Pingüino Explorer / Aqua Yacht

The Galapagos Islands – Ecuador

Pinguino Explorer (Formal name) also known as Aqua Yacht, gives a unique and unforgettable experience, with the best quality service. The boat has eight spacious cabins with private bathrooms. The master cabin on the main deck and superior cabins have windows and the lower cabins have portholes. All dives are done from a dive panga which offers easy access to all of the best dive locations. After each dive, guests can relax lounge, enjoy a drink from the bar, and review their photos using the onboard computer. Guests can also visit the sundeck and will enjoy the Ecuadorian and international cuisine served menu style and prepared by the yacht’s chef.

Is the only boat authorized by the Galapagos National Park to offer two types of itineraries: 8 days as full diving–live aboard getting to visit the most renowned islands for diving (Darwin and Wolf) and 8 days as a naturalist cruise (cruise tourism), where you will be able to explore the most outstanding flora and fauna, enjoying the best landscapes in the most remarkable spots in the Galapagos Islands.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY SUPPORT FEATURES:

– 1 life raft (25 passengers)
– 2 x 50 HP Yamaha zodiacs
– VHF radios
– 2 Radars
– Depth sounder with alarm
– Searchlight and oars
– Bilge pump alarm
– Satellite & mobile phones
– Oxygen
– Complete first aid kit
– Fire extinguishers throughout the yacht
– Life jackets in cabins

All the equipment necessary for sailing in accordance with International Coast Guard regulations (Navigation, communication, rescue, first aid).

DIVING AND FACILITIES EQUIPMENT:

– 2 dive tank compressors
– Enriched air or Nitrox
– 50 aluminum scuba tanks with valves, belts and weights

(If you do not have your own diving equipment you can rent it on board, but please book it at least 15 days in advance of your trip).
All dives are done from a diving platform, allowing easy access to all the best diving sites. You will appreciate that the dive deck features both a camera rinse tank and table where Nitrox is available.

ITINERARY M/Y PINGUINO EXPLORER

DAY 1

AM: Baltra Island – CHECK DIVE
PM: North East Baltra

DAY 2

AM: Isabela Island: Cape Marshall
PM: Manta’s City

DAY 3

AM / PM: Darwin / Wolf Island (4 dives)

DAY 4

AM / PM: Darwin / Wolf Island (4 dives)

DAY 5

AM / PM: Darwin / Wolf Island (4 dives)

DAY 6

AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
PM: Douglas Cape

DAY 7

AM: Isabela Island: Cousin Rock
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

DAY 8

AM: Baltra Island: Departure

DECK PLANS

LOWER DECK

lower-deck-pinguino

MAIN DECK

main-deck-pinguino

UPPER DECK

upper-deck-pinguino

SUN DECK

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