Overview of Galapagos Master (Deep Blue)
Built in 2002, as Deep Blue, and renamed Galapagos Master for 2015. She is a large, comfortable vessel with spacious cabins and plenty of space for 16 divers and is one of the newest yachts sailing and diving the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Master accommodates 16 guests in nine double/twin cabins with lower beds, private bathroom and air conditioning. With comfortable social areas, sun deck and salon, Galapagos Master provides a comfortable setting for you enjoy an unforgettable Galapagos diving experience. Underwater photographers will be happy, as there are two camera tables and a huge rinse tank.
Accommodation aboard Galapagos Master (Deep Blue)
The vessel has nine cabins situated on every deck:
Deluxe Suite - Located on the middle deck, this cabin features a queen size bed and two large windows to the make the most of the stunning view of the Galapagos archipelago.
Twin cabin - There are eight Twin cabins with single beds. Four of them are on the upper deck with large windows, and four others are on the lower deck with portholes.
All the cabins have:
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Air-conditioning
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Large windows on upper and middle decks, portholes on lower deck
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En-suite bathroom with toilet and hot water shower
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Hand basin, toiletries, towels and hairdryer
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Reading lights
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Bedside cabinet and mirror
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2 and 3-flat pin 110-220V electricity, European and USA adaptors available
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Bedding and luggage space
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Life jackets
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Fire warning system
A spacious lounge on the middle of the deck is available to guests. It is the perfect place to relax after or before diving, you can either watch a movie or your latest underwater shots on the plasma screen television. The Galapagos Master provides a sun-deck for those who wants to top up their tan while enjoying the Galapagos sights. Or if you prefer to relax out of the sun, a shaded upper level is the ideal location to chill out in cushioned lounge chairs and benches.
Drink & Dine
Each dive day begins with a pre-breakfast, followed by a cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are a wide selection of local Ecuadorian fare with Chinese, Italian and international meals and the occasional BBQ. Deep Blue guarantees the freshness and the quality of its products : fresh fish is from local fisherman and the meat comes from a local organic farm. Concerning fresh fruit and vegetables, their source is from the highlands. Snacks are provided free of charge as well as coffee, tea, drinking water and soft drinks. Whereas beer, spirits and wine are available for purchase on board.
Please, send advanced notice for all dietary requirements.
Technical Specification
Built: 2004, renovated in 2015
Length: 32m
Breadth: 7.5m
Engines: 2 x 650 HP Cummins
Generators: 2 x 37 KV Cummins
Water Capacity: 5,000 litres
Fresh Water Capacity: 5,400 litres per day
Max of guests: 16
Number of cabins: 9
Number of crew: 11 (including two Dive Masters and two Deck Hands)
Safety Equipment: First aid, First aiders, Emergency Oxygen, Oxygen Administrators, Life jackets, Life rafts, Tender safty boxes, VHF Ship to tender radios, Fire fighting equipment, Smoke detectors, Life rings
Diving Facilities
A 52.5m² dive platform and kit up area with two hot water showers are provided by the vessel as well as a camera table and separate rinse tank. Nitrox is available.
Includes:
Travel insurance, customer DAN dive, tanks, weights and weight belts
Excludes:
Scuba equipment, nitrox, torche