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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | SKY DANCER

Sky Dancer Perfect for the avid SCUBA diver, the newly constructed Sky Dancer is the best-equipped craft for exploring the rich underwater world of the Galapagos Islands. Since 2000 this custom SCUBA vessel has explored the world-renowned dive sites of the Enchanted Isles, including the remote Wolf and Darwin islands. This fully air-conditioned, 100-foot yacht accommodates 16 passengers in eight comfortable staterooms on two decks with private bathrooms, two twin beds, wardrobes, cozy bathrobes, and fresh towels daily. Enjoy delicious international and Ecuadorian cuisine in the teak-paneled interior, with a full bar and main salon with entertainment center. For diving, the large dive platform includes fresh water showers and the expansive deck contains personal dive gear storage. The Sky Dancer itinerary features 19 dives, 2 night dives, 4 land visits, and 1 snorkeling excursion. The Sky Dancer is the ideal cruise for those looking to experience the Galapagos marine life first-hand.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Sky Dancer does not do a 7 day itinerary Sat to Mon (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
  Deluxe Cabin: $3775
Master Cabin: +$160
2008 Seasons
LOW: May 1 - June 15 / Sep 1 - Oct 31
HIGH: June 16 - Aug 31 / Nov 1 - Apr 30
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
  Day 1 - Saturday: Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Sunday: San Cristobal - Isla Lobos
Day 3 - Monday: Cousins - Bartolome (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Tuesday: Wolf (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Wednesday: Darwin (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Thursday: Darwin - Wolf (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Friday: Marshall - Santiago (Puerto Egas) (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Saturday: Gordon - Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora) (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Sunday: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Quito
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Monday: Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
- 2 nights accommodation in Quito
- Galapagos Cruise (8D)
- Meals and drinks while in the Galapagos (Including National Brands of Alcohol)
- Filled tanks
- Weights & weight belt
- Dive alerts and safety gauges
- Up to 4 dives a day
- Quito representative
- Naturalist Guides /Dive Master while on yacht
- All Transfers
- Breakfasts at hotel
- Southern Explorations pre departure services
Excluded in tour cost
- Domestic Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito)
Low Season - $360:
May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31
High Season - $415:
Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31
- International airfare
- Airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities
- Insurance
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
- Hyperbaric chamber fee ($35)
- Nitrox course or fills
- Dive gear rentals
- Underwater photo course or camara equipment
Note:
- All Luxury Cruises have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
  • 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.
  • L.O.A.: 100 feet.
  • BEAM: 24 feet.
  • CRUISING SPEED: 12 knots.
  • RANGE: 2400 miles
  • FUEL CAPACITY: 8,000 gallons.
  • WATER CAPACITY: 6,000 gallons.
  • DESALINATOR PRODUCTION: 1500 gallons per day.
  • COMPRESSOR: Two
  • NAVIGATIONAL AIDS: VHF and HF-SSB radios, GMDSS, color radar, echo sounder, Furuno GPS
  • SAFETY AIDS: EPIRB (emergency position indicator radio becon).
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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $215
- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

Prices based on 3% cash discount