Thought you may like to see a report I got back 3 days ago from an agent/colleague who has led more than a dozen trips to Malpelo. You can check space on our site.
Hi Dom,
I just came back from Colombia and want to give you a short Update.
I´m absolutely happy with the Boat right now. They improved a lot in terms of Service, Food, Boat Amenities etc. and I´m sure it will continues to improve over the next few months. It’s a process, but what they did right now shows me that Tony is really listening. My Group was absolutely happy.
Two top Guides on Board.
Malpelo will never be a place for everyone. It will be a wild and remote place and a boat there will never will reach a Luxury level, but in the end I must say, its on a much better level than Yemaya was before.
All Cabins are now with private Bathroom. Small maybe, but they have it. Indoor Lounge is ready and a Camera Working Station follows as well as a Covered Lounge with Bar outside.
For 12 Pax only it will be the second cheapest Destination in East Pacific. Slightly cheaper than Cocos, much cheaper than Galapagos and a bit more expensive than Socorro. But for sure, its the most exclusive Diving. Only one boat, only 12 Pax, no crowded Divesites and Hammerheads everywhere.
Right now the 12 Pax get divided in 2 Groups, different Divesites. But depending if he can find a third good Diveguide, he is willing to split the 12 Pax even in 3 Groups.
Hope that helps a bit what is going on in Colombia.
Best regards