Nortada
Intimate liveaboard offering small-group voyages with facilities for both rec and tec divers
per person
per day
Overview
- Affordable liveaboard expeditions in the renowned Galapagos Islands
- Enjoy highly-personalised service thanks to low guest numbers
- Well-equipped to accommodate both recreational and technical divers
- Maximum of eight guests on open-cabin trips, 12 on private charters
Nortada is a thoughtfully-refurbished liveaboard offering surprisingly affordable voyages throughout the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating just eight guests on open-cabin trips, this vessel promises an exclusive adventure with highly-personalised service. Nortada’s intimate atmosphere and ability to handle a range of specialised requests also makes it an ideal option for small group charters in the Galapagos. Whether you’re interested in recreational or technical diving, naturalist tours or a private yacht experience, Nortada can make it happen.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Vessel
Vessel information
Originally built in France, Nortada is a fully-refurbished fibreglass vessel serving as an affordable dive liveaboard in the Galapagos Islands. At 26-metres long, Nortada is not the largest of liveaboards, but with a maximum of just eight guests on scheduled trips - or 12 on private charters - you’ll still find plenty of space to spread out. And, with a further eight staff members on board, this vessel guarantees personalised service, exclusivity, and enhanced diver supervision.
Nortada offers a choice of week-long diving or naturalist tours, as well as an extended two-week itinerary combining the best land and sea adventures from both. Of course, divers can expect visits to the remote islands of Wolf and Darwin, no matter what season they visit the Galapagos. This vessel can also accommodate a variety of specialist requests, including technical diving, private yacht expeditions, and guests looking for extra privacy.
Onboard Nortada
Nortada’s four en-suite cabins are located on the lower deck and come furnished with three single beds. On the main deck, guests will find the air-conditioned dining room and lounge, where flavoursome local food is served buffet-style. Snacks and refreshing beverages are available all-day, with cocktails, wine and beer also offered once you’re done diving for the day. The cushioned bench seating and large tables are great for relaxing and socialising, while audio and video equipment can be used for entertainment. To catch some sun or enjoy the view, guests can head to the upper deck, which is furnished with comfortable loungers and a sofa-style seating area.
Diving from Nortada
This vessel was custom-built for diving and features a spacious dive deck and platform. Discerning divers will appreciate the convenient outdoor showers, as well the camera table and camera rinse tanks. Nitrox is available at an additional cost, as well as support for rebreather and technical diving. Up to 20 dives are offered, including an optional night dive in a select location, and two five-metre tenders are on hand to transport guests to and from the various sites.
Top tips
- Never dived with nitrox before? Certification is possible on board this vessel.
- Due to strong currents, varying visibility and cold water, you must have a PADI advanced certification and minimum of 50 dives to join Nortada’s diving itineraries.
- A 5mm wetsuit, 5mm booties and 2mm gloves are recommended, and diving computers are mandatory.
- Children from 15 years old are welcome aboard, as long as they meet the minimum requirements for diving and when accompanied by an experienced diving parent.
