FEATURES

Nekton's Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design Liveaboards provide a consistent superior level of features. Our SWATH design, based on the same technology that allows oil drilling platforms to operate in the notoriously rough waters of the North Sea, provides stability and comfort unmatched by conventional monohulls and catamarans.Even if you are not inclined to seasickness, the stability will make for a nicer experience including better sleep, easier dining, and less slamming around of your expensive equipment.

Enjoy truly first-class luxury in Nekton's air-conditioned cabins with private baths and spectacular ocean views in every cabin. Indulge in delicious cuisine in our scenic spacious dining room and relax in a comfortable lounge area complete with large screen projection TV, VCR/DVD,and a PC with USB/Firewire/CD Burner and picture/video editing capabilities. Bask in tropical sunshine on the huge sundeck with chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi. The sundeck also makes for great stargazing at night.

Once onboard the Nekton Pilot or Nekton Rorqual, you will enjoy many special amenities and exclusive diving features:

• Super stable SWATH design virtually eliminates ship motion so you can sleep soundly while the ship cruises between dive locations overnight.
• Patented, jumbo-sized, elevating platform that lowers to the water level for your convenience when entering and exiting the water.
• Private "wet" gear compartments positioned under the dive platform benches provided for everyone.
• Individual, steel 95-cubic-foot tanks with average "K" valves used with average yoke regulators. *Also provided are a limited number of aluminum 80 and 63.
• Each guest receives weights and belts.
• Freshwater rinse-tanks and antifogging mask solution are provided to help protect your gear.
• Carpeted camera table with compressed air to dry sensitive camera equipment.
• Steamy showers and warm towels are available after every dive.
• Friendly, professional crew members are always available, day or night.
• Two tenders’ are available to assisting divers, snorkelers, shore shuttles and water skiers.
• Two stable twin hull tenders for assisting divers, snorkeling, shore shuttle, and water skiing
• Nitrox is available onboard
• Modern non-linear editing video technology facilities.

We also provide an endless list of comfort amenities:

• Spacious suites with: private bathrooms, full-sized showers, push-button heads, large picture windows and twin or queen size beds for the ultimate comfort and privacy.
• Individual air-conditioning controls in each cabin.
• Spacious lounge area available.
• Spacious 2000 square foot sundeck conveniently stocked with chairs, tables, chaise lounges, shaded hanging storage for wetsuits, extra cubby storage and a Jacuzzi.
• Scrumptious cuisine served in our cozy, scenic dining room. 

We are fully equipped with safety features for all of our guests:

• Extensive first aid kit is always available.
• DAN—Oxygen System onboard.
• Satellite Telephone for continuous communication.
• U.S. Coast Guard Certified ships guarantee the highest safety standards.
• Ship’s registries: the U.S.