Galapagos Islands live aboard dive holidays - Live aboard and occasional Scuba diving tours in the Galapagos

Prices include: lodging on board in double cabins, all meals, transportation, bilingual naturalist guides, most of them natives of the islands, who completed a rigorous training program at Charles Darwin Station. dive guides, all excursions. The price of the special diving cruises includes all dives (tanks, weights etc), but not the personal equipment except stated differently.

Prices do not include: Entrance fees to the National park (to be paid in cash at the arrival - USD 100), bar consumptions on board, rental equipment except if stated differently.
The price of the naturalist cruises offering diving does not include the dives nor the rental of the equipment. The price per dive and of the rental of the equipment per day differ per yacht and are stated below each of the yacht prices.
Flight to/from the Galapagos (Quito-Baltra-Quito: High season USD 385 - Low season USD 330, Guyaquil-Baltra-Guyaquil High season USD 340 - Low season USD 296; Quito-Baltra-Guyaquil High Season USD 365 - Low season USD 312).

Tame flights: Low Season: 1 May till 14 June and 15 September till 31 October - High Season: 1 November till 30 April and 15 July till 14 September
Most yachts:
High Season: 15 November to 31 January and 1 June to 15 September
Low Season: 1 February to 30 May and 16 September to 14 November
Please note that some yachts apply other definitions.

Live aboard dives are for intermediate and advanced divers only, as most of the diving sites have strong currents, surge and cold waters.

Following yachts offer scuba diving during naturalist cruises

First Class

Cachalote SailShip	Description	8 days
Index	A motor sailing yacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in 8 double cabins with private facilities. 8 days normal departure = Wednesday (LS=May 1 to 14 June and September 15 to 31 October)	HS	LS
		$ 1999	$ 1799
		£ 1119	£ 1007
		€ 1659	€ 1493
Occasional Diving: Please enquire
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

NemoII Catamaran	Description	8 days		5 days
Index	A new sailing catamaran (2002) with a capacity for 14 passengers (but departs with 12 passengers) in double cabins with private facilities and airconditioning. 8 days normal departure = Sunday	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1890	$ 1890	$ 1260	$ 1260
		£ 1058	£ 1058	£ 705	£ 705
		€ 1568	€ 1568	€ 1045	€ 1045
Diving: prives available upon request.
() Price last updated on 27 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

