Dive the Best of Galapagos With a Small Group of Reef-Friendly Divers!
Overall Rating
My trip to the Galapagos was excellent. Both for the animal diversity and for meeting other divers, the group was great, no hassle, the staff was attentive... it was really perfect. I recommend it. And a big thank you to Isabelle for her professionalism who accompanied me logistically for my trip... to do again without problem
Comfortable boat. Top chef. Attentive staff. Pleasant and respectful dive guides. A very pleasant cruise.
Seacrush helped me book my Liveaboard to the Galapagos Last Minute and helped me a lot since it was quite a hassle to get on one! So thank you for that! The communication with seacrush was always very good and helpful! Definitely would recommend them for booking a liveaboard. The Aqua Team and boat itself was lovely. The Dives around the Galapagos Islands were amazing! Would definitely recommend doing it especially with Aqua since it is a local agency!
Cruise on the aqua, organized by Isabelle and mickael, really caring. The boat is very comfortable, the crew and the food are excellent. Thank you again Isabelle and mickael, for this superb week.
Beautiful week of diving cruise. Everything is there to have a good time. Magnificent dives, top crew and great atmosphere on the boat.
A magnificent trip on a boat without luxury but comfortable with a very caring crew. Isabelle and Michael create a friendly atmosphere from the start within the (small) group of divers. All this makes the cruise unforgettable!
Fabulous landscapes, ubiquitous wildlife, a feast for the eyes! Waters may be a little too warm which did not allow us to see the "large schools" of hammerhead sharks. Beautiful atmosphere and refined cuisine! A very nice trip!
Beautiful dives, varied and endemic fauna. A real treat for the eyes. But the molas molas were not there! Very nice atmosphere on the boat and excellent cuisine! Must-do trip!
Great diving experience, crazy marine life! Best food on a live aboard. Nice boot for this price range. Would love to visit again.
An incredible dive experience! I had high expectations of diving in the Galapagos but they were surpassed on the Aqua Explorer liveaboard. We had incredible encounters with a huge range of marine life, guided by two excellent guides who were also naturalists and therefore able to also give us tours of the shoreline. The boat itself was spacious and very comfortable with roomy cabins, more than enough communal space even with a full boat and we were very well look after by the crew - including delicious food with lots of variety and plentiful portions. Overall an amazing trip - book now, you won't regret it!
An amazing adventurous trip to the Galapagos islands aboard the Aqua liveaboard! Diverse landscapes and marine life, excellent service from all the crew (guides, naturalists, dive briefs, chef preparing delicious food, cleanliness of boat etc.).
We took a small group of divers on the Aqua and the week was absolutely fantastic. The route is very well designed, with a few "easy" dives at the start, during which we could observe oceanic manta rays, our first hammerhead sharks, green and hawksbill turtles and more. Then three days in Darwin and Wolf. The conditions were so good at Darwin's Arch (with little currents, warm weather and excellent visibility) that the crew adjusted the timings slightly so that they could do an additional dive. Finally, other dives at the end of the route during which we saw mola-mola, marine iguanas, and even a cormorant at a depth of 16 meters! The guides are excellent, this is the only dive boat in the Galapagos that employs naturalist guides, and that makes all the difference. Great briefings, they know where to go, and between dives they took us bird, penguin and iguana watching in zodiacs! Also, during the first dives, the guides really paid attention to the weight of each one, sometimes advised to take blocks of 15L, and thus, we were all able to make memorable dives without being limited by the air for example and by being comfortable. The last day, we were able to take a dive and were on land to see the famous giant tortoises from which the Galapagos take their name. Finally, the chef prepares fabulous little dishes, with a wide variety of dishes (more than 5 for each main course), desserts served at the table, hot soups, and really nice snacks between dives (empanadas, hot chocolate, etc.) . One person had a gluten-free diet and they adapted the menus for them, even concocting suitable desserts! Perhaps, on the other hand, would it be possible to limit dry cakes to individual packaging? The cabins are simple but comfortable. We always had hot water, and appreciated the towels waiting for us on the dive deck. Overall fantastic dives with a well-honed organization, and a motivated and friendly crew! I highly recommend!
This was our first diving cruise for my fiancé and I, still "little divers", with about fifty dives to our credit. We were lucky to come across Seacrush and especially Isabelle, who was absolutely brilliant, professional, available, responsive, reassuring and above all very nice, from start to finish. We had a lot of excitement but also a little trepidation. Will we be up to it? Won't the conditions (especially current) be too difficult? How is life on board during a week? In summary, we had one of the most amazing weeks of our life! - the boat: everything is perfect, we were in a cabin on the lower deck, very comfortable, sufficiently spacious with a small functional bathroom (and hot water of course!). The common areas are very pleasant, inside and out. The space dedicated to preparation and diving equipment is well thought out and practical (with hot showers too !!). Finally, we eat very, very well, always with a hot drink and snacks after the dives. So I come to ... - the team: great! Professional, smiling, friendly, they pampered us all week! And of course a big thumbs up also to the perfect dive guides. Their training as a naturalist allowed us to learn a lot, a real advantage. - the dives: what to say ... grandiose, wonderful and unimaginable? At least all of that and more. A unique ecosystem in the world, very rich, very varied, very beautiful. (I'm not going to spoil it). And regarding the conditions, finally, we may have been lucky because they were good, but even the strong currents did not "cool" us! In short, it is doable, with a minimum level required all the same. In short, although the wonderful divers who shared this week with us have a lot to do with the success of this cruise, we can only recommend Seacrush and the Aqua with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed!
