The Galapagos Sky formerly known as Sky Dancer, is a very comfortable diving cruise ship. The vessel offers regular dive cruises from San Cristobal to the Galapagos Islands. Visits to Wolf and Darwin Islands are part of each 7 night long excursion.
Features
The large air-conditioned lounge is also a dining area. There is plenty of delicious food on the ship. There is also a bar salon, small library and a TV/DVD on board. The ship has two sun decks which are partly shaded.
The spacious dive deck with dive platform has a special camera table with charging stations and separate sinks for equipment and cameras. Nitrox is available. Rental equipment must be booked in advance. Electronic equipment is state-of-the-art and meets the latest safety standards. The Galapagos Sky has two dinghies.
Accommodation
The 30-metre-long steel ship is comfortably furnished. A maximum of 16 guests can be accommodated in the 8 double cabins. All cabins have individually controlled air conditioning and a private bathroom. There are 4 master cabins with twin or double beds and panorama windows, and 4 deluxe cabins with twin beds and portholes.
Diving
Usually two to three dives per day are scheduled. Diving is almost always done from the dinghies. Depending on the weather, up to 17 dives are offered during the 7-nights-long excursions. Three days of diving are planned in Wolf and Darwin Islands.
The waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands are quite cool. From December to May: 21°-27°C (70°-80°F) and from June to November 15°-23°C (60°-75°F). It is advisable if you bring at least a 5mm - 7mm wetsuit (semidry) with hood, boots and gloves. If you have, bring a dry suit.
Dive area
The dive sites of the Galapagos Islands possess some of the world's most spectacular large fish varieties. Some of the biggest attractions include huge hammerhead schools, countless Galapagos sharks, sea lions and sea turtles. The impressive underwater lava formations of the islands create a bizarre landscape with unique vegetation.
Highlights include the far north of Wolf and Darwin Islands (hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles). The schedule is determined by the captain and may change depending on weather conditions.
Divencounter Alliance Awards
Galapagos Sky is a member of the Divencounters Alliance, a group of independent live-aboard dive operators who share the same mission: “to provide guests with exceptional diving encounters while providing luxury accommodations and amenities onboard – at all times”. It is spearheaded by Peter Hughes whose name stands for quality, safety and comfort in liveaboard diving since the early 80s.
Guests who have been on on board of the Undersea Hunter, Sea Hunter, Argo, Galapagos Sky, Solmar V and Orion receive special privileges and discounts if they travel on one of the member boats within 18 months:
5.49% discount, FREE Nitrox, USD 50 onboard credit.
On Solmar V and Galapagos Sky you also receive a complimentary night hotel accommodation before the tour and a cabin upgrade subject to availability.
All those privileges apply to bookings through Diversion Dive Travel.
We think...
The Galapagos Sky is a very comfortable boat with high standard of service and the crew provides all creature comforts that divers like.
Roll the dice, book a trip and take advantage of these Jackpot savings for the Lucky 13 Promotion! Galapagos Sky is offering a 13% promotional discount on select departures in 2013! Don’t let superstition get in the way, make 13 your lucky number! Must be book & deposited latest by 30 April 2012.
Effective Dates:
30 Dec12 – 06 Jan 2013
06 – 13 Jan 2013
19 – 26 May 2013
11 – 18 Aug 2013
01 – 08 Dec 2013
29 Dec13 – 05 Jan 2014
Offer: 13% (+/- US$ 688.00 value) for these 2013 booking opportunities.
Come dance with the sea lions, become one with walls of hammerheads and go to class with HUGE Schools of fish! The action is NON STOP! Let the crew show you what cruising in style and luxury is all about. Book and enjoy the Exceptional Underwater Adventures that make the Galapagos the most high octane destination!
Note: This special is subject to withdrawl or change without notice.
Last Minute cancellation frees up two weeks of cruises during Whale Shark Season.
August 12 - 19, 2012
August 19 - 26, 2012
Groups, small groups, couples, and individuals. Jump on this fast. We don't usually have any time available during peak Whale Shark Season till 2013 or 2014.
01 Jan 2012 - 31 May 2012
7 Nights Deluxe Double/Twin cabin
4,795.00
USD
7 Nights Master Double cabin
4,995.00
USD
10 Nights Deluxe Double/Twin cabin
6,835.00
USD
10 Nights Master Double cabin
7,135.00
USD
01 Jun 2012 - 31 May 2013
7 Nights Deluxe Double/Twin cabin
5,195.00
USD
7 Nights Master Double cabin
5,395.00
USD
10 Nights Deluxe Double/Twin cabin
7,350.00
USD
10 Nights Master Double cabin
7,550.00
USD
01 Jan 2012 - 30 Dec 2012
14 Nights Deluxe Double/Twin cabin
9,590.00
USD
14 Nights Master Double cabin
9,990.00
USD
Surcharge for single occupancy cabin 65%
INCLUDED: cabin as specified, all meals, beverages incl. soft drinks & local alcoholic beverages, airport meet & greet in either Quito or Guayaquil by Ecoventura ground staff, transfers on charter days in San Cristobal, diving (up to 3 dives a day at Wolf & Darwin; 2-3 dives per day in the central islands), free Nitrox, air fills, tanks, weights, dive guide, 2 land excursions during cruise
EXTRAS (as of January 2011)
Recompression Chamber fees
35.00
USD
Galapagos National park fees
100.00
USD
Galapagos Transit Card Tax
10.00
USD
Full set of dive gear rental (BCD, reg, wetsuit, mask, fins) for 7 night cruise
200.00
USD
Dive computer rental for 7 night cruise
75.00
USD
Full set of dive gear rental (BCD, reg, wetsuit, mask, fins) for 10 night cruise
250.00
USD
Dive computer rental for 10 night cruise
100.00
USD
GALAPAGOS SKY SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
Consecutive Charters: Any guest who confirms back to back (consecutive) charters will be awarded a reduction in cabin rate of USD250 on their 2nd Departure.
250.00
USD
Senior Divers: A discount will be applied to those guests who at the time of travel have reached 62.5 years of age.
200.00
USD
Reduction for firemen, policemen, doctors and ambulance men
200.00
USD
Active Scuba Instructors receive a discount. To qualify for this discount, instructors must submit proof of “current standing with certifying agency” via liability insurance or certification “Fee” sticker for the year. This can not be combined with group travel.
200.00
USD
The different discounts can not be combined with each other.
Special payment and cancellation terms apply for this operator.
Prices shown are based on current exchange rates and may change at any time.
DIVENCOUNTER ALLIANCE
Galapagos Sky is a member of the Diveencounter Alliance. Guests who make a second trip on the ships of the Sea Hunter, Galapagos Sky, Solmar V and Orion within 18 months receive a 5.49% discount, free nitrox, and USD 50, - Onboard credit. On Solmar V and Galapagos Sky additional hotel accommodation before the tour and cabin upgrade on board subject to availability.