ReinaSilvia Motor Yacht	Description	8 days
Index	Passenger accommodation: (licensed for 16 passengers) Eight double cabins. Two of these, although having the same facilities, are somewhat smaller and should be favored for passengers seeking cabins for single occupancy. All cabins have oversized upper and lower beds. Each cabin is equipped with locker, drawers, toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity. On charter cruises the owners cabin on the upper deck (king size bed) is also available. Fully air-conditioned Flush toilets (freshwater, compressed air assisted) Dining room, bar and lounge area 530 sq ft Sundeck (under awning) 280 sq ft Snorkeling gear Kayaks Stereo system (speakers throughout with individual controls) Cassette and compact disc player TV and VCR (VHS-NTSC) Inmarsat SATCOM (for Outer Island communication) and cellular telephone system and Facsimile Intercom E-6 Film processing A: Cabins 1 to 6 (double occupancy, upper and lower beds B: Cabin 7 and 8 (same as above but a bit smaller) D. C: Owners cabin (King size Bed)	HS	LS
		$ 39500	$ 39500
		£ 22120	£ 22120
		€ 32784	€ 32784
Only available for charter
() Price last updated on 27 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Archipel Catamaran	Description	8 days		5 days
Index	A 16 passengers solar motor catamaran with 4 cabins on cabin deck with a lower double bed and an upper bed and 5 cabins on cabin deck & 1 on main deck with lower twin beds All cabins have a porthole with sea view and are connected to the ecological ventilation system of the yacht. Private bathrooms with hot and cold water. Include comfortable inside dining room, bar & lounge with TV, DVD, Audio system on the cabin deck. Elastic observation deck & spacious sundeck with chairs. Library, Mobile & E-mail service, safety deposit box, Ice maker & Water purifier. Departure on Monday (San Cristobal) and Thursday (Baltra) Low season from September 01 to November 30 and January 16 to June 14	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 2200	$ 1960	$ 1375	$ 1250
		£ 1232	£ 1097	£ 770	£ 700
		€ 1825	€ 1626	€ 1141	€ 1037
Offers occasional diving. Please inquire for rates. Kayaks available High season 2006: January 16th – April 30th; June 15th – August 31st; October 28th – November 30th; December 15th – 31st
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Galapagos Vision Catamaran	Description	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	A sailing catamaran with a capacity for 10 passengers in 4 double berth cabins and 01 central cabin with private facilities and air-conditioning. 8 days normal departure = Sunday & Thursday	HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1350	$ 1200	$ 950	$ 800	$ 750	$ 750
		£ 756	£ 672	£ 532	£ 448	£ 420	£ 420
		€ 1120	€ 995	€ 788	€ 663	€ 622	€ 622
Offers also occasional diving upon request. Please ask for rates!
() Price last updated on 27 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Mistral Motor Yacht	Description	8 days
Index	Mistral is a 74' motor yacht that was built for us by Vanderhoeven Yachts of Holland. Many passengers have fond memories of their Galapagos cruise on this spirited vesse. Mistral is ideal for the more adventurous traveler/diver, who prefers the familiar atmosphere of a smaller boat with a capacity for 12 passengers. All cabins feature upper and lower berth, full air-conditioning and private facilities. 8 days normal departure = Saturday Low season from September 03 to October 14 and December 03 to December 16	HS	LS
		$ 2350	$ 2100
		£ 1316	£ 1176
		€ 1950	€ 1742
Sea kayaks available free of charge Low season from September 03 to October 14 and December 03 to December 16
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Tip Top III Motor Yacht	Description	ACC	8 days		5 days
Index	Motor yacht with a capacity of 16 passengers in 10 cabins with air-conditioning, locker and drawers and private facilities. All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted. Bar, dining room, sun deck. TV, VCR, stero music system. A: cabin 1 & 2 on Lower deck with one double lower berth and one single upper berth. Cabin 3 to 6 on Lower deck with one double lower berth and one single lower berth B: Cabin 7 to 8 on Upper deck with one double lower berth C: Cabin 8 & 9 on Upper deck with two single lower berths 8 days normal departure: Friday		HS	LS	HS	LS
		A	$ 2195	$ 2195	$ 1452	$ 1452
		A	£ 1229	£ 1229	£ 813	£ 813
		A	€ 1821	€ 1821	€ 1205	€ 1205
		B	$ 2310	$ 2310	$ 1518	$ 1518
		B	£ 1293	£ 1293	£ 850	£ 850
		B	€ 1917	€ 1917	€ 1259	€ 1259
		C	$ 2426	$ 2426	$ 1584	$ 1584
		C	£ 1358	£ 1358	£ 887	£ 887
		C	€ 2013	€ 2013	€ 1314	€ 1314
Occasional diving USD 700 per passenger per cruise. A total of 12 dives is possible. Upon request Bauer Nautilus dive compressor, up to 50 diving cylinders with harness & weight belts. Snorkelling gear available for rent.
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Tip Top II Motor Yacht	Description	ACC	8 days		5 days
Index	Motor yacht with a capacity of 16 passengers in 8 double and 1 single exterior cabins with air-conditioning, locker and drawers and private facilities. All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted. Bar, dining room, library, sun deck and diving platform. TV, VCR, stero music system. A: cabin 5 & 6 on Lower deck B: Cabin 1 to 4 on Lower deck C: Cabin 7 & 8 on Upper deck D: 1 single cabin with double lower berth on upper deck 8 days normal departure: Friday		HS	LS	HS	LS
		A	$ 2002	$ 2002	$ 1320	$ 1320
		A	£ 1121	£ 1121	£ 739	£ 739
		A	€ 1661	€ 1661	€ 1095	€ 1095
		B	$ 2118	$ 2118	$ 1385	$ 1385
		B	£ 1186	£ 1186	£ 775	£ 775
		B	€ 1757	€ 1757	€ 1149	€ 1149
		C	$ 2272	$ 2272	$ 1474	$ 1474
		C	£ 1272	£ 1272	£ 825	£ 825
		C	€ 1885	€ 1885	€ 1223	€ 1223
		D	$ 2349	$ 2349	$ 1518	$ 1518
		D	£ 1315	£ 1315	£ 850	£ 850
		D	€ 1949	€ 1949	€ 1259	€ 1259
Occasional diving USD 700 per passenger per cruise. A total of 12 dives are possible. Upon request Bauer Nautilus dive compressor, up to 50 diving cylinders with harness & weight belts. Snorkelling gear available for rent. SPECIAL 2 WEEKS TOUR: July 7 to July 21 2006 Price per person : Cabins 5 & 6: US$4.004 Cabins 1 to 4: US$4.235 Cabins 7 & 8: US$4.543 SINGLE CABIN: US$4.698
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Nemo Catamaran	Description	8 days		5 days
Index	A new sailing catamaran (2002) with a capacity for 14 passengers (but departs with 12 passengers) in double cabins with private facilities and airconditioning. 8 days normal departure = Wednesday	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1875	$ 1875	$ 1215	$ 1215
		£ 1050	£ 1050	£ 680	£ 680
		€ 1556	€ 1556	€ 1008	€ 1008
Diving: prives availanle upon request.
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

