Galapagos Aggressor III
Dive with playful Sea Lions, schooling hammerheads and travel to the famous Darwin and Wolf Islands on our Galapagos Islands liveaboard scuba diving trip.
In 2016, Ecuador created a marine sanctuary in the area of Darwin and Wolf that includes 15,000 square miles as off limits to all fishing to conserve the sharks that congregate there and the ecosystem on which they rely. 32% of the waters around the Galapagos islands will now be protected from fishing.
The Yacht: The Galapagos Aggressor III is 100 feet long, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is diesel powered, cruise at an average speed of 10 knots and have 110 and 220 volt power onboard. Comfortable accommodations include four deluxe staterooms which have two twin beds and three portholes and four master staterooms with a queen bed (which can be modified to 2 twin beds) and a large window. Each stateroom has a private toilet, shower, hair dryer, TV/media center, temperature controls and safe storage box.
The Galapagos Aggressor III sleeps 16 guests in privacy and comfort. She has a beautiful spacious salon, large covered cocktail desk, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill, and hot tub. The Galapagos National Park does not allow drones.
There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, fish identification presentations, movies, games and more. If you have a favorite movie or digital presentation we encourage you to bring it along. The staff especially loves new releases of movies, recent magazines and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard as well as fish identification books for reference. All meals, snacks and beverages are provided.
Galapagos Itinerary:
Galapagos is one of the most exciting destinations in the world. The scenic view of the Darwin Arch is as picturesque as you can imagine.
Our Galapagos Islands liveaboard scuba diving trips offer a brand new itinerary in compliance with the Galapagos National Park regulations which requires companies with permits to follow the exact itinerary below.
Charter runs Thursday to Thursday.
Charter includes: 4 dives a day, 2 morning and 2 afternoon. In addition, 2 land excursions per week are offered.
Depth Range: 40 – 130 ft (12m – 40m)
Water temperature: 60-75F, 16-24C (Cooler water and Whale Shark sightings are greater.)
All dives are made from two 8 ft x 20 ft dive tenders. The Galapagos Aggressor III does not offer night diving.
The following dive schedule provided is based on tides, currents, and weather conditions.
Thursday: Baltra Airport, afternoon greeting by staff, bus transfer to the Itabaca Channel (Canal) and boarding. Welcome and orientation dive at North East Coast of Santa Cruz Island at the Itabaca Channel.
Friday: 2 morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island), an afternoon hike to Bartolome Summit and panga ride at Pinnacle Rock.
Saturday: January to May: 2 morning dives at Roca Blanca Island; 2 afternoon dives: 1 dive at Cowley Island and 1 dive at Cabo Marshall Isabela Island. June to December: 4 dives at Darwin Island, 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives.
Sunday: January to May: 4 dives at Wolf Island; 2 morning, 2 afternoon dives. June to December: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf Island.
Monday: January to May: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf Island. June to December: 4 dives at Wolf Island, 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives.
Tuesday: 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.
Wednesday: 1 morning dive at Cousins Rock.
Wednesday afternoon the Galapagos Aggressor III will arrive at Itabaca Channel. After lunch, guests will disembark and go ashore for a private bus tour to see the beautiful Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This will include a scenic view over Santa Cruz and a visit to a Tortoise Reserve. After the hike, guests will visit the town of Puerto Ayora for shopping and dining (only meal not included).
Later that night, the private bus will transfer guests back to the Itabaca Channel for embarkation.
Thursday: Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart for the Baltra Airport. Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour-no-fly rule when planning your departure.
Adventure Includes:
7 nights lodging (Double Occupancy) on the Galapagos Aggressor III; all meals while on the yacht; all diving (tanks/weights)
Not Included:
Transportation (flights); Aggressor Port Fees:; Nitrox; Hotel before and after the boat trip
Trip Cost: $7,350 per person (14 total spaces are available). Choose your cabin with your deposit.
Trip payments:
$1,000 deposit (choose your cabin)
$3,500 payment by December 1, 2027
Balance due by April 1, 2028
Yacht Details: The Yacht