MV Deep Blue - Galapagos

[lstepko]

I'm planning a trip of the Deep Blue for Aug 06. Has anyone out there used them? How were the conditions? The wildlife? The whole experience? Any general first or second hand information would be great.

 

[Dr. Doug Ebersole]

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[bzbcal]

I'm planning a trip of the Deep Blue for Aug 06. Has anyone out there used them? How were the conditions? The wildlife? The whole experience? Any general first or second hand information would be great.

Just returned on Oct. 28 after 10 day trip on Deep Blue. BEST big animal diving ever. Saw dozens of hammerheads, Galapagoes sharks, silver tips and white tips. Manta rays, eagle rays and sting rays. Of 10 dives at Darwins Arch we saw WHALE SHARKS 8 times. FANTASTIC !! Land tours were awesome due to closeness of animals and totally unique wild life. August should be a little warmer, but bring 5mm for colder southern dive sites.

 

[wahlaoeh]

hi istepko,

i'm sure u're going to have a fantastic trip..the crew of deep blue were great & the dm & naturalist onboard were very knowleageable....check out my trip report..
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=114868

jovin-

 

[lstepko]

I'm even more excited now that I was before. I can't imagine seeing that much wildlife at once! Jovin and depersole, your trip reports were fantastic. We have a group of 11 divers going and when you get us together you would think our trip was next month!

Thanks again for all the info!

Happy Diving,
Laura