NEKTON
DIVING CRUISES
Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands
NEKTON PILOT; NEKTON RORQUAL
Passenger Capacity: 32, 34
Built: 1994, 2001
Length: 78 ft.
Beam: 40 ft.
Officers: American
Staff and Crew: 12; American |
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Itinerary: Belize cruises depart from Belize City (dives
include shallow & deep coral reefs, wall dives, night dives.). Cruises
of the Bahamas depart from Ft. Lauderdale. One goes Cay Sal Bank with stops
at Cat Cay and Bimini (shallow & deep coral reefs, blue holes, night
dives, shark dive). Others go to Freeport, Gingerbread Grounds, Bimini, and
Cat Cay (shallow & deep coral reefs, wrecks, night dives, spotted dolphins).
Cayman Island cruises depart from Georgetown with stops at Little Cayman and
Cayman Brac (shallow & deep coral reefs, wall dives, wrecks, night dives).
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Cabins: 16, 17. All are outside and have a picture window, twin beds or a
queen-size bed, air-conditioning and private bath with shower.
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Dining: Menu is American with local specialties. Most dietary
requests can be accommodated..
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Dress: Casual during the day and evening. No dressy clothes needed.
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Facilities and Activities: These are dive vessels with a twin-hull
SWATH design, which gives extra stability. There is a lounge with TV, VCR, and
DVD, library, computers for viewing digital photos. In the evenings
there are slide presentations of coral and fish identification. A photo pro
is on board. A dive platform lowers to the water for easy access. Scuba
tanks and weight belts are supplied. There are two-person ocean kayaks for exploring.
On land, passengers take tours around islands, swim, and kayak lagoons,
caves and coves. Snorkeling and scuba equipment is available to rent. There is a
Learn-to-Dive Program in which participants can earn open water certification.
Advanced dive certification and specialty courses also available. Dives are limited to a maximum of 130 ft., spearfishing is not allowed.
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Recent Fares Reported to Us: $1,395 to $2,150 for seven-day
cruise, including non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited diving, tanks, weights
and airfills.
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