Explore the crystal-clear waters of the Galapagos Islands on this diving itinerary. Witness the amazing variety of marine life up close. Enjoy a memorable underwater adventure in this pristine and protected environment.
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Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life.
- Swim alongside graceful sea turtles and playful sea lions.
- Dive deep to discover ancient shipwrecks and underwater caves.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive to Baltra Airport - Carrion Point
- Day 2: Bartholomew Island - Cousins Rock
- Day 3: Punta Shark Bay - El Derrumbe
- Day 4 and 5: El Arenal - Darwin's Arch
- Day 6: La Ventana Islet - La Banana
- Day 7: Isabela Island, Marshall Cape - Santiago Island, Egas Point
- Day 8: North Seymour Island - Baltra - Flight Back to Quito or Guayaquil
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Day 1: Arrive to Baltra Airport - Carrion Point
Once you arrive to the airport our transportation will be ready to transfer you to our great diving vessel Danubio Azul. This exotic place has one of the most pacific currents. The majority of species found here are the old chameleon and the gringo, old rainbow, chancho and pretty Galapagos gobio. This place is excellent for snorkeling and panga ride.
Day 2: Bartholomew Island - Cousins Rock
It’s famous for being a very special place for diving. Its amazing seahorses which love to cling to the black corals, but also the bloody frogfish attract
lots of looks, however is kind of difficult to detect them, because of their mimic ability. Here you can also find abundance of species of endemic
fish, and mega diversity of some others like don gringo fish, whitetail dascyllus, coral hawk fish, etc. On this place you will be able to do diving, panga ride and snorkeling.
Day 3: Punta Shark Bay - El Derrumbe
This place is the principal diving area at Wolf island placed at its south. The white coral covers the sea bottom and this is a very attractive for this
place. Here you will also admire the presence of hammerheads sharks, as well as whale sharks or white head. There is also snorkeling activity for amateurs.
Here you can find the empire of three spices of sharks. Hammerheads, Galapagos and whale sharks are the most important where diving will
become a memorable experience. El Derrumbe is located on the southeast coast of wolf, an uninhabited island and no shore excursions are allowed.
Strong horizontal and vertical descending currents occur generally; it is very normal to find here open water species such as green and hawksbill
turtles, manta rays and rays are observed here too. There are also types of pelagic species such as voracious bluefin jureles, palometas and steers.
Day 4 and 5: El Arenal - Darwin's Arch
El Arenal which is a sublime natural place where sea lions take their “nap” Excellent for diving demanders, where you can find a lot of frigates, boobies and the colony of hammerheads and whales sharks is always present. An important note to consider is that the currents here are strong and its lands are uninhabited; no shore excursions are allowed El Arco, as its name implies, is a natural a physic structure with the shape of an arc made with rocks; its beauty will attire the attention of your camera.
Day 6: La Ventana Islet - La Banana
Coming back to Wolf, it is possible to admire a variety of fish species due to the presence of seedling and grill. It is possible to find on the way with
real spots of albacore, palometas, among others. It’s too much to say we will encounter hammerhead sharks on the way, as well as other spices of them.
Due to the strong currents, it is strongly recommended that expert divers go through la Banana. Here you can see tuna fish, albacores, palometas, snappers and more big spices of fish.
Day 7: Isabela Island, Marshall Cape - Santiago Island, Egas Point
It is a bottom of basaltic rock of very variable sizes and descends in a relatively steep slope towards greater depths. It is surprising that this background originated, through ground lava flows that went into the sea. Being in a megafauna pass area, this dive site is ideal for spotting stingrays, devil rays, green turtles, sea lions, different shark species and more open water species.
This visit consists of a black beach and a circular path that begins with an old road, and returns through the intertidal zone. Among its main attractions we will find the fur seals colony of Galapagos, the intertidal zone and the human history related to the site. There are also unique terrestrial birds of the archipelago such as the Galapagos hawk, the Galapagos dove, the Galapagos cucuve and a variety of Darwin finches.
Day 8: North Seymour Island - Baltra - Flight Back to Quito or Guayaquil
The visit to North Seymour is the best way of saying goodbye to the Galapagos. Following a dry landing at sunrise we will walk amongst the largest blue-footed booby colony of the Islands. It is likely that you will enjoy their dancing and singing to find a mate. Not far from the dancers we have great and magnificent frigate birds nesting. The males inflate their pouches to attract the ladies that fly above them. Swallow tailed gulls and tropicbirds decorate the large basaltic walls of the island.
We will be back on board for breakfast at 8:00 and we have to be ready to check out at 9:00. It is always a good idea to do most of your packing the previous night so you can have a pleasant last early morning visit and a relaxed breakfast.
- Day 1: Arrive to Baltra Airport - Carrion Point
- Day 2: Bartholomew Island - Cousins Rock
- Day 3: Punta Shark Bay - El Derrumbe
- Day 4 and 5: El Arenal - Darwin's Arch
- Day 6: La Ventana Islet - La Banana
- Day 7: Isabela Island, Marshall Cape - Santiago Island, Egas Point
- Day 8: North Seymour Island - Baltra - Flight Back to Quito or Guayaquil
Next Departure Date: 21 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| Lower Deck | USD$4890pp | Contact us | |
| Main Deck | USD$4890pp | Contact us | |
| Upper Deck | USD$4890pp | Contact us | |
| 04 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 18 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 04 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 18 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 01 Apr 2025 - 08 Apr 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 15 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 29 Apr 2025 - 06 May 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 13 May 2025 - 20 May 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 27 May 2025 - 03 Jun 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 10 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 24 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 08 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 05 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 19 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 02 Sep 2025 - 09 Sep 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 16 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 30 Sep 2025 - 07 Oct 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 14 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 28 Oct 2025 - 04 Nov 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 11 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 25 Nov 2025 - 02 Dec 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 09 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 | USD$4890pp | ||
| 23 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 | USD$4890pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Upper Deck
1 Double cabin with Matrimonial bed and windows with ocean view.
2 Singles cabins with windows.
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Hot and cold water showers
Main Deck
2 Twin Cabins
Shaded Diving Area
Dive Deck
Dining Room & Bar
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Hot and cold water showers
Lower Deck
Cabins with Bunk beds, one double lower & one Single upper berth with portholes
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Hot and cold water showers
M/Y Danubio Azul Deckplan
Specifications
- Ship Rank: 2-3 Stars
- Ship Type: MonoHull
- Ship Year: 2007
- Ship Length: 24.84 meters
- Ship Beam: 5.47 meters
- Ship Draft: 1.83 meters / 6 feet
- Ship Electricity: 110-60HZ
- Ship Engine: 500 HP. MWM
- Max Speed: 11 knots
- Ship Exterior: Open
- Fuel Type: Diesel Oil
- Capacity Oil: 2170 gallons
- 14 passengers / 8 Cabins
Whats included?
- Accommodation on board
- Visits and excursions described in the itinerary
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Soft drinks
- Guides certified by the Galápagos National Park
- Dive Master in the case of diving cruise
- Tanks and weights
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins)
- Internet use
What’s not included?
- Airfare to the Galápagos Islands
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Lobitos transportation ($5 per way)
- Personal diving equipment ($300)
- Wet suits
- Nitrox (USD 150)
- VAT
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- 15 lb. tanks ($80 per week)
Notes
Itinerary is subjected to change because of management by the Galápagos National Park Service, local weather conditions and other unpredictable natural events.
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Destination: Galapagos
This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!
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