Trip at a Glance
Overview
The M. Y. Wolf Buddy and M.Y. Darwin Buddy are the newest and most spacious liveaboard dive yachts in the Galapagos Islands. Designed by Buddy Dive, the 120 foot yachts have four decks and excellent on-board service. A 2-section dive platform can be closed off and heated, has rinse tanks, 4 deck showers, and an accessible lounge/bar area.
The large and stylish suites are all air-conditioned with private bathroom and flat screen monitor and DVD player. Public areas include a restaurant, sundeck, Jacuzzi, and a gorgeous lounge where you can watch briefings, photos and videos on the gigantic screen. The ship offers first class Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
Key Features: Newest dive ships to cruise the Galapagos,Excellent itinerary including the famous Wolf and Darwin Islands,Spacious dive deck with a section that can be closed off and heated,All cabins with A/C and top of the art entertainment system,Nitrox fills available on board
Technical Specifications
Year of construction : 1968 Rebuilt in 1994
Type :First Class Superior Yacht
Length : 110 feet (34m)
Beam : 23 feet (7m)
Capacity : 16 passengers
On Board : Lounge,Two separately dining rooms,Great deck space,Great sun deck,TV & VCR Saloon
Accommodation : 8 double cabins each with private bath and 110v ,Hot/cold showers, Lounge, Two separately dining rooms, Great deck space, Great sun deck, TV & VCR Saloon
Main Engines : Twin Scania engines model DI12M ecologically friendly
Max Speed : 12 knots
Crew : Captain,Mechanic,Cook,2 sailors,1 bilingual naturalist guide
Safety & Navigation : Marine radios,Depth sounder up to 2000 mts,48 mile radar, G.P.S,2 tenders with outboards,2 ten-man inflatable rubber rafts in fiberglass capsule,TV with VHS video system,Fully air conditioned 2 desalinators with capacity for 400 gallons / day each. freezer and refrigeration.
Itinerary
8 DAY CRUISE
AM: Isabela Island: Cape Marshall (3 dives per day)
PM:
AM: Santiago Island: Cousin Rock (1 dive per day)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
AM: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
BELUGA 2012 PRICES
Description | 15 days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days |
High Season | $6,879 | $3,669 | $2,752 | $2,294 | $2,064 |
Low Season | $6,188 | $3,300 | $2,752 | $2,294 | $2,069 |
Charter – High Season | $109,320 | $58,304 | $43,728 | $36,440 | $32,796 |
Charter – Low Season | $98,250 | $52,400 | $43,798 | $36,440 | $32,796 |
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* All prices per person in US dollars.
* Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Additional Information
- Fuel Surchage
- Single Supplement: 50%
- Charter Surchage
- High Season Supplements: surcharge $130 per pax in Christmas and New Year
- 6, 5, and 4 days itineraries are only available during high season
Children Policy
- There isn’t an age limit
- Children under 12, 50% off. Only one child per adult
Cost Includes
- All meals and activities throughout the cruise
- Soft beverages (water, coffee and tea)
- Fuel surcharge
- Bilingual national park guide
- Kayaks
- Occassional diving available
Cost Excluded
- Airfare from mainland Ecuador
- Alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
- $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Cancellation/medical insurance
- Wetsuit
- Gratuities