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Galapagos Eco Explorer I will take its inaugural voyage 26 February 2007!

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving introduces newest vessel in the Galapagos

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving, announced an agreement in 2006 with Galasam International of Ecuador to build and operate a brand-new 16-passenger liveaboard dive vessel, the Galapagos Eco Explorer I, to begin operation in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands early in 2007.

"Galasam's record of 28 years operating liveaboard charters in the Galapagos makes it uniquely suited for bringing Explorer Ventures' name to this renowned dive destination", says Explorer Ventures President Clay McCardell, of Casper, Wyoming. "In addition, the Galapagos Eco Explorer I will represent the 16th vessel constructed by Galasam for charter service in the Galapagos Islands, and their experience in designing the most comfortable liveaboard for these waters is unsurpassed. It also represents the fifth liveaboard dive vessel in the Explorer Ventures' fleet"

Explorer Ventures' newest week-long itinerary will depart each Monday from San Cristobal, and will visit and dive the northern islands of Darwin and Wolf each week as well as introducing guests to the natural history of the central portion of the archipelago. The 100-foot power catamaran will accommodate guests in large private double staterooms on the main and upper decks, each with seating area and large windows opening to the ocean; both indoor and open-air salons as well as sundeck and observation deck will provide plenty of space to spread. Her hull and propulsion design will ensure that the transit to and from the northern islands is as comfortable as possible, as well as several hours shorter than that other vessels.

We will have some additional very exciting news to share with YOU in the upcoming months. Keep checking.......

World's first carbon-neutral liveaboard

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving has become the first liveaboard diving fleet to become 100% carbon neutral. The carbon emissions from each of Explorer Ventures' vessels, including the fuel use, parts, supplies, shipping, staff travel, office energy usage and land-based staff commutes are now offset by the purchase of energy credits from NativeEnergy, which in turn funds projects utilizing only renewable energy.
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