Schedule Galapagos Aggressor II - Galapagos / Ecuador

Guests will have the opportunity to dive with playful Sea Lions, travel to the famous Darwin and Wolf for thrilling diving to see Hammerhead Sharks, Whale Sharks, clouds of Tuna and much more. The scenic view of the Darwin Arch is as picturesque as you can imagine. The Galapagos Aggressor I (16 pax) & II (14 pax) are sister ships and depart from Baltra every Thursday afternoon and are the perfect platform for a Galapgos diving holiday that you will remember for a lifetime. Our goal is to provide you with the ultimate experience. The Aggressors offer a brand new itinerary in compliance with the Galapagos National Park regulations which requires companies with permits to follow the exact itinerary below. A maximum of four dives will be offered daily; two in the morning and two in the afternoon. In addition, two night dives and two land excursions per week will be offered. The new diving areas added to the itinerary are: Bartolome Punta, Cousins Rock and Cabo Douglas. The National Park grants approval for normal itineraries and accepts requests for special itineraries. Location in the eastern Pacific Ocean is 605 miles (973 km) off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is the mainland of Ecuador to the east (the country to which they belong). An overnight hotel stay is usually required and we recommend staying in Guayaquil prior to the trip. Guests board a charter AeroGal flight from Guayaquil to Baltra on Thursday morning. Arrival/Boarding/Departure: Guests will be met by a crewmember in uniform at the Baltra Airport and transferred to the yacht. Guests will board Thursday at 1 pm. The cruise begins Thursday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Guests will depart the liveaboards Wednesday after lunch for a private bus tour to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Checkout is Thursday morning at 8 am after a full breakfast. Transportation is provided back to the Baltra Airport for the flight to the mainland. Environment: • June - November: The water is cooler, 60-75F, 16-24C; Whale Shark sightings are greater. • December - May: The water is warmer, clearer 70-86F, 21-30C; Larger schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays. • All dives from tenders. • 5 - 7mm wetsuit recommended. .

Routen	Luxury Galapagos Liveaboard Cruises Dep/Arr in Baltra
Length	100 feet
Width	22 feet
Vmax	10 knots
Engines	2 X 300 hp
Generators	2 X 100 kw
Power	110-208 ac voltage
Water	4800 gallons + 1200 gallons/day watermaker
Navigation	2 Radars 24.mile and 48 mile, compass, deepth sounder with alarm, Global Positioning System (GPS)
Communication	4 VHF radios, SSB radio, Single Side Band Radio, Satellite phone, Computer station with email access
Safety	Automatic Fire Extingguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment, Drills and Procedures conducted by crew, 406 EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, Safety Flags and Dive Alerts, Life rafts, Life Jackets ,Safety and Rescue Equipment,
First Aid	First Aid Kit, Dan Oxygen with 100% demand, Defibrillator,
Equipment	8 passenger inflatable skiff for backup, 10 passenger inflatable dive skiffs with outboard motors, 80-cu.ft.aluminium tanks with use standard K valves for with standad yoke regulators
Techn. Diving	Nitrox available
Facilities	3 Master Suites staterooms with two single berths or 1 queen by request, lavatory, private head and shower, hiar dryers, port window and TV/DVD/MP3. 4 Deluxe two single berths,lavatory, private head and shower, hiar dryers, closet and TV/DVD/MP3. Partially covered deck with hot tub and an assortment of sitting areas with tables. Partially covered sun deck with chase lounges, complete wet bar, assortment of sitting areas, 2 hammocks.BBQ grill area. Elegant dining area with sit down style dining. Full-service galley with freezer and refrigerator storage. Dive deck with personal gear lockers, freshwater showers, rinse tank and camera table.

Services
Included in the rate: Accommodations aboard the vessel, Diving, Compressed air tanks, weights & weight belts, Airport and/or Hotel transfers on day of charter, All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine (We are happy to accommodate most special dietary requests)

Extras
Not included in the rate: Airfare (international and domestic), Insurance, Equipment rentals, Nitrox fills, Certification or specialty courses, Hotel stays/day rooms, Dinner on final evening, Crew gratuity, Port/park fees and/or taxes (when applicable). Nitrox Unlimited: 7 day cruise: US$ 100, 14 day cruise US$ 200. This includes all Nitrox fills at 32% for certified Nitrox Diver, proof of certification required.