Dive Trip to the Galapagos - Whale Shark Time!

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Dive and Travel Adventure's Trip To:

The Galapagos Islands!

July 5 – 12, 2010 – Whale Shark Season!!!​

(Actual Trip Dates July 3 - 14 with flight days and add-ons)​

Another adventure of a lifetime! We are going back during this spectacular time of year to dive with these magnificent marine mammals – the gentle Whale Sharks! Galapagos offers more than the mind can imagine. It is a breathtaking world. The wealth of marine life is incredible and exciting! Whale Sharks, schooling hammerheads, other sharks, huge rays (and schools of them), turtles, penguins, seals and sea lions….and even the nudibrachs and seahorses!!! Absolutely incredible!

New Live Aboard: Humboldt Explorer!
This time, we’ll be diving from a brand new luxury dive yacht with Explorer Ventures, The Humbolt Explorer! Your yacht has exceptional amenities. All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bath and showers, an ocean view, flat screen televisions and can be arranged to provide 2 twin beds or one large bed depending on guest needs. A partially covered sundeck with jacuzzi and ample seating areas, a salon including a lounge area, a spacious dive deck with a large camera table are just some of the features. You will be wowed by the incredible marine life and exceptional accommodations! The live aboard only holds 16, and we have only 6 spaces left, so reserve your space now! Explorer Ventures: Adventures in Live-Aboard Diving.

The Trip Includes:
** 7 nights/8 days aboard the luxury live aboard, the Humboldt Explorer
** 3 Delicious Meals Daily, between-dive snacks, beverages (alcoholic and non)
** Up to 5 dives daily (days vary), tanks, weights
** Detailed Dive Briefings and Knowledgeable Dive Masters as Guides
** Recharging station for strobes, batteries, etc.
** Nitrox Available ** Towels, Linens
** Port and Immigration Fees ** Group T-shirt
** Group Leader from Dive and Travel Adventures – Heather Bloom, Divemaster
(This will be Heather's 3rd trip to the Galapagos, and she can't wait to go back as your group leader!)

Check out the last Galapagos group trip pics and travel log at Galapagos 2007 Travel Log | Dive & Travel Adventures Wow!

Cost: $3895 pp* for the live aboard, plus $100 Galapagos Park Fee, $100 fuel surcharge, and $25 departure tax. Group airfare rates are now available from our supplier from any area of the country. You may also use frequent flyer miles. Live aboard crew gratuities, hotel, inner island airfare, airport transfers and tours in Ecuador are additional. The group is flying into Quito one day early for a meaningful day tour of the area. They are also staying one extra night, land-based in the Galapagos Islands for exceptional touring. $500 non-refundable deposits due immediately to reserve your spots. Trip cancellation insurance available. Reserve your space today, as space is limited to 16! (6 spaces are left!) Group Leader: Heather Bloom. Email her at hbscuba@aol.com for more details and/or to sign up today! *Please note: This trip was booked early, so this pricing reflects a savings of $400 pp compared to normal pricing!

 

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Update on this Live Aboard Adventure to the Galapagos! We now have only 5 spaces left. Also, the number or dives should read 2 - 4 dives/day which is dictated by the Marine Park. Also, the fuel charge is now $150 and the air departure tax from Quito is now $41.

This is still a great savings on this trip on this brand new live aboard, the Humboldt Explorer, $400 off the normal pricing! I have to release this space on Jan 4th, and may not be able to get it back. So if you are thinking about diving the magical world of the Galapagos, this is an excellent opportunity and choice!

 

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I now only have 3 spots left during Whale Shark season! This is $400 off the normal rate on this live aboard, the brand new Humbolt Explorer! Below is the link with info on the vessel and the Galapagos. If you have wanted to dive the Galapagos, I hope you can go! On my first Galapagos dive after the acclimation dive back in 2002, my dive buddies returned from the dive, and were so quiet. We were lost our own thoughts of the experience! When we did start to share, the energy of the group was pure awe! Here is my trip log:

"October 28, 2002 Cousin's Rock, Galapagos Islands! INCREDIBLE!! At the moment we started our descent, there were sea lions on the dive with us, all around! They liked to play with us, there for a minute, and gone the next. A HUGE Green Turtle was on the bottom, too. This is so different from anywhere we have been before. Didn't know where to look next, as there is so much marine life here!!! Schooling Jacks, King Angels, Creole Fish all around, chocolate chip Sea Stars, large Banded Blenny, schooling Cardinal Fish, Flag Cabrilla, schooling Yellow Tail Surgeonfish....and more I need to learn! And this is just the beginning....WOW."

Let me know what questions you may have. I am glad to help you experience the Galapagos, too! :cool3:

 

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FYI, I need to release these 3 spaces on Monday, Jan 4th. I may not be able to get them back. If you want a GREAT trip to the Galapagos, during Whale Shark season, which is also $400 off the regular price, now is the time to book!
Heather Bloom, Owner/Travel Specialist, Dive and Travel Adventures

 

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Only 2 spaces left at this special rate of $400 off for the brand new Humboldt Explorer during PRIME whale shark season, July 5 - 12, 2010! Don't delay, if you've wanted to go to the Galapagos! It is time to book ASAP, as I must release this space THIS Monday, Jan 11th! Let me know how I can help!

 

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This week of adventure to the Galapagos has been full for 4 months. However, I now have a cancellation from a male diver. If you are interested in taking his place let me know, ASAP! This trip is on the brand new liveaboard, the Humboldt Explorer! According to the Explorer Venture website, her maiden voyage should be any time! A beautiful liveaboard in an incredible world of exceptional diving! Let me know what questions you have. Website for liveaboard details: Explorer Ventures: Adventures in Live-Aboard Diving