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| Pelagian in Wetar by Michael topolovac |
Pelagian
Pelagian began her diving career as the luxury motor yacht Fantasea II, and was widely regarded as one of the premier live-aboard dive vessels from 1990-1997. During that time she earned an unparalleled reputation for her quality operations and unique itineraries in the Red Sea, Seychelles and Aldabra Atoll. Her credits include numerous documentaries, features and stories in National Geographic, diving and travel magazines, films and television productions around the world.
Pelagian specifications
The Pelagian was built at the Batservice Verft A/S Shipyard in Mandal, Norway, as a world-ranging
luxury motor yacht. Her construction was to Lloyd's +100A1 yacht and +LMC classification, and she
was stoutly built to travel the world's oceans in comfort and safety. Pelagian cruises at 9 knots
and, with 42 metric tons of diesel fuel aboard, she has a range of over 8,000 nautical miles.
Pelagian cruises at 9 knots and, with 42 metric tons of diesel fuel aboard, she has a range of over
8,000 nautical miles. Onboard water-makers and over 20 tons of fresh water in the tanks mean that
we don't need to worry about having an extra shower or rinsing our cameras one more time! Measuring
35 meters (114 feet) overall in length, her beam is 7.5m / 24' and her draft is 3.4m / 11'. At 245
tons, she has the size and heft to provide us with a secure base for our exploration of the aquatic
world.
Pelagian lounge & dining area
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| Pelagian entertainment and lounge area |
Being a luxury motor yacht, Pelagian has a very spacious layout with a homely feeling.
Onboard you will find good food, with very professional crew.
Pelagian has all the latest facilities as well as a library. A dedicated photo
room with E-6 processing and space to store and work on underwater photographic
equipment. With only 12 guests
on a vessel of this size, and with 10 crew, there is both plenty of room to spread out and
plenty of staff on hand to ensure that your dive cruise goes smoothly. Pelagian is air-conditioned
throughout with with cabins ranging from the standard cabins up to the very large and spacious
master stateroom.
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| Pelagian dining area |
Dining on Pelagian is split with half the group dining inside and half
outside, some people may prefer air-conditioning and others don't. A
huge choice for your breakfast, though most meals are served buffet
style with waitresses on hand to help your every need.
Pelagian guest rooms
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| Pelagian cabin number 1 Master State Room |
The master stateroom (cabin #1) is a huge and very spacious cabin on the
main deck level with a queen-sized bed; a walk-in closet and large en-suite
bathroom. This room is also fitted with its own TV video, CD and DVD player.
This is more like a very large hotel room. This cabin can be noisy when pulling
or dropping anchor.
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| Pelagian cabin number 2 State Room |
The aft stateroom (cabin #2) is a comfortable, well-fitted deluxe stateroom with a
small double and a single bed, two hanging closets and a your own personal en-suite bathroom.
This cabin is affected by propeller noise, though it is very consistent noise.
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| Pelagian cabin number 3 Deluxe State Room |
The two mid-ship deluxe staterooms (cabins # 3&5) are very large staterooms with queen-size and
small double beds in each. These staterooms have hanging closets and spacious en-suite bathrooms.
Pelagian deck plans
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| Pelagian sundeck |
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| Pelagian main deck |
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| Pelagian lower deck |
The sundeck has lots of comfortable shaded areas with plenty of room to relax at your own leisure.
The wooden main deck area is corked in a way to to make it non slip with large walkways and a spacious
dive deck.
All lower deck areas have easy access to and from each room.
Pelagian tender boats
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| Tender boats |
Pelagian uses two rigid inflatable tender boats. Tenders are stored either side of the main vessel and are very efficiently lowered to save on down time, this also gives more deck space while cruising for sunbathing. Tenders can be a little small with a full boatload of photographers with lots of camera's though they get you to the site quick enough!
Camera Systems
A room inside is dedicated for camera and video equipment with a TV for checking digital images or video, the charging stations have both 220Volt and 110Volt systems available.
E6 processing usually available!
Pelagian Dive Systems
An access ladder to the tender boats on either side, always diving from tender boats with the main vessel safely moored on most occasions. It is usually possible to make 4 dives per day including a dusk or night dive, depending on the logistics of the itinerary.
Nitrox is available!
Let's not forget Food
Food starts from about 6.30am an early grazing breakfast of freshly baked breads with jam, peanut butter, chocolate spreads, cereals and drinks of juices, tea, coffee are laid out for your own choice. You are asked what you would like to order for our main breakfast after the first dive! Lunch and evening meals are served buffet style. Between dives you get plenty of freshly made cakes and snacks.
Pelagian conclusion
If you are after a luxury dive cruise with plenty of space aboard, all round style
and comfort this may very well be the boat you are looking for.
NOTE: No western cruise director/dive guide at the moment!
Interested? Click here for your questions answered about Pelagian.
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