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 . . .

A Personal Note from Dominick Galapagos.  What's so special about it? For me, it's the ultimate Wildlife Park on the planet.  Before you even 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.  GALAPAGOS LIVEABOARDS          Deep Blue, Sky Dancer, Aggressor I & II, Estrella del Mar Deep Blue    She's new, she's lovely, she's spacious & she's comfortable. Built in 2002, she 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.  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 good!   For photographers, Deep Blue provides ample room for your equipment, with 2 large photo tables & a rinse tank to easily accommodate all your needs. Lower deck cabin - $3395 & Upper deck cabin - $3595 Contact us for additional info or to reserve your space. Sky Dancer 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. Specially built for diving, the popular 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.   Spacious living areas, with elegant teak paneling, welcome you during your non- diving hours.  There's a main salon with entertainment center, a dining area that features both local & international cuisine, fully stocked bar and a sundeck for intrepid sun-worshippers.  In typical Peter Hughes style, you’ll have morning coffee service, warm towel after your dives & a nightly turndown service. Aggressor I and II   The two identical luxury Galapagos Aggressor boats  were built in 1992 & 1994.   They had their latest refits in  2006 & 2007.  Each offers an extensive assortment of  amenities to make your  diving trip a truly spectacular holiday.  Sleeping accommodations include three master-suite staterooms with 2 singles or 1 queen bed - plus 4 deluxe twin cabins.  All cabins have private bath + TV, DVD & MP3 facilities.  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!                                                             The dive deck has personal gear lockers, freshwater showers, rinse tank, and camera table – and scuba diving equipment rental is available. In addition to snorkeling & diving, you’ll want to grab the opportunity for guided land tours with naturalist guides.   Estrella del Mar     The Estrella del Mar is a beautiful 75-foot motor yacht, completely refit in 2003.   She takes 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned cabins, all with private bath. Wide sun decks in addition to the bar, dining and lounge areas give you ample area for relaxation between dives. You will have 2 to 5 dives daily, depending on conditions and the dive deck is equipped with individual gear bins, camera table with low pressure air hose, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment. Two large tenders are provided for access to dive sites and you board them from an easy-to-use diving deck. The Estrella does 7 night trips and is licensed to visit the central islands of North Seymour, Bartomome 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.

A Personal Note from Dominick Galapagos.  What's so special about it?  For me, it's the ultimate Wildlife Park on the planet.  Before you even 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. (Click on this link  if you would like to read the article that appeared in Ocean Realm magazine about  Dominick's very special encounter with a Whale Shark . . . .)                                  Galapagos Liveaboards   Deep Blue   She's new, she's lovely, she's spacious & she's comfortable. Built in 2002, she 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.  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 good!   For photographers, Deep Blue provides ample room for your equipment, with 2 large photo tables & a rinse tank to easily accommodate all your needs.  Lower deck cabin - $3395 & Upper deck cabin - $3595 Contact us to reserve your space.       >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>        Sky Dancer    Specially built for diving, the popular 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.   Spacious living areas, with elegant teak paneling, welcome you during your non- diving hours.  There's a main salon with entertainment center, a dining area that features both local & international cuisine, fully stocked bar and a sundeck for intrepid sun-worshippers.  In typical Peter Hughes style, you’ll have morning coffee service, warm towel after your dives & a nightly turndown service.   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.                                                                                                                                            >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aggressor I and II   The two luxury  Galapagos Aggressor boats are  identical and were built in 1992 & 1994. They had their latest refits in  2006 & 2007.  Each offers an  extensive assortment of amenities  to make your diving trip a truly  spectacular holiday.  Sleeping accommodations include 3 master-suite staterooms with 2 singles or 1 queen bed - plus 4 deluxe twin cabins. All cabins have private bath + TV, DVD & MP3 facilities.  You’ll find a sophisticated dining area with restaurant atmosphere, a partially covered sun deck with comfortable chairs, tables & loungers, plus wet bar, hammocks and a BBQ grill.  To top it all off there’s a hot tub for those of you with a desire for true decadence!                                                                                          The dive deck has personal gear lockers, freshwater showers, rinse tank, and camera table – and scuba diving equipment rental is available. In addition to snorkeling & diving, you’ll want to grab the opportunity for guided land tours with naturalist guides.                                                                                     >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Estrella del Mar     The Estrella del Mar is a beautiful 75-foot motor yacht,  completely refit in 2003.   She takes 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned cabins, all with private bath. Wide sun decks in addition to the bar, dining and lounge areas give you ample area for relaxation between dives. You will have 2 to 5 dives daily, depending on conditions and the dive deck is equipped with individual gear bins, camera table with low pressure air hose, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment.  Two large tenders are provided for access to dive sites and you board them from an easy-to-use diving deck. The Estrella does 7 night trips and is licensed to visit the central islands of North Seymour, Bartomome 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.

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