General information
The Galaxy Diver II yacht offers both naturalist and diving itineraries and it rotates each week between a naturalist itinerary and a live-aboard dive itinerary. This yacht will take you to the most incredible diving sites in the Galapagos Islands and will allow you to discover its hidden underwater galaxy, offering a unique experience for diving lovers. Explore the great variety of underwater life in this marine reserve with our experienced staff and cutting-edge dive equipment. Live a world-class diving experience surrounded by sharks, whales, manta rays, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions and much more, all in one place.
Double and twin cabins are available aboard the Galaxy Diver II, all with a private bathroom, air conditioning and hair dryer. The charming lounge and sundeck are the perfect setting to kick back and relax. The comfortable lounge has a TV, DVD, small library and toy library. The Galaxy Diver II restaurant is located on the main deck, where you can enjoy delicious and varied cuisine of national and international dishes, served as a menu and buffet. There’s also a purified water station and hot drinks available 24 hours a day.
Class: First Class
Capacity: 16 passengers
Number of cabins: Upper Deck: 4 double cabins, equipped with large windows which offer a spectacular panoramic view of the ocean. Main Deck: 3 twin cabins and one cabin that can be either double or twin, all with panoramic views. Lower Deck: one twin cabin, perfect for families, friends or couples.
Private bathroom: yes
Air conditioning: yes
Hot water: yes
Sundeck: yes
Other: TV / DVD (comunal), living room, bar, kayaks and paddle boards for naturalist departures, Jacuzzi
Snorkeling equipment & wetsuits: snorkeling equipment and wetsuits are included for naturalist departures
• Please contact us for prices. We often have discounts or special promotions available.
• Cabin accommodation
• All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner) from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the final day
• Water, coffee, tea
• All activities
• Bilingual naturalist guide
• Transportation to/from the yacht
• Airport transfers in Galapagos (when your flight arrives on the start date of the cruise and when your flight leaves on the last day of the cruise)
* Please contact us for information about which dive equipment is included in the diving itinerary.
• Airfare to/from Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 p.p.)
• Galapagos transit control card (USD 20 p.p.)
• Snorkeling equipment * depending on the cruise
• Wetsuit * depending in the cruise
• Bus ticket Baltra airport - Itabaca channel (USD 5 p.p. each way) * depending on the cruise
• Isabela dock fee (USD 10 p.p. - if the itinerary includes Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island) * depending on the cruise
• Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
• Additional beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
* Please contact us for information about which dive equipment is not included in the diving itinerary.
• Please note the first and last days are basically travel days. On the first day you will only do an afternoon activity and on the last day there is only time to do a brief morning visit before going to the airport for your flight back to the mainland.
• Contact us for more information about when the different itineraries will run.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
About the diving itinerary:
• The cruise highly recommends that divers bring their own gear.
• All guests must carry their diving certification cards for verification. Photo copies will not be accepted. Please bring your certification card and log book(s) for verification of your experience.
• The diving is considered advanced as it occurs in the presence of strong currents, cold water and limited visibility. The diving also takes place from zodiacs. We recommend that you have more than 100 logged dives and have logged at least one dive within the 6 months prior to boarding the vessel.
ITINERARIES
Itinerary Diving: 8 days
Wednesday: Baltra airport - Baltra Northeast / Check Dive
Thursday: Santa Cruz: Carrion Point - Navigation on route to Wolf
Friday: Wolf: Shark Bay - La Banana - La Ventana Islet / El Derrumbe
Saturday: Darwin: El Arenal - Darwin's Arch
Sunday: Darwin: El Arenal - Wolf: El Derrumbe / Shark Bay
Monday: Fernandina: Douglas Cape - Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca
Tuesday: Santiago: Cousins Rock - Santa Cruz: Highlands
Wednesday: Baltra airport
Itinerary Naturalist: 8 days
Wednesday: Baltra airport - Bachas Beach
Thursday: Santiago: Sullivan Bay - Rabida
Friday: Fernandina: Punta Espinoza - Isabela: Tagus Cove
Saturday: Isabela: Urbina Bay - Elizabeth Bay
Sunday: Isabela: Tintoreras - Wetlands
Monday: Floreana: Post Office Bay - Punta Cormorant
Tuesday: Santa Cruz: Highlands - Charles Darwin Research Station
Wednesday: North Seymour - Baltra airport
Why book with Enjoying Ecuador Travel?
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