The Antares Dancer
departs every saturday.
The
76-foot Antares Dancer is an excellent introduction to
Venezuela's beautiful Los
Roques Archipelago National Park. The all Venezuelan
crew is devoted to personalized service, impeccable style
and open communication that makes you fell both pampered
and important. Artwork, wood floors, books and shells
form a decor that is both elegant and comfortable with
accommodations for up to 12 people in only 6 private double
cabins. The Antares Dancer is equipped with modern navigation
and communication gear to ensure your safety. Dual compressors
and a complete supply of scuba
diving accessories guarantees your satisfaction as
well.
The
Antares Dance offers its guests camera and dive gear rental,
air conditioning, restaurant and a sun deck for greater
convenience and comfort.
Our
rates for 2003:
Seven
nights and six days
Master
Twin Stateroom US$
Deluxe
Twin Stateroom US$
Standard
Twin Stateroom US$
Sample
Itinerary
Saturday:
Arrival to the international airport in Caracas
followed by a short 30-minute flight to Los
Roques. Guests are then greeted by the M/V Antares
Dancer crew and all will board the dive tender which is
docked by the airport for the transfer to the vessel.
Light refreshments will be offered as each guest checks
in and is then escorted to their stateroom. Dinner is
provided onboard around 06:30 pm followed by an orientation
slide show. Guests may retire at their leisure after this.
Sunday
to Thursday: The M/V Antares Dancer will usually depart
for the first dive
EARLY sunday morning. The vessel offers up to five
dives per day from its dive tender, the "Akuena".
A dive bell is rung to signal the start of a dive briefing.
The vessel is stationary most of the day while the "Akuena"
transports divers to the sites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
plus mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks are served everyday.
Slide presentations are scheduled in the evenings throughout
the week. The diving areas include sites all around Los
Roques Archipelago, including limited-access areas inside
the protected portions of this National Park.
Friday:
Two early morning dives are scheduled before returning
to the starting point in the afternoon (usually between
noon and 02:00 pm). Guests have the opportunity to choose
whether to stay on board in the afternoon or visit the
little town of Gran Roque for shopping or drinks before
diner. An informal diner is prepared on board around 06:00
pm or guests may elect to visit one of the island's local
restaurants at their own expense.
Saturday: Continental
breakfast is available at 06:30 am followed by disembarkation
around 08:00 am for all guests.
Technical
specifications for the Antares Dancer
Vessel:
Steel Hull Trawler
Dimensions:
76 feet (Length) 22 feet (Beam) 6 feet (Draft)
Displacement:
38 tons
Propulsion:
Twin General Electric Diesels with 350 HP
Navigation
Aids: Furuno Radar with 24 miles range, SSB, Satellite
Navigation, VHF Radio on Marine and Aviation Bands, Magnetic
Compass, GPS
Electrical
Power: Twin Northern Light generators of 37KW providing
either 110W or 220W with an 8KW backup generator
Central
Air Conditioning
Ship's
Tender
Speed:
10 Knots
Fuel
Capacity: 10,000 liters Diesel Oil
Fresh
Water: 800 gallons daily by desalinization
Mobile
Phone and Fax Machine
Multi-system
Video Player (NTSC, Pal and SECAM)
Contact
us to include the Antares
Dancer in Los
Roques in a customized itinerary of travel to Venezuela.
