diving in galapagos

galapagos diving tours

Diving in Galapagos, including wolf darwin islands itinerary, is for medium and experienced divers.

new available charter weeks for M/Y Estrella de Mar,capacity 16 divers, 2012

Special promotion price for a charter group of 16 divers, 2 divers free

total price for 16 divers $ 60,000, saving $ 7,999.00

Call us for group charters availablities and fit's

FOR CHARTERS (up to 16 guests):	USD $60,000.00
Cabins 1 thru 8, price for FIT's individuals	USD $3,995.00

The prices above do not include:
Air Tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands	Personal dive equipment
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD $100	Bar consumption onboard
Wet Suits and Diving Gear	Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
Transit Control Card USD $10	fuel surcharge $150
hyperbaric chamber $35

The Estrella del Mar is a First Class Galapagos Island Cruise. For diving in Galapagos, we have all cabins with windows, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. The yacht features wide sun-decks, bar and comfortable dining / lounge areas. Accomodation : 8 Double cabins with private baths. Air-conditioned cabins with hot shower.

Capacity: 16 divers and 7 crew.

Speed 9 knots

Length: 80 ft. Beam: 22 ft.

8 double cabins with private bathrooms and A/C and hot water

Custom built steel hull and superstructure.

Powered by two 200 hp turbo diesel engines and two 65 kw generators for continuous 24 hour operation.

2,000 gallons fuel (diesel).9 knots cruising speed.

Fully air-conditioned.

For diving in Galapagos, this yacht is Equipped with 2 GPS Satellite positioning systems, 2 Radar (24, 40 miles), Sonar,VHF, SSB radio-communications, EPIRB,

Fire alarm sensors and fire extinguishing systems.

First Aid and DAN oxygen equipment on board the main vessel as well as O2 kits on both inflatables.

30 U.S.C.G. approved life jackets, two inflatable oceangoing 12 passenger life-raft and two 10 passenger inflatables.

Large professionally arranged dive-deck-platform, with thirty two 80 ft3 aluminum tanks. Individual preparation space and gear storage is assigned to each diver. Fresh water is plentiful on the dive platform for showers and rinse tanks for cleaning gear., a battery charging station and an outside head are also available.

Unlimited compressed air, weights and belts are provided.We carry 2 powerful BAUER K-14 electric air compressors for quick refills and a state of the art Nitrox filling station.

Rental diving equipment. Lounge area features a CD music system, as well as a NTSC 25" color TV-Monitor with VHS/DVD video system and plugs for viewing your daily videos or films from our video library.

Fresh water: 600/gal/day desalinization plant, 2,000 gallons storage.

Electric current 110/220 AC + 12V.

Digital photography and personalized video available.

ITINERARY

DIVING IN GALAPAGOS, WITH ESTRELLA DE MAR CHARTERS DO NOT INCLUDE:Tour does Not Include : *Flight ticket *$ 410 Quito/Galapagos/Quito *Galapagos National Park tax USD100 to be paid in cash upon arrival in Galapagos and INGALA tourism card USD10.00 *FUEL SURCHARGE $ 150 USD *Extra drinks, personal spending and tips *Snorkel gear. *Flight ticket children under 12 years $ 209.78 USD Quito/Galapagos/Quito $ 182.41USD

Guayaquil/Galapagos/Guayaquil This diving tour will take you to the best dive sites• International airfare. Galapagos flights. Travel cancellation insurance, which is strongly advised for all cruises. • Equipment rentals, • Nitrox refills. You must pay extra for these custom tank fills.• Premium imported alcoholic drinks, such as vintage wines.• Dinner on final evening of the cruise, prior to ending in Baltra airport. (Guests eat on island of Santa Cruz• Crew tips.

Once you flight in Baltra airport on Monday, a guide will greet you at Baltra airport & drive you to the boat. There is a check-out dive Monday afternoon near Baltra, North Seymour, followed by a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Tuesday morning the Estrella de Mar start sailing to the first of many excellent dives sites. Divers are awakened by a home-cooked breakfast.

Day 1 Monday

Baltra Island / Seymour North, garden eels bottom Moderate current. shallow depth check-out dive

Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White-tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, beach with Sea Lions

Day 2 Tuesday

Wolf Island, Currents moderate to strong. Normally 30 ft. - 100 ft.

Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White-tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals

Day 3 Wednesday

Darwin Island Rocks 1 to 3 knots 40 ft. - 90 ft

Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals , whale sharks.

Day 4 Thursday

Wolf Island Rocks 1 to 3 knots 40 ft. - 90 ft.

Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, Whale Sharks

Day 5 Friday

Santiago Island / Cousin Wall Moderate currents. Normally 40 ft. - 100 ft.

Eagle Rays, Jacks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, Hammerhead Sharks

Bartolome bay

Day 6 Saturday

Santa Cruz Island / Gordon Rocks, Wall Rocks, sand 1 to 3 knots 40 ft. - 100 ft.

Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White Tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions

Day 7 Sunday

Islas Plazas Sandy bottom No current Shallow dive Puerto Ayora-Santa Cruz Island

Saturday afternoon, the Estrella de Mar dock in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. On Sunday, Guests will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. At midnight, the Estrella de Mar will sail to Baltra. Check-out is 9:00 a.m Monday morning.

Diving in Galapagos, due to cooler water temperatures & strong currents, you need to be experienced, Galapagos diving is not at all suitable for novice divers.

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