Diving cruises to the Galapagos Islands

Declared one of the seven underwater wonders of the world by CEDAM international and considered the premier spot for encountering large marine fauna, a variety of underwater habitats, and unpredictable conditions, the Galapagos is a world- class dive site that always treats visitors to an exciting and fascinating diving experience.

REMBRANDT VESSEL

EXCURSION A ITINERARY - THE SOUTHERN GALÁPAGOS
DAY ONE (SUNDAY): SAN CRISTOBAL: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT/ WOLF ISLAND (EQUIPMENT CHECK).
DAY TWO (MONDAY): ESPAÑOLA: GARDNER SEA MOUNT (TWO DIVES)/ SUAREZ POINT (LAND TOUR).
DAY THREE (TUESDAY): FLOREANA: ENDERGY/CHAMPION (TWO DIVES) / POINT CORMORANT (LAND)
DAY FOUR (WEDNESDAY): RABIDA (TWO DIVES) / SANTIAGO: POINT EGAS
DAY FIVE (THURSDAY): COUSIN ROCKS (TWO DIVES) / BARTOLOMÉ (LAND)
DAY SIX (FRIDAY): GORDON ROCKS (TWO DIVES) / PLAZAS (LAND)
DAY SEVEN (SATURDAY): SANTA CRUZ: "THE FLAT" / CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION (LAND)
DAY EIGHT (SUNDAY): SAN CRISTOBAL: RETURN FLIGHT TO THE MAINLAND OR CONTINUE ON TO EXCURSION B AND VISIT "EL JUNCO" (LAND).

EXCURSION B ITINERARY - DARWIN AND WOLF

DAY ONE (SUNDAY): SAN CRISTOBAL: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT
DAY TWO (MONDAY): MARCHENA: MIRROR POINT (THREE DIVES)
DAY THREE (TUESDAY): WOLF (THREE DIVES)
DAY FOUR (WEDNESDAY): DARWIN (THREE DIVES)
DAY FIVE (THURSDAY): WOLF (THREE DIVES)
DAY SIX (FRIDAY): ISABELA: CAPE MARSHALL (THREE DIVES)
DAY SEVEN (SATURDAY): NORTH SEYMOUR (1 DIVE) / MOSQUERA (LAND) / NORTH SEYMOUR (LAND)
DAY EIGHT (SUNDAY): SAN CRISTOBAL: RETURN FLIGHT TO THE MAINLAND

EXCURSIONS A AND B (SAN CRISTOBAL - SAN CRISTOBAL) - 7 OR 14 NIGHTS / 8 OR 15 DAYS ABOARD THE REMBRANDT VAN RIJN.

PELIKANO YACHT

8-DAY DIVING ITINERARY

DAY ONE: BALTRA AIRPORT
DAY TWO: WOLF
DAY THREE: DARWIN
DAY FOUR: WOLF AND DARWIN
DAY FIVE: ROCA REDONDA
DAY SIX: AM: COUSIN DIVE
PM: BARTOLOME LAND TOUR
DAY SEVEN: AM: GORDON ROCKS DIVE/ SOUTH PLAZAS LAND TOUR
PM: PUERTO AYORA/ CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION
DAY EIGHT: AM: BLACK TURTLE COVE/ AIRPORT

DAPHNE YACHT

8-DAY DIVING ITINERARY

DAY ONE: CHECK OUT DIVE AT MOSQUERA ISLET
LAND TOUR OF SEYMOUR
DAY TWO: 2 DIVES AT COUSIN ROCKS
SNORKELING WITH PENGUINS
LAND TOUR OF BARTOLOME
16:30 DEPARTURE TO DARWIN AND WOLF
DAY THREE: 3 DIVES AT WOLF
DAY FOUR: 3 DIVES AT DARWIN
DAY FIVE: 2 DIVES AT DARWIN, 1 DIVE AT WOLF
DAY SIX: 3 DIVES AT WOLF
DAY SEVEN: 1 DIVE AT ALBANY
LAND TOUR OF PORT EGAS
DAY EIGHT: DINGHY RIDE AT THE BLACK TURTLE COVE
BREAKFAST AND TRIP TO AIRPORT

