Trip Report The Magic of Malpelo, July 9-18, 2021 on the Ferox

[scubadada]

Hi @Dan

My max depths were very similar to yours, 0-7 feet different, average about 3 feet. I included average depths in my review, 56 feet (42-73 feet), might be more useful for gas use calculations.. Bottom temps were nearly identical, 0-2 degrees different, average less than a degree.

 

[Dan]

Just saw this cool video of Malpelo in September 2021 by DiveHard, which gives a different angle of what you would see there from above (drone) and underwater (diving) in September, bringing back my fond memory of Malpelo. They definitely saw some schooling hammerheads that we missed in July.

 

[Dom@DiveAdvice]

Spectacular video Love it. Thanks Dan.

 

[scubadada]

I have never done any of my pinnacle trips twice, Red Sea, Cocos, Galapagos, Revillagigedos. I will be returning to Malpelo on the Ferox July 20-30, 2023, on a half boat charter with Sten Johansson

 

[NothingClever]

@scubadada - thanks for doubling the endorsement. On my bucket list for sure.

 

[Regulated]

Compelling narrative with pics to match!! Thanks @scubadada.

 

[deeper thoughts]

Great report,thnx for sharing

 

[Dan]

Ha, I was only 67 1/2, I'm seriously thinking of returning before I'm 70. I'm very glad I've had a chance to dive Cocos, Galapagos, Revillagigedos, and Malpelo. These four fantastic locations are different and complimentary.

It looks like you’ll be keeping up with your promise.

 

[scubadada]

A brief article in the May Scuba Diving Magazine about diving Malpelo off the Ferox.

Here is Rodolpho driving the RIB and Sten with the coffee cup, Ferox in the background. Only 10 weeks until @Dan and I will be back