The Galapagos Sky liveaboard, formerly known as Sky Dancer, offers weekly dive cruises from San Cristobal to the Galapagos Islands including visits to Wolf Island and Darwin Island as part of each trip. The Galapagos Sky is an extremely comfortable liveaboard offering top class service both on board and in the water.
Features
The large air-conditioned dining area includes a bar and extends to the cozy lounge in the bow.
All meals and snacks while aboard Galápagos Sky are included in the cruise rate. Gourmet-style menus using locally sourced ingredients from providers who act sustainably are creatively prepared by our culinary school-trained chefs. Depending on the dive schedule, either a full breakfast will be served first thing in the morning, or light continental breakfast followed by a dive then a full breakfast will be served. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style. Dinner is fine plated and your order will be taking in the morning. Snacks are provided throughout the day. Chips, crackers and cookies are available on the bar. Ecuadorian and International cuisine is served.
All coffee, tea, water, juice, sodas are also included in the cruise rate. Wine and beer are also included as well. Your first drink of the day marks your last dive of the day. The Galápagos Sky has a full bar and premium wines available for purchase. Filtered water is available to fill reusable water bottles, we encourage guests to bring their favourite reusable bottle to reduce use of single-use plastics.
A small library and a TV/DVD are also on board, and the ship has two sun decks that are partly shaded.
We think…
The Galapagos Sky is one of the most comfortable liveaboards in the Galapagos, with an exceptional standard of service both onboard and in the water.
Galapagos Sky itineraries depart San Cristobal Island.
The 30m steel-hulled vessel as 8 cabins across two decks.
Master Stateroom cabins 1-4 are located on the Dolphin deck (upper deck) and have two single twin beds or one double bed, private facilities, window view, mirrored cabinet, wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, biodegradable toiletries, fresh towels daily, air conditioning and volume controls.
Deluxe Stateroom cabins 5-8 are located on the Iguana deck (lower deck) and have two single twin beds, private facilities, portlight view, mirrored cabinet, wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer, biodegradable toiletries, fresh towels daily, air conditioning and volume controls.
Diving
The spacious dive deck with dive platform has a camera table with charging stations and separate sinks for equipment and cameras. Nitrox is available and rental equipment must be booked in advance. Diving takes place from the dive dinghies. Entry into the water is a backward roll and the exit involved de-kitting in the water, and climbing the small steps at the stern.
Depending on the weather, up to 20 dives and 3 land excursions are offered during every 7-night cruise, diving Wolf Island and Darwin Island four times each day, with a possible night dive at Wolf Island – the icing on the cake. Two days are scheduled for Wolf and Darwin Islands to make sure you get your fill of some of the best diving in the Galapagos.
You should know…
14% VAT are added to onboard credit card charges for the boutique, bar bill, tipping, gear rental and upgraded tank rental. MC and VISA are accepted for payment. No VAT charges for cash payments on board.
Live Availability and Pricing
| This liveaboard's prices are in USD. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made. | |||||
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| Included: Cabin as specified, all meals, beverages incl. soft drinks & local alcoholic beverages, airport meet & greet in either Quito or Guayaquil by Ecoventura ground staff, transfers on charter days in San Cristobal, 17-19 dives/week, free Nitrox, air fills, tanks, weights, dive guide, 3 land excursions during cruise. Surcharge for single occupancy Deluxe cabin +65% |
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Galapagos Sky Extras
| Extras payable locally | AUD | USD | |||
| Full set of dive gear rental (BCD, regs, wetsuit, mask, fins) (7 nights) | 250 | USD | | | 250 | |
| Dive computer rental (7 nights) | 75 | USD | | | 75 | |
| 15L tank upgrade (7 nights) | 60 | USD | | | 60 | |
| Extras payable at time of booking | AUD | USD | |||
| Galapagos National park fees | 100 | USD | | | 100 | |
| Galapagos Transit Card Tax | 20 | USD | | | 20 | |
| Hyperbaric Chamber fee | 35 | USD | | | 35 | |
| This liveaboard's prices are in USD. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made. | |||||
| Important Information | |||||
| Special payment and cancellation terms apply for this operator. | |||||
