2004 Galapagos Diving Tours


We can arrange under request 2 kind of diving programs:

A)While doing a normal sightseeing tour we offer diving possibilities at the following prices :


Net Prices

1st. dive:       US$ 65.- per person
2nd. dive:       US$ 60.- per person
3rd. dive:       US$ 55.- per person


Minimum number of participants: 2

Price includes: Tanks, weights, diving guide, wet suit, regulator and BC. For reasons of hygiene, size, etc., we strongly suggest you bring your own personal gear). Reasons we strongly suggest to bring your own personal gear).

Full Diving Charter programs:
We provide: Air compressor, weight belts, tanks and guides.

 Passengers have to bring their own personal diving equipment:
-Wetsuit recommended, min. 7mm. thick - with hood and gloves,   booties, socks. Masks, snorkels, fins.
-Stabilizing Jackets (BC).
-Regulators, etc.

Personal diving equipment is available for rent at a cost of US$55 per day per person with a previous deposit of US$350. (However we strongly suggest our passengers, for reasons of hygiene, size, safety and cost, bring their own personal equipment.)

DIVING ITINERARIES (They can be modified due to National park regulations and other facts):
Note: we can also plan other itineraries but it will depend of the National Park regulations and permits.


Diving Itineraries


4 DAY / 3 NIGHT DIVING TOUR

Day 1:Arrival in Baltra Island. Transfer to Pto. Ayora. After lunch short visit to Charles Darwin Station. In the afternoon check-out dive at Academy Bay.
Day 3: Land visit at James Bay. Dive at Albany Island. Dive at Rabida Island.
Day 4: Morning land visit on North Seymour. Transfer to Baltra airport. Flight to the continent.


5 DAY / 4 NIGHT DIVING TOUR

Day 1: Flight to Galápagos. Arrival and transfer to the Yacht. After lunch visit Bachas Beach and check out dive at Mosquera. (B,L,D).
Day 2: Land Visit in Plazas Island. 2 Dives at Gordon Rock. Visit to Santa Fe Island. (Full board).
Day 3: Española: 2 Dives. Land visits on Española. (Full board).
Day 4: Floreana Island. 2 immersions at Corona del Diablo. Land visit. (Full board).
Day 5: Morning visit to Charles Darwin Station. Transfer to the airport. (B, Lunch in the plane).

8 DAY / 7 NIGHT DIVING TOUR (A):

Day 1: Flight to Galápagos. Arrival in Baltra. Transfer to the Yacht. After lunch check out dive at Mosquera Island. (B,L,D).
Day 2: Dive at Gordon Rock. Land Visit in Plazas Island. Visit Santa Fe Island. Full board.
Day 3: Española: 2 Dives. Land visits on Española Island. (Full board).
Day 4: Floreana Island. 2 immersions at Corona del Diablo. Land visit. (full board). Full board.
Day 5: Visit Charles Darwin Station. Visit Santa Cruz Highlands. Full board.
Day 6: 2 dives at Cousin Rock. Snorkelling in Bartolome. Land visit in Bartolome and Sullivan Bay. Full board.
Day 7: Land visit at James Bay. 2 Dives at Albany Island. Full board.
Day 8: Morning land visit on North Seymour. Transfer to Baltra airport. Flight back to the continent. Breakfast.

C-B) 8 DAY 7 NIGHTS DIVING ITINERARY INCLUDING WOLF AND DARWIN ISLANDS

Day 1: Fligh to Galapagos. Arrival and transfer to the yacht. Check out dive on Punta Carrion. (L,D).
Day 2: 2 dives at Cousin Rock. Land visit to Bartolome island. Snorkelling to look after penguins. (FB).
Day 3: 3 dives at Wolf(FB).
Day 4: 3 dives at Darwin(FB).
Day 5: 3 dives at Darwin(FB).
Day 6: 2 dives at Wolf(FB).
Day 7: 2 dives at Albany islet . Land visit to Puerto Egas. (FB).
Day 8: Visit Seymour island. Transfer to the airport. Flight back to Quito. (B)


D) 12 DAY /11 NIGHTS DIVING ITINERARY INCLUDING WOLF AND DARWIN ISLANDS

Day 1: Flight to Galapagos. Arrival and transfer to the yacht. Check out dive on Punta Carrion. (L,D).
Day 2: Santa Fe island. 2 dives. Visit to the island. (FB)
Day 3: Española island. 2 dives at Gardner. Visit Punta Suarez (FB).
Day 4: Floreana Island: 1 dive at Enderby. 1 dive at Champion. 1 dive at Corona del Diablo(FB).
Day 5: Pto Ayora. Visit Charles Darwin Station and Highlands of Santa Cruz(FB).
Day 6: 2 dives at Cousin Rock. Land visit to Bartolome island. Snorkelling to look at penguins. (FB).
Day 7: 3 dives at Wolf(FB).
Day 8: 3 dives at Darwin(FB).
Day 9: 3 dives at Darwin(FB).
Day 10: 2 dives at Wolf(FB).
Day 11: 2 dives at Albany islet. Land visit to Puerto Egas. (FB).
Day 12: Visit Seymour island. Transfer to the airport. Flight back to Quito. (B)

E) 15 DAY /14 NIGHT DIVING ITINERARY INCLUDING WOLF AND DARWIN ISLANDS

Day 1: Transfer from Baltra airport to boat, check-out dive at Seymour North,
Day 2: 2 dives and 2 land visits on Genovesa island.
Day 3: am. 2 dives at Gordon Rocks and land visit to Plazas South, pm. land visit and dive on Santa Fe island.
Day 4: 2 dives and 2 land visits on Espanola.
Day 5: 2 dives and 1 land visit plus night dive at Floreana island.
Day 6: am. Morning free on Santa Cruz, pm. Visit to Charles Darwin research station and town of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz island.
Day 7: am. 2 dives at Cabo Marshall. pm. 1-2 dives at Roca Redonda.
Day 8: am. Land visit to Punta Espinosa. p.m 2 dives at Tagus Cove.
Day 9: 3/4 dives on Wolf Island.
Day 10: 4/5 dives on Darwin Island.
Day 11: 4/5 dives on Darwin Island.
Day 12: 3/4 dives on Wolf Island.
Day 13: 2 dives at Cousins Rock, land visits to Bartolome and Sullivan bay.
Day 14: visit to Seymour . Visit Caleta Tortuga Negra and Bachas Beach.
Day 15: Transfer out. Flight back to the continent.



CHARTER DIVING TOUR PRICES WITH TOURIST CLASS YACHTS: DARWIN EXPLORER


Days: 4 5 8A 8B 12 15
Net US$ / pp: 8000 10000 16000 16900 25400 31700
Maximum pax number: 12          


CHARTER DIVING TOUR PRICES / FIRST CLASS YACHTS: TIP TOP II OR TIP TOP III


Tip Top II

Days: 4 5 8 12 15
Net US$ / pp: N/A 14320 22900 N/A 45480
Maximum pax number: 14        

Tip Top III

Days: 4 5 8 12 15
Net US$ / pp: N/A 16365 26180 N/A 49088
Maximum pax number: 16        



Included: accommodations on board in double cabins with private facilities, all meals, professional master diving guides, tanks, weight belts, air compressor.

Not included: Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park (us$ 100 per pax - this amount normally has to be payed directly by paxes at their arrival in Galapagos), personal diving equipment (wetsuit, regulator, elevator, mask, fins, compensator, etc, ), Galapagos air fare (see price list), drinks.