THE BOAT Lovely, spacious and comfortable, the Deep Blue was built in 2002 and accommodates 16 people in 9 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 & nitrox air compressor.  And reports are that the food is excellent!  The owners of the vessel are committed to sustainability & grow  much of the food that will be 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. Plus, the new permit authorizes both diving and land visits with naturalist guides for this vessel. There are lounge chairs on the sun deck to enjoy between dives and TV and DVD player on board. There are lots of DVD’s with movies and CDs with music. ACCOMMODATION There are 9 double cabins that include private bathroom, (private head and shower, hair dryers). 4 lower cabins have port windows, the upper cabins have large picture windows.  On the main deck there is a queen room with private bathroom.   Bed linens are changed every other day on an 8 day cruise. Towels are changed every day. Laundry service is unlimited, you may wash and dry at any time during the trip.   110 and 220 electric power and US and European PLUGS. MEALS  All meals, snacks, soft drinks, juice & local beer are included.  Wines can be purchased on board.  Hot drinks and snacks and warm towels are offered after every dive. All meals are buffet style and include everything you would find in a hotel BUFFET.  The tropical fruits are organic.  The owners of Deep Blue have their own farm where they raise the chicken, pork and fruit served on-board.  The food includes local and international cuisine - Each morning, breakfast includes fresh fruits, cereals and juices, milk, soy milk, with hot entrée (ham, bacon, sausage, etc).  Lunches feature hot soups, salads and/or entrées, that include, beef, pork and chicken that are raised at the farm.  Dinners are diverse, including seafood, beef or chicken. Fresh fish is supplied every week by local fishermen.  Each evening you will enjoy fresh homemade desserts. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requests.

DIVING & ITINERARIES You will have up to 3 dives daily and land visits on certain days.  Most itineraries will be 8 day/7 night trips.  We do have some 10 & 11 night trips in 2011.  See our Availability page or contact us for details There are two Zodiacs, each 6.20 meters, with 2 50 HP 4-stroke outboard motors each, and there are two guides on board for every cruise & 3 guides with the company. All  crew members are trained and certified by the Ecuador Marine Regulations. Sample Itinerary:    MONDAY: PM: Cristobal - PM: Isla Lobos Check Out Dive TUESDAY: AM: Punta Carrión 2 Dives     PM: Los Gemelos - El Chato (Santa Cruz) Land Visit   WEDNESDAY: AM: Darwin 2 Dives       PM: Darwin 1 Dive       THURSDAY: AM: Darwin 2 Dives       PM: Darwin 1 Dive     FRIDAY: AM: Wolf 2 Dives       PM: Wolf 1 Dive     SATURDAY: AM:  Wolf 2 Dives     PM: Wolf 1 Dive   SUNDAY: AM: Rocas Cousin 2 Dives       PM: Bartolome - Charles Darwin Station Land Visit   MONDAY: AM: Land Visit to Interpretation Center San Cristobal Departure

WHAT WILL I SEE? Whale sharks, hammerheads sharks, Galapagos sharks, white tip sharks . . . . .  tunas, mantas, stingrays, eagle rays, . . . . . . barracudas, snappers, goatfish, Wahoo, groupers & Mola Mola . . . . . dolphins, sea lions, penguins, moray eels, turtles & red-lipped batfish . . . .  possibly even sailfish, tiger sharks, marlin and killer whales. And that's not all.  There is a broad spectrum of marine life that make the Galapagos Islands one of the world’s foremost diving wonders.  Exactly what you see, of course, will depend on the time of year, the region of the Galapagos and, needless to say, the weather & current conditions. WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER? Water temperatures in the southern islands can get as low as the mid sixties in the cooler season, but the northern islands of Darwin & Wolf are usually 10 degrees warmer. Because of the currents in Galapagos the temperatures can change rapidly.  Outside the water, temperatures are generally pleasant & shorts and t shirts are comfortable attire. Still, we recommend carrying a sweatshirt as evenings on the deck can be cool.  Definitely expect some challenging diving in many areas where the currents are strong.

WHAT'S INCLUDED? All meals & snacks, soft drinks + local beers, airport transfers in Galapagos, full dive program of 3-4 dives per day plus land visits, tanks, weights + services of crew and guides. Per Galapagos National Park regulations, these cruises combine diving with some land trips per scheduled itinerary. We encourage you to spend time before or after your trip in the Galapagos Islands to enjoy a naturalist tour of the islands to view the extraordinary animal life on land. EXTRAS Bar cost for a bottle of wine is approximately $28   (These are shipped in from the Mainland)  Payments on board - cash and traveler's checks. Fuel surcharge  @ $200 per person in 2010 (2011 no fuel surcharge), hyperbaric fee $35 per person, optional Nitrox $150 per person. Galapagos National Park fee currently @ $100 pp, Ingala card @ $10 pp All flights and hotels

RATES & AVAILABILITY Visit our Availability page for dates & spaces currently open.  2010 Rates are currently $3795 in lower deck and $3995 in upper deck. From Jan thru May 2011 they will $3995 and $4095 respectively and from end of May 2011 they increase to $4345 and $4545. No fuel surcharge applies in 2011. See more details at the bottom of the availability page.

ADDITIONAL BOAT DETAILS: ELECTRONICS: 1 radar FURUNO 36 miles, 2 magnetic compass, 1 satellite compass, Depth sounder with alarm, 1 GPS (Global Positioning System), 1 satellite phone, 5 VHF radios, 1 SSB (Single Side Band Radio) with HF and DSC, model: ICOM, 1 NAVTEX FURUNO model: NX-300, 2 Radio Bidirectional model ACR.   SECURITY.-First Aid Kit - D.A.N. Oxygen System with 100% demand,  Automatic Fire and Smoke Detection System, Manual Fire extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment, Drills and Procedures conducted by crew, 406 EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon),  Safety Flags and Dive Alerts - 2 Life Rafts.  Life Jackets equipped with lights and whistles for all passengers and crew. - Full Complement of Safety and Rescue Equipment.

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