ArchipelII Catamaran	Description	8 days		5 days
Index	A 16 passengers solar motor catamaran with 4 cabins on cabin deck with a lower double bed and an upper bed and 5 cabins on cabin deck & 1 on main deck with lower twin beds All cabins have a porthole with sea view and are connected to the ecological ventilation system of the yacht. Private bathrooms with hot and cold water. Include comfortable inside dining room, bar & lounge with TV, DVD, Audio system on the cabin deck. Elastic observation deck & spacious sundeck with chairs. Library, Mobile & E-mail service, safety deposit box, Ice maker & Water purifier. Departure on Monday (San Cristobal) and Thursday (Baltra) Low season from September 01 to November 30 and January 16 to June 14	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 2200	$ 1960	$ 1375	$ 1250
		£ 1232	£ 1097	£ 770	£ 700
		€ 1825	€ 1626	€ 1141	€ 1037
Offers occasional diving. Please inquire for rates. Kayaks available High season 2006: January 16th – April 30th; June 15th – August 31st; October 28th – November 30th; December 15th – 31st
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Luxury Class

Beluga SailShip	Description	ACC	8 days		5 days
Index	A motor sailing yacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in 8 Double staterooms each with private bath. Hot / cold water showers. A= cabins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 B= cabins 6 & 7 8 days normal departure = Friday (LS=May 1 to June 14 and September 15 to October 31)		HS	LS	HS	LS
		A	$ 2690	$ 2429	$ 1682	$ 1682
		A	£ 1506	£ 1360	£ 941	£ 941
		A	€ 2232	€ 2016	€ 1396	€ 1396
		B	$ 2590	$ 2329	$ 1619	$ 1619
		B	£ 1450	£ 1304	£ 906	£ 906
		B	€ 2149	€ 1933	€ 1343	€ 1343
Occasional Diving: Please enquire
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Luxury Cruise Ship Class

Galapagos Explorer 2 Cruise Ship	Description	ACC	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	Accommodation is on 5 passenger decks. All cabins feature convertible double beds, extra sofa bed for triple configuration, mini bar, TV and VCR,marble bathroom, private safety deposit box,satelite communication, hairdryer, vanity dresser and full air-conditioning. All cabins are outside cabins. On Magellan deck, the suites have portholes, on the other decks they have windows. Full cruise ship facilities inclusive conference room, piano bar, library, coffee/tea station, card/game room, naturalist research center, wildlife observation deck, pool with bar, jacuzzi, boutique, elevator etc. 8 days normal departure = Saturday or Wednesday Suites: Renaissance suite on Explorer and Erickson deck(A) De Luxe Suite on Erickson deck (B) Premium Suite on Marco Polo deck (C) Classic Suite on Magellan and Columbus deck (D)		HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		A	$ 3680	$ 3680	$ 2220	$ 2220	$ 1660	$ 1660
		A	£ 2060	£ 2060	£ 1243	£ 1243	£ 929	£ 929
		A	€ 3054	€ 3054	€ 1842	€ 1842	€ 1377	€ 1377
		B	$ 3285	$ 3285	$ 1980	$ 1980	$ 1485	$ 1485
		B	£ 1839	£ 1839	£ 1108	£ 1108	£ 831	£ 831
		B	€ 2726	€ 2726	€ 1643	€ 1643	€ 1232	€ 1232
		C	$ 2985	$ 2985	$ 1800	$ 1800	$ 1350	$ 1350
		C	£ 1671	£ 1671	£ 1008	£ 1008	£ 756	£ 756
		C	€ 2477	€ 2477	€ 1493	€ 1493	€ 1120	€ 1120
		D	$ 2715	$ 2715	$ 1635	$ 1635	$ 1225	$ 1225
		D	£ 1520	£ 1520	£ 915	£ 915	£ 686	£ 686
		D	€ 2253	€ 2253	€ 1357	€ 1357	€ 1016	€ 1016
Diving: Please enquire Single and triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, DeLuxe, Premium or Classic Suites are available upon request Please ask for special prices in combination with Kapawi Jungle Lodge!
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Tourist Class

