INDIAN OCEAN EXPLORER II
SEYCHELLES - COSMOLEDO
Fishing cruises for Bonefish, Trevally, Tuna, Trigger , Wahoo, Sailfish,...
Project 1
Indian Ocean Explorer is a small cruise vessel that can transport you in comfort
and safety to destinations inaccessible to most cruise vessels, allowing intimate
contact with the environment. With its 960 tons, it is small enough to go
where large ships can't and enough large to offer comfort, stability and
security. The size of the ship, being able to accommodate passengers very
comfortably, is perfect. Not too big, but still large enough to provide the passengers with a secure feeling. The dining rooms, salon- bar, business room and
massage room are just right for an expedition-style of voyage where the participants don't spend too much time in their cabins. The best of the two
worlds!
Built in 1966 by Collingwood Shipyard on special request of the Canadian Coast Guard Dept, she
(GSV Nicollet) was first used as a sounding vessel in the lakes and rivers of north Canada in extreme cold conditions. In 1997 she was sold to a private Canadian company and refitted as a 44
passenger vessel. From 1998 to 2004 «MV Echo des Mers» was the support of Whales watching trips
on the St Laurent River. The company stopped its activity and she was moored in the St John's River
in north Florida in 2005. In 2009 she was acquired by Aldabra Business Company Ltd, partner of Indian Ocean Explorer Cruise ltd in order to replace its former ship to support cruises and expeditions
to remote Islands in the east part of the Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel.
The 2010 refit objective was to transform the vessel to a true Expedition Yacht equipped and prepared to cruise up to 2 months at high sea without land support. The two main engines have
been entirely overhauled and can be considered today as brand new. In order to secure future repairs and maintenance, a third complete engine has been bought as a spare and is now
stored within the ship. 3 generators have been replaced with new economic and quiet Caterpillar
units, A/C units, water makers units and new toilet systems have also been installed.
Passenger cabins have been reduced from 19 to 13 in order to get more space for leisure. The vessel
has been equipped with 3 brand new zodiacs and 1 flat boat to facilitate landing on islands. The total
interior area dedicated to passengers is about 5000 sqf (500m2), the 2 decks dedicated to fishing,
diving and relaxation are about 3000 sqf (300m2). One large swim platform was built to provide a
safe and large access to the fishing and diving deck.
Project 2
SPECIFICATIONS
Type of vessel: Commercial Yacht, Seychelles Flag
Year Built/Major Refit: 1966/1997/2010
Built by: Collingwood Shipyard, Canada
Construction : Welded steel
Classification : Originally Lloyd's 100A1, Ice III + 50%
Length: 160' (48m) - Breadth: 35' 0' (10,5m) - Draft S.W.: 10' 2'' (3m) - Gross Tonnage: 961
tons - Net Tonnage: 307 tons - Fuel Consumption: 3.8 tons MGO /24 hrs in operation full speed
Propulsion: 2 x Fairbanks Morse 38D8 5 cylinders, 1660 Hp, overhauled 2010
Power supply : 2 x Cat C4.4 100kW, 1 x Cat C4.4 45kW, 1 x Paxman 145kW Cruising Speed: 11
knots - Fuel capacity: 26 500 gal (100 000 litres), Water capacity: 5 500 gal (20 000 litres)
Crew: Captain, Second Captain, Chief engineer, 2nd
Engineer, 3rd
Engineer, Cook, Cook assis-
tant, Hostesses, deckhands. Fishing guides and Diving instructor depending of program.
Commercial Yacht licence for 25 passengers and 15 crew.
CABINS & INTERIOR
The whole of the interior layout and design have been totally rebuilt in
2010 in a contemporary and comfortable style, in wooden and pastel
tones. The new interior design shows that a special care was granted to the
choice of materials and lightings in order to answer to our guests' desires : 80
inches (200 cm) long berths, en-suite private bathrooms beautifully tiled,
exotic wood floorings, storage areas.
The interior area dedicated to passengers is composed of 13 cabins, divided
in 3 categories (2 VIP cabins available with supplement, 8 Comfort and
2 Standard cabins), 2 dining rooms, a huge lounge-bar, a massage room and
a business centre.
Comfort Cabins (8)
C omfort ca bin s are on the Main Deck at the front of the ship, including 6 Twin cabins and 2
Double, all of them equipped with 80'' long berths, exotic wood flooring, and designed in a
contemporary style. Cabin furniture include a chest of drawers, a cupboard, and 4 under-berth
drawers. Each Comfort cabin is fully air-conditioned and has its own bathroom, fully tiled.