DEPARTURE: OCTOBER 24TH TO 31ST

10-DAY DIVING ITINERARY

DAY ONE: ARRIVAL AT BALTRA AIRPORT
TRANSFER TO BOAT, CHECK - IN, AND LUNCH
CHECK OUT DIVE AT MOSQUERA ISLET
LAND TOUR OF BACHAS BEACH ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
DAY TWO: 2 DIVES AT GORDON ROCKS
LAND TOUR OF SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
SNORKELING WITH SEA LIONS
DAY THREE: 2 DIVES AT SEYMOUR
LAND TOUR OF SEYMOUR
RE-SUPPLY OF FUEL AND WATER AT BALTRA
DAY FOUR: 2 DIVES AT COUSIN ROCK
LAND TOUR OF BARTOLOME ISLAND
PENGUIN OBSERVATION SNORKELING EXCURSION
DAY FIVE: 3 DIVES AT WOLF
DAY SIX: 3 DIVES AT DARWIN
DAY SEVEN: 3 DIVES AT DARWIN
DAY EIGHT: 3 DIVES AT WOLF
DAY NINE: 1 DIVE AT ALBANY
DAY TEN: RIDE ON-BOARD TENDER IN BLACK TURTLE COVE
DEPARTURE FOR AIRPORT

DEPARTURE: DECEMBER 19TH

OCATIONAL DIVING PACKAGES

YOLITA YACHT

DIVE SITES
- GORDON ROCKS
- GARDNER BAY
- CHAMPION (FLOREANA ISLAND)
- ENDERBY (FLOREANA)
- RABIDA ISLAND
- 1 OPTIONAL NOCTURNAL DIVE

GUANTANAMERA YACHT

DIVE SITES
- GORDON ROCKS
- GARDNER BAY
- CHAMPION (FLOREANA ISLAND)
- ENDERBY (FLOREANA)
- RABIDA ISLAND
- 1 OPTIONAL NOCTURNAL DIVE

DAILY DIVING TRIPS

EIGHT-DAY TRIP

DAY ONE: TRANSFER, LODGING (SELECTED HOTEL), CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION
DAY TWO: 2 DIVES AT ACADEMY BAY (CHECK OUT DIVE)
DAY THREE: 2 DIVES AT SANTA FE
DAY FOUR: 2 DIVES AT FLOREANA
DAY FIVE: 2 DIVES AT SEYMOUR
DAY SIX: 2 DIVES AT UNKNOWN IS.
DAY SEVEN: 2 DIVES AT GORDON ROCK
DAY EIGHT: TRANSFER, BALTRA

FIVE-DAY TRIP

DAY ONE: TRANSFER LODGING, 1 DIVE AT ACADEMY BAY (CHECK OUT DIVE)
DAY TWO: 2 DIVES AT SANTA FE
DAY THREE: 2 DIVES AT SEYMOUR
DAY FOUR: 2 DIVES AT GORDON ROCK
DAY FIVE: TRANSFER, BALTRA

ON THESE TOURS, YOU MAY CHOOSE YOUR HOTEL FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST:

GALAPAGOS HOTEL ****
FERNANDINA HOTEL***
HOTEL PALMERA**

ONE-DAY TOUR

This tour includes: 2 dives, diving boats, dive master, diving equipment (regulator, wet suit, bc, mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, tanks, and weights), lunch, and use of a hot shower.

FULL DIVING CRUISES

We will concentrate our time on dive spots around Darwin and Wolf islands because it is in these spots that the underwater wonders of the galapagos can be best observed. We can assure you that you will never forget the experience of diving side-by-side with a 50-foot long whaleshark or swimming with a school of hammerheads.

The following boats which we offer are equipped with all the facilities necessary for this type of excursion. While diving aboard these vessels, we will supply you with tanks, weights, compressors, and a certified dive master as a guide.

PELIKANO YACHT

DIVE SITES
- COUSIN BARTOLOME
- RABIDA
- CORONA
- CHAMPION
- GARDNER BAY
- GORDON ROCKS

ENCANTADA YACHT

DIVE SITES
- CHECK OUT DIVE NORTH SEYMOUR
- GORDON ROCKS
- GARDNER BAY
- DEVILS CROWN
- BARTOLOME
- GENOVESA

This option allows you to have the opportunity to dive while enjoying a naturalist cruise and tour of the islands. It is also a flexible option as it allows you to choose your dive sites as you cruise.
In this section, we describe the boats that offer this type of cruise and the places in which you may dive on these tours.