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WildAid Passion

Full Charter Rates Upon Request

Built: 2015 Complete Refit

Length: 49 meters / 159 feet

Divers: 14 Guests

WIFI Available

The M/Y Passion is the Angermeyer Cruises signature vessel and has been designed and furnished to perfection, aimed to meet all your travel needs and expectations. Ample spaces, sleek and modern decor, exceptional service, and keen attention to detail are the Passion’s ingredients for an unforgettable Galapagos experience. The Passion, originally built as a private luxury yacht, had never been used for tourism. She has been completely refurbished while retaining many of its original features such as the rose-colored marble bathrooms and teak wood decks that make the vessel one of a kind.

The Passion’s wide passageways, panoramic lounges, comfy bar, and dining room, open decks, and secluded sun deck with a hot tub come together to create a space that is the perfect combination of luxury and simplicity. The suites are incredibly spacious, with two private bathrooms and a private lounge area for each suite. The four beautifully designed staterooms each have private bathrooms with bathtubs. The Master and VIP suites feature two en-suite bathrooms each and a private lounge area.

This exclusive vessel has ample social areas, a panoramic sky lounge and bar, a separate dining room, wonderfully spacious sun decks for al fresco dining, and a secluded sun deck with hot tub for relaxation and privacy. The gourmet food onboard must be tasted to be believed. Breakfast on the sun deck, dinners in the spacious dining room, and treats when you return from a day of adventure are packed with flavor and culinary surprises.

Full Ship Diamond Charter - 14 Passengers / Divers 8-Day Charter $105,000 5-Day Charter $65,000 4-Day Charter $52,500

Narrative text and photographs courtesy of WildAid Passion.

Dive Conditions

Many Galapagos Dive sites, especially those in the northern Islands of Wolf and Darwin, are characterized by the presence of the following diving conditions: Currents, Surge, Thermoclines, Cold water.

The best time to dive in Galapagos highly depends on what you'd like to see. The diving season in Galapagos is generally divided into two categories: Whale Shark Season (June-November) and Manta Season (December-May) when it's slightly warmer. During the warmer Manta Season the schools of hammerheads are generally larger and giant manta rays may be found off Isabela island.

December - May: This is the warm season in the Galapagos with the highest water and air temps. Brief afternoon rain showers are common but expect the tropic sun to reappear after the rain. Water temperature is 70-86F (21-30C) with some cooler thermoclines at depth. The northern islands are generally colder. Visibility stays between 40-100 feet (12-33 meters).

June - November: This season is known as the guarua and is cooler with frequent mist and overcast days. Winds can create rougher seas at times. Water temperature is 60-75F (16-24C). While colder, the trade-off is the rich currents bringing nutrients into the islands, resulting in more abundant marine life. Visibility is slightly less as a result.

Galapagos diving conditions can be challenging. Currents are moderate to strong and may require you to grab hold of rocks below the surface so you don't drift away. Surges may create difficulties during your safety stops. The average visibility is 10 - 21m (30 - 70ft), but can be less.

June to December. However, September November is the best time to see the most wildlife, but the waters will be colder. The water for diving is cold all year-round, but even COLDER during this time of year, with thermoclines as well. Wetsuits of 7mm are recommended, as well as a hood and gloves.

Divers must follow their Dive Master and Galapagos Marine Reserve rules at all times. Divers must stick with the group and their Dive Master at all times, remain with their buddies, and ascend in pairs. Safety Stops are obligatory for all Galapagos dives.