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.

Her facilities include a dining area with two tables, and salon, TV, DVD a mini-library, and mini-bar and sun deck. On deck, a “Bimini” covers the settees around an outdoor table and offers ample room for al fresco occasions at the large cockpit. There is also a swimming ladder. The diving is supported by a comfortable Caribe C20 boat.

Nautilus Yacht holds all necessary permits from National Park as diving operator in the Marine Reserve, and full fill all safety requirements from the Ecuadorian Navy: Life rafts, Hunter Satellite, Radio VHF, Radio HF, ecosounder, radar, EPIRB, bidirectional radio, Oxygen, and offers the necessary safety and comfort in navigation

Nautilus Diving Sample Itineraries approved by National Park

Other itineraries are available based on the number of days you choose and how many land visit you wish to do.

For groups who are looking for as much diving as posible:

6 days, 5 nights. 14 dives & 1 Visit

8 days, 7 nights. 20 dives & 1 Visit

Sample Itinerary

DAY 01 BALTRA AIRPORT – DAPHNE -2 Dives
DAY 02 SEYMOUR NORTH - MOSQUERA -3 Dives
DAY 03 COUSINS - BARTOLOME 3 Dives
DAY 04 GORDON ROCKS - PLAZAS - 3 Dives
DAY 05 FLOREANA - ENDERBY - CHAMPION - 3 Dives

DAY 06 SEYMOUR NORTH - DAPHNE 3 Dives
DAY 07 GORDON ROCKS 3 Dives

DAY 08 CHARLES DARWIN STATION - BALTRA AIRPORT 1 Visit.

For diving groups who also desire several land visits:

6 days, 5 nights. 11 dives & 4 Visits

8 days, 7 nights. 17 dives & 4 Visits

DAY 06 ISABELA – ISLA TORTUGA – LA VIUDA - 3 Dives Overnight in Isabela
DAY 07 ISABELA – BREEDING CENTER – SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO- VOLCAN CHICO 3 Visits Overnight in Isabela

DAY 08 CHARLES DARWIN STATION - BALTRA AIRPORT 1 Visit.

Package Includes:

First Class Air conditioned Hotel, in a double or triple room with private bathroom, hot showers, and (possible) ocean view

Transfers Baltra airport-Hotel-Baltra airport within the tour dates, all land and marine transportation to the dive sites

Weight belts and aluminium tanks

Breakfast in the hotel plus snacks and lunch onboard

Passenger Insurance on board

Experienced Guides

Dives in the Galapagos Marine Reserve

Not Included:

Air Fares, Dinners, National Park entrance $100, Transit Control Card $10, Personal diving equipment, Single Supplement hotel, Personal Expenses, Tips, Nitrox (available at an extra charge)

Rates:
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If you would prefer a hotel upgrade, luxury packages are available for additional cost.

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.

Optional Extras:

Equipment Rental Available

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