Motor Yacht Calipso

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REF #16716

CATEGORY: COMFORTABLE Crew: 10 + guide This yacht is unusual in Galapagos, in that it rotates each week between a standard naturalist itinerary, and a specialist live-aboard dive itinerary, thus offering the best of both worlds! Recently refurbished in 2019 every inch of internal and external space on the yacht in sparking new! The yacht counts with 6 upper and 2 main deck cabins, each with 2 beds that can be used as double or twin. There are also 2 lower deck single cabins available. Social spaces such as dining room, lounge, coffee station, bar area, and BBQ are spacious and comfortable for passengers to rest during free time while taking in the wonderful ocean views. The yacht dive platform and facilities are brand new, offering top class diving possibilities. The dive itinerary takes you north to dive sites at Darwin and Wolf islands, famous for hammerheads and whales sharks! ITINERARY 8 DAYS - DIVING THU Arrival to San Cristobal Airport and transfer to the yacht & visit to Lobos Islet FRI AM-Marchena Island: Espejo Point & PM-Mejia Point SAT AM-Wolf Island: La Ventana Islet/ La Banana & PM-Shark Bay / El Derrumbe SUN AM-Darwin´s Island: Darwin´s Arch & PM-El Arenal / Darwin´s Arch MON Darwin´s Island: AM- Darwin´s Arch / El Arenal & La Banana/ Shark Bay Point/Anchor Bay TUE AM- Isabela: Coka Port (Jan-May)/ Fernandina: Cape Douglas (Jun-Dec) & PM Isabela: Cape Marshal (Jan-May)/ Vicente Roca Point (Jun-Dec) WED AM- Santiago Island: Cousins Rocks & Santa Cruz: El Chato / Tortoise Breeding Center THU Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

ABOUT GALAPAGOS ITINERARIES The seven-night cruise offers a total of approximately 17 to 19 dives, and 3 land excursions on every trip. 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. Important note: The Galapagos National Park regulations require that all guests must carry their Diving Certification Cards for verification of your training. Photo copies will NOT be accepted. Please bring your certification card and log book(s) for verification of your dive training and experience. INCLUDED SERVICES Accommodation onboard for length of cruise All meals, snacks and beverages (alcohol extra) Bilingual National Park certified dive guides Weights, weight belts and air tanks Airport transfers in SCY when arrival/departure is on official flights EXCLUDED SERVICES Flights to/from Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100), TCT visitor card ($20) and recompression chamber fee ($35) Nitrox - $150 per week for unlimited fill p/p Equipment - Full kit rental is $300. Rental includes BC, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins & Booties, Mask. Computer rental is $100. We provide DA1 Dive Alerts, basic SMBs and Nautilus Lifeline at no charge. Diver will be responsible for replacement costs if equipment is damaged: $50 for dive alert $40 for SMB $250 for Nautilus Lifeline. $75 for ditched weight belt Personal expenses and gratuities are not included. Diving Insurance and personal insurance. Farewell dinner in Puerto Ayora is not included. All charges onboard are subject to the local 12% sales tax (VAT). Onboard credit card charges are subject to both VAT and an admin fee of 5%.