Galapagos M/Y Sky Dancer Tarifs

Galapagos Dive Charter: Live-on-Board the M/Y Sky Dancer

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M/Y S K Y D A N C E R
2005 tariffs

Master Staterooms
cabins 1-4 are located on the Lido deck and have two twin beds (that can be joined together), private facilities, window view, mirrored cabinet, wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries, fresh towels daily, air conditioning and volume controls.

Deluxe Staterooms
cabins 5-8 are located on the Dolphin deck and have two twin beds, private facilities, Portlight view, mirrored cabinet, wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, toiletries, fresh towels daily, air conditioning and volume controls.

Rates include: 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/ dive masters, transfers in the Islands between airport and dock, all other Dancer Fleet sm services and amenities

Rates do not include: International airfare to Ecuador, Airfare to Galapagos, Galapagos entrance fee ($100), 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. Add on Explorer Packages: Experience Machu Picchu in Peru, the Andes and much more!

Non-diver discount: Non divers traveling on a live aboard with a diver are eligible for a 10% reduction in the rate.

Senior Divers: Divers age 59 and older are eligible for a 10% reduction with proof of age.

Child discounts: Children 10 and older are allowed only if they are certified divers. If non divers, children must be 16 years of age or older. For children 14 and under who are certified and traveling with their parents receive 50% discount (no more than one child per adult). Children 15 and older are eligible to receive a 10% discount if they are a full time student with identification.

Galapagos Park Tax: The entrance fee to the National Park is $100.00 for adults and $50.00 for children 11 and younger is not included in the cruise rate, however, this charge will be added to your confirmation and prepaid by Ecoventura for your convenience.

Gratuities to guides and crew: Aboard our vessels, gratuities are not included. We prefer that our guests reward our crew based on their performance. I the crew performs to your expectations, may we suggest that a gratuity of approximately 10% of your cruise rate be considered normal aboard a liveaboard dive boat. However, ultimately the amount to tip is entirely at the discretion of the guest. Gratuities are divided up among all crew members including naturalist guides.

Hyperbaric chamber fee: Located in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, a hyperbaric chamber has the most recent technology and trained professional medics to treat dive related illness.

Purchases on board: There is a “Boutique” on board that sells a selection of logo clothing, film, batteries, etc. Every guest has an open tab which is paid on the last day of the cruise. We accept cash, Travelers checks, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

Luggage restrictions: For the flights between Ecuador and Galapagos, you are restricted to one carry on and one checked luggage weighing no more than 45 pounds. Excess baggage fees may be charged.

Diving in Galapagos -- Safely

Diving in Galapagos is considered advanced and novice divers may find the conditions challenging at times. All divers should be experienced divers with open water certification. Although not required, we do recommend an advanced certification and at least 40 logged dives in order to participate in all dives. In order to participate in all diving activities in Galapagos, all divers must be certified and must be an experienced diver with adequate skills. Galapagos is not suitable for novice or infrequent divers due to strong currents, sea swells, surges, cool waters, up-wellings, poor visibility (at times), and large marine mammals or sharks. Divers must have excellent buoyancy control and be totally self-sufficient to handle all gear.

Prefer to explore and snorkel?

SUGGESTED READING & GUIDE BOOKS

THE FISHES OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Jack Grove and Robert Lavenberg, 1997
A FIELD GUIDE TO THE FISHES OF GALAPAGOS, Godfrey Merlen , 1988
MARINE LIFE of the GALAPAGOS, Pierre Constant, 1992
REEF FISH Identification GALAPAGOS, Paul Human, 1993
GALAPAGOS, A Terrestrial and Marine Phenomenon, Paul Human, 1988
SUBTIDAL GALAPAGOS Exploring the Waters of Darwin's Islands, James Cribb, 1986
OCENUS, "The Galapagos Marine Resources Reserve" Vol. 30, No. 2, Summer 1987.
National Geographic Magazine, "Undersea Wonders of the Galapagos" Sept. 1987, p. 363
OCEAN REALM, "Galapagos Archipelago", Paul Human, Winter 1986/ 87

Water temperature

May to November at Wolf & Darwin: 74-78 F
May to November in Central Islands: 65-72 F
December to April at Wolf & Darwin: 76-80 F
December to April in Central Islands: 75-78 F

Information on Galapagos Diving

Marine Reserve and Park Regulations
The following rules have been established in order to preserve the Islands marine ecosystems. One should respect the marine environment and do not engage in any activities that might damage it. Control your movements while diving. Practice neutral buoyancy control during all dives. Catching or collecting marine life is strictly forbidden with few exceptions. Spear fishing is forbidden. Any artifacts found on the bottom may not be removed.