Galaxy Diver II, Galapagos
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9.9 Exceptional
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- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- from $ 506 / day
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“The following is a letter I wrote to a passenger (also a travel agent) I traveled with the week before: Dearest Marianne, It is …”
Highlights
The Galaxy Diver II is a liveaboard taking 16 passengers on diving and naturalist trips around the Galapagos. There are 8 double cabins on board. Diving itineraries aboard the Galaxy Diver II include visits to world-renowned dive sites such as Carrion Point and Wolf Island, Shark Bay, El Arenal, Darwin’s Arch, and Cousin Rock. Species commonly seen on such trips include hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, rays, Galapagos sharks, tiger sharks, and Orcas. Naturalist itineraries aboard the Galaxy Diver II take guests on unique wildlife spotting and sightseeing land excursions.
Guests will explore Sullivan Bay's preserved lava flows, encounter lizards and birds, and discover Rabida's red-sand beach, sea lions, and coastal cliffs teeming with wildlife. Observe the abundant marine iguana colony at Espinoza Point. Snorkel with fish and sea turtles. At Tagus Cove, guests can hike through Palo Santo forests, spot the endangered Galapagos martin, and snorkel with penguins. Guests aboard the Galaxi Diver II encounter marine iguanas, sea lions, rays, and turtles at Tintoreras, and explore the birdlife of the Wetlands, including flamingoes. Visit Post Office Bay's historic barrel and snorkel with sea turtles. Cormorant Point offers a coastal lagoon, nesting sites, and a beautiful white sand beach.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Domestic Flight Non-Issuance Fee (60 USD per trip), National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip), Visas and Fees (20 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Private Dive Guide (2,000 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
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Galaxy Diver II Reviews
- 9.9 Exceptional
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Vessel
10.0
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Crew
10.0
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Food
10.0
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Diving
10.0
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Value
9.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robert N
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United States
Diving the Galapagos
The following is a letter I wrote to a passenger (also a travel agent) I traveled with the week before: Dearest Marianne, It is so nice to hear from you. First, of the 14 guests we had on board, not one was a drama queen, everybody acted their age. Ha ha. (Note: I was senior to all by about 25 years and I was the only American). They were from Australia (transplants from England), Germany, Spain, and France. Most spoke their native tongue, and Spanish and English. I thoroughly enjoyed their company while observing the minute cultural differences. Second, I would rate the trip an 8 or 9 when compared to the “naturalist” trip we took. As you know, the “naturalist” trip was chaulk full of minitrips, hiking, snorkeling and touring, and most educational about the environment and all. Most of the diving in the Galapagos can be found better elsewhere in the world. We did have some special moments with sea turtles and sea lions in and around the main islands. However, we did dive at Wolf and Darwin Islands, Darwin Arch specifically, both of which were spectacular, Darwin Island much more so though. Darwin Arch (now Pillars because the arch collapsed) is the flagship diving spot of the Galapagos. Besides seeing sea turtles and hundreds of hammerhead sharks, as well as other sharks, we encountered not one, not two, but six whale sharks. Most other places in the world, you are allowed to snorkel with the whale shark after chasing them a bit. But the whale shark always just swims away and you cannot keep up with it, then the chase begins again. Here though, we would dive to about 70 feet (about 21 meters) and lay on a ledge and wait for the whale shark to slowly swim by. This is what divers dream about. I shot video and posted the best on my Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/Fourteener ) if you care to see. All in all, I am totally happy with making both voyages on the Galaxy Diver II. Usually, when I travel to go diving I am glad I did it, but also happy to be heading home. While I still had these emotions when this trip ended, I was for the first time, actually tearfully sad because I had exceptionally good experiences and wouldn’t trade it for any other trip. These two weeks have been the flagship trip of my 70 years and I doubt any other trip can beat it. Thank you for getting back to me, I was sincerely surprised. I enjoyed our time together. Yours truly, Robert
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- the crew. the food. the diving.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ben W
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Germany
Just an absolute magical experience to discover the Galapagos on board of the Galaxy Diver II
It was just overall superb. The diving and underwater life, but also the fantastic crew and dive guides Jorge and William! Also we were lucky with our fellow divers and the food was just delicious. The boat was just newly renowated and in top shape and beginning of july was a great month to chose for a liveaboard in the Galapagos. At Wolf and Darwin there was unbelievable action, literally there wasnt a single moment without hammerheads or huge galapagos sharks in your sight!
- Recommended for
- Walesharks at Darwin, Mola Mola at Carrion Point and the close up penguin encounter near Marshall Cape!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Vincent G
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France
Incroyable
Les plongées avec les requins baleine. Les centaines voir milliers de requins marteaux. La gentillesse de l'équipage et des guides Le confort du bateau
- Recommended for
- Qualité du bateau, quantité d'espèces visibles, requin baleines
