Galapagos Master

16 passengers, 2 guides, 8 crew

Built in 2004 the yacht, known as Deep Blue, joined the Master Liveaboards brand and underwent a full refit in November 2014.

Divided over 2 decks, there are 8 comfortable cabins with en-suite facilities. 16 Guests have a choice of fixed doubles, fixed twins and convertible double/twin cabins. Communal areas comprise of a spacious indoor lounge, on the middle level, with cushioned bench seating and plasma screen for movie and photo viewing.

Adjacent to the lounge is an indoor dining area complete with cocktail bar. An indoor camera set-up station, with numerous charging points and storage drawers is situated to the rear providing ample room for a full photography charter group. Further camera preparation areas can be found on the rear deck next to the dive deck. The upper level has shaded outdoor bench seating with cushioned loungers from where you can enjoy the fresh air and views of The Galapagos.

For those who enjoy to relax in the sun there is the top level sun-deck or upper level bow area with additional cushioned loungers provided for your comfort. Guests are free to take advantage of the gangways on both the port and starboard sides to walk around the yacht or visit the Captain in his bridge on the upper deck.

The dive deck is found on the aft of the lower level deck. Galapagos Master provides individual dive equipment set up areas, with under bench storage for all your personal items. Rinse tanks are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and camera gear, whilst there are 2 shower heads for those wishing for a quick post-dive rinse down. A further 2 deck heads are situated on the starboard side of the boat, just in front of the salon entrance.

The Galapagos Master is the only diving vessel offering a 11 days / 10 nights itinerary where you can log 20 dives. She also offers an 8 day itinerary with 18 dives. Both itineraries are for experienced divers only, you must have logged 50 dives prior to joining this cruise.