Rumba Motor Yacht	Description	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	A motoryacht with a capacity for 10 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities. 8 days normal departure = Sunday & Thursday	HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 990	$ 990	$ 653	$ 653	$ 522	$ 522
		£ 554	£ 554	£ 365	£ 365	£ 292	£ 292
		€ 821	€ 821	€ 541	€ 541	€ 433	€ 433
Offers also occasional diving upon request. Please ask for rates.
() Price last updated on 27 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Floreana Motor Yacht	Description	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	Passenger accommodation: (licensed for 16 passengers) Eight double cabins with private facilities 8 days departure: Sunday & Thursday	HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1200	$ 1220	$ 750	$ 750	$ 600	$ 600
		£ 672	£ 683	£ 420	£ 420	£ 336	£ 336
		€ 995	€ 1012	€ 622	€ 622	€ 497	€ 497
Please inquire for occasional diving prices
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Encantada SailShip	Description	8 days		5 days
Index	A sailing yacht with a capacity for 12 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities and airconditioning. 8 days normal departure = Sunday	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1200	$ 1200	$ 750	$ 750
		£ 672	£ 672	£ 420	£ 420
		€ 995	€ 995	€ 622	€ 622
Diving: 1 dive per day with tanks, weights and dive master: $72
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Aida Maria Motor Yacht	Description	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	A motoryacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities and air-conditioning. 8 days normal departure = Sunday & Thursday	HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1481	$ 1481	$ 929	$ 929	$ 740	$ 740
		£ 829	£ 829	£ 520	£ 520	£ 414	£ 414
		€ 1230	€ 1230	€ 771	€ 771	€ 615	€ 615
Offers also occasional diving upon request. Please ask for rates!
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Sulidae SailShip	Description	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	A 63 feet sailing yacht with a capacity of 12 passengers in 6 double cabins with private bathroom and central airconditioning. Departure day 8 days cruise: Sunday.	HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1256	$ 1256	$ 726	$ 726	$ 573	$ 573
		£ 703	£ 703	£ 406	£ 406	£ 320	£ 320
		€ 1042	€ 1042	€ 602	€ 602	€ 475	€ 475
Occasional Diving: One diver USD 75 per dive. Equipment included. In 4 & 5 days cruise minimum 3 dives, in 8 days minimum 5 dives.
() Price last updated on 22 May 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Guantanamera Motor Yacht	Description	8 days		5 days		4 days
Index	A motoryacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities and air-conditioning. 8 days normal departure = Sunday & Thursday	HS	LS	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1403	$ 103	$ 877	$ 877	$ 701	$ 701
		£ 786	£ 58	£ 491	£ 491	£ 393	£ 393
		€ 1165	€ 86	€ 728	€ 728	€ 582	€ 582
Offers also occasional diving upon request. Please ask for rates!
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Tourist Superior Class

Eden Motor Yacht	Description	8 days
Index	A motoryacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities and air-conditioning. 6 cabins with lower berths and 2 cabins with double bunks. 8 days normal departure = Saturday & Wednesday	HS	LS
		$ 1585	$ 1585
		£ 888	£ 888
		€ 1316	€ 1316
Offers also occasional diving upon request. Please ask for rates!
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Dorado Motor Yacht	Description	8 days
Index	Please note that this motor yacht is now sailing under the name Fragata	HS	LS
		$ 0	$ 0
		£ 0	£ 0
		€ 0	€ 0

