Nortada, is the the latest addition to the live-aboard yachts in Galapagos for small groups of up to 8 divers. Nortada features four lower deck , fully air conditioned cabins with twin lower berths, private heads, lockers and drawers. Public areas consist of a main deck with bridge, galley, air conditioned dining room and lounge. The scuba diving platform has ample benches, outside showers, camera tables and rebreather rinsing facilities. In the upper deck a sun deck is next to the fly bridge.
Nortada offers regular 7 and 14 night departures with itineraries to Wolf and Darwin for small groups of up to 8 guests; this small group setting creates a very special environment to our customers offering a level of privacy and custom made travel that was unavailable for small groups before.
Specifications
- Lenght: 85 feet / 25.9 metres
- Beam: 18 feet / 5.4 metres
- Draft: 5 feet / 1.5 metres
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Itinerary 8D / 7N Cruises
| WOLF AND DARWIN ITINERARY STANDARD 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (Friday to Friday) | |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY | Arrival in Baltra Airport-Transfer to Puerto Ayora Meeting at the Dive Center PM: Check dive in Puerto Ayora |
| SATURDAY | AM: Baltra N/E or Punta Carrion PM: Cousin Rock |
| SUNDAY | Wolf Island AM: Shark Bay / Landslide PM: La Ventana Islet / La Banana |
| MONDAY | AM: Darwin’s Arch / El Arenal PM: Darwin’s Arch / El Arenal |
| TUESDAY | Wolf Island AM: Shark Bay / Landslide PM: La Ventana Islet / La Banana |
| WEDNESDAY | Bartolome AM: Cape Douglas PM: Punta Vicente Roca |
| THURSDAY | Santa Cruz AM: Cape Marshall / Manta Ray City PM: Puerto Coca |
| FRIDAY | Santa Cruz: AM: Chares Darwin Research Station Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Rates 2019
| NORTADA RATES | |
|---|---|
| 8 Days | |
| Panama Season | $ 5,048 |
| Humbolt Season | $ 6,148 |
Included
- 20 Nitrox compatible aluminum 80 cu ft/12 liter cylinders are filled
- by one of the twin Nuvair LP/HP Compressors.
- Two Nuvair nitrox analyzers are available on board
- All dives air weights and weightbelt
- Land visits and other activities where allowed
- Accommodation (double or triple occupancy)
- All meals and snacks served on board
- Water, Coffee, Tea, Juices
- Naturalist Dive Guide(s) - 01 for every 08 guests
- Tender & transportation to/from dive sites
- Selected safety equipment
NOT Include
- Airfare to/from Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Tax ( USD100 per person)
- Migratory Control Card (USD20 per person)
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
OPTIONAL EXPENSES:
- Nitrox upgrade $ 150,00
- Nitrox user course $ 210,00
- 100cf / 15lt cylinders upgrade $ 100,00
- Full kit rental (incl. computer) $ 275,00
- Dive light rental $ 50,00
- Point and shoot photo rental $ 175,00
- Note: All rentals are subject to a 12% IVA (VAT) / Nitrox tax is included
