Galapagos Summer 2006

Tanguero · 31st August 2005, 16:21

I'm just beginning to plan a rebreather-trip to Galapagos in August or early September 2006.
I've been there in 2002 for two weeks, which was really great. (Whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, Hammerhead sharks, incredible schools of fish... I have to see this again.)
Anyone interested in such a trip at this date, please contact me.

Ralf

bubblefree · 31st August 2005, 21:47

Ralf

May be interested in going. Am waiting on my Evolution which I am reliably told will be with me in October (Ha Ha). Before I do any trips with it I would like to have at least six months of weekend diving under my belt so its all dependent on when I get it!

feel free to PM with any details.

Mark Chase · 1st September 2005, 07:32

I would be interested but I would want to take my wife who is an OC diver. I dont think there is much in the way of deep tec stuff out there that needs doing but if you planning on some that would rule her out as she is only up for 40m max.

More details on land or sea bassed, accomadation type of dives would be apreciated.

ATB

Mark Chase

Tanguero · 1st September 2005, 14:56

For 2006 its too late to hire a complete boat. But it would be great to have a company of - say - 3 or 4 CCR-divers.
Trip would be 10 days including travelling, one stay over night in Guyaquil, 8 days in Galapagos. This would be boat-based, since the best diving in Galapagos is at Darwin and Wolf, the northernmost islands. (But a bit of sightseeing would be included.)
Diving there is mostly to depths of 25 meters. No problem for OC-buddies too.
But at Galapagos you can have *heavy* currents.
I.e. "normal" mode of movement against such a current at Darwin could even be pulling yourself forward from rock to rock hand for hand. (You won't swim against this current more than 1..2 minutes without drifting back.)
This is onlyso at the most exposed place(s). But these are especially interesting and absolutely worth it.
Its not so bad... I did my first time at Galapagos having just got my brand new CCR, having done the course 2 months ago. It was ok.
And there are much quieter places too.

I'm still in a very early stage of planning. So tell me your wishes, and I'll see, what is possible.

Ralf

Mark Chase · 1st September 2005, 17:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tanguero)

For 2006 its too late to hire a complete boat. But it would be great to have a company of - say - 3 or 4 CCR-divers.
Trip would be 10 days including travelling, one stay over night in Guyaquil, 8 days in Galapagos. This would be boat-based, since the best diving in Galapagos is at Darwin and Wolf, the northernmost islands. (But a bit of sightseeing would be included.)
Diving there is mostly to depths of 25 meters. No problem for OC-buddies too.
But at Galapagos you can have *heavy* currents.
I.e. "normal" mode of movement against such a current at Darwin could even be pulling yourself forward from rock to rock hand for hand. (You won't swim against this current more than 1..2 minutes without drifting back.)
This is onlyso at the most exposed place(s). But these are especially interesting and absolutely worth it.
Its not so bad... I did my first time at Galapagos having just got my brand new CCR, having done the course 2 months ago. It was ok.
And there are much quieter places too.

I'm still in a very early stage of planning. So tell me your wishes, and I'll see, what is possible.

Ralf

Currents are not a problem. Ling lernt to dive in the Maldives. The first time she actualy had to fin anywhere she was a bit dissapointed

So still interested subject to arangements and cost. Frankley a single 12ltr would do the job nicley out there but if the logistics are in place for CCR it wont be so bad.

ATB

Mark Chase

Tanguero · 2nd September 2005, 19:50

Approximate costs:
About 3990$ per person in double cabin

Included would be all:
Stay overnight in Guyaquil, domestic flights Guyaquil-Galapagos and back (including overweight), National Park entry-fee for Galapagos, meals aboard.
Air, Oxygen, Sofnolime and Recompression chamber fee.
All land tours (two, I believe). Even a reasonable tip for the crew and the guide.

Shortly said: all except the international flights from your home-country to Guyaquil and back (but the airport-tax in Guyaquil would be covered),
and your personal expenses and beverages aboard and in Guyaquil.

What do you think?

