Dive the Best of Galapagos With a Small Group of Reef-Friendly Divers!

Why We Love It

Join other SeaCrush members on this once-in-a-lifetime dive trip! We'll do 19 dives over 7 days at the best sites of the Galápagos archipelago. We'll get to witness big schools of hammerheads at Darwin's Arch, Galápagos sharks, whale sharks, and eagle rays at Wolf Island, giant manta rays at Cabo Marshall, schooling fish in the thousands, Galápagos endemic sea iguanas, speedy penguins, and sea lions. With only 16 divers onboard, and 11 dives at Darwin and Wolf, this is the best value and friendliest liveaboard in Galápagos! This is the third SeaCrush group trip to the Galápagos, and we have negotiated a special price for it!

Conservation

The liveaboard is committed to Green Fins guidelines for responsible diving and provides eco-friendly soap and shampoo on board.

Who Is It For?

For passionate, experienced divers. Strong currents attract the pelagic, which is why most sites are challenging. A minimum of 50 logged dives is required.

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7 nights cruise, in a twin-shared accommodation basis with an en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning. Upper and main deck cabins available for a little extra - ask us.
19 dives
All meals (international and Ecuadorian dishes served in buffet style). Vegetarian or special meals are available on demand.
Water, coffee, and tea
Weights, belts, and scuba safety equipment (personal marine rescue GPS, storm whistle, diving beacon, and surface marker buoy)
Towels
Transfers in Guayaquil or Quito if the flight has been booked with the dive cruise company (ask us)
All transfers in the Galápagos (airport-yacht-airport), and one land excursion the day of arrival, provided you book the local flights we recommend you (ask us)

Additional fees, payable locally: $200 (about ... EUR) Galápagos National Park Tax, payable on arrival in Galápagos and $20 (about ... EUR) Ingala Transfer Card, payable on arrival at Guayaquil or Quito Airport
Full dive equipment rental (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, 7 mm wetsuits, hoods, gloves, boots, dive computer, torch)
Nitrox
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Tips for the crew
Flight tickets and overnight stays at hotels
Travel insurance (Medical coverage, Trip cancellation & Dive Accident insurance)

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

The Galápagos Marine Reserve, established in 1998, is the second-largest marine preserve in the world.
The Marine Reserve has been added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 (an expansion from the Galápagos National Park, which was recognized in 1978).
Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a "melting pot" of marine species; the extraordinary diversity of marine life is unmatched anywhere else in the world.
Nearly 20% of marine life in Galápagos is endemic, found nowhere else on earth, such as the world’s only marine iguana and the most northern-living penguin.
Due to the island topography, pelagic species such as tuna, manta rays, and hammerhead sharks can be seen extremely close to the shoreline.
The diversity of underwater terrain is exceptional and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Dive Conditions

Season: peak season to see hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.
Currents: Medium to strong.
Visibility: 10 to 20 m (30 to 66 ft)
Water Temperature: 23° to 24°C (73° to 75°F) in August
Depth: Shallow and deep dives.

Dive Sites

On a typical day, we offer up to four dives.
A total of nineteen dives on five different islands of the Galápagos!

DAY 1: Tuesday

Morning: pick-up from Baltra airport (GPS) at 11 am
Afternoon: North Seymour, Baltra island (Check Dive)

DAY 2: Wednesday

Morning: Cabo Marshall, Isabela island (2 dives)
Afternoon: Manta Ray City, Isabela island (1 dive)

DAY 3: Thursday

Morning: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
Afternoon: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)

DAY 4: Friday

Morning: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
Afternoon: Wolf island (2 dives)

DAY 5: Saturday

Morning: Wolf island (2 dives)
Afternoon: Wolf island (1 dive)

DAY 6: Sunday

Morning: Vicente Roca Point, Isabela island (1 dive)
Afternoon: Cape Douglas, Fernandina island (1 dive)

DAY 7: Monday

Morning: Cousin's Rock, Santiago island (2 dives)
Afternoon: Tour of Highlands in Santa Cruz to see the giant tortoise and lava tunnels

DAY 8: Tuesday

Morning: Transfer back to Baltra Airport at 9 am (GPS)

The Team

Dive operator in the area since 2008
Boat renovated in 2019
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Maximum 8 divers per guide

Safety Information

Equipment Recommended: a 7 mm long wetsuit, a hood, dive gloves, an SMB, a reef hook, and the usual diving equipment. All can be rented on board.
Insurance: Both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote.
Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

You must have a valid passport to enter Ecuador, and a return ticket
Most citizens do not require a visa to stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the period you intend to stay
Please check current visa policies that apply for your country on Ecuador Virtual Consulate

How to Get There

You need to first go to Guayaquil (GYE) or Quito, at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Ecuador.
Plan to arrive in Ecuador at least one day before the cruise departure.
The next day, take a domestic flight from Quito to Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra Island. The dive cruise company can book these for you and will arrange the airport transfers too - ask us!

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Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, mosquito repellent, and long clothes (dengue is present in the Galápagos).
Evening temperatures can drop so bring extra trousers, jumpers, and a windbreaker.

Galápagos
Ecuador