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Ferox
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Ferox, Colombia

Ferox - stable liveaboard that meets SOLAS requirements to ensure your safety. This boat can be called eco-friendly as she uses biodiesel and due to its size have low fuel consumption. Well trained bost's stuff will care about your comfort 2during the day. Liveaboard offers diving in a truly unique destination - Malpelo, which features amazing diversity of underwater landscapes including vertical walls, tunnels, caves and also countless Galapagos sharks, throngs of silky sharks & hammerhead sharks.

Boat interior and exterior
Boat' has 8 cabins that accommodate 12 passengers. You cabin share a twin cabin or stay at one of the single cabins. There is also a master cabin that gives you additional comfort during your traveling. Most of the cabins have a private bathroom and one of the single cabins features semi-private bathroom.

Diving
Ferox equipped with all necessary diving facilities, including an air compressor, nitrox generator. Diving tenders had ladders for more comfort. Equipment items can be rented onboard.

Safety and navigation
One of the main boat's features is stability and attention to safety on board. She supplied with diving rafts, fire fighting and also search and rescue equipment.

Diving features
Malpelo is a unique diving destination. Ferox is the only liveaboard that offers diving here. That guarantees uncrowded dive spots. More than 383 species of fish, 15 species of corals, 110 species of echinoderms, 340 species of mollusks, 267 species of crustaceans, 18 of mammals can be found in the sanctuary. Divers choose Malpelo for a great opportunity to see hammerheads almost all year round. Add residing eagle rays, mobula and the majestic manta rays to this incredible experience. Whale sharks came to Malpelo in June and stays until September.
Malpelo suits only for experienced divers due to the various ocean currents. You should get an Advance certification and be able to dive with nitrox.

When to Go
Hammerhead sharks can be seen on Malpelo almost all year round. But more chances to see them from December to March. For diving with silky sharks it better to choose timeframe from April to September. Manta rays can be experienced in the months of May and June. June is also is the month for diving with whale sharks

Cabins

Single Cabin
Lower Deck
Single Cabin
1 Guest
Single Cabin with Private Bath
Main Deck
Single Cabin with Private Bath
2 Guests
Master Cabin
Lower Deck
Master Cabin
2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
1991 / 2017
Number of cabins
8
Groups or charters
No
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Malpelo Tours
Length and width
31 m / 7 m
Capacity
12
Tenders
2 AVON SR 6 & 1 DELTA
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English, Spanish
Engines
2x SCANIA DS11 57M22U 230 Kw / 308 HP@ 1800 rpm
Generator
DIESEL
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
Nuvair 26
Nitrox Membrane
Nuvair LP420

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