Trip Report Return to Malpelo, July 20-30, 2023 on Colombia Dive Adventures, Ferox

[Dan]

@Dan will probably remember better than I do. Sea Wolf and Undersea Hunter were both at Malpelo when we arrived. Both left within 1, or at most, 2 days. We never saw their divers. I was wondering at the time if our extra day of diving, 7 rather than the more usual 6, had anything to do with seeing the other boats. @Colombia Dive Adventures explanation fixed that, thanks Tony.

What I recalled, Sea Wolf left Malpelo on the day we arrived. Undersea Hunter left on the next day.

 

[scubadada]

I should add that private yachts can also obtain permission to visit Malpelo. While rare we have been joined by a few superyachts over the years.

I could go for a week or two at Malpelo on a superyacht, I wonder how you get invited. Of course, I would still want to have Sten for my guide.

 

[scubadada]

Ferox

Popeye in our RIB

My port side main deck room

Dining area/dive deck

Galley

 

[Dan]

This visit to Malpelo left Dan and I wondering what Malpelo is like is during the dry season, when the water is colder. We will have to wait for our third visit to Malpelo with Sten in March of 2025, another 7 dive day trip.

Unfortunately I have schedule conflict for March 2025. March 2026 is also already block for other trip. I rescheduled it to July 7-16, 2026.

I am looking forward to read up your March 2025 trip report. Hopefully you’ll see the rarely seen Ferox & schooling hammerheads.

 

[Johnoly]

.. missed seeing the trip video

Yep, I missed this post.
Great video, lots of big fish and clear viz!!

 

[scubadada]

Better late than never. I still have a long time to wait before my 3rd visit to Malpelo with Sten, March 7-17, 2025. I think there may still be spots available

Diving Malpelo with Sten

"Malpelo is the one destination I hope you will live to experience."

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Sten looking for sharks

Pelican Barracuda

Bigeye Trevally

Creole Fish

Barberfish

 

[scubadada]

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray at the exit of La Catedral

Galapagos Sharks

Hammerhead

 

[scubadada]

Guineafowl Puffer, spotted phase

Guineafowl Puffer, golden phase

Leather Bass

Scorpionfish

Flag Cabrilla

 

[scubadada]

Frogfish at La Nevera, 110 feet

Fine Spotted Moray

Marbled Goby

Whale Shark near D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers

 

[Catito]

I will post photos when the SB upgrade is finished. Currently, just one photo/file per post

Interesting. Thanks for all the detail. Total cost (excluding plane ticket)?