Many divers agree that Galapagos is the absolute pinnacle of the world's liveaboard dive experiences. For advanced divers only, the Northern Islands of Wolf and Darwin are home legendary schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, and even Whale Sharks. Adventure Life works with the Agressor fleet and Galapagos Sky liveaboard diving yachts. In the Galapagos, the diving attractions aren't so much coral reefs or ideal water conditions, but the mega-fauna that survive in the very remote, highly-protected Galapagos Marine reserve (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site). The waters around Wolf and Darwin island have the world's highest shark biomass (more, bigger sharks per area) and are also famed for manta ray sightings. Liveaboard diving cruises range from 7 to 14 days in length.
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Galapagos Diving Day Trips vs. Liveaboard Diving Cruises
A Galapagos liveaboard cruise is one of the world's premier diving experiences, yet there are several reasons you may want to also consider taking diving day trips out of one of the major towns of Puerto Ayora (on Santa Cruz Island), Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (on San Cristobal Island), or Puerto Villamil (on Isabela Island).
Northern Islands vs. Central Islands
The Northern Islands of Wolf and Darwin are unique on this planet and are the highlight of most diving cruises. The rest of the Galapagos, and specifically the central islands are also unique on this planet and amazing ecosystems to explore.
Extend a Liveaboard Cruise
Consider 4-Day Diving Extension out of Red Mangrove Lodge, a spectacular beachfront lodge in Puerto Ayora. Combining a liveaboard and a 4-Day diving extension is the ultimate, most complete Galapagos diving experience.
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5 hours ago
Kevin got right on our request and had us booked within the week
Linda Cummings
1 day ago
The info on the website was laid out very well. I did some comparisons with other tours and found Adventure Life met a lot of what I wanted in an Antarctica trip at the cheapest price. Requested a quote on Claudia contacted me right away. She answered a lot of questions the I had via email even though she offered to discuss via phone call. I’m more of an email person so appreciated how she accommodated that and answered all my questions. And when I was ready to book, she quickly got the ball rolling with getting our spots reserved on the trip my friend and I wanted. Thanks again, Claudia!
Hazel Araza
1 day ago
(1) great information on the website and throughout all the "materials." (2) Jane Packer is great: knowledgeable, responsive, takes a personal interest and tone, seems to care about the customer as a person not a sale.
Larry Bethune
1 day ago
great people doing a wonderful job to make our voyages happen.
trudy
2 days ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.