Description
Boat
Galatea is a 30 meter long, 6.2 meter wide Turkish steel schooner, it was built in 1987 in Bodrum, Turkey. In 2010 this yacht was bought by Blue Sea Divers - a team full of professional divers, established in the Seychelles since 2002, transferring from Europe and chasing their dreams.
Galatea was fully renovated during 2012 to 2013, and the operator has devoted all the experience to make it exceptionally pleasant and functional for divers. Galatea has become a reality since the summer of 2013 when it is finally reached the archipelago after a long and complete renovation.
Galatea offers a cozy indoor salon with television, video, hi-fi system. A simply and lovely outdoor dinning area with tables which can easily cater up to 14 guests. There are both indoor and out door bar on board, ready to offer you a drink or two with friends. And there is a charming solarium on aft deck and on upper deck.
Galatea also offers to private charter group all the benefits and facilities of a floating villa enabling the guests to explore a variety of exciting and remote locations with comfort and privacy. As a guest you’re able to customise every aspect of your yachting vacation making it a true star experience.
Galatea is the ideal yacht for honeymooners, family with kids/elder, or close circle of friends who want to charter for a luxury cursing trip in the Seychelles.
Cabin
Galatea has 7 comfortable guest cabins, it can cater for a maximum of 14 guests. For full charter, it usually take up to 12 guests only.
All cabins are air conditioned and have ensuite bathroom, ample storage space, outlets, and other facilities.
Onboard electric sockets are 220V European type.
1 Master Cabin - NORTH ISLAND :
Located on main deck, size 16m2, comes with one king size bed (200 x 160), frigo-bar, flat screen TV, sofa, private bathroom with shower and double amenities and a separate toilet with bidet and lavabo, large port windows.
2 Double Bow Cabins - COUSINE & CURIEUSE :
Located on lower deck, size 10m2, each cabin comes with one queen size bed (200 x 140), port windows.
2 Double Central Cabins - FRÉGATE & SILHOUETTE :
Located on lower deck, size 12m2, each cabin comes with one queen size bed (200 x 140), port windows.
2 Double Aft Cabins - THÉRÈSE & CONCEPTION :
Located on lower deck, size 9m2, each cabin comes with one queen size bed (200 x 140), port windows.
Diving
- For Inner island trip : Diving is offered as a supplement.
- Diving package can be 6, 8, 10, 12 dives per trip or more.
- For Amirantes trips : Unlimited dives will be offered.
- For Madagascar trips : 2 - 3 dives per day will be offered.
- No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- Divers must reach minimum AOW with more than 50 dives.
- Complimentary Nautilus Lifeline will be provided to divers.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Not available at the moment.
- 15L Tanks：Not available at the moment.
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment.
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with surcharge.
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment.
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment.
- Payment on board：Cash only (Euro is preferred)
- Crew Number：7, include 1 - 2 dive guide(s)
Itineraries
SEYCHELLES INNER ISLANDS
MAHÉ
Mahe is the largest island in Seychelles with 28km long on 8km large (155 sqm). You will find the typical granitic boulders along the beaches. 90% of the Seychelles population leaves in Mahe Island. You can discover there the vibrant and colorfull Seychellois creole culture.
PRASLIN
Located 45 km northeast of the main island of Mahe, Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles with 10 km long and 3.7 km wide (about 37 km²). In the center of the island, a World Heritage of UNESCO, the “Vallée de Mai” houses the “coco de mer”. The beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, are among the most beautiful beaches in the world.
SILHOUETTE
Located 30 km west of Mahe, Silhouette is the third largest island in the Seychelles (about 20 km²). Its tropical forest on Mount Dauban (731 m), brings together many species of plants and trees. For its pristine beauty, Silhouette is a national park since 2010.
LA DIGUE
Neighbor Praslin and islands (Felicity, Marianne and the Sisters Islands), La Digue is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles (about 10 km²). char moves can visit in ox and cycling. The island has a rich biodiversity including species such as Chinese bittern, cave swiftlet and waxbill. Its forests contain Indian almond trees, orchids and vanilla vines. The beach of Anse Source d’Argent is famous for its fine white sand.
FREGATE
Located 55 km east of Mahé, Frégate (approximately 2 km²) is all granite islands, the most remote island. The island receives about fifty species of birds, giant beetles and giant tortoises.
CURIEUSE
Located north of its neighbor Praslin, Curious (approximately 2 km²) is a nature reserve where hawksbill turtles make their home to breed. The island has eight mangrove species and one species of vine. As on Praslin, the coco de mer grows naturally. CERF ISLAND Cerf Island measuring 2 km long and 1 wide. Cerf Island is a part, with SAINT ANNE, ILE LONG ISLAND MEDIUM and the ROUND ISLAND, Marine National Park St. Anne.
SEYCHELLES OUTER ISLANDS | ISLANDS AMIRANTES
The Seychelles outer island like the Amirantes or Aldabra, are front far the most preserved island of Seychelles and in the world. These untouched of paradise are a “must” for qualified divers. Indeed, droopy and drifting dives dramatically increase the chances of encountering sharks, whale sharks, manta rays and other clearly superior size fish species to that of inland islands.
This route include : Group Amiranes, Aldabra Group, Alphonse Group, Farquhar Group, Southern Coral Group.
THIS ROUTE IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL CHARTER ONLY
MADAGASCAR | NOSY AND ISLANDS
Madagascar, one of the largest islands in the world, enjoys the presence of many nearby islands inviting to discovery. The most well-known islands are Nosy Be, that has a very unique biodiversity, with about 100,000 varieties of endemic species! The less popular islands such as Nosy Boraha, Nosy Komba, Nosy Iranja or Nosy Kalajoro are also home to numerous endemic plants and are also the home land for Malagasy tribes where ancestral traditions dominate.
Madagascar is located south of the Seychelles & west of Maurice & La Réunion. This island / country is home to many endemic species. It is around Nosy Be, that you will discover the most beautiful dive sites, you will meet many species of pelagic sharks. Stingrays and manta rays are common.
Thanks to Galatea and established program, you will have the privilege to discover the Malagasy islands. The route developed Allie deftly dives and visits to earth many water activities are possible throughout the stay. A program adapted aus divers and non-divers.
THIS ROUTE IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL CHARTER ONLY
More
| Destinations | Seychelles, Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Sidemount Friendly, Watersport equipment, Camera Station, Nautilus GPS, Fishing gear, Wi-Fi |
| Languages spoken | English, French, Italian |
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Dive guide service
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive equipment rentals
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Wi-Fi
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Seychelles
Best time for diving
April & May, October to December as during these months the weather condition is at the best, and the underwater visibility is also better than other months.
December to February are the rainy months but you can still enjoy some good dives, it's a year round destination.
About temperatures
Air : range between 24°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : range from 25°C - 30°C year-round, with June & July being the coolest months.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 5 mm full wetsuit for June and July, then 3 mm wetsuit for the rest of the year. As thermoclines do happen from time to time.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives. Drift diving is common due to the stronger currents that occur in the southern islands. You can find out more informations about diving in Seychelles here : Seychelles
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation for Seychelles will be in Mahé, guests need to fly in/out to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ).
Visa Requirements
Seychelles is a visa-free country which means that there are no visa requirements for any persons wishing to travel.
Please refer to Republic of Seychelles - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Seychellois Rupee (SCR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in EUR or USD. Most hotel and tourist services accept euros and credit cards. ATMs only dispense SCR. You may not find ATMs beyond the major tourist areas of Mahé, Praslin or La Digue.
Drones
Drones can be brought into the Seychelles with pre-registration. To apply for registration please visit Drone Registration, it's free of charge.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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