Galapagos - The Price
The rate for Galapagos Dive Liveaboard 2021 is:
- 8-day Live aboard is USD 5,095 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- 15-day Live aboard is USD 9,890 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- Special 15-day Live aboard is USD 10,090 per person based on double occupancy for the week
The rate for Galapagos Dive Liveaboard 2022 is:
- 8-day Live aboard is USD 5,395 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- 15-day Live aboard is USD 10,490 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- Special 15-day Live aboard is USD 10,790 per person based on double occupancy for the week
The rate for Galapagos Dive Liveaboard 2023 is:
- 8-day Live aboard is USD 5,595 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- 15-day Live aboard is USD 10,890 per person based on double occupancy for the week
- Special 15-day Live aboard 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 research project 'Galapagos Whale Shark Project'
- You will be accompanied by the research project team
- talks/lectures about Galapagos, sharks & whale shark research project
- photography instruction with a underwater photographer on board the vessel
- 3 dive master (ratio: 1 dive guide per group of 4-5 divers)
- Become a Shark Ambassador and learn how YOU can support shark conservation
By paying the donation you are helping fund science and investigation which is key for the future conservation of whale sharks and all marine life in these waters.
YOUR ADVENTURE INCLUDES:
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7nights/8days or 14nights/15days aboard the vessel
- 2 to 4 dives per day (diving as per the itinerary)
- Transfers from and to the airport within the Galapagos Islands
- Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner meals plus inbetween-dive snacks
- Coffee, tea, purified water
- Technical equipment: tanks, weights, weight belt.
- SCUBA tuba SMB
- 3 Dive Masters total (ratio: 1 Dive Master per group of 4-5 divers)
- A variety of lectures about the Galapagos Islands and the Galapagos Whale Shark Project
- You will be accompanied by the research project team Jonathan Green, Simon Pierce, Sofia Green or Jenny Waack
- Photography instruction & practical advice
- Translation in Spanish, German and French
- Fuel Surcharge, $150 per person is currently waived (other vessels still charge this amount)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park tax ($100 pp, cash only) - payable upon arrival at Galapagos Airport.
- Transit Control Card ($20 pp, cash only) - payable in cash at Quito or Guayaquil Airport of departure for Galapagos
- Personal equipment: Wetsuit, BCD (Buoyancy control device/jacket), regulator, booties fins, mask, dive computer, gloves, hoods, dive light
- Camera
- Nitrox ($ 150 / per week)
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Dive Accident/MedEvac Insurance
- Personal expenses
- On board gratuities, (always optional)
PAYMENT TERMS:
Deposit Required Upon Reservation: 30% of regular rate
Final Payment / Balance Due: 120 days prior departure
CANCELLATION TERMS:
364 to 120 days before departure: 30% of regular rate
119 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate (Unless the space is filled by another person, at which time we would refund the amount paid by the replacement)
NEW CANCELLATION TERMS FOR COVID:
We are and stay flexible! We will keep our flexible cancellation policy. If you can't join us due to COVID reasons (border closing, flight cancelation, positive
COVID test, etc.) our ship will give you the opportunity to reschedule your dive trip to a later date in the next year(s) depending when you can and want to travel again. You will have free
choice which date fits the best for you and get priority in booking. This policy will continue for the year 2021!
If you have further questions please feel free to contact us here.
Prices Rental Gear / Equipment
Diving Equipment Rental Prices per person per week:
Note that we can rent the equipment from third party in Galapagos. Prices may change. Please enquire upon application. Thank you!
Current prices are:
Full Scuba Package - BCD, Regulator, wetsuit (7mm), fins, mask, snorkel, booties, hood, gloves (does not include computer): $ 250
15 l tank upgrade: $ 75
Regulator (SCUBAPRO): $ 80
Computer (limited availability): $ 80 (or $ 10 per day)
BCD (SCUBAPRO): $ 80
Full Body Wetsuit (SCUBAPRO, different sizes): $ 60
Hood: $ 20
Gloves: $ 20
Booties: $ 25
Fins: $ 35
DIN/Yoke Adaptor (limited availability): $ 25
Nitrox fills: $ 150 per week
All rates are Net Rates in US Dollars per person.
We recommend that you bring your own gear as it fits best and will make you feel more comfortable for Galapagos' diving conditions. Any rental payments made on board are subject to a 15% local tax and fees increase.
Please note that limited sizes and quantities are available. We recommend you reconfirm your rental needs at the moment of booking. Refund fees are applicable to any lost or damaged equipment rented. Refund fees will be confirmed at the moment of booking. Rental rates are subject to change.
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
