twin or king size bed & come
with window or port hole.
There’s plenty of room on deck for
all your gear and the prices include
all beverages, including wines &
liquors and up to 4 dives daily with
a naturalist dive instructor & a
dive master. Trips are 7 night
round-trips from San Cristobal.
You’ll have morning coffee
service, warm towel after your dives
& a nightly turndown service.
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Thanks to our friend Steve Rosenberg for the magnificent
whale shark shots & the turtle shot |
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Aggressor I and II
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The two identical luxury Galapagos
Aggressor
boats, in inimitable Aggressor fashion,
both offer an extensive assortment of
amenities that will make your diving trip a
truly spectacular holiday.
Sleeping accommodations include three
beautiful
master-suite staterooms with 2 singles or
1 queen bed - plus 4 deluxe twin cabins.
You’ll find a lovely dining area with restaurant
atmosphere, a partially covered sun deck with
comfortable chairs, tables & loungers,
plus wet bar, hammocks a BBQ grill.
To
top it all off there’s a hot tub for those of
you with a desire for true decadence. Read more >> |
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Humboldt Explorer
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The
M/V Humboldt Explorer
is under construction in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
She has secured one of
the valuable diving permits for the Galapagos Islands
and joins the elite group of vessels diving Darwin and
Wolf Islands.
She will depart on her maiden voyage from Galapagos in
May 2010.
Check our
Availability pages for dates and pricing.
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Estrella del Mar |
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The
Estrella del Mar
is a comfortable 75-foot motor yacht which takes
16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned cabins.
Wide sun decks in addition to the bar, dining and lounge
areas give you ample area for relaxation between dives.
The
Estrella
does 7 night trips and is licensed to visit the
central islands of North Seymour, Bartolome and Santa
Cruz, as well as the enticing Darwin and Wolf.
Prices include meals & snacks, all beverages, up to 4
dives per day and all port & immigration fees.
Only available for full boat charters.
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Sailing, Diving and Naturalist Trips
SY Nautilus |
Dive and Trek the Southern
Islands of Galapagos aboard the
SY Nautilus.
Great value at $1999
for 7-night dive cruise.
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.
Her 7-day diving itinerary is one of the best values
in the Islands.
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For spaces available on all 5 Galapagos liveaboards that visit
Darwin & Wolf . . . click
here
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