LIVE ABOARD DIVING CRUISES

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DIVING PROGRAMS & CRUISES
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Fixed departure days, according the selected boat
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Discover the wonderful marine world of the Galapagos Archipelago. Be impressed by the countless marine species that can be observed during night and day dives, the itineraries include visits to the islands of Wolf and Darwin considered as the best sanctuaries of marine life in the Islands.

The yachts listed offer all the facilities and comforts on board to make the experience unforgettable, as well as the complete equipment and a platform platform for easy access to the 2nd largest marine reserve in the world.

Nitrox and digital equipment are available according to availability and prior request

 

 

M/Y HUMBOLDT EXPLORER 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – DIVING ITINERARY

The Humboldt Explorer is a specialist dive yacht at the Galapagos Islands. The big advantage of a Galapagos live-aboard dive cruise is the itinerary. The Humboldt Explorer heads up north, away from the regular cruise routes, to famous Darwin and Wolf islands – the very best dive sites at the Galapagos Islands! During a week of dive excurions it is is common to see: sea lions, sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, white tip reef sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays, Galapagos sharks, and huge schools of eagle and golden Rays.

From Monday to Monday

MON San Cristobal Airport, Check out dive + safety briefing

TUE Punta Carrion: dives, afternoon land visit to North Seymour to see blue footed boobies and frigate birds

WED SWolf: dives & night dive also possible. common sightings: hammerheads, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks

THU Wolf: dives, transit to Darwin Island dives. common sightings: hammerheads, red lipped batfish, eagle rays, sea lions, galapagos sharks, silky sharks.

FRI Darwin: dives. common sightings: hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks

SAT Wolf: dives. common sightings: hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks

SUN Cousins Rock: dive, macro dive with common sightings: seahorse, Sea lions, eagle rays. PM/ Puerto Ayora giant tortoises in the highlands

MON: Transfer to the airport

M/Y CALIPSO 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – DIVING ITINERARY

The recently refurbished M/Y Calipso allows you to explore the Galapagos Islands in both Naturalist and Diving itineraries. Calipso boasts a spacious lounge, dining area, fantastic new dive deck, sundeck with a Jacuzzi, and 10 comfortable cabins to accommodate up to 16 passengers.

From Thursday to Thursday

THU am Arrival in San Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat. Pm San Cristobal: Lobos Island

FRI am Santa Cruz Island: Carrión Point. Pm Baltra Island: North East Seymour

SAT am Wolf Island: La Ventana Islet / La Banana. Pm Wolf Island: Shark Bay Point / El Derrumbe

SUN am  Darwin Island: Darwin’s Arch.  Pm Darwin Island: El Arenal / Darwin’s Arch

MON am Darwin Island: Darwin’s Arch / El Arenal. pm   Wolf Island: La Banana / Shark Bay Point / Anchor Bay.

TUE am Isabela: Coka Port (Jan-May) / Fernandina: Cape Douglas (Jun-Dec). pm Isabela: Cape Marshall (Jan-May) / Vicente Roca Point (Jun-Dec)

WED am Santiago Island: Cousins Rocks. Pm Santa Cruz: El Chato / Tortoise Breeding Center

THU am Transfer to the San Cristobal Airport

M/Y AQUA 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – DIVING ITINERARY

M/Y AQUA

Motor yacht Aqua is the ideal boat for divers and adventure lovers of all ages!

Expert diving instructors/naturalist guides will accompany you on your journey to discovering the unique Galapagos Islands.

Dive and visit only the most spectacular sites around the Galapagos Archipelago

From Tuesday to Tuesday 

TUE: AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport (GPS) PM: Baltra Northeast (Checkout dive)

WED: AM: Cape Marshall (2) PM: City of the Mantas (1)

THU: AM/PM: Darwin (4)

FRI: AM: Darwin (2) - PM: Wolf (2)

SAT: AM / PM: Wolf (3)

SUN: AM: Vicente Roca Point (1) - PM: Cape Douglas (1)

MON: AM: Cousin’s Rock (2) - PM: Highlands (Santa Cruz) hike

TUE: Transfer to Baltra Airport (GPS)

  • Transportation in Galapagos on sharing basis
  • All Meals: From lunch 1st Day until breakfast Last Day.
  • Accommodation in double cabin with private bathroom
  • Visits and Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary, accompanied by a certified bilingual naturalist guide (English/Spanish).
  • Drinking water, tea, coffee, snacks.
  • Wetsuits and snorkeling gear
  • Entrance Fees to the Galapagos islands
    • Galapagos National Park $100 pp (subject to change).
    • TCT Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
    • Isabela docking fee $15 pp *Depending on the cruise.
    • Santa Cruz Highland Tortoises Ranch $5 *Depending on the cruise.
  • Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $5 *Depending on the cruise.
  • Round trip air flight from mainland to the Islands, prices depends on route
    • Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
  • Single cabin supplement
  • Beverages: Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks, to be paid directly on board in cash
  • Tips for guides and crew.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance

on request