EXPEDITION PROFILE

Where:
Galapagos Islands – in the foot steps of “BigAnimals” - dedicated itinerary to... Darwin rock and Wolf islands, Punta Vicente Roca, Tagos Cove & Punta Marshall.

TRIPS IN 2007:
Date: Sept 2 - Sept 16
Duration: 14 days
Cost: $5990 - $6390*
Max No. of Guests: 16
Availability: SOLD OUT

Registration:
Deposit of $1,900
Registration form

TRIPS IN 2008:
Date: Oct 4 - Oct 20
Duration: 10 days
Cost: $6890 - $7290 per person*
Max No. of Guests: 16
Availability: 12 spaces

Registration:
Deposit of $2,430
Registration form

Sample roundtrip airfare from Miami: $900

Facility:
100' M/V Sky Dancer

Activities:
Diving and Land Exploration

Temperature:
In Water: 55° - 65° F
Air Temps: 60°+ F

(Information current as of January, 2007. Dates and prices are subject to change without prior notice.)

*Price based on cabin preference. Ground accommodations and flights not included.

Two week live on board the M/Y Sky Dancer,
Wolf and Darwin / Exclusive Big Animal Diving Experience

In September 2007, I'll be leading one of the last of the two week voyages to Galapagos for remarkable diving adventures.  All of my expeditions to Galapagos in the past few years are done with the cooperation of the world's best live-aboard operators-- Peter Hughes Diving on board the Sky Dancer.

My expeditions feature total immersion with BigAnimals in the Galapagos Islands. This concept has been overwhelming successful and many of the guests repeat their experience year after year with me for the simple reason to be among the BigAnimals. My guests have witnessed a wide range of BigAnimals, from whale sharks and hammerheads to giant mantas, Galapagos sharks and ocean sunfish. And there's always the possibility that we'll encounter dolphins, sperm whales and orcas along the way and we did. We have had one encounter with a pod of up to 500 Melon Head Whales and last year a pod of over 300 Bottlenose Dolphins that remained with us for half a day.

BigAnimals Total Immersion Galapagos will deliver two full weeks on the water. This unprecedented length of time will allow divers to have more frequent encounters with BigAnimals, which means more opportunities to get stunning photographic shots. I've personally designed this expedition, and I'll be on hand to offer photo coaching and share my enthusiasm for the sea... and BigAnimals.

The BigAnimals itinerary is designed around my diving experience in the Galapagos for over 30 years and with the best knowledge of the seasoned skipper of the Sky Dancer. We plan to invest eight to ten days at the most northern islands in the Galapagos Archipelago Islands between Wolf and Darwin. We'll make an extended visit to Punta Vicente Roca off of Isabella Island, perhaps the best site for encounters with Mola Mola and the prime coral reef formation in the entire Galapagos. I'm making plans to visit the isolated Tagos Cove off of Fernandina. We may also visit the Marshall Area off of Isabella Island, all of these remote locations are are the host to many different species of marine life and underwater attractions that make the Galapagos such a spectacular place. Think BigAnimals-- whale sharks, giant manta rays, eagle rays, schooling hammerhead sharks, amphibious iguanas and numerous pelagic marine wildlife.

What is better than seeing the images from the last voyage? Click Here!

This is the place to mention that with such an ambitious aquatic itinerary, we will do very limited land exploration and that with the spirit of the new regulations, minimizing the human impact on the fragile land.

We will be cruising on board the 100' Sky Dancer, one of the luxurious live-aboard boats with a superb and dedicated local crew.  This successful vessel is managed, trained and operated by Peter Hughes Diving.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity.  BigAnimals Total Immersion Galapagos has attracted so many enthusiasts that both of our trips in 2005, 2006 and my 2007 is already sold out.  We are taking standby reservations for them on a first come first serve basis.  If you're interested, make sure to put your name on our waiting list.

Due to such rewarding feedback from my guests and demand, I have already set up an expedition for August 2009.  Make your reservations now!

This is an outstanding opportunity for people who have wanted to join a BigAnimals expedition.  In the past, space on our expeditions anywhere else in the world has been limited to a maximum of 6 guests.  The Galapagos BigAnimals adventures are open to 16 guests.  If you've always wanted to dive and photograph the Galapagos, you won't want to miss it!

However, changes are looming over the horizon.  Galapagos National Park has mandated that only one week charters are available from now onward to limit the human impact on the fragile environment.  Under special arrangements, I am able to secure a two week charter in 2009 during the prime time for BigAnimal encounters, between August and September.

In order to achieve this goal, I have to charter the vessel exclusively.  If you are seriously interested, I am asking you to please call my studio or fill in the application with your non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure your space.  As this time, February 2007, I already have 6 guests who have put down their deposits.