Ferox Liveaboard, Colombia
Malpelo Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Colombia’s most remote diving destinations. Access is highly restricted, with only one boat allowed in the reserve at a time, giving Ferox guests an unusually exclusive setting for frontier-style diving.
Cabin Types
Single Cabin Lower Deck
Single Cabin Main Deck
Queen Cabin Lower Deck
Full Cabin
Boat Interior
Food & Drinks
Dive Deck
The vessel uses dive tenders for site access, and up to 3 dives are offered per day. Additional night dives may be available on Gorgona Island itineraries. All divers are issued Personal Locator Beacons.
Safety
Itineraries
Gorgona Island itineraries add another dimension to the route, including access to areas associated with humpback and orca congregations. Night dives may be offered on Gorgona itineraries, giving the trip a different rhythm from the Malpelo-focused expeditions.
Diving Requirements
Cabins
Single Cabin
Single Cabin
Single Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Single Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
Single cabin located on the main deck, each room contains a comfortable bed of 2 m x 0.80 m, individually controlled air conditioning, natural light through a porthole, private bathroom with hot water and personal care items. Maximum occupancy is for one person
Single Cabin
Single Cabin
Single Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Single Bed
Max occupancy:1 Guest
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
Single cabin located on the lower deck, each room contains a comfortable bed of 2 m x 0.80 m, individually controlled air conditioning, natural light through a porthole, private bathroom with hot water and personal care items. Maximum occupancy is for one person
Full Cabin
Full Cabin
Full Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:1 Guest
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
The full cabin has a comfortable 2 m x 1 m bed, individually controlled air conditioning, natural light through a porthole, private bathroom with hot water and toiletries. Maximum occupancy is for one person
Queen Double Bed
Queen Double Bed
Queen Double Bed
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
There are two queen cabins in total, each with a comfortable double bed of 2 m x 1.60 m, individually controlled air conditioning, natural light through three portholes, private bathroom with hot water and toiletries. Maximum occupancy is for two people
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
Ferox Liveaboard Itineraries
Malpelo (9 nights) (Buenaventura-Buenaventura)
Included
- 9 nights accommodation on board
- 6 days of diving (2-3 dives per day, incl 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (mandatory)
- Full board
- Scheduled group transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fees - 400 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Private transfer
- Hotel accommodation
- Equipment rental
- 15l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport.
Transfer from Cali to Buenaventura (approx. 3 hours). After arrival, guests are taken to the Ferox at anchor, followed by vessel check-in and mandatory safety drills.
Day 2:
Transit to Malpelo
General dive briefing, national park briefing, and equipment setup while the vessel continues toward Malpelo.
Days 3-7:
Malpelo diving
Arrival at Malpelo, followed by dive briefings and safety checks before dive operations begin. Up to 3 dives per day, with sites and timing adjusted to conditions.
Day 8:
Return day
Up to 2 dives are scheduled before the vessel starts the return to Buenaventura.
Day 9:
Crossing day
Full transit day back toward Buenaventura.
Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht. Arrival in Buenaventura after approximately 30 hours of navigation, followed by transfer back to Cali.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- You should arrive in Cali, Colombia (CLO), which is the city from where we start all the Malpelo experience.
- The best way to avoid problems, missing the trip to Malpelo or the flight back home, is to arrive one day before Cali and to book your flight out from Cali one day after the expedition
- After the disembarkation, the boat's crew will transfer you back to Cali.
- You are recommended to plan your air flight one day after the boat returns to the port
Malpelo (11 nights) (Buenaventura-Buenaventura)
Included
- 11 nights accommodation on board
- 8 days of diving (2-3 dives per day, incl 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (mandatory)
- Full board
- Scheduled group transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fees - 480 USD per person
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Private transfer
- Hotel accommodation
- Equipment rental
- 15l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport.
Transfer from Cali to Buenaventura (approx. 3 hours). After arrival, guests are taken to the Ferox at anchor, followed by vessel check-in and mandatory safety drills.
Day 2:
Transit to Malpelo
General dive briefing, national park briefing, and equipment setup while the vessel continues toward Malpelo.
Days 3-9:
Malpelo diving
Arrival at Malpelo, followed by dive briefings and safety checks before dive operations begin. Up to 3 dives per day, with sites and timing adjusted to conditions.
Day 10:
Return day
Up to 2 dives are scheduled before the vessel starts the return to Buenaventura.
Day 11:
Crossing day
Full transit day back toward Buenaventura.
Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht. Arrival in Buenaventura after approximately 30 hours of navigation, followed by transfer back to Cali.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- You should arrive in Cali, Colombia (CLO), which is the city from where we start all the Malpelo experience.
- The best way to avoid problems, missing the trip to Malpelo or the flight back home, is to arrive one day before Cali and to book your flight out from Cali one day after the expedition
- After the disembarkation, the boat's crew will transfer you back to Cali.
- You are recommended to plan your air flight one day after the boat returns to the port