
Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Spectacular Trip. My first ever time on a liveaboard and a truly spectacular one. The boat may lack some of the luxuries that are available on some of the more expensive trips but what it does boast is small guest numbers which makes for a really personal experience and better diving, which (if you are like me) is a far higher priority anyway. All the guides and crew were fantastic; friendly, attentive and welcoming- nothing was too much trouble. The diving I cannot put into words... Whalesharks, Hammerheads, Penguins, Iguanas... I was lucky enough to see them all. There were some small logistical problems, such as not initially having the correctly sized rental equipment but I cannot fault them for their quick efforts to get this rectified and it absolutely wasn't a significant enough problem to tarnish what really was a special trip. Thank you Nortada, for a fantastic week.”
Recommended for: Great diving, incredible wildlife and fantastic crew
Customer Review By Scott A, from: United Kingdom scored the Nortada Liveaboard 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 28 reviews and information click here: Nortada Liveaboard .
Nortada Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Nortada Liveaboard, it scores 83% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 10 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Nortada Liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax between dives and attend review briefings in comfort. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun. What’s more, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip.
You’ll also find it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are topped up, which means your dive kit is always ready for the next dive. Also, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan, a leisure deck with shade and seating, which is perfect for surface intervals and relaxation. Also, the Nortada Liveaboard is available for private charter, letting your group tailor itinerary focus and day to day rhythm.
On top of that, it maintains a near one to one crew to guest ratio, which supports quick service and strong safety cover. In addition, it features an observation deck, ideal for horizon watching, wildlife spotting and night sky views.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Nortada Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Air conditioned saloon
- ✓ Audio & video entertainment
- ✓ Available for charter
- ✓ Charging stations
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✓ Observation deck
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Free)
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Boat FAQs for the Nortada Liveaboard
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Boat information:
- ✓The Nortada liveaboard provides deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but no beach towels are provided. Click Beach Towels to find liveaboards that offer Beach Towels onboard.
- ✓The Nortada liveaboard offers an airport transfer, which incur an additional cost on top of your liveaboard trip, but they do not offer a hotel transfer. Click Hotel Transfers to find liveaboards that offer Hotel Transfers onboard.
- ✓ The Nortada liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- ✓ The Nortada liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include national park fees, and visas and fees.
- ✓The Nortada liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Nortada Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Nortada Liveaboard, it scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Nortada Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Nortada Liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 4 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
A review of the list of Cabin Features found on the Nortada Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click the feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
- ✓ Aircon cabins
- ✓ Daily housekeeping
- ✓ En-suite bathrooms
- ✓ Family cabins
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
- ✓ Seaview cabins
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- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ TV in cabins
Cabin FAQs for the Nortada Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Nortada Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Nortada Liveaboard, it scores 75% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 15 of 20 total diving features (see below).
A nitrox course can normally be arranged onboard the Nortada Liveaboard, so you can get certified at the same time as enjoying your dives. In addition, The Nortada Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. What’s more, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
After a dive you can rinse off using outside showers or warm water showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater. You’ll also find DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Nortada Liveaboard. Also, Technical diving is supported on the Nortada Liveaboard, so you can plan deeper or more advanced dives when scheduled.
On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. Plus, A private dive guide is available on the Nortada Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. On top of that, The Nortada Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
A review of the list of diving features found on the Nortada Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
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Does the Nortada Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
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Is technical diving supported on the Nortada Liveaboard?
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Does the Nortada Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Nortada Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Nortada Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Nortada Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Nortada Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Nortada Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Nortada Liveaboard run?
The Nortada Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Nortada liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
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Nortada Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Nortada Liveaboard, it scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 8 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Nortada Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Nortada Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Buffet style
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Full-board option
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Western food
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- ✕ Al fresco dining
- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Fine cuisine
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Nortada Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Nortada Liveaboard, it scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Nortada Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks at meal times, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Nortada Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Beer available
- ✓ Free soft drinks
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ Wine available
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- ✕ Fine wines selection
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Nortada Liveaboard
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Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks at meal times
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Nortada Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Nortada Liveaboard, it scores 17% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 3 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
A review of the list of Recreational Activity Features found on the Nortada Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Naturalist guide
- Included Naturalist itineraries
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Library
- Not included Massage
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Nortada Liveaboard
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Are land excursions included on the Nortada Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
- • Naturalist guide
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Nortada Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Nortada dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Galapagos. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Nortada liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Nortada liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Extra dives
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Land excursions
- Included Naturalist guide
- Included Night dives
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks at meal times
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Welcome cocktails
- Included WiFi internet
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The other features that are not included on the Nortada liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Soft drinks
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Nortada Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Nortada charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Galapagos.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Nortada liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Gratuities
- Included Kayaks
- Included Nitrox
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Snorkel Gear
- Included Snorkeling guide
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Wine with dinner
Nortada Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Nortada dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees help protect the reefs you will dive in Galapagos.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Nortada liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included National park fees
- Included Visas and fees
Nortada Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 25.66m (84.2ft)
- Beam: 5.4m (17.7ft)
- Max guests: 12
- Cabins: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
Nortada Liveaboard Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Nortada Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Nortada Liveaboard. Nortada Liveaboard scores 94% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 16 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Engine room CCTV
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The nortada liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard:
- Not included Fishfinder