You may have heard of this exotic and far-reaching area called the Galapagos Islands. Located on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands have been an integral part of history and science since Charles Darwin ventured there in 1835. Darwin was on a special voyage to study the unique and endemic species found there. His research led to his widely accepted theory of evolution by natural selection. The extreme isolation of the Galapagos Islands, located 1000km from continental Ecuador and the confluence of three ocean currents with ongoing seismic and volcanic activity, has resulted in the development of some very special and unusual animal life.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Baltra

• Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning. The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport between 11:00 am and 12 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organize equipment, and listen to the safety briefings. 
  
  

Day 2: Baltra North (2 Dives)

• Equipment check
• 7:00 and 10:00 dives
• Sightings include rays and schools of fish.
• Afternoon, North Seymour land visit. Walk the path around North Seymour Island to see the large colonies of Blue Footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. Sighting of Sea Lions and Marine Iguanas is also common.
• Depart for Cabo Douglas (11 hours)
  
  

Day 3: Monday: Cabo Douglas (1-2 Dives)

• Sightings include marine iguanas.
• Transit to Punta Vicente Roca
  
  

Punta Vicente Roca (1-2 Dives)

• Sightings often include mola mola, turtles, and macro life.
• Transit to Wolf (10 hours)
  
  

Day 4: Wolf Island (4 Dives)

• 6:30, 10:30, 2:00, and 4:30 dives
• Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
  
  

Day 5: Darwin Island (4 Dives)

• 6:30, 10:30, 2:00, and 4:30 dives
• Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
• Transit to Wolf Island
  
  

Day 6: Wolf Island (3 Dives)

• 6:30, 10:30, 1:00 dives
• Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
• Transit to Cousin's Rock (20+ hours)
  
  

Day 7: Cousins Rock (2 Dives)

• 6:30 and 9:30 dives 
• This is a great macro diving with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions, and eagle rays.
• Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz (3 hours). Travel by bus to the Santa Cruz Highlands to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
• Transfer to the town of Puerto Ayora. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora.
• Return to the boat at 8:30 pm.
  
  

Day 8, Saturday: Baltra

• Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.
  
  

(*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator.

The last dive will be on the final day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics are at the Captain's discretion.