Master the Galapagos
Galapagos Master · Galápagos · 8D/7N
About this route
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Galápagos, a volcanic archipelago where nutrient-rich currents converge, attracting an unparalleled abundance of marine life. This itinerary focuses on the remote northern islands of Wolf and Darwin, renowned for strong currents and consistent pelagic encounters including hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (seasonal), Galápagos sharks, and large schools of fish. Moving south, discover the unique endemic species found around Fernandina and Isabela, and encounter diverse underwater topography at Cousins Rock. Prepare for varied conditions, from exhilarating drift dives to more sheltered reef explorations, offering a comprehensive exploration of this dynamic ecosystem.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Day 1 - Embarkation Day
Embarkation is between 14:00 and 14:30, followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and lunch. There will usually be a shallow, 15-20 minute check dive scheduled in the afternoon, followed by dinner and overnight cruising to Baltra.
Day 2: Day 2 - North Seymour & Baltra
- Wake up call and light breakfast - Briefing and dive 1 at Punta Carrión - Full breakfast - Land tour on North Seymour Island - Lunch on board, followed by dive briefing - Afternoon dive close to Baltra Island - Dinner on board - Overnight cruise to Wolf & Darwin
Day 3: Days 3-5 Wolf & Darwin
3 days diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands, typically scheduled as follows: - Wake-up call around 07:00 - Full Breakfast and dive briefings - Dives 1 and 2* - Lunch, relaxation and dive briefings - Dives 3 and 4* - Dinner *Dives are conducted back-to-back before and after lunch, with a surface interval of 1-1 ½ hrs between the two dives. All guests remain on the dive deck in their wetsuits and will be offered snacks and refreshments.
Day 4: Days 3-5 Wolf & Darwin
3 days diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands, typically scheduled as follows: - Wake-up call around 07:00 - Full Breakfast and dive briefings - Dives 1 and 2* - Lunch, relaxation and dive briefings - Dives 3 and 4* - Dinner *Dives are conducted back-to-back before and after lunch, with a surface interval of 1-1 ½ hrs between the two dives. All guests remain on the dive deck in their wetsuits and will be offered snacks and refreshments.
Day 5: Days 3-5 Wolf & Darwin
3 days diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands, typically scheduled as follows: - Wake-up call around 07:00 - Full Breakfast and dive briefings - Dives 1 and 2* - Lunch, relaxation and dive briefings - Dives 3 and 4* - Dinner *Dives are conducted back-to-back before and after lunch, with a surface interval of 1-1 ½ hrs between the two dives. All guests remain on the dive deck in their wetsuits and will be offered snacks and refreshments.
Day 6: Day 6 - Fernandina & Isabela
3 dives - Wake-up call around 07:00 - Full breakfast followed by dive briefings - Dives 1 and 2 at Ferbabdina - Lunch and relaxation followed by dive briefing - Dive 3 at Isabela Island - Dinner
Day 7: Day 7 - Cousins Rock & Santa Cruz
- Wake-up call around 07:00 - Full breakfast and dive briefing - Dive at Cousins Rock - Lunch on board - Afternoon land tour on Santa Cruz Island - Dinner on board - Cruise back to San Cristobal
Day 8: Day 8 - Disembarkation
- Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation no later than 08.30. If you have a few hours to fill before your transfer to San Cristóbal Airport, you can visit the Interpretation Center, which is a 10-minute walk from the pier, do some last-minute shopping, or relax in a local cafe.
Upcoming departures
- 2026-11-16 – 2026-11-23from 7,140 USDBook
- 2026-11-23 – 2026-11-30from 7,140 USDBook
- 2026-11-30 – 2026-12-07from 5,712 USDBook
- 2026-12-07 – 2026-12-14from 7,140 USDBook
- 2026-12-14 – 2026-12-21from 4,284 USDBook
- 2026-12-21 – 2026-12-28from 5,712 USDBook
- 2027-01-07 – 2027-01-14from 5,149.9 USDBook
- 2027-03-15 – 2027-03-22from 6,253.45 USDBook
- 2027-03-22 – 2027-03-29from 7,140 USDBook
- 2027-03-29 – 2027-04-05from 5,885.6 USDBook
- 2027-04-05 – 2027-04-12from 7,504 USDBook
- 2027-04-12 – 2027-04-19from 5,149.9 USDBook
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