Wonderful diving trip with a professional and environmentally friendly team. We were won over by the friendliness of the crew, the professionalism of the guides and the quality of the outings.
Why We Love It
Join other SeaCrush members on this once-in-a-lifetime dive trip! We'll do 19 dives over 7 days at the best sites of the Galápagos archipelago. We'll get to witness big schools of hammerheads at Darwin's Arch, Galápagos sharks, whale sharks, and eagle rays at Wolf Island, giant manta rays at Cabo Marshall, schooling fish in the thousands, Galápagos endemic sea iguanas, speedy penguins, and sea lions. With only 16 divers onboard, and 11 dives at Darwin and Wolf, this is the best value and friendliest liveaboard in Galápagos! This is the third SeaCrush group trip to the Galápagos, and we have negotiated a special price for it!
Conservation
The liveaboard is committed to Green Fins guidelines for responsible diving and provides eco-friendly soap and shampoo on board.
Who Is It For?
For passionate, experienced divers. Strong currents attract the pelagic, which is why most sites are challenging. A minimum of 50 logged dives is required.
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Dive Briefing!
Marine Life
- The Galápagos Marine Reserve, established in 1998, is the second-largest marine preserve in the world.
- The Marine Reserve has been added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 (an expansion from the Galápagos National Park, which was recognized in 1978).
- Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a "melting pot" of marine species; the extraordinary diversity of marine life is unmatched anywhere else in the world.
- Nearly 20% of marine life in Galápagos is endemic, found nowhere else on earth, such as the world’s only marine iguana and the most northern-living penguin.
- Due to the island topography, pelagic species such as tuna, manta rays, and hammerhead sharks can be seen extremely close to the shoreline.
- The diversity of underwater terrain is exceptional and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Dive Conditions
- Season: peak season to see hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.
- Currents: Medium to strong.
- Visibility: 10 to 20 m (30 to 66 ft)
- Water Temperature: 23° to 24°C (73° to 75°F) in August
- Depth: Shallow and deep dives.
Dive Sites
- On a typical day, we offer up to four dives.
- A total of nineteen dives on five different islands of the Galápagos!
DAY 1: Tuesday
- Morning: pick-up from Baltra airport (GPS) at 11 am
- Afternoon: North Seymour, Baltra island (Check Dive)
DAY 2: Wednesday
- Morning: Cabo Marshall, Isabela island (2 dives)
- Afternoon: Manta Ray City, Isabela island (1 dive)
DAY 3: Thursday
- Morning: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
- Afternoon: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
DAY 4: Friday
- Morning: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
- Afternoon: Wolf island (2 dives)
DAY 5: Saturday
- Morning: Wolf island (2 dives)
- Afternoon: Wolf island (1 dive)
DAY 6: Sunday
- Morning: Vicente Roca Point, Isabela island (1 dive)
- Afternoon: Cape Douglas, Fernandina island (1 dive)
DAY 7: Monday
- Morning: Cousin's Rock, Santiago island (2 dives)
- Afternoon: Tour of Highlands in Santa Cruz to see the giant tortoise and lava tunnels
DAY 8: Tuesday
- Morning: Transfer back to Baltra Airport at 9 am (GPS)
The Team
- Dive operator in the area since 2008
- Boat renovated in 2019
- Languages spoken: English, Spanish
- Maximum 8 divers per guide
Safety Information
- Equipment Recommended: a 7 mm long wetsuit, a hood, dive gloves, an SMB, a reef hook, and the usual diving equipment. All can be rented on board.
- Insurance: Both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote.
- Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island
Visas, Flights, and More!
Visa Requirements
- You must have a valid passport to enter Ecuador, and a return ticket
- Most citizens do not require a visa to stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the period you intend to stay
- Please check current visa policies that apply for your country on Ecuador Virtual Consulate
How to Get There
- You need to first go to Guayaquil (GYE) or Quito, at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Ecuador.
- Plan to arrive in Ecuador at least one day before the cruise departure.
- The next day, take a domestic flight from Quito to Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra Island. The dive cruise company can book these for you and will arrange the airport transfers too - ask us!
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- Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, mosquito repellent, and long clothes (dengue is present in the Galápagos).
- Evening temperatures can drop so bring extra trousers, jumpers, and a windbreaker.
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