North Galapagos Islands 8-Day Diving Cruise

Have you always wanted to scuba dive in the Galapagos Islands? On this cruise, we'll enjoy 8 days in the north of the archipelago exploring the most fascinating seabed you can imagine. It'll be an unforgettable adventure!

North Galapagos Islands 8-Day Diving Cruise

Day 1: Baltra Island

Welcome to the Galapagos! We'll pick you up from the Baltra airport and take you to the ship for an 8-day cruise in the North Galapagos Islands. After a meal and instructions for the first dive of the cruise, we'll dock in the northeastern part of Baltra Island. Diving will reveal white-tip reef sharks, rays, turtles, and sea lions.

Day 2: Isabela Island

Enjoy breakfast on board before anchoring at Cape Marshall on Isabela Island. After diving, we will spot hammerhead, white tip, and Galapagos sharks. Later, we will visit a site known as "manta ray city" to swim with giant manta rays and then sail to Darwin overnight.

Days 3, 4, & 5: Darwin & Wolf Islands

Dives will take place at key sites such as:
Darwin's Arch: See hammerhead and whale sharks.El Arenal: Home to hammerhead sharks and various marine species.Shark Bay: Spot turtles and sea lions.The Landslide: Explore with strong currents and Indo-Pacific marine life.The Pinnacle & The Caves: Discover underwater caves and various sea creatures.The Secret Cave & Anchorage: Possible 2 night dives if time allows.

Day 6: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

After breakfast, dive at Vicente Roca Point on Isabela, followed by lunch and a dive at Cape Douglas on Fernandina with cormorants and marine iguanas.

Day 7: Santiago & Santa Cruz Islands

Post-breakfast, anchor at Cousin's Rock for diving. In the afternoon, we visit the El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island.

Day 8: Baltra Island

After breakfast, we will return to Baltra airport to conclude the cruise.

Accommodation

The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation on the Aqua ship with full board. Options are available for lower or upper deck rooms.

Flights

Roundtrip flights must be booked as follows:

If you're traveling from Quito

Departure flight: AVIANCA - AV1632. Depart Quito at 8:04 am; arrive Baltra at 10:48 am.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1633. Depart Baltra at 11:38 am; arrive Quito at 4:15 pm.

If you're traveling from Guayaquil

Departure flight: AVIANCA - AV1632. Depart Guayaquil at 9:53 am; arrive Baltra at 10:48 am.Return flight: AVIANCA - AV1633. Depart Baltra at 11:38 am; arrive Guayaquil at 2:29 pm.