Dive with World Class Photographer Dave Fleetham & Ken Nichols

10 Day Galapagos\Whale Shark Adventure
This is a trip that cannot be beat. The diving in the Galapagos Islands at this time of year is as close to a guarantee of seeing Whale sharks as you can get. Add to that the slide shows and experiences of one of the worlds best under water photographers and you have the potential for the trip of a lifetime.

For nature lovers and the adventurous, there's no more fascinating destination than the Galapagos Islands and no better way to explore it than from the aboard the islands' finest dive yachts, the newly renovated 14-passenger Galapagos Aggressor I and Galapagos Aggressor II. The Galapagos Islands, situated 600 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, comprise 19 main islands and several small islands. These volcanic islands are the birthplace of Charles Darwin's "Theory of Evolution." They are protected as a national park and one of the world's largest marine reserves. If you arrive in Baltra on Thursday, a crew member will greet you at the Baltra airport and drive you to the boat. There is a check-out dive Thursday afternoon near Baltra followed by a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Friday morning the Aggressor moves to the first of many excellent dives sites. Divers are awakened by the smells of coffee and a home-cooked breakfast. After a dive briefing, the pool is open.

Throughout the week, you'll encounter a spectacular array of animal and plant species, many found no where else in the world. Penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, golden rays, mantas and turtles are just of a fraction of the marine creatures you'll see at dive sites off Seymour, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Darwin and Wolf Islands. Galapagos is best know for its pelagics such as dolphins, pilot whales and sharks-lots of sharks! These rocky islands are a magnet for silky, Galapagos, white-tip and hammerhead sharks by the hundreds. Whale sharks are also frequently encountered on Galapagos Aggressor charters.
On land excursions, you'll discover giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and flamingos, while an experienced naturalist helps interpret the unique ecosystems. You may want to capture some of the Galapagos' beauty on film with one of the onboard rental underwater cameras. There is a full line of rental camera equipment and dive gear available throughout the week, as well as certification and specialty courses.

Wednesday afternoon, the Galapagos Aggressors dock in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. Guests will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Wednesday evening the crew hosts a cocktail party. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. At midnight, the Aggressors set off for Baltra. Check-out is 9:00 a.m Thursday morning. If you are flying out Thursday morning, the crew will arrange your transportation to the Baltra airport. Due to cooler water temperatures and strong currents, the diving conditions in Galapagos may not be suitable for beginner divers.

David Fleetham

David's photographs have been published around the globe, with over fifty magazine covers to date. In 1991 his photograph of a sandbar shark appeared on the cover of LIFE. His award winning work has been published by National Geographic, The Cousteau Society, and nearly every North American diving publication. The Smithsonian Museum, The London Zoo, Hong Kong Museum, The Waikiki, Vancouver, Monterey Bay, and the Aquarium of the Americas all display his work.
David received an Honorary Mention in the Professional Division of the United Nations Environment Programme 1994-1995 International Photographic Competition on the Environment. It was the only underwater image chosen in the entire competition. In 1997 three of his images were chosen in the British Gas Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.

Price: $4235.00 pp (space limited)
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