Galapagos
Islands
Soft Adventure
Trip Style
Tourist Superior
Cruise Category

Galaxy Diver II cruise description:

This exclusive yacht invites you to embark on an unparalleled adventure, exploring the most amazing corners of the Galapagos Islands. Designed especially for diving lovers, this majestic boat immerses you in a unique underwater world, where you can discover the amazing diversity of the Galapagos natural reserve.

The Galaxy Diver II offers the highest quality diving experience, providing underwater enthusiasts with cutting-edge diving equipment and highly experienced staff. Immerse yourself surrounded by sharks, whales, manta rays, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas and sea lions, all in one place. Plus, our onboard experiences go beyond diving, with a charming lounge and restaurant offering the perfect setting to enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals. The upper deck is a relaxing oasis between dives, and our dive platform, led by expert guides, gives you the opportunity to explore the depths of the ocean in a way never seen before. Get ready for an unforgettable underwater adventure with the Galaxy Diver II!

Features:

The M/Y Galaxy Diver II allows you to explore the Galapagos Islands. Galaxy Diver II has a bar located at the main door where you can enjoy different cocktail options, national and international drinks and local exotic juices. A lounge for entertainment on board, the lounge has a TV, DVD player, small library and board games. A restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious and varied cuisine of national and international dishes, served as a menu and buffet, and finally a Solarium ideal for resting and relaxing in the armchairs or in the spectacular jacuzzi.

  • Capacity for 16 people
  • 9 cabins
  • 9 crew
  • Wifi
  • 2 diving guides
Boat details
Maximum speed 15 nudos
Cruise speed 11 nudos
Fresh Water Capacity 9.800 litros
Fuel Capacity 15.100 litros
Electricity 110 y 220V, las 24 horas del día
Length: 35 mt2 / 114.82 ft Beam: 8.20 mt2 / 26.90 ft
  • Engines: 2 x 600 HP Caterpillar engines
  • Generators: 2 x 90 KW John Deere generators
  • Diving Equipment: 2 x LW dive tank compressors, enriched air
  • Nitrox, aluminum diving tanks of 10, 12, and 15 liters with DIN and Int. fittings

 

Technical specifications and safety features

Security Equipment

  • Life raft
  • Spotlight and horn
  • 2 x 40 HP motorized dive boats
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • SSB and VHF radios
  • CCTV in the engine room
  • Navigation radar
  • Emergency oxygen – 10,000 liter
  • GPS antenna
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Fishfinder
  • Fire alarm system
  • Depth sounder
  • Sealed parachute flare kit, hand flare kit, and smoke signals
  • Autopilot
  • Fire extinguishers and life jackets throughout
  • Plotter
  • Diving platform and deck with 4 fresh water showers
  • Iridium satellite and mobile phones
  • Camera table and separate rinse tank
  • Electronic diver tracking system
  • 117 m² (1259 ft²) sundeck and shaded area with sun loungers and mattresses.

 

Deck Plans

SUNDECK / UPPER DECK

The Sun Deck has a wide Solarium equipped with Lazy Chairs. On the Upper deck we have 4 cabins and the bridge.
Upper deck: 4 cabins

MAIN DECK / LOWER DECK

On the main deck, besides the 3 cabins, we have the Dining room with the coffee station, as well as the Living room and a Boutique Briefing area. On the lower deck, there is the kitchen, one twin cabin, the guide and crew cabins and the dining room for them.

Main deck: 3 cabins
Lower deck: 2 cabins

1

DIVING ITINERARY - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY – WEDNESDAY

DAY 1

WEDNESDAY

PM: Baltra: Baltra Northeast / Check Dive

DAY 2

THURSDAY

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point

PM: Navigation: In route to Wolf Island

DAY 3

FRIDAY

AM: Wolf Island:Shark Bay / La Banana

PM: Wolf Island: La Ventana Islet / El Derrumbe

DAY 4

SATURDAY

AM: Darwin Island: El Arenal

PM: Darwin Island: The Darwin’s Arch

DAY 5

SUNDAY

AM: Darwin Island: El Arenal

PM: Wolf Island: El Derrumbe / Shark Bay

DAY 6

MONDAY

AM: Fernandina Island: Douglas Cape

PM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

DAY 7

TUESDAY

AM: Santiago Island: Cousin Rock

PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

DAY 8

WEDNESDAY

AM: Santa Cruz Island: Transfer to Baltra Airport
2

NATURALIST ITINERARY - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY – WEDNESDAY

DAY 1

WEDNESDAY

PM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

DAY 2

THURSDAY

AM: Santiago Islands: Sullivan Bay

PM: Rabida: Rabida

DAY 3

FRIDAY

AM: Fernandina: Espinoza Point

PM: Isabela: Tagus Cove

DAY 4

SATURDAY

AM: Isabela:Urbina Bay

PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay

DAY 5

SUNDAY

AM: Isabela: Tintoreras

PM: Isabela: Wetlands

DAY 6

MONDAY

AM: Floreana: Post Office Bay

PM: Floreana: Cormorant Point

DAY 7

TUESDAY

AM: Santa Cruz: Highlands

PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station

DAY 8

WEDNESDAY

AM: Seymour: Seymour

Nota: The itinerary on the boat is subject to change without prior notice; due to weather conditions or regulations of the Galapagos National Park

Above prices include:

 Assistance at the airport
 Transfers in Galapagos with your group
 Accommodation in double cabin
 All meals included
 Certified bilingual diving and naturalist guides
 All visits and excursions comply with the itinerary.
 Kayaks and paddle boards on naturalist itineraries
 Snorkeling equipment (neoprene suit with 3mm mask, tube and fins)
 Unlimited purified water coffee and tea
Additional inclusions for dive trips: compressed air, tanks, ballast and weight belts

Above prices do not include:

Local flight to and from Galapagos
Entrance to the Galapagos National Park
Transit card
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
Local taxes
Travel insurance, health
Non-specific service
Additional exclusions for diving trips: Consider bringing your own diving kit or renting it through your travel advisor (wrist computer, BCD, mask regulator, snorkel and fins)

Important Notes:
  • Christmas and New Year supplement of 50%.
  • We accept children from 6 years old on non-diving outings.
  • Individual supplement of 50% on the rate.
  • Fees are subject to change; We guarantee rate with prior deposit only.
  • Divers must have at least 50 logged dives (to be reviewed) and we accept youth divers ages 15 and up and must be accompanied by a certified adult while diving
exterior of the Galaxy Diving II cruise ship
Shared cabin 2 in Galaxy Diver II
Shared cabin in Galaxy Diver II
Solarium 3 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Solarium 2 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Solarium on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
double cabin 3 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
double cabin 2 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
double cabin on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Lounge 3 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Lounge 2 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Lounge on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Diving platform 2 on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Diving platform on the Galaxy Diver II cruise ship
Galaxy Diver 2 cruise ship dining room
Full bathroom in the cabin of the Galaxy Diver 2 cruise ship
Bar area on the Galaxy Diver 2 cruise ship
diving under the sea with a turtle on Galaxy Diving II cruise
diving under the sea with a matarayya on Galaxy Diving II cruise
diving under the sea with an iguana on Galaxy Diving II cruise
diving under the sea with a whale on Galaxy Diving II cruise
diving under the sea on Galaxy Diving II cruise

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