Diving Holidays to The Galapagos Islands: Departures / Availability

Diving Holidays to The Galapagos Islands: Sample Programme

THE FOLLOWING 7 NIGHT ITINERARY IS A SAMPLE ONLY.

MV Galapagos Sky's itinerary offers a total of approx. 19 dives It offers 4 land excursions, and covers 565.5 nautical miles of ocean. It has only one very long navigation (15 hours from Wolf to North Seymour). It also places Darwin & Wolf Islands closer to the end of the trip, and finishes the diving with 2 really great dive sites (North Seymour & Gordon's rocks) that our guests won't forget. It also allows flexibility with our timing, in case of any delays during the trip. It allows us an extra day nearby an airport at the beginning of the trip in case of delayed luggage or passengers.

When the TAME or AEROGAL flight is scheduled for early arrival, our Galapagos Sky crew will escort all guests to the Galapagos Interpretation Center after being greeted at the airport and before boarding the Galapagos Sky. This gives our guests a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the oceanography and volcanic origins, plus a very nice exhibit on the human history of the Galapagos Islands.

Sunday:Guests are welcomed aboard at approx. 1:00. After a short period of relaxation and adjustment there is a briefing and mandatory "check out dive" at Isla Lobos. A land walk at Isla Lobos is also scheduled. Dinner at 7:00 pm followed by Orientation Slide Show. Each weekday morning is greeted with morning beverage service to your stateroom and a breakfast cooked to order. Lunch is always buffet, but an elegant dinner will be served to the table. Each evening provides an opportunity for entertainment, education or other diversion.

Monday:2 dives at Cousins Rock in the morning and a land excursion at Bartolome Island. Possible opportunity to snorkel with Penguins at Bartolome. Night dive at Cousins Rock.

Tuesday:Land walk at Punta Espinosa and possibly opportunities to snorkel with Marine Iguanas. 3 dives this day including Caleta Tagus Cove and Punta Vicente Roca, an excellent night dive.

Wednesday to Friday:These days will include diving at the remote Wolf and Darwin Islands with up to four or five dives per day on Wednesday and Thursday and two dives on Friday before returning to the Central islands.

Saturday:Two dives will be scheduled at North Seymour and possibly Gordon Rocks in the Morning with a visit to Puerta Ayora in the afternoon for shopping and a tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Sunday:8:00 am departure is preceded by a continental breakfast buffet. Once guests disembark there is still an opportunity to visit the Interpretation Center at San Cristobal before boarding the flight back to Ecuador's mainland.

Liveaboard Diving accommodation at The Galapagos Islands

Aggressor I and II

The Aggressor I and II are stunning 30m yachts that were built in 1992 and have since been overhauled in 2000. Each accommodates 14 passengers in seven bright and spacious double staterooms, all benefit from controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with hot water shower and fresh linen.

There is a comfortable dining saloon and several sun terraces for guests to relax on between and after dives. The onboard chef boasts an array of native seafood and international cuisine to suit all tastes and quell those post-dive hunger pangs! These powerful yachts boast large dive platforms with individual preparation space and gear storage.

MV Galapagos Sky (Former Sky Dancer)

MV Galapagos Sky, (former Sky Dancer Peter Hughes fleet), is a 30m yacht accommodating up to 16 guests in 8 luxurious staterooms. All staterooms have a window view, air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with daily fresh linen. A crew of eight are there to offer superb service at all times. Sky Dancer boasts comfortable sun decks and saloon where guests can relax after all dives taking in the magnificent scenery. The dive platform is spacious and well equipped with individual preparation and storage space, plus a couple of showers and a water fountain.

Prices for diving The Galapagos Islands

Inclusions for all cruises
- Accommodation aboard the vessel.
- Diving.
- Compressed air tanks, weights & weight belts.
- Airport transfers on day of arrival and departure.
- All meals and snacks.
- Non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages.

Aggressor I and II

Jan. 5, 2012 - May, 31, 2012....... master suite $4,995; deluxe $4,795. Extended trips: 10 nights $7420 master Suite ; $7134 Deluxe cabin        11 nights $7850 master suite $7535 deluxe cabin.  

Jun. 7, 2012 - Jan 2 2013....... master suite $5,195; deluxe $5,395
Jan. 3, 2012 - Apr. 4, 2013....... master suite $5,195; deluxe $5,395
 

Rates are per person, double occupancy, All prices quoted in US Dollars and will be calculated to Sterling or Euros equivalent at time of booking. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Master suite staterooms are larger and have one double bed (king on Bay Islands), couples preferred. Deluxe staterooms have one double bed and one single bunk. Twin staterooms have two single bunks, singles preferred. Quad staterooms have four single bunks, singles preferred.

CHARTERS INCLUDE:
• Accommodations aboard the vessel
• Diving
• Compressed air tanks, weights & weight belts
• Airport transfers on day of arrival and departure
• All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages
• (We are happy to accommodate most special dietary requests)

CHARTERS DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare
• Insurance
• Equipment rentals
• Nitrox fills
• Certification or specialty courses
• Hotel stays or day rooms
• Dinner on final evening
• Crew gratuity
• Government & Port taxes or park fees (when applicable)

• A discount applies to non-divers
• A discount applies to consecutive charters
• When multiple discounts apply, only the most generous offer can be applied to the charter rate.
• Custom designed itineraries available on whole boat charters. Book a full charter and we'll give one to two free places.
• Diving World also offers tour packages for extended stays.

If you would like assistance with your air itinerary, don't hesitate to contact Diving World on + 44 20 7407 0019, or email surf@diving-world.com

MV Galapagos Sky