VIP Cabins (2)
Located on the Upper Deck, they have been designed in order to bring an utmost comfort and
quality to the guests wishing a luxury yachting style accommodation. Beautifully equipped
with Mahogany flooring, Plantation shutters, an elegant Queen size bed with its Leather headboard, 2 chests of drawers, a leather armchair, a classy lighting set, these VIP cabins actually
convey a luxury atmosphere in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Some further equipments include
an individual remote controlled air-conditioning
system, a mini-bar fridge, an LCD screen with
a Blue Ray DVD reader. The en-suite bathroom, beautifully tiled with Black Peddles and Brazilian
Slate, is equipped with an amazing Spa shower.
The Lounge Bar, very spacious (more than 500 sqf - 50 m2), is on the Upper Deck, at the front
of the ship. It has been designed in order to be the most relaxing and friendly area in the ship.
The Bamboo flooring, light colours on the walls, contrast with the various Brown/Leather and
Ivory colours which convey the wished contemporary atmosphere. The furniture include
Plantation shutters, a huge leather like sofa, ottomans and Ebony side tables, harmonizing different materials and colours.
In the central part of the lounge is the bar, including an African Red granite countertop,
a refrigerated wine cave, a beer dispenser, a Vodka freezer, and an Espresso coffee machine.
Guests will also enjoy the wide LCD screen with a Blue Ray DVD reader, giving access to the ship
multimedia server, as well as to the Internet network through the Inmarsat station on board .
The two Dining Rooms are on the Main Deck, in the middle of the ship. Very spacious and floored
with Tiger wood, they are equipped with Boat style table (for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people), Plantation
Shutters. Designed in light and Ebony colours, with Onyx topped buffets, they convey a contemporary and cosy atmosphere. A refrigerated Wine cave will enable guests to taste the finest wines.
These 2 dining rooms can welcome up to 40 guests at the same time.
The Massage room is on the Lower Deck, next to the Standard Cabins. Very spacious, it is
equipped with a professional massage table and a range of equipments conveying a relaxing atmosphere.
The Business centre is on the Main Deck, close to the dining rooms. It is equipped with
a computer, a printer, a LAN Internet access and a WIFI network.
The Diving Deck, very spacious (about 700 sqf - 70 m2) is equipped with a thick Technical
coater, shock-resistant, and anti-slippery. The diving gear and compressors are in a technical
room opening on the diving deck. A wide and comfortable ladder leads to the swim platform (150
sqf - 15m2).
A Leisure Deck on the Upper Deck at the back of the ship, above the Diving Deck, offers a wide
area, close to 2000 sqf (200 m2), beautifully equipped with 10 lounge chairs with thick
mattresses. The ideal place to rest in between two activities.
and comfortable
The Diving Gear, which has been essentially chosen from AQUALUNG 2009/10 Catalog, includes
13 x 5mm Aquaflex wetsuits, 6 Pro QD BCDs, 6 Aqualung Calypso Octopus, 20 x 12 l steel tanks,
5 x 15 l steel tanks, all of them equipped with DIN/Yoke fittings. Aqualung Express fins, Aqualung
masks and snorkels. One Poseidon MKVI CCR will also be available with pre-loaded absorbent cartridge. The filling station is composed of 2 BAUER 12m3/h at 4 000 PSI (300b) compressors linked
to a Nitrox Nuvair membrane. Air and Nitrox are stored in 300b tanks of 90m3 capacity each. A
Haskel booster has been settled separately, for the filling of oxygen and helium tanks at 200b.
The Re-compressing Chamber is located inside the ship, on the Main Deck, after the Comfort
Cabins, hence protected from weather alterations. This is a therapeutic treatment chamber with
airlock, accommodating 2 divers. It is connected to the filling station reserves and also to a
security tank next to the chamber.
Tenders : 3 Zodiac Avon Adventure Open 580 ribs with a 2 strikes 90 HP Yamaha engine,
Key Largo 176 flatboat with rear platform equipped with a 70 HP Yamaha engine.
and 1
Itinerary and rates
8 days - 7 nights – 6days fishing: 46 500 € per week (maximum 14 pax)
Day 1 (Thursday): private flight to Assumption (+/- 3 hours). Arrival in Assumption. Transfer to the
ship, briefing and departure to Cosmoledo.
Days 2 to 7 (Friday to Wednesday): Organisation of 6 days of varied fishing on flats, reefs and from
tenders. Return journey to Assumption in the afternoon of day 7
Day 8 (Thursday): Fishing in the morning, lunch and flight to Mahe.
Included: domestic flight Mahe/Assumption/Mahé, 7 nights aboard the ship with its crew along with
4 tenders, 2 boatmen, 2 professional fishing guides or dive masters, full board accommodation
(water, tea, coffee included) in standard en-suite cabins, laundry, organisation of 6 days fishing, island fees.
Not included: international flight, VIP drinks (other that water/tea/coffee), transfers and accommodation in Mahe, tips, medical evacuation insurance (compulsory), items of personal nature
(telephone, massage, internet,…).
Bookings : Olivier LAUZANNE - [email protected] - Ph : +33 1 46 09 00 25