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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Galapagos Islands, where hammerhead sharks school by the hundreds and whale sharks glide through pristine waters. Join us for an all-inclusive liveaboard adventure aboard the Galapagos Sky, limited to an intimate group, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience. Secure your spot today for the ultimate exploration of the world's most legendary dive sites.
Our voyage sets sail from San Cristóbal Island aboard the Galapagos Sky, your floating home in the Pacific. We'll journey north to the remote islands of Wolf and Darwin, spending three full days exploring these world-renowned sites where marine life congregates in breathtaking abundance. Expect close encounters with massive schools of hammerhead sharks, graceful manta rays, playful dolphins, and between June and November, the gentle giants themselves—whale sharks. Venturing next to Fernandina Island for remarkable marine iguana encounters, then onwards to the nutrient-rich waters of Isabela Island where Mola Mola frequent dramatic vertical walls. We'll explore vibrant reefs at Cousins Rock where frogfish hide among corals and sea lions playfully join your dives. The journey also includes unforgettable land excursions—witness blue-footed boobies performing their famous courtship dance and encounter ancient giant tortoises roaming the highlands, creating memories that extend far beyond the underwater realm.
This 7-night, 19-dive liveaboard experience is designed to showcase the extraordinary biodiversity that makes the Galapagos a bucket-list destination for divers worldwide. Through immersive diving and expert guidance, you'll gain a profound connection with these irreplaceable ecosystems and the unique species found nowhere else on Earth.
Get ready to dive into some of the most thrilling underwater encounters on the planet, all while enjoying the comfort and luxury of the Galapagos Sky. Whether you're chasing big animal action or fascinated by endemic species, this trip promises an unforgettable marine wildlife experience. Open to advanced divers. This is the adventure of a lifetime.
Brooke Pyke is an award-winning underwater photographer whose camera reveals the wild beauty of Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Her story is a journey from witnessing the ocean's overwhelming force to uncovering its most secretive beauties, showcasing the profound impact nature can have.
Once wary of the ocean's vast waves, Brooke found her calling beneath the surface. Snorkeling transformed the sea from a place of intimidation to a realm of wonder and discovery. This shift led her from graphic design studies to becoming a dive instructor in Thailand and Indonesia, immersing herself fully in marine conservation and the captivating life underwater.
Brooke's journey into underwater photography started in 2014 with a simple camera. Driven by a quest for perfection, she made Ningaloo Reef her home and professional focus. Her photography, more than a career, is a passionate commitment to showcasing and safeguarding marine life, bringing the ocean's stories to the surface through her vivid imagery.
Her achievements, highlighted by an international photography award in 2022, attest to her skill and unwavering dedication. But it's Brooke's talent for storytelling, featured in prestigious publications like Oceanographic Mag and EzDive, that bridges the gap between us and the underwater world. Through her lens, Brooke invites us to dive into the ocean's mysteries, making her the perfect guide for those eager to explore and protect its wonders.
Welcome to 'A Land Lost In Time'
Meet up with your expedition leaders and fellow guests in San Christobel for a 1 night pre trip stay near the harbour. Rest and recuperate after your journey.
Explore the charming local town and meet the wildlife living along the shores and harbour.
Join with everyone for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in San Christobel.
Finally, it's time to rest up in your accommodation, recharging for the adventures that await.
Aboard the Galapagos Sky
Divers arriving on the day of departure, you will be greeted at your hotel and escorted to the Galapagos Sky by the crew.
Upon boarding, dive bags will be delivered to the dive deck, and personal luggage will be taken to your cabins. You will receive a welcome briefing that includes an overview of the onboard facilities, Galapagos National Park regulations, and a Personal interview with the dive masters. Following this, we will conduct a mandatory safety drill.
After lunch, we will set sail for Isla Lobos for your check-out dive.
No. of Dives: 1
Accommodation aboard Galapagos Sky
Start your day with a full breakfast, followed by a land visit to North Seymour.
After lunch, enjoy some relaxation time and dive briefings before heading out for Dive 2 and Dive 3 at Cousins Rock.
AM North Seymour / PM Cousins Rock
North Seymour Island, renowned for its iconic blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds. Visitors frequently witness the blue-footed booby’s elaborate courtship dance, where males showcase their bright blue feet to attract mates. The island is also a prime spot for observing the magnificent frigate bird’s striking red throat pouch during courtship displays. Additionally, you’ll encounter vibrant land iguanas and playful sea lions, making it a truly memorable wildlife experience.
Cousins Rocks is a top dive site featuring a stunning wall, black corals, and abundant marine life. Expect to see frogfish, seahorses, scorpionfish, octopuses, and large schools of barracuda. Sea lions often accompany divers during safety stops. The site offers minimal current.
No. of Dives: 2
Accommodation aboard Sky Galapagos
Diving paradise
- 4 Dives a day at Wolf including 1 night dive
- 4 dives at Darwin
- 3 Dives total, 2 at Darwin and 1 afternoon dive at Wolf
Wolf and Darwin Islands are renowned as some of the best dive sites in the world.
