Nortada

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Calipso Galapagos is a 35.4 m/117′ yacht. Completely rebuilt in 2019 so all systems and spaces are new. The dive deck is spacious and efficient. The sun deck has a jacuzzi, al fresco dining and lounger areas. Our spacious salon and dining areas offer amazing panoramic views on both sides. We have wi-fi. 

All ensuite double cabins are convertible to 1 bed with individual climate control, TV, safety deposit box, storage, hair dryer and windows. The dive deck has a rinse tank, a large camera table, dry charging area, hot showers, individual dive stations with storage, wetsuit racks and a bathroom.

Our Galapagos itinerary includes the islands of Darwin and Wolf, of course, and also Marchena, a site previously restricted to scientists and filmmakers. We also dive the western sites of Cabo Douglas, Cabo Marshall and Punta Vicente Roca. Our western Galapagos itinerary varies by season: Marine iguanas in high season and mantas in low season.

Technical Specifications

Country of origin:France
Boat location:Galapagos Island
Flag:Ecuador
Boat Name:Nortada
Decks:3
No. of passengers:8+
No. of cabins:4
En-suite:4
Length:25.9 m / 84.5 ft
Draft:1.52 m / 5 ft
Beam:5.48 m / 18 ft
Cruise Speed:10 knots
Crew:8 members ( Captain -Multilingual guide – Engineer -International cook – Two sailor – detector
Hull:Fiberglass
Power:100 / 220 volt
Courses:All
Air Conditioned:Yes
Rebreathers:Yes
Nitrox:Yes
Main Mechanic Features:Twin CUMMINS 6CTA8.3-M 255 HP main engines. Twin 40
KW John Deere/Onan (M) electric generators.
Water Separator, Marine Sanitation Device sewage treatment system, Reverse Osmosis desalination system.

Calipso Galapagos Dive Itinerary

  • 8 days 7 nights
  • PM: ARRIVAL, SNORKEL TOUR AND DIVING BRIEFING
  • Meet at Passenger Pier at 12h30 in Puerto Ayora for lunch on board.
  • After lunch will be time for ATM visits, souvenir shopping, sightseeing of the local town and around 14h00 you will take a snorkeling tour in Santa Cruz island Bay
  • AM: Baltra NE, Carrion Point
  • PM: Cousin Rocks
  • AM : Shark Bay Point (Wolf), El Derrumbe (Wolf)
  • PM: La Ventana Islet (Wolf), La Banana (Wolf)
  • AM: El Arenal (Darwin)
  • PM: El Arco (Darwin)
  • AM: Shark Bay Point (Wolf), El Derrumbe (Wolf)
  • PM La Ventana Islet (Wolf), La Banana (Wolf)
  • AM Vicente Roca Point
    Cape Douglas
  • PM Vicente Roca Point
  • AM: Cape Marshall, Roca Blanca
  • PUERTO AYORA / TRANSFER OUT
  • Breakfast and check out from Nortada followed by a land visit to Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station.
  • The breeding center land visit will provide with an opportunity to learn about the breeding programs for giant tortoises and land iguanas. If required, a transfer to the airport with a visit to the tortoises in the wild can be arranged for an additional fee.
  • Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.

Cruise includes

  • 12l / 80cft air cylinder, weights and
  • All dives and land visits where allowed
  • Accommodation (twin cabin occupancy)
  • All meals and snacks served on board
  • Water, Coffee, Tea, Juices
  • Naturalist Dive Guide(s)
  • Tender & transportation to / from dive sites
  • Selected safety equipment

Cruise does not include

  • Air tickets from/to Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park fee USD 200.00 p/p
  • Transit Control Card USD 20.00 p/p
  • Tips
  • Drinks for sale and alcoholic beverages
  • Travel Medical insurance
  • Personal expenses

Dive Equipment and Facilities

  • Gas Filling: Twin Nuvair HP compressors; Nitrox / Trimix LP system features compressor, membrane and Helium intake. Redundant Oxygen Clean Haskell Sport Boosters and Portable Tri Hunter 3000 Gas mixing stick available upon request.
  • Cylinders: Aluminum 80 cu ft / 12 liter cylinders for air and Nitrox; aluminum 100 cu ft / 15 liter cylinders. All cylinders fitted with XS Scuba PRO DIN Insert valves. Upon request: Nitrox compatible 40 cu ft / 6 liter & 30 cu ft / 4 liter aluminum cylinders rigged as pony or stage / sidemount. Steel rebreather cylinders fitted with various valves.
  • Gas Analysis: 02 Nuvair Nitrox analyzers. Upon request, 01 Analytical Industries Trimix Analyzer.
  • Diver safety: Nautilus Lifeline bi-directional VHF/DSC marine radio with GPS; Dive Alerts; Reef hooks; DSMB’s.
  • Miscellaneous: Complete toolkit and a selection of solid lead weights.

Originally built in France by Guy Couach, Nortada is a fully rebuilt fiberglass vessel serving as a dive live-aboard in the Galapagos Islands. Nortada offers 7 and 14 night itineraries to Wolf and Darwin for 8 guests.

Nortada is not a luxury vessel. Price and service are comparable to other mid-range 16 people live- aboard vessels in Galapagos. However, Nortada’s eight guest arrangement leverages encounters with marine wild life and enhances diver supervision. This renders in a safer, more personalized dive experience: a signature product unavailable from any other boat.

All full FIT departures are run with two dive masters diving from two tenders.

This renders in better dives and more chances to see even the most elusive marine wildlife. An increased supervision ratio also makes diving safer by accommodating different levels of experience, air consumption and interests.

Nortada constitutes a great option for running charters in small groups; allows retailers to fill departures easily and enables travel agencies to offer selected guaranteed FIT departures all year round.

Nortada also supports specialized activities such as rebreather and technical diving, private super yacht expeditions, enhanced privacy needs and other interest oriented departures.

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