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Drive in the Galapagos on this week long cruise throughout the islands, exploring the rarely visited Wolf and Darwin Islands. Not only can you dive four times a day, but there is also an option for a night dive and two land excursions on Bartolome and to the Santa Cruz highlands.
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Highlights
  • Hike up Escelera on Bartolome for some amazing views
  • Dive the famous Darwin and Wolf Islands to see Hammerhead Sharks and more.
  • Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato on Santa Cruz
  • Explore the marine world of the Galapagos from your live-aboard dive ship
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Activity Level: Moderate
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
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Day 1: Arrive Baltra

Arrive Baltra Airport. Meet the group and your guide for your transfer to the dock where youe Galapagos cruise ship awaits! Get familiar with the ship before your orientation dive at North East Coast of Baltra Island.

Day 2: Punta Carrion - Bartolome Island

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning have 2 morning dives in Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island). This first dive is a 40 ft. - 90 ft. dive with the possibility of seeing White Tipped Sharks, Stingrays, Eagle Rays and Marbled Rays, Scorpion Fish, Sea Turtles and Sea Lions. Later head to Bartolome Punta for a 20 ft. - 90 ft. dive in great habitat for Groupers, Creole Fish, White Tipped Sharks, Barracudas, Scorpion Fish, Sea Turtles, and Guinea Puffer Fish. Keep an eye out for the occasional Hammerheads and Bottlenose Dolphins!

In the afternoon head back to the Bartolome Punta area for another dive, then take to lake for a hike to Bartolome Summit. Take La Escalera, a long winding wooden staircase to the highest point on Bartolome for some amazing views of the island.

Day 3: Wolf Island

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This day is all about Wolf Island, with 2 morning and 1 afternoon dive. Also June through December head out for one more dive at night!

The dives range from 40 ft. - 90 ft., with a 1 to 3 knot current giving you the opportunity to see schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Eagle Rays, Marble Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Silky Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Octopus, Sea Lions, schools of Tuna, Moray Eels, Parrot Fish, Sea Lions and Fur Seals.
There is a chance to spot the occasional Whale Shark or Orca.

Day 4: Far Western Islands

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today's dive locations depend on the season. In January to May , head out on 2 morning dives at Darwin and then 2 afternoon dives at Wolf. In June to December, all 4 dives will be at Darwin.

The Darwin dives range from 40 ft. - 90 ft., with a 1 to 3 knot current with another opportunity to see schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Silky Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles as well as some new animals with the occasional Hawksbill Turtle, Whale Shark, Manta Ray, and Orca.

Day 5: Far Western Islands

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today's dive locations depend on the season.
In January to May , Head to Cabo Marshall on the east side of Isabela Island for 2 morning dives, 2 afternoon and a night dive. The dives range from 20 ft. - 100 ft. dive with great habitat for Giant Manta Rays, Creole Fish, White Tipped Reef Sharks, Sea Lions, Fur Sea Lions, Yellow Fin Tunas, and Salemas.

In June to December, further explore the uniquely remote islands of Darwin and Wolf with 2 dives at each location.

Day 6: Fernandina and Isabela

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Back over the Equator into the Southern Hemisphere for 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas on Fernandina Island and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca on Isabela Island. These dives range from 20 ft. to 90 ft. with the change of swimming with Galapagos Penguins, Marine Iguanas, Flightless Cormorants, Sea Lions, Seahorses, Sea Turtles, Horn Sharks, and Creole Fish.

Day 7: Cousins Rock and Santa Cruz Highlands

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
This morning take your last dive at Cousins Rock. At 20 ft. - 100 ft. dive with Eagle Rays, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, Fur Seals, King Angel Fish, Puffer Fish, Marble Rays, Sting Rays, and Black Coral.

Arrive at Itabaca Channel between Baltra and Santa Cruz. After lunch go ashore for a private bus tour to see the beautiful Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This
will include a stop at Los Gemelos (The Twins, two enormous sinkholes), a walk through Scalesia Forest for a scenic view over Santa Cruz, a visit to the Tortoise Reserve to see giant tortoises, and exploring the Lava Tubes.
After the hike, head to Puerto Ayora to explore the town, shop and visit the tortoise-breeding center Fausto Llerena at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Find a nice place to have dinner ashore at on your own. After dinner return to the boat, now docked at Puerto Ayora for your nautical return to Baltra.

Day 8: Fly Quito

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast it is time to disembark and head to Baltra Airport. Be sure to remember the suggested 24 hour no-fly rules when planning your departure.

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Galapagos Aggressor

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A single supplement rate is 65% times the per person rate and will guarantee a private stateroom.

Child Discount

Children under 12 may receive discounts on Galapagos flight fares and entrance fees. Contact us for details.
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Alcoholic and non specified beverages
  • Bilingual Naturalist Guide 
  • Adventure Life Pre-departure Services and In-Country Assistance (Quito Representative)
  • Shore Excursions, Swimming and Snorkeling 
  • Transfers and Baggage Handling in the Galapagos
  • Filled tanks, weights and weight belts are included.
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Galapagos Park Entrance Fee: $200 per adult, $100 per child under 12 (fees of $100 per adult and $50 per child valid on arrivals through Aug 1, 2024). Payable upon arrival to the Galapagos, only in cash dollars. Subject to increase by Galapagos Park Service.
  • Internal Flights: Mainland Ecuador - Galapagos - Mainland Ecuador: $475-675
  • Gear Rental: Snorkel Gear (mask, fin & snorkel) can be rented for $50/week
    Wetsuits (7mm) can be rented for $70/week
  • Yachts are equipped with 80 cu. ft. aluminum tanks. A few 60 cu. ft. tanks are available upon request. Tanks have “K” valves for use with standard yoke regulators. “DIN” and “J” valves are not used. Package rental gear rates are available.

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