Galapagos Sky cruises the Galapagos Islands following a planned itinerary that is approved by the Galapagos National Park and includes visits to the very remote islands of Wolf and Darwin.
The Galapagos Sky is a 30 Metre (100ft) dive yacht, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She was launched in 2011.
She is twin diesel-powered and can cruise at 12 knots and has 110/220 volt power on board.
The Galapagos Sky sleeps up to 16 guests in privacy and comfort.
The main deck, called the Booby deck, has a beautiful air conditioned dining area with a bar and a large salon with TV/DVD and books.
The upper deck, called the Dolphin deck, is shaded and has an outdoor bar with sofas.
And for those who enjoy the sun there is a top level partially shaded deck with chaise longues and hammocks.
The dive deck is spacious and well equipped with personal gear lockers and an in-place fill station. A camera table and a rinse tank are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and cameras.
The aft of the dive deck is equipped with freshwater showers.
The Galapagos Sky has 8 comfortable staterooms.
All cabins have private head with shower, wardrobe, mirrored cabinet, hair dryer, AC and biodegradable toiletries.
Dolphin deck (main deck)
Master Stateroom (no 1, 2, 3 & 4): Twin beds convertible into a Queensize bed, port window
Iguana deck (lower deck)
Deluxe Stateroom (no 5, 6, 7 & 8): Twin beds, porthole
4 dives per day and a night dive during the trip.
Weights, weight belts and 12l aluminium tanks with standard yoke valves are included.
All dives are guided by professionals and from tender boats.
Electronic surface tracking device *Nautilus Lifeline*: included
Requirements: Diving in Galapagos is considered ADVANCED diving, due to strong currents, cold water and at times limited visibility.Therefore, the requirements are: 50-100 open water dives, experience in currents, ability to remove gear in water and the ability to get into small boats in choppy seas.
Nitrox available: Included.
Rental Dive Equipment Available: A full line of Scubapro rental gear is available aboard, rate on request and must be booked in advance.
Dive Insurance: Mandatory.
Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended.
Wi-Fi Internet Available: No.
Payment on board: By cash (USD), traveler’s cheque and credit card.
Crew gratuities : Not included, an average is 10% of your cruise price depending upon your satisfaction.
Other: Guided land excursions: included