Darwin Island, particularly The Pillars (former Arch), offers unparalleled diving with schooling hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, and large pods of dolphins. From June to November, whale sharks are frequently spotted. The site also features thick schools of skipjack and yellowfin tuna, bigeye jacks, mobula rays, and occasional tiger sharks, marlin, and killer whales. Warm water temperatures and a variety of tropical fish enhance the experience.
Wolf Island, another top dive location, is known for its abundant shark sightings, including schooling hammerheads and aggregations of Galapagos sharks. Whale sharks are occasionally seen, along with dolphins, large schools of tuna, spotted eagle rays, and sea turtles. These waters attract Indo-Pacific species, and night dives reveal unique creatures like the Red Lipped batfish. The steep, vertical cliffs of these islands mean no shore excursions are possible, reinforcing their exclusivity and remote allure.
No. of Dives: 11
Accommodation aboard Sky Galapagos
Marine Iguana
Cape Douglas on Fernandina Island offers a unique and thrilling diving experience, renowned for its remarkable marine iguana encounters. This dive site features a rugged underwater landscape with volcanic formations and a rich marine ecosystem.
Punta Vicente Roca on Isabela Island, our coldest yet rapidly growing favorite dive site features a steep, deep vertical wall adorned with soft corals, sponges, and endemic black corals. Divers will find a fascinating array of macro invertebrates, including Spanish lobster, shrimp, and nudibranchs, as well as bullhead sharks and red-lipped batfish. Mola Mola (oceanic sunfish) are the primary megafauna sightings. The wall also boasts a vibrant display of anemones and other macro invertebrates.
After your dive, the panga ride offers excellent photo opportunities with penguins, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, sea lions and blue footed boobies.
No. of Dives: 3
Accommodation aboard Sky Galapagos
Giant Tortoises
Start your day with a full breakfast, followed by a dive at Pinzon Island. After lunch and relaxation, you’ll take a land visit to the Highlands of Santa Cruz, where you’ll encounter Giant Tortoises. Enjoy some free time in town before heading back to the Galapagos Sky.
Divers can expect to see various shark species, sea lions, mantas, and eagle rays at Pinzon. The site is also home to moray eels and a vibrant mix of tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, Moorish idols, steel pompano, snappers, grunts, creole fish, and barracuda.
No. of Dives: 1
Accommodation aboard Sky Galapagos
Farewell to Paradise
Disembarkation is at 8:30 a.m. You’ll have the option to visit theInterpretation Center and then go to UMAMI, a local restaurantwhere you’ll be offered a snack and a comfortable space to wait before heading to the airport.
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"As a wildlife photographer, my aim is to capture the ocean's unique inhabitants with the perfection they deserve. I firmly believe that photography and art have the power to ignite a passion for conservation in the next generation. Through sharing my imagery, I aspire to contribute to the protection of our planet's last remaining wild places. Join me on this journey to celebrate and safeguard our oceans".
*Due to travel flexibilities guides will determine final itineraries based on daily weather, tides and other factors.
*For assistance in booking your flights or if you have any other inquiries, please get in touch and we can help.
For our trip to Galapagos, participants are advised to have at least an Advanced Open Water Certification (30m), as many dive sites extend below 18m. Dive conditions vary greatly, and often include strong to very strong currents.
Water temperature can also be as cold as 15 degrees.
Tipping is not mandatory, but it is a significant part of the income for our boat staff, who work hard to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. We recommend a standard gratuity of 10% of the trip price. It's appreciated if you could have USD available for this purpose at the end of your trip, to acknowledge the dedication and service provided by the staff.
That depends on your budget and goals. At a minimum, a GoPro is a great option for capturing wide-angle reef scenes and easy videos. For those with a bigger
budget, a compact or full-frame camera with manual controls, a wide-angle or fisheye lens, and underwater housing will produce the best results.
Absolutely! This trip is designed for photographers of all skill levels. We recommend practicing with your camera setup beforehand so you’re familiar with its
controls. If you have never dived with a camera before, we recommend getting some practice before the trip.
Visibility varies based on swell, wind, and tides, typically ranging from 5-30m.
The water around Galapgos can be cool (15-25C), we recommend wearing a 7mm wetsuit and hood and gloves and warm dive booties.
For our ocean adventures, a moderate level of fitness is ideal to fully enjoy water-based activities like swimming, snorkelling, or diving, often lasting several hours. Being comfortable in the ocean is essential. If you have concerns about your fitness level or abilities in the water, please don't hesitate to contact us for advice.
Solo travellers can opt for a private room, which incurs a single-supplement fee. Please contact us for specific pricing details. Alternatively, we may offer a roommate pairing option on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. Reach out to us for availability and more information.
Certainly! If you need help finding the best flights or planning your travel routes, we're here to help. Just reach out to us, and our team will be more than happy to provide guidance and support.
We'd love to chat with you about this trip and answer any questions you have! Feel free to call, text or WhatsApp our friendly team at +61 402 552 918. You’ll be speaking with a real person from the Airguides team who knows this trip inside out. We’re here to help with any questions, big or small, and we’ll support you every step of the way — from planning your adventure to arriving back home.
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