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Nortada Liveaboard, Galapagos

from
USD
548
per day
Small group structure allow for a personalized dive experience
Two inflatable tenders ensure smooth, staggered dive site access
Itineraries include some famous sites around Wolf and Darwin Islands
The Nortada yacht, measuring 25.9 meters, provides a quiet Galapagos liveaboard getaway designed for divers who enjoy fewer tourists. With a 12-guest capacity and just four cabins, tours remain at a low-key pace both on and below the water. Cabins are located on the lower deck and include en-suite bathrooms with showers, individually controlled air conditioning, twin lower beds, an extra upper bunk, lockers, and drawer storage.

Social spaces are functional and plain. The main deck dining salon and air-conditioned saloon offer a no-nonsense space to socialize. Upstairs, the open-air sun deck has padded benches and unobstructed sea views. Overall, the design follows the boat's emphasis on function and space maximization. Internet onboard is provided.

Meals are served buffet-style with soft drinks included. Wine and beer are available for purchase. Vegetarian and vegan diets can be accommodated upon request.

Dives are as many as four a day, conducted on two 15-foot tenders with 25 HP outboards. A guide is assigned to each group, with small ratios and more flexible dive planning. Nitrox is available for an extra charge, and technical and rebreather diving support is available on the yacht. A camera table is found at the stern area by the dive benches, with rinse stations and fresh water showers within reach. Safety devices on board include surface markers, Nautilus Lifelines, and dive alerts.

Itineraries include 7 night Galapagos with stops at iconic hotspots like Wolf and Darwin Islands. Divers can anticipate schooling hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, mantas, and whale sharks on a seasonal basis. Encounters with endemic marine life such as marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and flightless cormorants are also characteristic of this region. The Nortada Galapagos liveaboard is a great option for experienced divers who want focused interaction with pelagics and rare species

Cabins

Twin Cabin
Lower deck

Twin Cabin

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
1986 / 2014
Number of cabins
4
Dive guides to divers ratio
8-12:1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Nortada
Length and width
25.9 m / 5.4 m
Capacity
12
Tenders
2,15 ft Nautica 25 HP outboard engines
Material
Glass Reinforced Plastic
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
2-pin US 110 electricity
Engines
2 Cummins 6CTA8.3-M 255 HP / 190 kW
Generator
2 Kholer 28EOZD 38 HP / 28 kW
Tech diving friendly
Yes
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 Nuvait Mini Tech 8040.2 5.5 HP
Nitrox Membrane
Marine LP280 Nuvair D11-121-0020 10 HP
Freshwater maker
700 litres per day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Rebreather Support
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Tech Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Personal Storage Space

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
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station

Frequently Asked Questions About Nortada

What documentation is required before boarding the Nortada?

Visitors are required to present a valid passport, a signed liability release, and a signed safe diving practices document. Advanced Open Water certification is required, and a Nitrox certification card must also be presented if applicable. Dive insurance is mandatory

What diving gear must be brought along on the trip?

Divers are required to bring their own equipment unless previously arranged for rental. The requirements include a 5mm to 7mm wetsuit, booties, mask, snorkel, fins, BCD, regulator with alternate air source, submersible pressure and depth gauges, dive computer, dive light, repair kit with spare parts, dive alert air horn, and a surface marker buoy (DSMB)

What should guests know about arriving in Ecuador before heading to the Galapagos?

Foreign travelers must arrive in Ecuador through either Guayaquil (GYE) or Quito (UIO). Upon arrival, travelers must purchase a Migratory Control Card (TCC) for $20 at the airport booth before checking in, and have all luggage screened at the ABG control area. Galapagos flights typically depart early in the morning, so a hotel booking overnight prior to flying out is advisable

What are the arrival formalities in the Galapagos Islands?

The two main airports are: Baltra (GPS) and San Cristobal (SCY). Upon arrival, visitors must pay a $200 National Park entrance fee in cash and present their TCC. Baggage is inspected once again by ABG before leaving the airport.

How do passengers travel from Baltra Island to the Nortada?

After arrival at Baltra Airport, take the Lobitos airport bus to the Itabaca Canal ($5 per person) and the ferry to Santa Cruz Island ($1 per person). On the other side, go to Puerto Ayora by taxi ($25 for four people or less) or public bus ($5 per person), a 45-minute to one-hour journey. Nortada check-in is at 12:30 on Friday in Puerto Ayora. (Prices are subject to change)

What is the way from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz?

Visitors who arrive at San Cristobal Airport (SCY) can go to Santa Cruz Island by buying a cabotage boat ticket at the Passengers Dock for $30 per person. The boat will arrive at the Passengers Dock in Santa Cruz, where Nortada's naturalist guide will greet arriving visitors

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