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The Galapagos: a once in a lifetime diving experience

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Master Liveaboards logoDiving the Galapagos is on every diver’s bucket list. The islands are famous for some of the most incredible underwater action in the world.

Find yourself surrounded by huge schools of barracudas, groupers, snappers, jacks or tunas. Dive with curious and playful sea lions, watch marine iguanas eat, be surprised by a big school of dolphins or mobula rays. Drift along with black and white tip sharks, bullhead sharks, Galapagos sharks and of course watch the famous big schools of hammerheads so characteristic of Galapagos waters.

2. 3 hammerheads copyright Robert Wilpernig

Image copyright: Robert Wilpernig

Would you love to experience this but hate diving in cold water? Did you know that from January to June the waters in the Galapagos are milder than you realise, around 70°F (21°C) – 80°F (27°C)? These water temperatures are just perfect for diving with just a wet suit and still being able to get the most of what the Galapagos have to offer. But there’s another plus – these warmer waters bring along generally better visibility, calmer seas and a lot of mantas.

Mantas migrate at this time of the year to mate, so expect to see long mating trains with single females being followed by several males dancing above your head – something truly beautiful.

2. 5 Manta copyright Kathy White

Image copyright: Kathy White

Big schools of mobula rays are also seen at this time of the year, as well as a larger number of sea turtles and marine iguanas.

This time of the year is also perfect to observe, on land, larger groups of iguanas, flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, albatross, masked and blue footed boobies that love to visit the different liveaboards around the area.

So if you are an avid diver who:

  • loves to dive in warm waters
  • loves to dive with good viz
  • loves to enjoy flat and calm seas during your liveaboard vacations
  • loves to dive with mantas
  • wants to enjoy a thrilling underwater experience

Then diving in the Galapagos from January to June is definitely for you.

Since the launch of the Galapagos Master last May 2015, she has been operating at full capacity, but due to last minute cancellations in February, there are now some spaces available. Don’t miss this opportunity – contact them today for a once in a lifetime experience.

Email: bookings@masterliveaboards.com

Website: www.masterliveaboards.com/galapagos

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GEAR REVIEW: JOBY SeaPal Underwater Housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy (Watch Video)

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In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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