About this trip
If you are coming to Galapagos just to dive and do not need a package with other included tours this is the ideal option for you.
Accommodation
We have 5 levels of hotel for you to choose. If you are backpacking, honeymooning or can’t stand the thought of a hostel and would like a little more comfort or would like to go all out and have the best, we’ve got you covered!
- Hostel – Single, Double or Dorm rooms, cooking facilities, breakfast not included.
- Budget – Private rooms, private bathrooms, hot water, TV and WiFi, some have cooking facilities.
- Tourist – Private rooms, private bathrooms, hot water, air con, TV, WiFi, breakfast, swimming pool.
- Tourist Superior – Private rooms, hot water, WiFi, telephone, TV, air con, breakfast, swimming pool.
- First Class – Premier class private rooms, hot water, WiFi, telephone, TV, air con, breakfast, swimming pool.
What’s included
- Dives2 dives per day, all equipment, dive guide (1 per 4-5 divers), snacks, water and juice, hot lunch on board, towels and photos and video of the dive.
- HotelHotel for specified amount of nights
- TransfersAirport Transfers
- Entrance FeeNational park entrance fee ($100 payable on arrival)
- TCT CardTourist card ($20 payable in airport in Quito or Guayaquil)
- Extra MealsMeals not stated in tour itinerary
Available Packages
Hostal - Dorm
(Price per person)
$776
Deposit: $310
Hostal - Single Room
(Price per person)
$833
Deposit: $333
Hostal - Double Room
(Price per person)
$797
Deposit: $318
Budget - Single Room
(Price per person)
$906
Deposit: $362
Budget - Double Room
(Price per person)
$865
Deposit: $346
Budget - Triple Room
(Price per person)
$859
Deposit: $343
Tourist - Single Room
(Price per person)
$1005
Deposit: $402
Tourist - Double Room
(Price per person)
$917
Deposit: $366
Tourist - Triple Room
(Price per person)
$901
Deposit: $360
Tourist Superior - Single Room
(Price per person)
$1411
Deposit: $564
Tourist Superior - Double Room
(Price per person)
$1109
Deposit: $443
Tourist Superior - Triple Room
(Price per person)
$1073
Deposit: $429
First Class - Single Room
(Price per person)
$2626
Deposit: $1050
First Class - Double Room
(Price per person)
$1670
Deposit: $668
First Class - Triple Room
(Price per person)
$1497
Deposit: $598
Available options
Your Organizer
Academy Bay Diving
7 reviews
Academy Bay Diving is a family owned and run business dedicated to providing our customers with an amazing and safe dive experience in the Wonderful Galapagos Marine Reserve.
Reviews
DC
That was one of the best tours I did in Galapagos.
Wonderful experience!!!
By David C for Tour Bartolome on 30 Jul, 2021
This was my first experience in a liveaboard and, I dare say, it blew my mind.
We booked this through Academy Bay Diving in Puerto Ayora who are absolutely amazing and ever so helpful.
From the get go, the crew were outstanding, all the way from the engineer, the Captain and his crew (who you don't really get to see much), to the chef and his amazing and plentiful food and snacks (don't think you'll come here to lose weight), to Sra Cruz (the chamber maid), the whole deck crew, Kevin, the (also) barman, the "pangueros" Juanito & Pablo, and, of course, the incredible dive leaders Daniel and the super energetic, laugh-out-loud-and-dance-like-no-one-is-watching Gaby.
Our 8D-7N tour included 2 land tours (North Seymour- Frigates, Boobies, Iguanas (land and marine), Sea Lions; Manzanillo Turtle Ranch) and 19 dives in all in Baltra, Mosquera, Wolf Island, Darwin Island, and Cousins, where you'll be flabbergasted by the insane amount of sea life ranging from Hammerhead, Galapagos, Silky, White tip, and Whale sharks, turtles, dolphins, morays, lea lions, etc, etc. It was just incredible. Be sure to have the energy for up to 4 dives a day and some strong currents at times.
The facilities on the boat included hot water, comfy beds, Nitrox (recommended), booze, jacuzzi, second to none service with a smile, always fun in that latin American Style, and, more importantly, always safety conscious.
I didn't want it to end.
By Pedro S for Humboldt Explorer Dive Cruise on 13 Jul, 2021
What an amazing experience with ABD. Everybody, Cpt Eric and his assistant Frank, scuba instructors/guides Oscar, Byron, Leo, the shop cat Guapetón, and owners Hugo and especially Alice, were just so absolutely awesome and pivotal in making my first, hopefully not last, visit to GPS utterly unforgettable.
Apart from the incredible diving here, their assistance with everything else, including an awesome liveaboard experience, was simply tremendous and totally ensured the best possible time was had. I cannot recommend this dive centre enough!
By Pedro S for Daily Dive Tours - $140 on 13 Jul, 2021
What an amazing experience with ABD. Everybody, Cpt Eric and his assistant Frank, scuba instructors/guides Oscar, Byron, Leo, the shop cat Guapetón, and owners Hugo and especially Alice, were just so absolutely awesome and pivotal in making my first, hopefully not last, visit to GPS utterly unforgettable.
Apart from the incredible diving here, their assistance with everything else, including an awesome liveaboard experience, was simply tremendous and totally ensured the best possible time was had. I cannot recommend this dive centre enough!
By Pedro S for Daily Dive Tours - $160 on 13 Jul, 2021
I cannot say enough positive things about Academy Bay Divers staff and Alice. Alice goes out of her way to assist/help in any way. Their dive boat is a roomy and fitted for divers, and very comfortable. On the boat the dive masters help the divers gear up and put your fins on. I would dive with Academy Bay again. They are the best dive shop in Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz. Kudos to Alice for helping make our trip a great memory. Ralph and Lisa
By Ralph B for Diving and Adventure - Tourist Superior on 20 Mar, 2020