Galapagos March 2018
Galapagos Feb/March 2018
Experience the energy & bounty of the Galapagos Islands
7 nights, 8 days aboard the Galapagos Sky
Join one of Richard and Wendy’s ‘Our Beloved Seas‘ expeditions in Darwin’s stomping ground
Wolf & Darwin Islands, Galapagos Islands
Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands
25th February – 4th March 2018
4 – 11th March 2018
No dry suits or chattering teeth for us! Many of our guests were keen to visit Galapagos but were nervous of the islands’ chilly reputation. Wendy and I decided to plan a trip to the Galapagos Islands at the time of year when the waters of the Galapagos become relatively warm and clear. If you want to see great schools of hammerheads, mantas, sea lions and other bountiful marine life, this is the time for you.
TRIP ONE
Trip start: 25th February 2018
Trip end: 4th March
Prices start from: US$ 6095
Availability: SOLD OUT
Depart from: San Cristobal
Return to: San Cristobal
TRIP TWO
Trip start: 4th March 2018
Trip end: 11th March
Prices start from: US$ 6095
Availability: SOLD OUT
Depart from: San Cristobal
Return to: San Cristobal
Sunday
Embarkation day – arrival with Avianca into San Cristobal Airport.
Isla Lobos- Check out dive
Monday
Northeast tip of Isla Pinzon/Islote Dumb & Cousins Rock
Tuesday – Thursday
Wolf & Darwin: By definition, the entire Galapagos Archipelago is geographically remote. But after this day of your live-aboard cruise finds you heading toward the most isolated, northernmost part of the Galapagos Islands – the uninhabited, untouched, twin cathedrals of world class diving.
Friday
Cabo Douglas & Punta Vicente Roca with Panga ride if time allows.
– Both sites offer opportunities above and below the waves to see Galapagos Penguins, Marine Iguanas, sealions and flightless cormorants.
Saturday
Bartolome Land walk and 1 dive
Bartolome is a lovely area where guests enjoy a favorite land tour where they can climb to the top of the hill to where breathe taking views abound. Followed by diving at Bartolome where penguins can be seen.
Puerto Ayora/Highlands tour
Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz to see the Galapagos Tortoises in their natural environment; and visit to Puerto Ayora. The Sky will then return to San Cristobal for Sunday morning cruise completion.
Sunday Morning
Land Tour and Day of Departure: Arrive San Cristobal—(Land Excursion) visit the Interpretation Center where an interesting human history of Galapagos is presented, town walk (last chance for shopping). Late morning departure.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice,
The luxury live-aboard M/V Galapagos Sky is a 100 ft. (33m) state-of-the-art live-aboard diving yacht exploring the fabled waters of the Galapagos Islands.
Designed by Peter A. Hughes and current owner Santiago Dunn in the year 2000, and launched in 2001 – this luxury live-aboard hosts 16 passengers in 8 well appointed cabins. We operate year round (schedule).
Built to exceed any/all international safety standards, M/V Galapagos Sky (specifications) is not only your live-aboard dive platform to the undersea wonders of Galapagos – but also has the crew, chefs, and amenities for you to enjoy five-star service during your entire trip.
Accommodations include eight private en-suite cabins with two twin or one king size bed options. Each cabin features a private head/shower, mirrored cabinet and wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, and marine safe (biodegradable) toiletries. (cabin rates, terms, conditions)
Galapagos route liveaboard charter with Dr Richard Smith
The talks enhance the diving experience and encourage new interest outside the obviously spectacular! Friendly, approachable organisation
AMAZING! Richard is able to make scientific talks hugely entertaining . I learnt so much, and every dive after the talks I found myself on the hunt for the new critters I had just learnt all about. Brilliant!