Nortada, Galapagos

Nortada Liveaboard is a small cozy yacht that offers diving safari on famous Galapagos Islands.

Boat Interior

Nortada is not a big boat, she can welcome only 8 divers on board. So it perfectly suites for vacation with a company of friends. boats guests can be accommodated in one of the four twin cabins. All rooms are en-suite.
Boats salon is rather small but cozy. It is air conditioned, so it would be comfortable to spend here time in between dives. Also, there is a sun deck on the stern, that is good to enjoy the marine view.

Dive Deck

Dive deck on Nortada is comfortable to maintain equipment and to prepare for the dive. Boat equipped with 12 ltr tanks, there are several nitrox tanks and rebreather tanks on board.

Safety

Safety on a board of Nortada ensured by necessary equipment. Boat outfitted with first aid kit and life vests, etc.

Safari with Friends

Nortada is a rather small boat. Only 8 persons can be accommodated on board. Although, she is pretty comfortable if you want to travel with friends. Because of a small capacity, every diver on board can ger personal care.

Itinerary

Nortada’ itineraries include some of the best and the most famous dive sites of Galapagos Islands. This destination is known for the great possibility to meet several types of sharks, like Galapagos Sharks and hammerheads. A big range of different creatures that can be found on Galapagos, such as sea lions, marine iguanas, rays. Cousin's Rock, one of the dive spot that will be visited during the trip is great for macro diving. Divers can often meet hawkfish, nudibranchs, and frogfishes here, also a rare Galapagos sea horses. Darwin Island together with Wolf Island is a must see dive sites of Galapagos Archipelago, great place to see Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, and dolphins.

When to Go

There are two main seasons for diving on Galapagos. The wet season lasts from January to June, water temperatures are slightly higher at this time. In July begins a dry season, diving in this period can be less comfortable. Time from June to November can be considered as shark season.

Nortada is a superb boat to discover extraordinary Galapagos Island, meet sharks and have a great time with new and old friends