Galapagos Master

Barca

Galapagos Master e' stata costruita nel 2004 e chiamata precedentemente "Deep Blue", ha subito una completa ristrutturazione nel novembre 2014 e di nuova operativa nel maggio 2015 come ultima barca della flotta Master Liveaboard Fleet.

Galapagos Master e' una barca in ferro lunga 32 metri e larga 7 e naviga ad una velocita' di 12,5 nodi.

Sul ponte principale c'e' una sala con aria condizionata con divani e panche imbottite, un televisore per vedere dei film o per guardare le foto scattate durante le immersioni. La zona pranzo e' sempre nel salone e comprende anche un bar.

Galapagos Master ha una cabina dedicata alle attrezzature video con varie prese per la ricarica (spine US) e scaffali dove poterle accomodare, presente anche una zona di preparazione a poppa vicino al ponte immersioni.

Il ponte superiore e' coperto e ci sono panche e sdraie per coloro che desiderano godersi l'aria fresca di Mare e la vista delle meravigliose Galapagos.

Gli amanti del sole troveranno sul ponte top deck e quello superiore delle comode sdraie dove rilassarsi. I passeggeri potranno approfittare dei corridoi lungo la barca per camminarci e visitare la cabina di comando e fare una chiacchierata con il comandante.

Il ponte immersione si trova a poppa del ponte principale, e' attrezzato con ceste dove riporre la propria attrezzatura, bombole, compressori per la ricarica, vasche di risciacquo per le attrezzature sub e quelle video, sono presenti anche due bagni.

Cabine

Galapagos Master ha 9 moderne cabine, ma limitata dalla licenza non puo' ospitare piu' di 16 subacquei al posto di 18.

Tutte le cabine hanno bagno privato con doccia calda, aria condizionata, ventilatore, cassetta di sicurezz, asciugacapelli, prese 110/220 volt ed adattatore.

4 Cabine ponte inferiore: 2 letti singoli e oblo'.

1 Cabina ponte principale: 1 letto matrimoniale e finestra panoramica.

4 Cabine ponte superiore: 2 letti singoli e finestra panoramica.

Immersioni

• Fino a 4 immersioni al giorno dipende da programma e meteo.

• Nessuna immersione il giorno dell'arrivo e della partenza.

• Tutte le immersioni sono guidate da guide professioniste.

Altre informazioni

• Nitrox：Disponibile con prezzo su richiesta.
• Bombola 15L: Prezzi su richiesta e bisogna prenotare in anticipo.
• Affitto Attrezzatura： Prezzi su richiesta e bisogna prenotare in anticipo.
• Assicurazione Subacquea：Obbligatoria.
• Assicurazione Viaggio : Consigliata.
• Wi-Fi Internet： Non disponibile. Pagamento a bordo： In contanti (USD) o carta di credito (VISA, Mastercard).
• Equipaggio：11, incluse 2 guide.
• Mancia all'equipaggio: Non inclusa, da dare in base alla propria soddisfazione.

On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives however the 4th day dive may be substituted for a night dive when the boat is anchored within a sheltered cove. A 7-night itinerary provides for between 18-20 dives, whilst during our 10-night itineraries, up to 30 dives will be possible.

The diving day aboard the Galapagos Master is scheduled as follows:
Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4
where possible Dinner To allow our guests to explore the Galapagos to its fullest, on days 2, 7 and 10, dives 3 and 4 will be substituted by an island visits at North Seymour, Santa Cruz or Isla Isabela.

Diving in the Galapagos can be challenging, even for the experienced diver. At many sites currents can be strong and visibility may diminish due to currents and an influx of nutrients. We highly recommend our guests have training beyond beginner level and a minimum experience of 50 dives, preferably in similar conditions. If our dive crew feel that you do not have the relevant skills or experience to dive the more challenging sites safely then they may stipulate that you sit out some dives.

Water temperature ranges from 21-30°C (70-86°F) between December and May when manta rays are more commonly sighted. However it drops to an average of 16-24°C (60-75°F) between June and November when the Humboldt Current comes up from the south, bringing with it plankton; making this the best time for seeing whale sharks. Thermoclines can also be expected and divers are advised to bring suitable thermal protection.

7 Night – Itinerary
Day 1: Morning airport arrival, transfer to Galapagos Master and lunch, followed by an afternoon check out dive at Isla Lobos.

Day 2: Morning will be 2 dives at Punta Carrion and Baltra North East followed by an afternoon land tour of North Seymour Island before cruising north during the evening.

Day 3 & 4: Will be spent at Darwin

Day 5: Will be spent at Wolf followed by a cruise South during the evening

Day 6: Will be spent at Punta Vicente Roca

Day 7: Morning we will dive at Cousin Rock followed by an afternoon dive at Los Gemelos and a visit to Darwin Station in Puerto Ayora

Day 8: Morning there will be a visit to the Interpretation Centre on San Cristóbal Island followed by disembarkation and transfer to the airport or local hotels.

For each liveaboard safari in the Galapagos the additional fees are payable locally:
US$100 Galapagos National Park Tax – payable on arrival at San Cristobal Airport
US$20 Ingala Transfer Card – payable on arrival at Guayaquil Airport
US$35 Hyperbaric Chamber Fee – payable aboard the Galapagos Master

Getting there and away…
The Galapagos Master embarks and disembarks at San Cristobal Airport. Take your international flight into and out of Quito or Guayaquil International Airport in Ecuador from where there are daily domestic flights to San Cristobal. Disembarkation at the end of the cruise will be just before 10am allowing plenty of time for your onward domestic connection. International flights are possible to some destinations on the day of disembarkation but please ensure you allow plenty of time for transfers and check in. There are no airport fees or departure tax for Ecuador.

Climate and weather…
The Galapagos Islands straddle the equator and weather is roughly divided into two seasons; ‘warm’ and ‘dry’. The warm season, generally begins in December has average daytime temperature of 23°C (75°F) with daily rain showers and cloudier skies. The dry season, typically begins in May/June, bringing cooler temperatures with an average of 21°C (70°F) with local rain showers generally confined to the highlands of the larger islands. Evening temperatures can drop to just 15°C (59°F) therefore we advise guests to bring warm clothing for the cooler evenings.