[FB (On board Galapagos Eco Explorer I only)]

The Galapagos Eco Explorer I was designed as one of the fastest, most stable and most comfortable liveaboards sailing the area. A maximum of sixteen passengers are accommodated in nine double staterooms, located on the main and upper levels, with seating areas and windows opening to fantastic views. There is a large indoor salon for dining and relaxation, a separate open-air salon, viewing and sundeck areas. The dive deck features ample space for storing dive gear, suiting up and rinsing.

A maximum of 16 passengers are accommodated in eight double staterooms and one suite, all of which have private facilities, queen-size or side by side twin beds (with a king-size bed in the suite) and sliding glass doors to maximise the view. All cabins are on the main and upper decks. The air-conditioned salon on the main deck includes dining tables, TV, VCR, CD/DVD, video library and lounge area. An open-air salon is located on the upper deck, and sunning/viewing areas are located on the top level and forward on the upper deck. The dive deck is equipped with a bathroom, individual gear lockers, camera table with low pressure air hose, recharging station, air and Nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.

The vessel's crew, of 10, have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share as well as the customer service and all of the amenities for which the Explorer Ventures Fleet is known.

Diving the Galapagos can be challenging, but the rewards are great - schooling Hammerheads, Galapagos Sharks, Whale Sharks, mantas and a myriad of other pelagics frequent these waters. Nature???s bounty is not confined to the waters, of course ??? Charles Darwin???s work concentrated largely on the rare terrestrial ecosystems, which abound with flora and fauna unique to the archipelago.