() Price last updated on 05 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Daphne Motor Yacht	Description	8 days
Index	A motor sailing yacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities and air-conditioning. 8 days normal departure = Wednesday	HS	LS
		$ 1624	$ 1624
		£ 909	£ 909
		€ 1348	€ 1348
Please inquire for the diving.
() Price last updated on 17 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Seaman Motor Yacht	Description	8 days		5 days
Index	A motor yacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in double berth cabins with private facilities and air-conditioning. 8 days normal departure = Monday & Thursday	HS	LS	HS	LS
		$ 1365	$ 1190	$ 865	$ 750
		£ 764	£ 666	£ 484	£ 420
		€ 1132	€ 987	€ 717	€ 622
Kayaks provided Please inquire for the diving. HIGH SEASON 2006: January 16th – April 30th; June 15th – August 31st; October 28th – November 30th; December 15th – 31st
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Samba Motor Yacht	Description	8 days
Index	A motor yacht with a capacity for 12 passengers in double cabins with private facilities and airconditioning. 8 days normal departure = Tuesday	HS	LS
		$ 1670	$ 1670
		£ 935	£ 935
		€ 1386	€ 1386
Occasional Diving Available - Please Enquire
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Special diving cruises

Luxury Class

Deep Blue Catamaran	Description	8 days
Index	The Deep Bleu is a brand new dive yacht which began its operations in the Galapagos in 2003. It has 9 double cabins with lower beds, all with individual climate control, private bathrooms and hot water. There is a small library, TV / DVD, a large sun deck, covered back deck, a large dive staging area with fresh water showers 2 compressors, Nitrox membrane system, tanks, and weights 2 Camera tables.	HS	LS
		$ 0	$ 0
		£ 0	£ 0
		€ 0	€ 0
The Deep Blue is fully chartered for all of 2006
() Price last updated on 27 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Sky Dancer Motor Yacht	Description	ACC	8 days
Index	A motoryacht with a capacity for 16 passengers in 8 comfortable staterooms located on two decks, each with two twin beds, shower, mirrored cabined, wardrobe, full lenght mirror, window or porthole view, bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries and fresh towels every day. Sky Dancer is fully airconditioned. A=Master Stateroom B=Deluxe Stateroom 8 days normal departure = Sunday		HS	LS
		A	$ 2995	$ 2995
		A	£ 1677	£ 1677
		A	€ 2485	€ 2485
		B	$ 2795	$ 2795
		B	£ 1565	£ 1565
		B	€ 2319	€ 2319
11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS DIVE DEPARTURES Please enquire for the 11 days10 nights departure dates MASTER STATEROOM PRICE PER PERSON USD 4135.00 DELUXE STATEROOM PRICE PER PERSON USD 3935.00 Non Diver Discount: 10% reduction in the rate. Rates include complete diving equipment but not the recompression chamber fee (USD 35) or NITROX refills.
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

Lammer Law Catamaran	Description	8 days
Index	Lammer Law built in Canada this trimaran offers lots of space and comfort for naturalist and diving cruises with a capacity for 16 passengers. She is one of the two boats in our fleet that is fully equipped for diving. Attractive and functional, she is perfect for the dedicated diver as well as the naturalist passenger. The artful combination of stability, grace and speed make this yacht a perfect partner for a Galapagos discovery adventure. All cabins feature two beds, full air-conditioning and private facilities. 8 days normal departure = Saturday There is a supplement payable for diving cruises Low season from September 03 to October 14 and December 03 to December 16	HS	LS
		$ 3050	$ 2750
		£ 1708	£ 1540
		€ 2531	€ 2282
Sea kayaks available free of charge Diving cruise dates 2006 (Wolf and Darwin): JAN.15-JAN.22 & JAN.29-FEB.05 & APR.16-APR.23 & APR.30-MAY.07 & JUL.02-JUL12 & JUL.13-JUL.23 & AUG.13-AUG.23 & SEP.14-SEP.24 & SEP.24-OCT.01 & OCT.15-OCT.22 & OCT.22-NOV.01 & NOV.02-NOV12 & NOV.19-NOV.26 Diving cruise dates 2006 (Central Islands): JAN.29-FEB.05 & MAY.21-MAY.28 A supplement is payable to all diving and active cruises. Please enquire
() Price last updated on 04 January 2006*. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .

(*) For what is included and not included, please refer to the Naturalist Cruise pages.
(**) Prices are given as information only and calculated according to the official currency exchange rate published the 27th of November 2002.

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