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General Description:
On our Galapagos diving cruises, you will see the best of the amazing land and underwater world of Galápagos. Our vessels cover the archipelago with a regular itinerary to the all year round warm water islands of the north with our famous one-week "Wolf & Darwin Islands Express". Escorted by playful sea lions, dolphins and Penguins you will be introduced to the endless variety of marine life: Sea turtles, galapagos penguins, eagle rays, free swimming moray eels, marin leguans, whale sharks and groupers amongst many others. Feel your adrenaline rise as you catch sight of a breathtaking parade of schooling hammerhead sharks cruising toward you.
With your camera, capture at close range the sleek elegance of the Galápagos sharks or one of the many rare fish species and marine invertebrates in a mosaic of living colours against the spectacular volcanic underwater scenery, or just dive in schools of jacks, barracuda, creole fish or golden rays. With a little luck you may encounter a pad of dolphins, or get close to one, two or three gain whale sharks, with very high probabilities between June and November! You never know what is around the next corner-the sight of a blue marlin or the brooding shadow of a 14-foot manta. Galapagos is unpredictable- a virgin paradise for divers with endless opportunities for spectacular underwater photography and once in a lifetime experiences with big underwater creatures!
The Galapagos Aggressors are one of the best Diving equipped Yachts in Galapagos! We don't only want you to enjoy spectacular diving and the unusual scenery and fauna, but also the quality living conditions onboard. Our Dive yachts have been built to comply with both local and international safety regulations, and are equipped to the highest standards of comfort available.
You will be lead by experienced captains, attended by a friendly crew, and guided by professional multilingual naturalists and dive-masters guides. The comfortably furnished lounge and dining areas, as well as the seven double staterooms are spacious, bright and fully air-conditioned with individual temperature controls and cassette stereo systems.
Each stateroom features a large private bathroom with hot water shower and electric toilet. It's a small deluxe floating dive resort-exclusive and uncrowned.
While you are out exploring or diving, our cooks will prepare delicious meals featuring native seafood as well as international cuisine. After every diving tour, tea or coffee and snacks will be served. At the end of an exiting day, our barman will prepare your favourite drink while you enjoy a romantic Galapagos islands sunset from the terraces of the upper decks.
Before the evening briefing, we will anchor in a calm bay, departing later in the night and arriving early in the morning for a new island and a new diving adventure.
| Galapagos
Aggressor Specifications |
| Type |
First class Motor Yachts |
| Length |
90
feet |
| Beam |
23
feet |
| Speed |
10
knots |
| Powered |
by
two turbo diesel engines and two 65kw generators for continuous
24 hours operation. Fully Air-conditioned. |
| Crew |
7
Plus Dive master & Naturalist Multilingual guide |
| Accommodation |
14
Passengers in 7 cabins, each with a double bed or two twin
beds and private Facilities |
| Aggressor
Technical Information |
| Diving
Equipment |
80
cubic foot PSI U.S. Divers-Aqualung tanks with K valve 2
zodiac Grand Rapid II, capacity 8-10 persons.
Weight belts are available for all 14 divers in all sizes
free of charge |
| Safety
Equipment |
First
Aid and oxygen equipment on board. An inflatable ocean-going
12 passenger life raft, two 10 passenger Zodiacs. In short,
safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast
Guard Regulations and to SOLAS requirements / VHF radio,
SSB radio |
| Onboard |
A main Bauer K-14 compressor and Bauer "Mariner"
reserve compressor for quick refills. Nikonos cameras with
electronic flash for rent at 100 USD per week. Stereo Cassette
players in the cabins, TV and VHS in the lounge and bar
area. You are welcome to bring your own cassettes. We will
be glad to play them for you. Electric current 110/220 AC
and 12 volts |
Wolf
& Darwin Express Itinerary
7 Nights / 8 Days Thursday / Thursday |
| Thursday |
PM |
Flight
Quito - San Cristóbal Island, Check out dive at Ochoa
Beach |
| Friday |
AM |
Dive
North Seymour, (land visit), fuelling at Baltra |
|
PM |
Dive
North Seymour, depart for Wolf Island |
| Saturday |
AM |
One
or two dives at Wolf Island |
|
PM |
Two
dives at Darwin Island |
| Sunday |
AM |
Two
dives at Darwin Island |
|
PM |
Two
dives at Darwin Island |
| Monday |
AM |
Two
dives at Darwin Island |
|
PM |
Dive
expedition at Wolf Island |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Two
dives at Cousin's Rock |
|
PM |
Snorkelling
with penguins at Bartolome Island, (land visit) |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Dive
Tour at Gordon's Rocks, hiking at South Plaza Island |
|
PM |
Visit
to the Charles Darwin Research Station, Puerto Ayora, Shopping
and dinner in town. |
| Thursday |
AM |
Arrive
at San Cristobal Island check out at 9:30 am. Sightseeing
Excursion |
|
PM |
Transfer
to the airport flight back to Quito or Guayaquil. |
Dive Equipment Rental:
BC/Regulator $140 (combo/per charter); $70 (separately/per charter)
Wetsuit Scubapro 7mm $90( per charter)
Dive Computer $145 (per charter)
Night Light $10 (per night)
*All Aggressors are equipped with 80-cu. ft. aluminum tanks. A few 50, 53 and/or 60 cu. ft. tanks are available upon request. Tanks have "K" valves for use with standard yoke regulators. "DIN" and "J" valves are not used.
U/W Photo Equipment Rental:
Digital U/W Photo Package: Includes digital camera, U/W
housing, and strobe. We recommend bringing 6-12 AA batteries. Batteries are good for about two dives. AA batteries are included on the initial set up.
NEW Low Rates! $130 per week / $30 per day
Blank CD Rom $6 each
DVD of the Week
Souvenir video of your Aggressor vacation $80 DVD
Prices per person for 2008:
USD 3.845.- per Person
USD 170 has to be paid on bord
In the price included:
Transfers in Galapagos, 8 Day/7 Night Diving Cruise on board of the Galapgos aggressor I or II, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the cruise, dive master guide (two-three dives per Day), naturalist guide for the land visits according to the program, accommodation in Double Cabins.
Price does not include:
Single accommodation, flights mainland to/from Galápagos USD 410.-, entrance fee to Galápagos National Park USD 100.-, International flight airport tax (USD 41.- per person), beverages, personal Diving equipment, (rental dive equipment is also available), tips, personal items etc.
Galapagos Aggressor I & II Deck Plan
If you need any additional information please write us:
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