You need at least to be an Advanced diver or 2 stars CMAS. Is mandatory to show the certification as you do your booking or before getting on the boat.
A minimum of 50 register dives with at least 35 dives in the ocean. The most important also is to feel comfortable and have some experience with currents.
Yes, it is recommended to have a medical insurance before departing to Malpelo. In case you don’t have one we suggest always DAN because they offer really good prices and excellent service.
3mm, 5mm or 7mm wetsuit, BCD, regulator and octopus, mask and snorkel, fins, diving computer, diving knife, whistle, SMB, gloves (optional), GPS (included in the package).
Ferox boat: maximum 12 divers and 2 guides. Maximum six divers per guide.
No, we do have Dinguis (Zodiac) for taking the divers from the boat to the specific dive site. Usually we take a maximum of 6 fun divers plus staff per dingui.
We do three dives per day everyday but the last day we dive two times cause after that we will be leaving back to Buenaventura.
Colombia is a tropical country without seasons. However, we consider winter in Malpelo between November and April. The water is about 22 to 25 degrees C with a minimum of 18C and maximum of 27C. Summer would be between May and October. The water temperature is always around 24C and 27C. Minimum of 23C and maximum of 28C.
There are tendencies, but it cannot be determined with complete accuracy regarding the wild life Normally during winter time (November up to April) is easier to see the big schools of hundreds of Hammerheads. Also you will have better chances to see the Monster Shark and the Batfish. There are also many eagle rays, whitetip sharks and hundreds of Groupers. On Summer time (May through October) we see Hammerheads in groups of five or ten at the time. Is easier to see the big schools of Silky Sharks, Galapagos Sharks and Whale Sharks on Scuba! Also you can see Manta Rays and is the Humpback Whale season.
It is possible to rent diving equipment on the boat and prices are between 10 USD and 15 USD per piece per day of diving.
Cali in Colombia (CLO) is the city from where we start all the Malpelo experience.
The best to avoid problems missing the trip to Malpelo or the flight back home is to arrive one day before to Cali and to book your flight out from Cali one day after the expedition.
It is included for foreign people.
Yes, they are included for foreign people on the Ferox Liveaboard
Transportation from Cali to Buenaventura and back to Cali for nationals and foreigners is included.
Yes, all the meals, drinks and snacks are included. But alcoholic drinks are not included.
Our menu is really diverse but always we keep the Colombian authenticity. We offer beef, pork, chicken or sea food that comes with rice and salads. Also we always offer natural juices and typical desserts. For the vegetarian or vegan divers we offer a varied menu with vegetables, rice, salads, tubers, pasta, beans, lentils, etc. You just need to let us know in advanced or when you are doing the booking.
No, the tips are not included and is up to every diver or group of tourist to give what they feel like it.