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

We had an AMAZING trip to the Galapagos onboard the Aqua. I was very hesitant about diving in Galapagos as I have not been diving much since COVID although I do have more than 100 dives, but when I reached out to Isabelle to enquire about the trip, she was super responsive and gave me a lot of information to help me plan my trip. The dive guides are great, and along with the very experienced dive mates you will have on the boat, there is really nothing to worry about. Having said that, I do think that one should have at least 100 dives to feel confident enough for all dives - even when there are little currents, the occasional bad visibility can be a little stressful. The description of the boat made it sound a little basic, but it was actually SUPERB. It was small, but totally comfortable, with sun decks and chill out areas both in and outdoors for after dives. Diving platform was also a good size for 16 divers (we were 14). The food is amazing and the staff really really awesome - the boat also hires only local Ecuadorians. There are room service daily and they change the towels, both in room and at the dive area regularly which is really lovely. Shower is always hot and nice. In terms of diving, we did see big school of hammerheads (perhaps not as much as earlier in the year), but it was hazy on our camera due to thermocline or lower visibility but it was still great. We also saw 2 whalesharks which was awesome, as it is still early in the season (first week of May). Sadly Molas didn't show up but we also did not have super cold waters, mostly around 22°C and probably 17°C at some point, with a lot of cold thermoclines. There were hardly any currents for most of the dives too, although the visibility was probably our biggest struggle. The best part of the trip was the people onboard the boat, as it is the loveliest mix of people from all over the world! We had so much fun together, and the boat space was perfect for all of us to hang out. Other than the land tour on the very last day to see the giant tortoises, the panga rides in/out of the dive sites will also take detours to show us other land wildlife (e.g. blue footed boobies, penguins, flightless cormorants) which was amazing. Definitely my best trip ever! Highly recommended!

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My trip to the Galapagos was excellent. Both for the animal diversity and for meeting other divers, the group was great, no hassle, the staff was attentive... it was truly perfect. I recommend it. And a big thank you to Isabelle for her professionalism who accompanied me logistically for my trip... to do again without problem

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Comfortable boat. Top-notch cook. Attentive staff. Friendly and respectful dive guides. A very enjoyable cruise.

Seacrush helped me book my Liveaboard to the Galapagos Last Minute and helped me a lot since it was quite a hassle to get on one! So thank you for that! The communication with seacrush was always very good and helpful! Definitely would recommend them for booking a liveaboard. The Aqua Team and boat itself was lovely. The Dives around the Galapagos Islands were amazing! Would definitely recommend doing it especially with Aqua since it is a local agency!

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Cruise on the Aqua, organized by Isabelle and Mickael, who truly took great care of us. The boat is very comfortable, and the crew and food are excellent. Thank you again, Isabelle and Mickael, for this superb week.

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A wonderful week of liveaboard diving. Everything was there for a great time. Magnificent dives, a great crew, and a great atmosphere on the boat.

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A magnificent trip on a boat without luxury but comfortable, with a caring crew. Isabelle and Michael created a friendly atmosphere within the (small) group of divers from the very beginning. All of this made the cruise unforgettable!

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Fabulous landscapes, omnipresent wildlife, a feast for the eyes! The waters were perhaps a little too warm, which prevented us from seeing the "large schools" of hammerhead sharks. Beautiful atmosphere and refined cuisine! A truly wonderful trip!

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Beautiful dives, varied and endemic wildlife. A real feast for the eyes. But the molas weren't there! Very friendly atmosphere on the boat and excellent food! A must-do trip!

Great diving experience, crazy marine life! Best food on a live aboard. Nice boot for this price range. Would love to visit again.

An incredible dive experience! I had high expectations of diving in the Galapagos but they were surpassed on the Aqua Explorer liveaboard. We had incredible encounters with a huge range of marine life, guided by two excellent guides who were also naturalists and therefore able to also give us tours of the shoreline. The boat itself was spacious and very comfortable with roomy cabins, more than enough communal space even with a full boat and we were very well look after by the crew - including delicious food with lots of variety and plentiful portions. Overall an amazing trip - book now, you won't regret it!

An amazing adventurous trip to the Galapagos islands aboard the Aqua liveaboard! Diverse landscapes and marine life, excellent service from all the crew (guides, naturalists, dive briefs, chef preparing delicious food, cleanliness of boat etc.).

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We took a small group of divers on the Aqua and the week was absolutely fantastic. The itinerary is very well designed, with a few "easy" dives at the beginning, during which we were able to observe oceanic manta rays, our first hammerhead sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, and more. Then three days at Darwin and Wolf. The conditions at Darwin's Arch were so good (with little current, warm temperatures, and excellent visibility) that the crew adjusted the timing slightly so we could do an additional dive there. Finally, more dives at the end of the itinerary during which we saw mola-mola, marine iguanas, and even a cormorant at a depth of 16 meters! The guides are excellent; this is the only dive boat in the Galapagos that employs naturalist guides, and that makes all the difference. Excellent briefings, they know where to go, and between dives, they took us to observe birds, penguins, and iguanas in a Zodiac! Also, during the first dives, the guides really paid attention to everyone's weight, sometimes recommending 15L tanks, and thus, we were all able to have memorable dives without being restricted by air, for example, and while feeling comfortable. On the last day, we were able to go diving and go on land to see the famous giant tortoises from which the Galapagos Islands get their name. Finally, the chef prepares fabulous meals, with a wide variety of dishes (more than 5 for each main course), desserts served at the table, hot soups, and really nice snacks between dives (empanadas, hot chocolate, etc.). One person had a gluten-free diet, and they adapted the menu for her, even creating special desserts! Perhaps it would be possible, however, to limit the individually wrapped snacks? The cabins are simple but comfortable. We always had hot water and appreciated the towels waiting for us on the dive deck. Overall, fantastic dives with a well-organized experience and a motivated and friendly crew! I highly recommend them!

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This was our first liveaboard dive for my fiancé and me, still "young divers," with about fifty dives under our belts. We were lucky enough to find Seacrush, and especially Isabelle, who was absolutely brilliant: professional, available, responsive, reassuring, and above all, very friendly, from start to finish. We were very excited but also a little apprehensive. Would we be up to it? Would the conditions (especially the currents) be too difficult? What was life like on board for a week? In short, we had one of the most extraordinary weeks of our lives! - The boat: everything was spotless. We were in a cabin on the lower deck, very comfortable, spacious enough with a small, functional bathroom (and hot water, of course!). The common areas are very pleasant, both inside and out. The area dedicated to diving preparation and equipment is well thought-out and practical (with hot showers too!!). Finally, the food is very, very good, with always a hot drink and snacks after the dives. So I come to... - The team: fantastic! Professional, cheerful, friendly, they pampered us all week! And of course, a big congratulations to the dive guides who were perfect. Their naturalist training allowed us to learn a lot, a real plus. - The dives: what can I say... magnificent, marvelous, and unimaginable? At least all that and much more. A unique ecosystem in the world, very rich, very varied, very beautiful. (I won't spoil anything). And regarding the conditions, ultimately, we may have been lucky because they were good, but even the strong currents didn't "cool us off"! In short, it's doable, with a minimum level of skill required. In short, although the fantastic divers who shared this week with us are largely responsible for the success of this cruise, we can only recommend Seacrush and Aqua with our eyes closed, you will not be disappointed!

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A magnificent diving trip with a professional and environmentally friendly team. We were impressed by the crew's friendliness, the guides' professionalism, and the quality of the excursions.