M/Y Astrea Galapagos Diving Cruise Description:
The M/Y Astrea Galapagos Diving Cruise is a unique Galapagos diving yacht featuring Diving and Naturalist (non-diving) itineraries. Guided by sustainable tourism principles, the Astrea will take you to the most remote locations in the Galapagos and the best diving sites disturbing the environment in the least possible way.
This midrange Galapagos cruise has an air-conditioned dining room with self-serve bar, air-conditioned salon with TV, video player, music system, computer, movie library, games, books, magazines, small sun deck and shaded area with sun chairs and towels.
Cabins & Accommodation: There are 8 cabins with private bathrooms: 4 bunk bed cabins with windows on the upper deck. 1 Master cabin with windows on the main deck (1 double bed and 1 upper bed). 3 bunk bed cabins with portholes on the lower deck.
KEY FEATURES
- The M/Y Astrea Galapagos Diving Cruise is a mid-range live aboard boat.
- She offers comprehensive itineraries for divers and non-divers.
- An ecofriendly diving experiences based on sustainable practices.
- Cabins equipped with private facilities and air conditioning.
- Comfortable sun deck and covered outside areas ideal for diving.
All cabins include:
- Air conditioning.
- Bathroom with toilet and hot water shower.
- Hand basin, soap, shampoo and towels.
- Windows in Master and Upper deck cabins.
- Portholes in lowers deck cabins.
- Shelves, mirror and reading lights.
- Fire detector and alarm system.
- Fire extinguisher and life jackets.
- 2-flat pin 110-220V electricity.
Technical Specifications | |
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Type | Motor Yacht |
Category | Tourist Superior |
Length | 90 feet / 28 m |
Year | 1998 – Remodeled in 2010-2012 |
Capacity | 16 passengers |
Beam | 5.5 m |
Lenght | 25 m |
Weight | 133 gross tons |
Main Engines | 2 x 250 HP Caterpillar engines |
Electricity System | 110V and 220V |
Speed | 8 knots |
Hull | Fiberglass |
Crew | 10 members (Includes 1 Instructor Guide and 1 Dive Master Guide. For naturalist cruise, a bilingual naturalist guide.) |
Security |
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8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - DIVING A
TUESDAY – TUESDAY | |
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TUESDAY | Am. Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to boat Pm. Check Dive-North Baltra |
WEDNESDAY | Am. Diving – Bartolome Point Pm. Diving – Cousin Rocks |
THURSDAY | Am. Diving – Wolves Island Pm. Diving – Wolves Island |
FRIDAY | Am. Diving – Darwin Island Pm. Diving – Darwin Island |
SATURDAY | Am. Diving – Wolves Island: Derrumbe & la Cueva Pm. Diving – Wolves Island: La Cueva |
SUNDAY | Am. Diving – Punta V. Pm. Diving – Marshall Corp |
MONDAY | Am. Diving – Pinzón Island Pm. Land – Santa Cruz Island: Ch. Darwin Station |
TUESDAY | Am. Santa Cruz Island – Highlands Baltra Island Airport |
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - NATURALIST B (non-divers)
TUESDAY – TUESDAY | |
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TUESDAY | Am. Baltra Island Airport – Transfer to boat Pm: North Seymour Island |
WEDNESDAY | Am: South Plazas Island Pm: Santa Fe Island |
THURSDAY | Am: Santa Cruz Island: Ch. Darwin Station Pm: Devil’s Crown/ Cormoran Point, Floreana Island |
FRIDAY | Am: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill Pm: Chinese Hat Island |
SATURDAY | Am: Cowlly Islet Pm: Albany Islet |
SUNDAY | Am: Santiago Island: Egas Port Pm: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
MONDAY | Am: Rabida Island Pm: Bartolome Island |
TUESDAY | Am. Mosquera Islet Baltra Island Airport |
NOTE: Cruise Itinerary is subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure).
Above prices include:
Transfers in Galapagos
Accommodation in double cabins
All meals during the cruise
Professional Bilingual Guide
Visits & Excursions according itinerary
Purify water, coffee and tea available during the cruise.
Divers Itinerary ONLY:
2 – 4 immersions per day (for Diving Itinerary only)
Technical equipment: tanks, weights, weight belt
Diving Master 8/1 (8 divers for each Dive Master)
Pre-Breakfast
Above prices do not include:
Local flight to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$ 100.00
Galapagos Transit card: US$ 20.00
Nitrox, Wetsuit, Boots, Fins, Mask, BCD, Oktopus
Soft & alcoholic Drinks
Tips
Services not indicated
Medical & Travel Insurance
♦ Christmas and New Year Supplement 20%
♦ Single Supplement: 75% * Ask for charter departures
Please be aware that the prices vary consistently due to promotions and Galapagos last minute deals, so in order to GET THE BEST PRICE for the dates you desire please fill out the request form below.
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