Galapagos - May 2028
The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galapagos National Park is a paradise of protected islands bursting with unique marine life found nowhere else on earth. Your Galapagos Liveaboard diving adventures will encompass everything from sharks to nudibranchs, and more. The islands are best known for amazing shark diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands. These small and remote islands are best reached by liveaboard vessels for divers. Your diving experience here will generally include Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, and lots of schooling hammerheads being cleaned by king angelfish. Seeing marine turtles, schools of tuna, eagle rays, and sea lions are very common, and seeing a whale shark is very possible from June through November.
All the islands you travel to are amazing sites for underwater photography. Macro photographers will have their fill of sea horses, barnacle blennies, coral hawkfish, and many others. An abundance of rays is at many of the dive sites (including spotted rays, marble rays, golden rays, and stingrays) along with sea lions, sea turtles, schools of grunts, and snappers. The variety of life in the water is unlike any other place, with thick schools of the native brown striped Salema, snappers, groupers, Chevron barracuda, and huge sea turtles.
On land, spot giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, and many more captivating creatures.
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Scuba Diving in the Galapagos Islands
Built in 2020, the elegant & spacious 16-passenger M/V Tiburon Explorer is Galapagos Island’s premier liveaboard. It provides 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the main deck (6 cabins) and lower deck (3 cabins), all of which have private bathrooms and stunning ocean views. All cabins, except cabin 1 main deck have twin beds that can be converted to queen beds for couples. The yacht features a partially covered sun deck with a hot tub and ample seating, a salon area with dining, a bar, and an entertainment area. WiFi with Satellite Internet connection is available onboard
The Tiburon Explorer’s large dive deck includes a bathroom, a large camera table with a charging station, individual storage areas, rinse bins for cameras, and another for gear. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
Tiburon Explorer’s itineraries include land tours to see the local creatures: North Seymour Island walking tour; Santa Cruz Highlands tour to see giant tortoises; large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, sea lions and marine iguanas; free time to explore beach town Puerto Ayora. Consider adding even more time to your trip to experience the land animals as well. Dive itinerary includes Blatra North, Cabo Douglas, Vicente Roca, Wolf Island, Darwin Island, and Cousins Rock.
The weather in the Galapagos has water temperatures ranging from 65 -75 degrees F from December through May and 60 – 70 (F) June through November. Water temperatures are at the higher end of the scale in both Darwin and Wolf. Air temperatures range from 75 (F) or higher in the rainy season (December-May) to the mid ’60s (F) during the dry season (June – November), with nearly constant sea breezes.
Currents can range from 1 to 5 knots at the sites we visit, and visibility is generally between 30 and 80 feet. Most divers are comfortable with a 7mm wetsuit June – November with a hooded vest and gloves and a minimum 5 mm wetsuit December – May. Gloves and hoods are strongly recommended.
Your Galapagos liveaboard dives will be done from the pangas with an easy backward roll into the water. After you dive, your tank will be lifted back into the panga and you will board via its stern ladders or with assistance from the side.
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May 27– June 3rd, 2028
$7495* Diver double occ.
*price reflects 3% CASH or check discount
Trip Includes:
7 nights/8 days aboard the Tiburon Explorer
Up to 4 dives daily (weather permitting)
3 meals daily, except Friday’s evening meal
Between-dive snacks; towels
Tanks, weights and weight belts
All air fills; transfers between airport (Baltra/GPS)and vessel for same day arrivals/departures
Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
2 land excursions
Group Shirt
Diver Dan’s Staff leader
Not included:
Airfare at this time;
Airport taxes;
Transit nights in Quito or Guayaquil;
Galapagos National Park fee,
Chamber support fee,
Tourist card;
Nitrox, rental gear, dive courses;
Travel and dive insurance;
Fuel surcharge;
Last evening dinner in town;
Alcoholic beverages (other than wine and beer);
Land options before/after cruise are available at additional cost
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00
is required to guarantee your space.
Prices subject to change without notice
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