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Deep Blue Yacht

Category: First Class
Departures: Every Monday
Capacity: 16 passengers

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Facilities & Accommodation

Built in 2002, the Deep Blue is one of the newest yachts sailing tour-Deep Blue-yacht the Galápagos Islands. The Deep Blue accommodates 16 passengers and is divided into eight double cabins with lower beds, private bathroom and air conditioning. It is a large, comfortable vessel with spacious cabins and plenty of space for 16 divers (although, it can be accommodate 18). Underwater photographers will be happy, as there are two camera tables and a huge rinse tank.

2012 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice

Description 8 days

Lower deck cabins

January - May (Low Season) US$3995

Upper deck cabins

January - May (Low Season) US$4095

Lower deck cabins

June - December (High Season) US$4345

Upper deck cabins

June - December (High Season) US$4545
 
January - May Charter US$52735
June - December Charter US$62430

Hyperbaric Chamber Fee $35
nitrox $ 150

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Rates include:
  • All meals
  • Transfers in the islands
  • All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
Not included:
  • US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
  • US$10 Transit Control Card
  • Fuel Surcharge
  • Airfare from mainland Ecuador
  • Bottled beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Cancellation/medical insurance

Specifications

Accommodations: 8 double cabins with lower beds, private bathroom and air conditioning
Enignes: 2 Detroit Diesel
Electricity: 2 honda generator 110 v
Speed: 10 knots
Length: 106 ft. (32m)
Bean: 24 ft. (7.5m)

Itinerary 2012

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full itinerary» 8-day Diving Itinerary (click to display or hide)
Monday-Monday
MON Pm San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more
TUE Am Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point
A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: El Chato
A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more
WED Am Darwin Island
Diving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with hammerheads and large schools of fish. »Read more
Pm Darwin Island
Diving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with hammerheads and large schools of fish. »Read more
THU Am Darwin Island
Diving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with hammerheads and large schools of fish. »Read more
Pm Darwin Island
Diving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with hammerheads and large schools of fish. »Read more
FRI Am Wolf Island
Schools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the diver a spectacular view. »Read more
Pm Wolf Island
Schools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the diver a spectacular view. »Read more
SAT Am Wolf Island
Schools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the diver a spectacular view. »Read more
Pm Wolf Island
Schools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the diver a spectacular view. »Read more

SUN Am Santiago Island: Cousin's Rock
A great wall dive site for seeing a forest of black juvenile corals, seahorses, hammerheads, rays, etc. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
MON Am San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more

Transfer to the airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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» 8-day Naturalist Itinerary (click to display or hide)
Monday-Monday
MON Pm San Cristobal Island
Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited.
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more
TUE Am Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more
Pm Española Island: Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
WED Am Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
THU Am Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: El Chato
A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more
FRI Am Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Pm Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more
SAT Am Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Pm Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more

SUN Am North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Pm South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
MON Am San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos
This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more

Transfer to the airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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