Schedule & INCLUSIONS
Travel Schedule
8 - DAY TRAVEL SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Embarkation Day
We highly recommend that you plan to arrive in San Cristobal (SCY) 48-hours prior to embarkation.
Airport arrival, transfer to expedition vessel and lunch.
Boat briefing, paperwork, an overview of safety and emergency procedures.
Equipment setup.
Afternoon check out dive carried out in a sheltered bay in an excellent shallow spot, at a max depth of 9m (30ft).
Day 2 - Diving
2 dives per day of up to 180-minutes each, with a minimum 4-hour surface interval.
Two morning dives at Punta Carrion.
Afternoon land tour of North Seymour Island.
Cruise north during the evening.
Days 3 & 4 - Diving
2 dives per day of up to 180-minutes each, with a minimum 4-hour surface interval.
Two dives at Darwin Island.
Day 5 - Diving
2 dives per day of up to 180-minutes each, with a minimum 4-hour surface interval.
Two dives at Wolf Island.
Cruise south during the evening.
Day 6 - Diving
2 dives per day of up to 180-minutes each, with a minimum 4-hour surface interval.
Morning dive at Roca Redonda.
Afternoon dive at Punta Vicente Roca.
Day 7 - Diving
2 dives per day of up to 180-minutes each, with a minimum 4-hour surface interval.
Two dives at Cabo Douglas.
Wash, dry, and pack kit.
Settle onboard sales bill.
Day 8 - Disembarkation Day
Visit to tortoise ranch.
Transfer to San Cristobal airport.
Flight out.
There is no need to stay overnight in San Cristobal after the trip.
What’s Included in Your Trip?
Avoiding surprise bills at the end of your trip is high on our list of priorities. We include as much as possible so that you can budget accordingly. We are available at any time to discuss your budget for the consumables related to your configuration.
The following is included in a Dirty Dozen Galapagos expedition:
Accommodation during the cruise
All meals
Fresh coffee from our espresso machine, fruit juice & soft drinks
CCR Exclusive itinerary with up to 4 hours diving per day
A Dirty Dozen Expedition Leader onboard every charter
24/7 support from The Dirty Dozen. We will be there every step of the way for you from the first email to the last dive
Transfers between Airport and expedition vessel on the day of embarkation
Transfer between expedition vessel and Airport on the day of disembarkation
Additional costs:
Marine and Port fees: $100USD (subject to change) - Upon arrival to the islands, a park officer will collect the National Park fee of $100USD (cash only)
Ingala Transfer Card: $25USD (subject to change) - You must go to the INGALA booth at the airport in Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) with your valid plane ticket to Galapagos. After paying the $25USD administration fee you will receive your TCC ("Transit Control Card")
Flights
Galapagos Onboard Services Package (subject to change) - Unlimited O2 and Sofnolime, CCR Cylinders, bailout cylinder, and Ecuadorian Marine Park Naturalist CCR-Guide (required by local law). This is a mandatory fixed fee
Onboard extras:
Alcoholic drinks
Crew tips
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
25% of total invoice value (deposit is non-refundable)
25% of total invoice 12 months before departure
50% of total invoice 6 months before departure
Prices starting at 7950USD
Expedition Leader: Jill Heinerth
Expedition Vessel: M/V Calipso