31st August 2005, 16:21	#1 (permalink)
Tanguero New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 8	Galapagos Summer 2006 I'm just beginning to plan a rebreather-trip to Galapagos in August or early September 2006. I've been there in 2002 for two weeks, which was really great. (Whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, Hammerhead sharks, incredible schools of fish... I have to see this again.) Anyone interested in such a trip at this date, please contact me. Ralf
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31st August 2005, 21:47	#2 (permalink)
bubblefree New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Cayman Posts: 40	Ralf May be interested in going. Am waiting on my Evolution which I am reliably told will be with me in October (Ha Ha). Before I do any trips with it I would like to have at least six months of weekend diving under my belt so its all dependent on when I get it! feel free to PM with any details.
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1st September 2005, 07:32	#3 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,693	I would be interested but I would want to take my wife who is an OC diver. I dont think there is much in the way of deep tec stuff out there that needs doing but if you planning on some that would rule her out as she is only up for 40m max. More details on land or sea bassed, accomadation type of dives would be apreciated. ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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1st September 2005, 14:56	#4 (permalink)
Tanguero New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 8	Some more details For 2006 its too late to hire a complete boat. But it would be great to have a company of - say - 3 or 4 CCR-divers. Trip would be 10 days including travelling, one stay over night in Guyaquil, 8 days in Galapagos. This would be boat-based, since the best diving in Galapagos is at Darwin and Wolf, the northernmost islands. (But a bit of sightseeing would be included.) Diving there is mostly to depths of 25 meters. No problem for OC-buddies too. But at Galapagos you can have heavy currents. I.e. "normal" mode of movement against such a current at Darwin could even be pulling yourself forward from rock to rock hand for hand. (You won't swim against this current more than 1..2 minutes without drifting back.) This is onlyso at the most exposed place(s). But these are especially interesting and absolutely worth it. Its not so bad... I did my first time at Galapagos having just got my brand new CCR, having done the course 2 months ago. It was ok. And there are much quieter places too. I'm still in a very early stage of planning. So tell me your wishes, and I'll see, what is possible. Ralf
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1st September 2005, 17:41	#5 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,693	Quote: (Originally Posted by Tanguero) For 2006 its too late to hire a complete boat. But it would be great to have a company of - say - 3 or 4 CCR-divers. Trip would be 10 days including travelling, one stay over night in Guyaquil, 8 days in Galapagos. This would be boat-based, since the best diving in Galapagos is at Darwin and Wolf, the northernmost islands. (But a bit of sightseeing would be included.) Diving there is mostly to depths of 25 meters. No problem for OC-buddies too. But at Galapagos you can have heavy currents. I.e. "normal" mode of movement against such a current at Darwin could even be pulling yourself forward from rock to rock hand for hand. (You won't swim against this current more than 1..2 minutes without drifting back.) This is onlyso at the most exposed place(s). But these are especially interesting and absolutely worth it. Its not so bad... I did my first time at Galapagos having just got my brand new CCR, having done the course 2 months ago. It was ok. And there are much quieter places too. I'm still in a very early stage of planning. So tell me your wishes, and I'll see, what is possible. Ralf Currents are not a problem. Ling lernt to dive in the Maldives. The first time she actualy had to fin anywhere she was a bit dissapointed So still interested subject to arangements and cost. Frankley a single 12ltr would do the job nicley out there but if the logistics are in place for CCR it wont be so bad. ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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2nd September 2005, 19:50	#6 (permalink)
Tanguero New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 8	Approximate costs: About 3990$ per person in double cabin Included would be all: Stay overnight in Guyaquil, domestic flights Guyaquil-Galapagos and back (including overweight), National Park entry-fee for Galapagos, meals aboard. Air, Oxygen, Sofnolime and Recompression chamber fee. All land tours (two, I believe). Even a reasonable tip for the crew and the guide. Shortly said: all except the international flights from your home-country to Guyaquil and back (but the airport-tax in Guyaquil would be covered), and your personal expenses and beverages aboard and in Guyaquil. What do you think?
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