South & Central America, Galapagos
Aqua Galapagos Diving Cruise Itinerary A
Diving in Galapagos is possible with our 8 day 7 night itinerary aboard M/Y Aqua! We have designed it specially for travellers who want to travel “deeper” into the enchanted islands. Meet incredible marine life and enjoy only the most spectacular diving sites the Galapagos Islands has to offer!
• Hammerhead Shark
• Galapagos Sea Lion
• Galapagos Penguin
• Manta Ray
• Green Sea Turtle
• Whitetip reef Shark
• Marine Iguana
• Seahorse
• Whale Shark
Highlights
• Hammerhead Shark
• Galapagos Sea Lion
• Galapagos Penguin
• Manta Ray
• Green Sea Turtle
• Whitetip reef Shark
• Marine Iguana
• Seahorse
• Whale Shark
AM - Baltra Airport
Upon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, a check-up is
carried out rst, to ensure that no foreign plant or animal
species are introduced on the islands. Furthermore, your
TCC (Transit Control Card) is stamped; this must be kept
safe during your trip, as it has to be presented again on your
return ight. In addition, entrance to the Galapagos National
Park is due for entry (US $ 100), if this has not yet been
paid. Your guide will meet you at the airport, assist you with
the luggage and accompany you on the short bus ride to
the harbour of Puerto Ayora. Here you will climb aboard
the yacht Aqua. After greeting the crew and the captain,
your cabins will be assigned to you and then you will enjoy
your rst lunch on-board.
PM - Baltra North East
This is the perfect spot to start your adventure with moderate currents.This dive site is for adventurous divers looking
to see fascinating lava and rock formations, as well as an
incredible number of marine species. At the depth of
around 20 m (60 ft) we might see white-tip reef sharks,
pelagic sh, reef sh, rays, and turtles. Additionally, sea lions
will be your companions upon entry and on the safety stops.
Occasionally, hammerhead sharks can be spotted swimming
nearby
AM - Bartolome
Located east of Santiago Island, this small island is known for
its unique spear-like pinnacle. Beneath the waves we dive
over, we will go around a rocky platform and oat around
underwater cliffs that start at 15m and disappear into the
sea bed, giving us a good chance to see pelagic animals. You
can expect to see some of the following marine life: seahorses, white tip reef sharks, reef sh (including large schools of
hunting yellow tailed surgeon sh), barracudas, turtles,
mobula rays, sting rays, scorpion stone sh, and various
invertebrates.
PM - Cousin’s Rock
Cousin’s rock is located north-east of Santiago island,
near Bartolome. This site has a unique and stunning
topography of jagged rocky shelves where animals, both
big and small, can be found resting and feeding. It is one
of the few places where you can see endemic black coral
amongst the riot of colourful clams, algae, ora and fauna
that cover the rocks like splashes of paint. During our
surface interval, look out for penguins that inhabit the
surrounding area. You can expect to see some of the
following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white
tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays,
eagle rays, manta rays and reef sh (including large
schools of oating bullseye puffer sh).
AM / PM - Wolf Island
Named after the German geologist Theodor Wolf, this
extinct volcano reaches 253m (780ft) above sea level and
lies around 160km (100m) northwest of Isabela Island. Land
visits are not permitted, however, bird life such as: red-footed boobies and vampire nches may be spotted from the
boat. For our dives, we choose from a selection of reefs and
walls, most have medium to strong currents, where the use
of gloves and reef hooks is advised. Schooling pelagics are
the main attraction, but you can also see hammerheads,
white tips and Galapagos sharks. (May-November).
AM / PM - Darwin Island
A volcano that reaches 165m (490ft) above sea level was
named in honour of naturalist Charles Darwin. It is amongst
the smallest island within the Galapagos Archipelago and
like Wolf Island, no land visits are permitted. One of the
most famed diving sites is “Darwin’s Arch”, which provides
an amazing drift dive along the wall at an average depth of
just 9m. Medium to strong currents are to be expected, but
you bring with them many hammerheads, black tips, silky
and Galapagos sharks! Schools of jacks are a common sight,
along with turtles, angel sh and moray eels. Occasional
sightings of tiger sharks, manta rays and bottlenose dolphins
make for a thrilling time. Whale sharks may also be seen
between May – November
AM / PM - Wolf Island
AM - Vicente Roca Point
We will cross the Bolivar Channel for the last time to Vicente Roca Point, just at the mouth of Isabela’s seahorse-shape.
While entering a dark cave below a spectacular arch, roaring
echoes of the waves will accompany you. Just around the
corner, the collapsed amphitheatre of Volcan Ecuador offers
another impressive view. The calmer waters of the coves are
well-protected against the ocean swell and are great place
for snorkelling amongst various species of shark, penguins,
puffer sh and even seahorses!
PM - Cape Douglas
Cape Douglas is sure to provide you amazing opportunities
to observe a large amount of marine life, above and under
the water! As you prepare for your dive, you can see Galapagos Penguins, Galapagos Flightless Cormorants, and Galapagos Marine Iguanas- animals only found exclusively on the
Islands. A sure sight is incredible marine iguanas swimming
and feeding on the rocks under the surface. Some marine
life you may see are: Red-lipped Bat sh, Horn Sharks, Mola
Mola, and possibly Baleen Whales!
