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“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 .
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Nortada Liveaboard Boat Features
The Nortada Liveaboard scores 68% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 11 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Nortada Liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, 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. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Leisure deck
- • Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- • Observation deck
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Deck towels
- • WIFI Internet
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Nortada Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Nortada Liveaboard 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
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries

Nortada Liveaboard Diving Features
The Nortada Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 15 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Nortada Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose. You’ll also find it offers techincal diving for those divers with advanced dive skills, who are deep diving enthusiasts who love to go beyond 40 metres (131 feet), where the diving can include technical diving gear, specialist training, decompression stops and the use of gas mixtures.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving course (limited to a nitrox course)
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tech diving
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Camera room, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Underwater scooters, Scuba diving courses other than nitrox.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Extra dives
- • Night dives

Nortada Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Nortada Liveaboard 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.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks

Nortada Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Nortada Liveaboard 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, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks at meal times, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks at meal times
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails

Nortada Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Nortada Liveaboard scores 17% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 3 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Naturalist guide
- • Naturalist itineraries
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
- • Naturalist guide

Nortada Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Nortada dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Galapagos. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Nortada Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Extra dives
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Naturalist guide
- ✓ Night dives
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks at meal times
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ WiFi internet

Nortada Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Nortada dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Galapagos.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Nortada Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
- + Kayaks
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Snorkel Gear
- + Snorkeling guide
- + Soft drinks
- + Wine with dinner

Nortada Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Nortada dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Galapagos and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Nortada Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! National park fees
- ! Visas and fees

Vessel Details
- Length: 25.66m (84.2ft)
- Beam: 5.4m (17.7ft)
- Max guests: 12
- Cabins: 4
- Bathrooms: 5

Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Nortada are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Nortada. Nortada liveaboard scores 94% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 16 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Nortada Liveaboard include the following: Fishfinder.