Galapagos Dive Adventure

A different dive adventure - Dive with the whale shark experts Jonathan R. Green, Simon J. Pierce, Sofia Green or Jenny Waack! Enjoy the silence & adventure of Galapagos' unique underwater world while supporting research & conservation of whale sharks! Dive with us and support actively the conservation of whale sharks - we show you how!

Nearly all of them seem to be pregnant as they have massively extended abdomens. Galapagos might be THE place where whale sharks give birth - which is one of the reasons that scientists from all over the world come to Galapagos to study this UNIQUE population.

Due to the different cold and warm currents Galapagos offers such a variety on wildlife that you ONLY can find there!

Dive with hammerhead, Galapagos & Silky sharks, Whale Sharks, turtles, Molas, Marine Iguanas, Eagle rays, mantas, dolphins, Jacks, Tuna, Red-lipped batfish and many other unique marine life! 

Galapagos Shark Diving® offers dive trips to the world's most beautiful destinations and combines it with supporting marine conservation. The knowledge about sharks and training teaches how every diver can support conservation of endangered marine wildlife – with no science background needed. Every year only a few Shark Conservation Dive departures are offered in the best shark diving season and best months to dive in the islands of Galapagos and Cocos (July – October). Every dive trip is accompanied by shark scientists from the Galapagos Whale Shark Project, which is featured in the BBC Blue Planet II series. 

For every diver the organization donates to the research of the Galapagos Whale Shark Project. This team is studying the unique population of adult whale sharks in the Galapagos. Find more information about the research project.

Each scientist will provide you with extensive knowledge about whale sharks and will teach you at the same time how you as a diver can support conservation of marine wildlife such as whale sharks, giant manta rays, sea turtles, other shark species, rays, molas, whales and other endangered animals – and that worldwide. You too can make a difference!  Find out more about the programs on board

"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught." (Baba Dioum)

This quote is very true as governments who decide about protection zones will only protect what they understand. 

Every year millions of sharks are killed for their fins or caught as “bycatch” like many other marine wildlife like manta rays, turtles, sea lions amongst others. One way to ensure that a species may survive is to protect those areas key for their reproduction (mating, birthing, etc.). Until now only 5 % of the world oceans are truly protected! Furthermore, we don’t yet know precisely the areas where for example, whale sharks give birth or mate! In order to ensure that these gentle giants will not go extinct we need to identify such areas and create marine reserves and sanctuaries, in order to halt the population declining further. The Galapagos Islands could be one of the key locations where adult female whale sharks give birth and is already recognized as a vital nursery for other shark species in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Region. On our Shark Conservation Dive Trips we collect data which furthers our understanding of whale sharks and other marine wildlife and that helps us to promote Conservation through education and awareness.

If you would like to know what other divers say about travelling with us, check our review page where you can find travel reviews and experiences of our guest. 

The boat offers a wide diversity of dive opportunities:

• It sails to WOLF & DARWIN, THE HOTSPOT for HAMMERHEAD & WHALE SHARKS!

• It visits dive sites for MOLAS, MANTAS and MARINE IGUANAS!

The vessel allows for a unique and unforgettable voyage in terms of the experience and quality of service and diving. Eight comfortable cabins each with private en-suite bathroom, hot and cold water, orthopedic mattresses, air conditioning which may be individually controlled and plenty of electrical outlets give you all you need. 

Most time however will be spent out on deck enjoying the fresh air from on the afterdeck, sundeck and dive platform. Or you can relax in the lounge, enjoy a drink at the bar or have some quiet time working on photos, reading or just meditating.

HERE you find more detailed information about the vessel in Galapagos.

        In 2022:           

$ 5,395 USD per person

        In 2023:           

$ 5,595 USD per person

 The rate for 2022 is:

• 8-day Liveaboard is USD 5,395  per person based on double occupancy for the week 
• Special 15-day Liveaboard is USD 10,790  per person based on double occupancy for the week 

 The rate for 2023 is:

• 8-day Liveaboard is USD 5,595  per person based on double occupancy for the week 
• Special 15-day Liveaboard is USD 11,190  per person based on double occupancy for the week 

Following Extra/Add-ons are already included in the price:

• donation for the GWSP project 
• photography instruction with underwater photographer on board
• talks/lectures about Galapagos, whale sharks & whale shark research project
• 1 additional dive guides (total 3 dive master, ratio: 1 dive guide per group of 5 divers)
• Become a Shark Ambassador and learn HOW YOU support shark conservation in a Citizen Science workshop

In 2022:        

In 2023: