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Customized,
Personalized
Dive Odysseys
Darwin Buddy
Wolf Buddy |
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THE BOATS
All suites (minimum of 161
square feet, or 15 square
meters) are air conditioned,
have their own private bathroom
and are serviced multiple times
per day. They are equipped with
regular beds and an
entertainment system that
includes a flat-screen monitor
and a DVD player.
The dive deck consists out of
two separate sections. One
section can be closed on cooler
days and will be heated after
dives.
With plenty of space setting up
the diving gear is easy. After
returning from a dive, expect a
warm towel, use one of four
available showers on deck, and
relax at the lounge and bar
area, which is directly
connected to the dive deck.
Divers with underwater camera
equipment can use a
custom-designed camera table and
camera rinse tanks. The dive
deck also includes two public
toilets and four rinse tanks.
Local chefs prepare top-notch
meals, a combination of local,
international and European
cuisine. |
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DIVING
& ITINERARIES
You will
have 2-3 dives daily, depending on
weather and sea conditions.
Your arrival will be
SATURDAY at San Cristobal
and your first dive will be at
Isla Lobos
You will have 3 days of diving at Darwin and
Wolf plus you will dive North Seymour, Mosquera,
Roca Redonda, Punta Vicente Roca and Cousins
Rock (all of which is, of course, subject to
change based on conditions). \
Your final day will include a visit to the
Charles Darwin Research Station and your
departure will be on Saturday.
Dive sites are selected by the captain and may
vary due to weather conditions and logistics.
Itineraries are always subject to change due to National Park
regulations or airport closure.
See a sample
detailed
itinerary.
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.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Accommodations aboard the vessel based
on double occupancy
Diving
Compressed air tanks, weights & weight
belts
Transfers in Galapagos
All meals and snacks
Nitrox
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare (international and domestic)
Insurance
Equipment rentals
Certification or specialty courses
Hotel stays/day rooms
Dinner on final evening
Crew gratuity
Port/park fees and/or taxes (when
applicable)
Fuel surcharge
Underwater photo course or camera
equipment
$35 Hyperbaric Fee
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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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