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!
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Why dive in Galapagos
Once you dive Galapagos your life and diving will NEVER be the same! Galapagos offer a unique variety on wildlife that you only can find here!
In Galapagos you can actually DIVE with the mightiest of all sharks… the Whale Shark! Galapagos is the only place in the world where 99.8% of the whale sharks are truly HUGE adult females swimming up to 15 meter / 45+ feet in length!
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!
Why dive with us?
- YOU support the research of 'Galapagos Whale Shark Project' directly & and help us finding more ways to protect this gentle giants!
- Daily presentations related to Galapagos Islands & Galapagos Whale Shark Project!
- Small group - Maximum of 14 passengers
- 4 dive masters - 1 dive master per 3-4 divers!
- Dive with the Whale Shark Expert Jonathan R. Green, Simon J Pierce, Sofia Green and Jenny Waack and get details about the research project in Galapagos and behind-the-scene of filming 'BBC Blue Planet II' directly from the project leader Jonathan.
- Citizen Science instruction ~ Learn how to provide data to support actively Whale Shark Research. So you can get engaged with shark conservation now! You can make a difference wherever you go diving worldwide!
- Travel always responsible! On our Eco Dive Tour we will pay attention how to travel economically responsible and behave respectful to wildlife.
- Photography instruction and practical advice about photography on land and underwater directly onboard by the underwater photographers Jonathan R. Green, Simon J. Pierce, Sofia Green and Jenny Waack.
- We offer translation onboard in English, German, Spanish and French.
The Itineraries
The 8 day Galapagos itinerary
Tuesday
Morning: Santa Cruz - Baltra Airport
Afternoon: Santa Cruz - Baltra Island (1 check dive)
Wednesday
Morning: Cape Marshall (2 dives)
Afternoon: City of Mantas (1 dive)
Thursday
Morning: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
Afternoon: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
Friday
Morning: Darwin's Arch (2 dives)
Afternoon: Wolf Island (1 dive + 1 night dive)
Saturday
Morning: Wolf Island (2 dives)
Afternoon: Wolf Island (1 dive)
Sunday
Morning: Punta Vivente Roca (1 dive)
Afternoon: Cape Douglas (1 dive)
Monday
Morning: Cousin's Rock (2 dives)
Afternoon: Santa Cruz - Highlands & Giant Tortoises
Tuesday
Morning: Baltra Airport depart or continue with land extension
The ship
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.
The Price
In 2021:
$ 5,095 USD per person
In 2022:
$ 5,395 USD per person
The rate for 2021 is:
- 8-day Liveaboard is USD 5,095 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- 15-day Liveaboard is USD 9,890 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- Special 15-day Liveaboard is USD 10,095 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
- 2 additional dive guides (total 4 dive master, ratio: 1 dive guide per group of 3-4 divers)
- Learn HOW can YOU support conservation in a Citizen Science workshop
Tips for your dive trip
All available DATES
In 2021:
- 20 - 27 July 2021
- 27 July - 03 August 2021
- 03 - 17 August 2021 (15 day trip)
- 24 - 31 August 2021
- 31 August - 07 September 2021
In 2022:
- 19 - 26 July 2022
- 26 July - 02 August 2022
- 02 - 16 August 2022 (15 day trip)
- 16 - 23 August 2022
- 23 - 30 August 2022
- 30 August - 06 September 2022
- 06 - 13 September 2022
More information
Galapagos Shark Diving®
B4 Santa Barbara I Francisco de Orellana y Calle Alba Calderon I Cumbaya, Quito I Ecuador
(email) info@galapagossharkdiving.com
(whatsapp) +593 98 185 2631
