Natural atractions

Galapagos Islands is home to species of plants, birds, reptiles, and marine life, many of which exist nowhere else on earth.
You can find prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises, and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak.  Also, sea lions, fur seals, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, blue-footed boobies, and several species of birds like albatrosses and the world’s pinkest flamingos.

Recommended readings

Links (external):
www.rainforestalliance.com www.darwinfoundation.org
www.lonelyplanet.com

Books:
  • Galápagos, A natural History Guide, M.H. Jackson,1990
  • Restoring the tortoise dynasty, Godfrey Merlin,1999
  • The Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin,1860

What you should bring with you:

  • LONG PANTS
    (lightweight, khakis)
  • SHORTS
    (Bermudas or other)
  • SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS
  • LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS (JUL-NOV)
  • WINDBREAKER or SWEATSHIRT (JUL - NOV)
  • BATHING SUITS (2)
  • WALKING SHOES OR LIGHT HIKING BOOTS
  • RUBBER-SOLED SHOES OR BOAT SHOES
  • SPORT SANDALS WITH A VELCRO STRAP
  • SMALL BACKPACK or KNAPSACK
  • PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE
  • WIDE BRIMMED HAT, BANDANA
  • CAMERA (with extra film, batteries and waterproof bag)
  • UNDERWATER CAMERA
  • SMALL PAIR OF BINOCULARS
  • SUNGLASSES/ STRAP, SUNSCREEN
  • SEA SICKNESS MEDICATION
  • PERSONAL MEDICATION
OUR ECOTOURISM ETHICS CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY

 
Galapagos Islands
  
 
 

Sky Dancer
SKY DANCER
ITINERARIES:
 
SKY DANCER

The M/Y Sky Dancer, our 16-passenger, 100-foot first class dive live-aboard boat. Custom-designed in 2000, the M/Y Sky Dancer offers the newest and best-equipped vessel for SCUBA diving in the Galapagos.

The Sky Dancer is fully air-conditioned. Its interior features teak paneling and furnishings, a dining area, a fully stocked bar, and a main salon with an audio/video entertainment center. On deck, ample space is allocated for personal
dive gear storage, a photo and video film lab, light tables, daily E-6 processing, and open deck space for sunbathing.

Fine dining, a Sky Dancer specialty, is provided by a selection of both international and Ecuadorian cuisine. Enjoy the Galapagos in style with the creature comforts Peter Hughes Diving is well-known for.

Wake to a morning coffee service that draws you toward a breakfast buffet. After every dive, wrap up in fresh warm towels, and snuggle into plush, terrycloth bathrobes found in each cabin.

 
L.O.A.: 100 feet
CAPACITY: 16 passengers.
Accomodations: The Sky Dancer's accommodations include eight comfortable staterooms located on two decks. Each cabin features two twin beds, private head / shower, mirrored cabinet, wardrobe, full-length mirror, window or portlight view, bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries and fresh towels every day
BEAM: 24 feet
CRUISING SPEED: 12 knots
ENGINES: yes
GENERATORS: yes
ELECTRIC POWER: 220 / 110 Volt
SPEED: 8,5 knots.
RANGE: 2,400 miles
SAILS: Steadying sails.
WATER CAPACITY: 6,000 gallons
WATERMAKER CAPACITY: 4,500 gallons per day.
FUEL CAPACITY: 8.000 gallons
DIVING EQUIPMENT: two high/ two low pressure
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: GMDSS, color radar, echo sounder, Furuno GPS
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:VHF and HF-SSB radios.
SAFETY : EPIRB ACR electronic / Emergency Position Indicating and Completely safety equipment according with the International Coast Guard regulations.

Lower cabin
Lower cabin. 		  Upper cabin
Upper cabin.
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CRUISE 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Day 1   Day 4 / 5/ 6
SUN: San Cristobal/ Isla Lobos WED/ THR/ FRI: Wolf and Darwin
Day 2 Day 7
MON: North Seymour/Cousins Islet/ Bartolome SAT: Gordon’s Rocks/ Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Day 3 Day 8
TUE: Punta Espinoza/ Punta Vicente Roca SUN: Interpretation Center/ San Cristobal

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CRUISE 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS, MONDAY TO THURSDAY OR THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

Day 1   Day 5
MON: San Cristobal/ Isla Lobos FRI: Punta Espinoza/ Punta Vicente Roca
Day 2 Day 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
TUE: Gardner Bay/ Punta Suarez - Espanola SAT/SUN/MON/TUE: Wolf and Darwin
Day 3 Day 10
WED: Floreana/ Champion Islet/ Enderby/ Devil’s Crown WED: Gordon Rocks/ Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Day 4 Day 11
THR: North Seymour/ Cousins Islet/ Bartolome THR: Interpretation Center/ San Cristobal

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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price
8 days / 7 nights (Deluxe Stateroom)
US$3495
8 days / 7 nights (Master Stateroom)
US$3695
Single supp. US$5767 / US$6097

Departures:   Sunday

Included: Not included:

•Cabin accommodation,

•All meals, snacks, beverages (including national brands of alcohol),

•Filled tanks, weights, weight belt, dive alerts and safety sausages, up to four dives per day on 5.5 days for 7-night cruise and 8.5 days on 10 night itinerary,

•Land excursions,

•Service of naturalist guides and dive masters,

•Transfers in the Islands between airport and dock, all other Dancer Fleet sm services and amenities.

•Airfare Quito-Galapagos-Quito (US$410 per person). Subject to change
•Entrace fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$100 cash on arrival to the islands)

•Hyperbaric chamber fee ($35),

•Gratuities to guides and crew,

•Purchases at the boutique.

•Nitrox course or fills,

•Dive gear equipment rentals,

•Underwater photo course or camera equipment.

•Passengers have to bring their personal gear, computer, health and diving certificate. If divers don't bring their personal equipment, it can be rented it

•For all rentals, divers must leave a signed voucher or any valid credit card as guarantee for the equipment.

•Tips

•Personal expenses