M/Y Deep Blue

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

PRICES 2012

special discount for charters only, 2 free spaces, as a group for a total of 16 divers

The Galaagos M/Y Deep Blue is a First Class Galapagos Island charter yacht.

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: 106 ft. Beam: 24 ft.

• Custom built steel hull and superstructure.

• 8 cabins for 16 divers,A/C,hot water, private bathrooms

• 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.

• 40 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 fourty 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 Deep blue 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.• Crew tips.

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

Day 1 Monday

Cristobal  Island /  isla Lobos, shallow depth check-out dive

PM Interpretation center visit,

Day 2 Tuesday

• North Seymour 2 dives, Currents moderate to strong. Normally 30 ft. - 100 ft.
• Afternoon land visit

Day 3 Wednesday

• Wolf Island, 2 divesRocks 1 to 3 knots 40 ft. - 90 ft
• Afternoon 2 dives, Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals , whale sharks.

Day 4 Thursday

• Darwin Island 2 dives,
• Afternoon 2 dives, Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, Whale Sharks

Day 5 Friday

• Darwin Island 2 dives,
• Afternoon 2 dives, Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, Whale Sharks


Day 6 Saturday

• Cabo Marshal 2 dives.
• Afternoon 2 dives, Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White Tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks,

Day 7 Sunday

Cousins rocks strong and medium current, 80 ft. dive

• Sullivan Bay, Land visit,

  Bartolome beach swimming with penguins  

Last Day 8 Monday

Cristobal,Galapaguera, Cerro colorado

• land visit

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.