AM - Roca Blanca
For divers, Roca Blanca is a mecca for sea life. Located on
the South East coast of Isabela Island, it’s one of the best
diving sites the central islands offer. Due to the cooler and
waters in the central islands, this increases the diversity of
marine life. You will get to see amazing life here, such as:
shark, manta & eagle rays, sea lions, moray eels, lobsters, and
a vast population of tropical sh.
PM - Pinzon
It is a small island located off the western coast of Santa
Cruz, about 1 hour from Puerto Ayora. It is a great spot for
beginners and experienced divers, offering many playful sea
lions, turtles, and red lipped bat sh. The deep drop off wall
is for more experienced divers, and is a great spot to see sea
horses, rays, different species of sharks, and lobster. In the
warmer months, Pinzon is a favourite site for the Manta Rays
and pods of dolphins.
AM - Highlands
The road to the highlands leaves from Bellavista, a small
village located a 15-minute drive from Puerto Ayora, and
passes through the agricultural zone, near the National Park
boundary, the Miconia Zone, and then goes to the Fern and
Sedge zone. With clear weather, this area boasts beautiful
scenes of rolling hills and extinct volcanic cones covered
with grass and lush greenery all year round. Here you will
visit the Twin Craters, which are two pit craters, as well as a
local ranch where we can observe the giant tortoise of
Santa Cruz Island in its natural habitat.
Baltra Airport
It’s time to say goodbye to Galapagos! It’s been a pleasure
accompanying you on this unique trip and hope to see you
again very soon!
Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members,
the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to the Seymour
Ecological Airport, where we will take the shuttle back to
the airport.
In case you have booked your trip for a longer stay with us,
we would be welcoming any potential new fellow
passengers to the yacht, and continue our trip to the next
visiting site!
Itineraries are subject to change.
| 13 April, 2021 to 20 April, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 27 April, 2021 to 04 May, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 11 May, 2021 to 18 May, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 25 May, 2021 to 01 June, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 08 June, 2021 to 15 June, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 22 June, 2021 to 29 June, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 07 September, 2021 to 14 September, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 14 September, 2021 to 21 September, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 26 October, 2021 to 02 November, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 02 November, 2021 to 09 November, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 23 November, 2021 to 30 November, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 07 December, 2021 to 14 December, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 21 December, 2021 to 28 December, 2021 | Book now |
Cabin
$4,295 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 04 January, 2022 to 11 January, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 18 January, 2022 to 25 January, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 01 February, 2022 to 08 February, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 15 February, 2022 to 22 February, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 01 March, 2022 to 08 March, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 15 March, 2022 to 22 March, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 29 March, 2022 to 05 April, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 12 April, 2022 to 19 April, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 26 April, 2022 to 03 May, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 10 May, 2022 to 17 May, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 24 May, 2022 to 31 May, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 07 June, 2022 to 14 June, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 21 June, 2022 to 28 June, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 05 July, 2022 to 12 July, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 13 September, 2022 to 20 September, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 27 September, 2022 to 04 October, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 11 October, 2022 to 18 October, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 25 October, 2022 to 01 November, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 08 November, 2022 to 15 November, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 22 November, 2022 to 29 November, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
| 20 December, 2022 to 27 December, 2022 | Book now |
Cabin
$3,945 USD pp
Lower deck - 2 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed. Main deck - 1 cabin with a matrimonial bed. Upper deck - 4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed (for double or triple use) & 1 cabin with matrimonial bed.
Additional charges:
Galapagos National Park entrance fee + Transit Control Card: 120 USD pp
Aqua Galapagos
Vessel Type: Motor Yacht
Passenger Capacity: 16
Lenght: 26 m
Built: 1998 (Remodeled in 2019)
The Galapagos Aqua is the ideal boat for divers and adventure lovers of all ages! It offers a unique combination of both liveaboard diving safaris, including the best diving sites of the archipelago, as well as naturalist cruises for seeing what makes the islands themselves so special, something that should not be missed when visiting the Galapagos Islands.
Diving Equipment on board:
2 dive tank compressors: Enriched air and Nitrox, Aluminum 12L scuba tanks with valves, belts and weights, Full personal diving equipment available for rent (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, 7mm wetsuits, hoods, gloves, boots, dive computer, torch, GoPro underwater camera), Diving Safety Equipment provided on board for free: Personal Marine rescue GPS, Storm whistle, Diving beacon, Surface marker tube. Aqua’s Dive related Certifications:Certified with PADI, DAN, EFR.
Social Aeas:
Sun deck: Solarium area, shaded relaxing area
Upper deck: Shaded outside deck
Main Deck: Dive Platform
Amenities: TV, DVD, laptop, beamer, deck chairs
Inclusions
• Voyage in selected cabin category (Twin/double)
• All meals while on board
• Drinking water, tea and coffee
• Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking naturalist guide
• Transfers between the airport and ship (Transfers airport - yacht - airport only inlcuded for guests who book the flights with the cruise. If you book flights independantly you will be required to make your own way to/from the airport/yacht. If you book flights independantly you will also incur a USD$35.00 per person fee for non use of flights)
• Snorkelling gear and use of kayaks where permitted
Exclusions
• Roundtrip flights from Ecuador to Galapagos Islands (Aprrox USD$550.00 per person)
• National park entrance fee and transit card (Approx USD$120.00 per person)
• Passport and visa costs where applicable
• Travel Insurance
• Westuit rental
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Gratuities
• Any items of a personal nature
Yacht
8 Days from
$3,945 USD pp
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