The Galapagos Eco Explorer I is a large
and stable 16-passenger catamaran custom-built for divers visiting the
Galapagos. Departing each Monday from San Cristobal on 7 night itineraries, the vessel will offers up to 4 dives daily, and will travel
weekly to the northern islands of Darwin and Wolf, as well as visiting
and exploring
the islands of Isabela, Bartolome, and Santa Cruz.
Large, comfortable staterooms are located on the
main and upper decks; each has extensive storage
and a private bathroom and seating area, with large
sliding windows offering a panoramic view. The
exquisitely appointed interior includes a larger dining
room and salon with
TV/DVD and stereo;
an open-air salon on
the upper deck, as well
as the sundeck above,
provide more areas to
relax.
The
upper deck of the vessel features six large, air-conditioned staterooms
featuring twin/double beds, private bathrooms, seating areas and desks,
and expansive full-length windows which open to the views. Forward
of the staterooms is an area for sunning, relaxing, or observation
of the Galapagos fauna.The area aft of the staterooms (not shown here)
is an open-air salon protected from the elements, which provides a
comfortable sheltered relaxation area.
The main deck of the vessel contains the air-conditioned main salon,
where all sit-down meals are served, and which also features an entertainment
center with TV, VCR and stereo, as well as a boutique display and access
to the staterooms forward. The three staterooms, like those on the
upper deck, each have twin/double beds, private bathrooms, seating
areas and desks, and expansive full-length windows which open to the
views. A viewing area is available on the bow; a seminar room is also
located forward on the port side.
The aft half of the main deck (not shown here) is where preparation
for diving operations takes place. The dive deck is equipped with gear
lockers, camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations,
tank racks and separate freshwater rinse baths for dive equipment and
cameras. It also has a wetsuit hanging area, freshwater showers, and
a bathroom. Large stairways lead down to the dive platform, where divers
board the pangas (tenders) for transport to the dive sites.
