Master the Galapagos (10 nights)
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
– Advanced Open Water
– Minimum 50 dives
– Experience in currents
Overview
Shark diving
Abundant marine life
Manta ray sightings
Drift diving
Unique marine life
The Galapagos are a UNESCO World Heritage site, an official Ecuadorian province, an Ecuadorian National Park and also a biological marine reserve. An archipelago of volcanic islands straddling the equator, the Galapagos Islands are situated approximately 970 km west of mainland Ecuador, and comprise 18 islands and 100 islets covering a distance of 220km from North to South. The islands are world-renowned for their vast endemic and unique wildlife, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle in 1835. Few people are granted the opportunity of diving the pristine waters of the Galapagos, and no place on Earth boasts such a variety of underwater sightings. During the 10 night 'Master the Galapagos' liveaboard diving itinerary, you are likely to encounter the famous Galapagos shark, schooling hammerheads, penguins, marine iguanas, and much, much more; Truly, a trip of a lifetime.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return transfer between San Cristobal airport and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- Single 11L (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
- Land excursions
Obligatory surcharges:
-
Galapagos National Park Fees: 100 USD
(payable upon arrival in the San Cristóbal or Baltra) -
Transit Control Card: 25 USD
(Payable at Guayaquil or Quito Airport before boarding domestic flights to the Galapagos) -
Ecuadorian Departure Taxes
(between 30 USD and 41 USD if not included in your flight ticket) - Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Fuel Surcharge
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
- On board merchandise
Maps & Itinerary
You may wonder what all this fuss is about, but we can assure you that the Galapagos islands have earned the awe and fascination of many divers, year after year. Being located in both the Southern and Northern hemispheres, and where 3 main ocean currents cross paths, the islands are already an oddity themselves, but this archipelago is the land of every extreme.
Their vastness is surprising in itself (7,880 km2 of land spread over 45,000 km2 of ocean), but the fact that it’s still being shaped by volcanic activity is amazing. The wildlife is beyond wonder with plants, birds and animals that have adapted to their remote environment, observations and collections of which by Charles Darwin contributed to the famous ‘Darwin Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection’.
Your underwater adventures will encompass everything from whales to nudibranchs and much, much more. The islands are best known for amazing shark diving and you will generally have a chance to encounter silky sharks, the famous Galapagos shark and an abundance of schooling hammerheads. Macro-lovers will also get their share of the excitement with an array of seahorses, blennies, hawk fishes and many others.
The diving conditions can often be challenging even for experienced scuba divers, but the resulting underwater encounters will be unforgettable making your 10 night Master the Galapagos liveaboard diving holiday one that is filled with memories to last you a lifetime.
On a typical 10-night itinerary up to 27-30 dives may be possible*. The diving day aboard Galapagos Master is typically scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
To allow our guests to explore the Galapagos to its fullest, on days 2 and 7, dives 3 and 4 will be substituted by an island visit. Prior to your flight home, you may also opt to visit the Interpretation Centre on San Cristobal Island.
**PLEASE NOTE** The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Currently, each trip our Master the Galapagos 10 nights itinerary includes the same islands. The order of the island visits, however, is dictated by the Galapagos National Park and may vary weekly.
Accommodation
8.94
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
No
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Divided over 2 decks, there are 9 comfortable cabins with en-suite facilities, 8 of which are used to accommodate up to 16 guests. The cabins have a choice of fixed doubles, fixed twins and convertible double/twin cabins.
Communal areas comprise of a spacious indoor lounge on the middle level, with cushioned bench seating and plasma screen for movie and photo viewing. Adjacent to the lounge is our indoor dining area complete with cocktail bar. An indoor camera set-up station provides ample room for a full photography charter group.
The upper level has shaded outdoor bench seating with cushioned loungers. From here our guests can enjoy the fresh air and views of The Galapagos.
Extras
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee | 100 USD per person | Payable, in cash only, at your arrival airport in Galapagos. |
Ingala Transit Control Card | 20 USD per person | Payable, in cash only, at Guayaquil or Quito Airport prior to domestic flight check-in. |
Fuel Surcharge | 20 USD per person | Subject to change, and payable in advance only. Applicable amount will be invoiced between 21-60 days before departure. |
Equipment | 7 nights: | 10 nights: |
|---|---|---|
Full set* | 270 USD | 405 USD |
BCD | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Booties | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Dive Computer | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Fins | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Mask | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Regulators | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Full-length wetsuit | 72 USD | 108 USD |
12L (Steel) cylinder | 72 USD | 108 USD |
15L cylinder | 72 USD | 108 USD |
*Full equipment set includes: BCD, regulators, wetsuit, mask, booties & fins only. Standard cylinders provided free of charge are 11L (80 cu ft) aluminium.
7 nights: | 10 nights: | |
|---|---|---|
Nitrox | 150 USD | 225 USD |
Beer | 3.50 USD |
Spirits | 6 USD |
Cocktails | 8 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 30 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Merchandise (starting from) | 15 USD |
Few people are granted the opportunity of diving these pristine waters
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