Rebreather diving in the Galapagos??

Live2Dive · 4th April 2008, 18:47

Hey everyone, I am new to Rebreathers and was excitedly anticipating diving silent in the Galapagos islands when much to my dismay I have been told by the three major companies that have the needed permits to dive Wolfe and Darwin islands do not welcome or allow Rebreathers divers on their boats. I was told that I was welcome to dive OC.. !?! Whats the deal? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Ocean Explorer · 7th April 2008, 22:46

It's a real shame.
I was lucky enough to dive Wolf and Darwin on CCR in October.
Probably the last person to do it on an Aggressor.
They only allowed it because the trip was booked before the ban was implimented.
Too bad. It was incredible!!!

Try writing, calling or emailing the sales managers of the companies.
Numbers talk but don't hold your breath. They feel they have more than enough business without allowing Rebreather's.

Run silent, run deep.

Jim

teksimple · 10th April 2008, 18:43

Yep, tis a shame. Dived the Galapagos with my Mk 15.5 in August of 2005 on the Sky Dancer, which no longer allows rebreathers.

I think you would need to hire your own research ship and obtain permits to do it now. Marrying an Ecuadorian would probably be much cheaper if you want to dive it more than once.

The closest thing I could find to the Galapagos is Malpelo, which is why I am going there this summer. There is still room on the July/August trip on the Inula. Much cheaper, rebreather dedicated. Don't have to hang out with OC divers which is the one thing that tempered my enjoyment/utilization of my CCR in the Galapagos back in 2005.

swadiver · 11th April 2008, 00:54

christ, why the ban on Rebreathers? i was planning to bring my optima there

quickean · 11th April 2008, 01:09

underseahunter.com is also a good operation for going to Malpelo and Cocos Islands and they are CCR friendly. I would highly recommend them.

Dsix36 · 11th April 2008, 02:27

If they ban rebreathers, they can kiss my Optima wearing ass.

Don't get me started on this crap. They should just----

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quickean · 11th April 2008, 03:10

I remember reading an article a while back that the Aggressor fleet was no longer going to allow rebreathers due to liability and the lack of trained staff equipped to deal with them. Or something like that!

4th April 2008, 18:47	#1 (permalink)
Live2Dive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2	Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? Hey everyone, I am new to Rebreathers and was excitedly anticipating diving silent in the Galapagos islands when much to my dismay I have been told by the three major companies that have the needed permits to dive Wolfe and Darwin islands do not welcome or allow Rebreathers divers on their boats. I was told that I was welcome to dive OC.. !?! Whats the deal? Does anyone have any suggestions?
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7th April 2008, 22:46	#2 (permalink)
Ocean Explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 6	Re: Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? It's a real shame. I was lucky enough to dive Wolf and Darwin on CCR in October. Probably the last person to do it on an Aggressor. They only allowed it because the trip was booked before the ban was implimented. Too bad. It was incredible!!! Try writing, calling or emailing the sales managers of the companies. Numbers talk but don't hold your breath. They feel they have more than enough business without allowing Rebreather's. Run silent, run deep. Jim
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10th April 2008, 18:43	#3 (permalink)
teksimple RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Haifa Street, Baghdad Posts: 514	Re: Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? Yep, tis a shame. Dived the Galapagos with my Mk 15.5 in August of 2005 on the Sky Dancer, which no longer allows rebreathers. I think you would need to hire your own research ship and obtain permits to do it now. Marrying an Ecuadorian would probably be much cheaper if you want to dive it more than once. The closest thing I could find to the Galapagos is Malpelo, which is why I am going there this summer. There is still room on the July/August trip on the Inula. Much cheaper, rebreather dedicated. Don't have to hang out with OC divers which is the one thing that tempered my enjoyment/utilization of my CCR in the Galapagos back in 2005. __________________ ---- _____________ "I don't know the percentage of the Internet that's valid, do you? Jesus, it's scary." - Hunter S. Thompson Last edited by teksimple : 11th April 2008 at 16:57.
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11th April 2008, 00:54	#4 (permalink)
swadiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: southeast florida Posts: 155	Re: Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? christ, why the ban on Rebreathers? i was planning to bring my optima there
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11th April 2008, 01:09	#5 (permalink)
quickean RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? underseahunter.com is also a good operation for going to Malpelo and Cocos Islands and they are CCR friendly. I would highly recommend them.
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11th April 2008, 02:27	#6 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,154	Re: Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? If they ban rebreathers, they can kiss my Optima wearing ass. Don't get me started on this crap. They should just---- . __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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11th April 2008, 03:10	#7 (permalink)
quickean RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Rebreather diving in the Galapagos?? I remember reading an article a while back that the Aggressor fleet was no longer going to allow rebreathers due to liability and the lack of trained staff equipped to deal with them. Or something like that!
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