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Customized,
Personalized
Dive Odysseys
Humboldt Explorer |
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A Note
from Dom |
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THE BOAT
The
Humboldt Explorer
was designed by one of the premier
marine architects in Ecuador, and is the
first of her kind.
She is a 106 foot, 2 level steel
mono-hull vessel built for stability on
the long crossings to Darwin and Wolf.
With a cruising speed of up to 10 knots
she should be able to offer greater
itinerary options for your cruise in the
Galapagos.
A teak sundeck features open and covered
areas, a Jacuzzi, wet bar, BBQ grill and
ample seating for all. The indoor dining
and lounge area comfortably seats all
guests as well and provides a bar &
entertainment center.
A large dive deck with camera rinse
tank, large camera table, wetsuit drying
area and hot showers accommodates 16
divers with ease.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodating 16 guests in 8
air-conditioned staterooms, she features
lower deck staterooms which have been
raised to a level which allows a window
in every cabin.
She has 6 lower and 2 upper staterooms,
each with private baths, full-size twin
beds that can convert to queen beds and
large windows. All rooms have flat
screen TV/DVD.
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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,
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ITINERARIES
You will
have 2-3 dives daily, depending on
weather and sea conditions.
Sample itinerary:
All departures will be
from San Cristobal
For those flying to and from the Galapagos
on Mondays to join the vessel, a guide will
meet you upon exiting the baggage claim area
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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.
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Photos thanks to our friend, Photographer
Steve Rosenberg
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Accommodation onboard
All meals
Purified drinking water,
coffee, tea
Certified National Park
Guide/Dive instructor and assistant
All transfers in the
Galapagos
EXTRAS
Galapagos National Park Tax
Fee: US$100
Ingala Tax: US$10
Flight to Galapagos
Personal diving equipment
Nitrox: US$150 per week
Fuel surcharge
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WHEN TO GO
Galapagos is a year-round destination.
In general, May to November, the time of cooler water temps, is the best season for Whale Sharks.
During the warmer water season, December to April, there will usually be a greater preponderance of ray species.
But there is so much all year round that it doesn't make a great deal of difference when you choose to go.
You are always assured of a magical adventure. |
RATES & AVAILABILITY
Visit our
Availability page for dates & spaces
currently open. Rates are listed at
the bottom of the availability page. |
Back to Galapagos
Overview
Contact us for additional details or to book spaces.
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