Yemaya Liveaboard

Yemaya Liveaboard

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  • NitroxSurcharge
  • WifiNo
  • Diving EquipmentSurcharge
  • Tech Diving FriendlyNo
  • Fleet nameCoiba Dive Expeditions
  • Year built1965
  • Length35 m
  • Width7.3 m
  • Capacity16
  • MaterialSteel

MV Yemaya is a modern liveaboard that offers diving on Islands of Coiba, Malpelo, and Cocos. These destinations are recognized between divers all over the world.

Boat Interior

MV Yemaya offers a lot of space for comfortable and well-appointed accommodation: there are 8 cabins for 16 divers on board. There are two Master cabins and six standard cabins. All cabins are equipped with hot and cold water showers, reading lights, comfortable beds. Cabins have big portholes that provide dives with a picturesque view.

Salon area placed on the main deck. Here divers can comfortably relax after the day of diving, chat ith other passengers. Another common area is a dining that is located on the upper deck next to sun deck. Yemaya sun deck has a number of sun loungers and it is perfect to enjoy a marine view.

Dive Deck

Yemaya dive deck is spacious and convenient for all divers to prepare for the dive. Divers can use personal storage for the gear and two showers. Plus, there are facilities for rinsing equipment after dive and a separate tank for maintaining cameras. Boat crew pays special attention to photo enthusiasts. Here they can use also camera table with charging points and storage.

Safety

Insecure your safety on board is one of the main purposes for the MV Yemaya crew team. Boat equipped with fire distinguishers and fire alarms, life rafts, life rings with line life jackets, etc.

Best fo Photographers

Yemeya Liveaboard offers a special equipment for photo enthusiasts. Here divers can maintain their camera equipment using special table and rinsing tanks. Routes that boat runs are very attractive for photographers. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to meet sharks, hammerheads, schools of fish and giant mantas. Imagine how amazing it would be to make a picture of a whale shark in Coiba National Park. It is also possible to see humpback whales in some months here.

Itinerary

Yemeya itineraries include three different routes. Divers has an amazing opportunity to discover Malpelo Island of Colombia, Coiba National Park, and Cocos Island. Malpelo is a spectacular diving with sharks. This diving destination is represented by numerous of shark species. It’s, for example, white-tip shark. Galapagos sharks and Hammerheads.

Coiba is a big uninhabited island with tropical forest. Its underwater world is extraordinary. Its waters is a home for manta rays, several types of sharks. And what made a safari to this destination even more extraordinary is a chance to see humpback whales migration. This migration route from Antarctic is the longest for this type of whales.

Cocos Island is one of the most attractive diving itineraries. MV Yemeya offers a special trip to this recognized destination, that will include diving with hammerheads, silver-tip, tiger, silky, black-tip and whale sharks and many others. Humpback whales is a frequent guest for this area as well.

When to Go

The best months for diving on Malpelo Islands are December through April when seas are calmer and the water is less cold. Currents can be rather strong here, what can make visiting some of the dive sites impossible. Diving on Coiba is possible year round, water temperature is around 27 C/81 F through the year. The climate at Cocos Island is tropical and humid. Water temperatures and visibility of this region depends on a current.

Yemaya Liveaboard gives divers an incredible opportunity to dive into worlds well-known destinations. Boat has all facilities to make your vacation there comfortable

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CabinsView deck plan

Master Cabin 2

Master Cabin 2

Deck:
Upper Deck
Bedding:
Double bed + Twin bed (bunk-style)
Max occupancy:
2
Ensuite bathroom:
Yes
Aircon:
Yes
Number of Cabins:
1
Aft of the pilothouse on the starboard side is the second Double Master Cabin, which is suited for couples and individuals alike. There is a queen size bed and a full size bed, as well as a large hanging closet with ample storage space. The bath has a ceramic tile stall shower and vanity unit. A round picture window looks over the starboard side of Yemaya with a small picture window looking to port
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Master Cabin 1

Master Cabin 1

Deck:
Upper Deck
Bedding:
Double bed
Max occupancy:
2
Ensuite bathroom:
Yes
Aircon:
Yes
Number of Cabins:
1
The first Double Master Cabin is amidships with head, shower, and queen-size bed and includes entertainment centre, with TV and DVD player. The dressing room has marble and tile fixtures, with a vanity unit and glass shower enclosure. This Master Cabin is very spacious with plenty of natural light from several large picture windows with views over the port and starboard sides of M/V Yemaya
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Standard Cabin with Private Bath

Standard Cabin with Private Bath

Deck:
Main Deck
Bedding:
Twin beds (bunk-style)
Max occupancy:
2
Ensuite bathroom:
Yes
Aircon:
Yes
Number of Cabins:
2
There are two Standard Cabins with private bathroom, head and shower. Both cabins have two separate single beds. Both have large picture windows which provide natural lighting and a view of the ocean
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Standard Cabin with Shared Bath

Standard Cabin with Shared Bath

Deck:
Main Deck
Bedding:
Twin beds
Max occupancy:
2
Ensuite bathroom:
No
Aircon:
Yes
Number of Cabins:
4
There are four cabins with two separate single beds that form an “L.” They have large picture windows for natural lighting and ocean views. Two cabins share one bathroom with shower and head
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Amenities

Boat specification

  • Fleet nameCoiba Dive Expeditions
  • Year built1965
  • Last renovation dateJanuary, 2008
  • Length35 m
  • Width7.3 m
  • Capacity16
  • MaterialSteel
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • Handicapped FriendlyNo
  • Number of cabins8
  • EnginesTwin diesel DETROIT 16V71
  • Generator2 x 371-30KW GM generators 1x 471-75 KW generator
  • Compressors2 x MAKO type K14 high pressure dive compressors
  • Tenders25 ft x 8.6 ft Caribe Profundo
  • Freshwater maker1x Sea Recovery 2,000 gallons per hour
  • On-board payment methodsCash
  • Water capacity12000 liter
  • Fuel capacity9000 liter

Crew

8 crew members aboard M/V Yemaya

Onboard Facilities

  • Laundry Service
  • Massage
  • Onboard Kayaks
  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Child Friendly
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
  • SPA
  • Land Excursions
  • Fishing

Cabin Facilities

  • TV in Cabins
  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Cabins
  • Wall Fan
  • Lockable Storage
  • Towels
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries

Food & drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • A La Carte
  • Hot & Soft Drinks and Cold
  • Snacks All Day

Photography Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Special Storage for U/W Camera
  • Charging Stations

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Diving and Safety

  • Radar
  • GPS Tracking
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Life Rafts
  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Fighting Equipment
  • Emergency Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Sounder
  • Satellite Phone
  • Bilge Pump Alarm
  • Searchlight
  • EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon)
  • Emergency Flares
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Life Rings

Diving Facilities

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

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