Blue Spirit Galapagos Diving Cruise

- Diving in Darwin and Wolf!
- Long-established, local Galapagos operators;
- Light and airy lounge and communal spaces;
- Experienced and friendly crew;

Blue Spirit, formerly known as the Tip Top III, is a first class motor yacht offering great Galapagos diving itineraries. Fully refurbished in 2008 she is delightfully light and spacious. She is owned by one of the oldest local tourist operators in the Galapagos, and has a great reputation for good food, good service and one of the best crews in the Islands. The company has become a leader in the region for winning internationally recognized certifications for its environmental and safety policies.

Our top tip for a Galapagos diving trip on Blue Spirit? If they are available, choose the lower-deck rooms. As well as being cheaper you'll feel less of the boat rocking - good to know if you are prone to motion sickness. This boat has a really personal touch, and everyone we cruised with was really happy with the service. Captain Washington is a stickler for quality and everything on board is in great condition. Johnny the chef has been on board for 3 years and cooks some delightful seasonal specialities - too many to mention but we'll single out his Cerdo en Salsa de Tamarindo for a mention.

Socialize and relax in comfort
Blue Spirit's communal areas include a bar, dining room, saloon and sun deck. The lounge saloon is on the Main Deck and decorated with light fabrics and rich woods. Here you’ll find a range of board games, DVDs, books and music to enjoy. There’s also a computer for guests to use. The neighbouring dining room serves a delightful mix of Ecuadorian and international cuisine freshly cooked on board every day. The well-stocked bar can provide the perfect refreshment to enjoy before dinner. A beautiful teak-floored sun deck on the upper deck proves to be an ideal place for soaking up the sun, or gazing at the billions of stars that shine in the clear Galapagos night skies.

There are 10 cabins on Blue Spirit spread across 2 decks. Each cabin is tastefully decorated with bright and airy colors and natural wood finishes, and each features a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, personal safe, vanity unit and hair dryer. An internal phone system is available for your use.

Underwater Paradise
Blue Spirit's dive itineraries have been chosen to let you experience some of the world's best dive sites, including the world famous Wolf and Darwin dives. Diving anywhere in Galapagos is special, but these sites in particular will let you tick off two of the world's bucket list dive sites in one trip! Blue Spirit's Dive Master is very experienced in the local waters, and you will need to be a competent open-water diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives as you'll experience strong currents, reef diving, deep diving, and varying visibility.

Tanks, tank filling, weights and weight belts are all included in your ticket price, with the option to hire a full range of quality Cressi dive equipment including dive computers and wetsuits if you wish. Nitrox is also available at additional cost. With over 20 planned dives on her the 7 day itineraries you'll have an unforgettable experience of the Galapagos undersea environment.

The well-trained, friendly and professional crew of 8 always do their best to make your Galapagos Islands visit an unforgettable experience. Each one of them will ensure a safe cruise, as they are well prepared to offer a first-class and personalized service.

Our Comment
The Blue Spirit previously sailed under the name of Tip Top III, and she is rightly renowned as one of the best run and managed boats in the Galapagos fleet. She has now added superb dive itineraries to her talents giving experienced divers the chance to experience the underwater Galapagos in first class style. Blue Spirit’s crew and guides always seem to go out of their way to make sure everything is as good as it can be. We like the light and airy sociable lounge layout, and the superb sundeck is one of our favourites for stargazing. Cabins are generous and comfortable and Blue Spirit is always a popular booking.