Nortada Galapagos Diving Cruise

A Galapagos Diving Cruise aboard the Nortada

- Only 8 guests, the most exclusive dive boat
- Locally owned and operated
- More dives than any other cruise
- The best dive itineraries in Galapagos


Nortada is the perfect dive boat for those who want to make the most of their underwater time in Galapagos. With only 8 guests per trip, a diving cruise on Nortada will give you more time with the wonderful marine life of the archipelago. Her owner is also the operator - a local fisherman with intimate knowledge of the waters around the Galapagos and a deep understanding of what his guests are looking for... Click here to read more Click here to read Less - Only 8 guests, the most exclusive dive boat
- Locally owned and operated
- More dives than any other cruise
- The best dive itineraries in Galapagos


Nortada is the perfect dive boat for those who want to make the most of their underwater time in Galapagos. With only 8 guests per trip, a diving cruise on Nortada will give you more time with the wonderful marine life of the archipelago. Her owner is also the operator - a local fisherman with intimate knowledge of the waters around the Galapagos and a deep understanding of what his guests are looking for in their diving cruise.

Accommodation
With only four double cabins, Nortada is the most intimate diving experience in the Galapagos. All accommodation is on the lower deck, which minimizes the effects of the swell for a comfortable sleep as you motor between amazing dive sites.

Cabins are comfortable, with air conditioning, private heads and storage lockers. The public areas are bright and airy, and with only 8 guests sitting down to eat together there is a feeling of space and relaxation. There is a sundeck for relaxing and soaking up the equatorial rays.

Diving
Of course, the diving is what this cruise is all about. Nortada is fully equipped to make sure you have an unforgettable time diving in the Galapagos. The scuba diving platform has ample benches, outside showers, camera tables and re-breather rinsing facilities. A complete toolkit and a selection of solid lead weights and trim soft pouches are available for all divers.

20 Nitrox compatible aluminum 80 cu ft / 12 liter cylinders are filled by one of the twin Nuvair LP/HP Compressors. Two Nuvair nitrox analyzers are available on board. For technical and re-breather diving, redundant oxygen clean Haskell Sport Boosters, one Tri Hunter 3000 Gas mixing stick for Trimix blending, several nitrox compatible 40 cu ft / 6 liter aluminum stage cylinders and several 19 cu ft / 2 liter steel re-breather cylinders with various valves and one Analytical Industries Trimix Analyzer are available upon request.

Our comments
This is one of the best diving experiences you can have. The available itineraries will take you to the best dive sites in the world, and the team on board the Nortada are devoted to getting you underwater more often than other cruises that can be much more expensive. For divers, this is our pick of the lot. Click here to read more Click here to read Less