Explore the Galapagos...Again

      Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador

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      May 6 - 13, 2021
      Group size: 14 - 14
      Explore the Galapagos...Again
      Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador

      Blue Planet Scuba
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      113 reviews

      $NaN
      May 6 - 13, 2021
      Group size: 14 - 14

      About this trip

      Our March trip sold out so we booked another one! Join Blue Planet on the trip of a lifetime! Tour the Galapagos Islands on board the Galapagos Aggressor III and dive with playful sea lions, travel to the famous Darwin and Wolf islands for thrilling diving to see hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, clouds of tuna and much more.

      The Galapagos

       The Galapagos Islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 605 miles (973 km) off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is the mainland of Ecuador to the east (the country to which they belong).  In March 2016, Ecuador created a marine sanctuary in the area of Darwin and Wolf that includes 15,000 square miles as off limits to all fishing to conserve the sharks that congregate there and the ecosystem on which they rely. 


      The primary attraction in Galapagos is the large pelagics such as schooling Hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, Silky Sharks, Bullhead Sharks, Reef Sharks, Mola Molas and Whale sharks. Occasionally, there is sighting of Whales, Marlin, Dolphin and Orcas. You will see a rare combination of warm and cold-water creatures including Sea Lions, Mantas, Penguins, Flightless Cormorants, Sting Rays, Eagle Rays, Turtles, Moray Eels, Sea Horses, Marine iguanas and enormous schools of unusual fish. Many of the marine creatures are found nowhere else on earth! 

      The Diving

      Minimum dive certification/experience: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with 50 dives. PADI Enriched Air/Nitrox certification strongly recommended.


      The Galapagos Aggressor III offers a brand new itinerary in compliance with the Galapagos National Park regulations which includes a maximum of four dives daily; two in the morning and two in the afternoon. In addition, two night dives and two land excursions per week will be offered. All diving will be done from zodiacs.

       

      The waters of the Galapagos Islands are a unique mixture of warm and cold water, ranging between 65°F and 85°F, with thermoclines about 65°F. The cruises to some of the islands can be rough and the diving in Galapagos can be strenuous, due to its currents and surge, varying water temperatures, limited visibility, and diving from dinghies. The trip is recommended for intermediate and advanced divers. 

      The Galapagos Aggressor III

      The Galapagos Aggressor III is 100 feet long, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. The yacht has a beautiful spacious salon, large sun deck with shading, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill, hot tub, and a complete photo/video center. The onboard video format is both NTSC and PAL.  


      The Galapagos Aggressor III sleeps 16 guests in privacy and comfort. Accommodations include four deluxe staterooms which have two twin beds and three portholes and four master staterooms with a queen bed (which can be modified to 2 twin beds) and a large window. Each cabin has a private toilet, shower, hair dryer, TV/Blue Ray DVD, stereo CD player, temperature controls and safe storage box. Linens are changed mid-week and fresh towels are placed in each stateroom as needed. 


      Breakfast (cooked to order), buffet lunch and an elegant chef prepared meal at dinner with tableside service are served in addition to fresh mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. Beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) are complimentary while onboard. 

      Travel

      Plan to fly into Baltra from either Quito or Guayaquil on Thursday, May 6. (An overnight hotel stay in Quito or Guayaquil is usually required prior to the flight.) We’ll board the yacht that afternoon, begin diving and continue through Wednesday morning. Checkout is Thursday morning, May 13. Please contact the shop before booking any flights or hotels.


      Interested in extending your trip? We’re exploring land-based excursions on the Galapagos and in the Ecuadorian Amazon before and after the liveaboard.

      Cancellation Policy

      Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 


      Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

      What’s included

      • 7 nights accommodations
        Sharing a Deluxe or Master cabin
      • Up to 4 dives a day
        See itinerary for details
      • All meals and beverages
      • Airport transfers
        From Baltra airport to vessel
      • Enriched Air/Nitrox
        For Nitrox certified divers
      • International flights
        Flights to Ecuador
      • Domestic flights
        Flights to Baltra
      • Scuba equipment
        Only tanks and weights included; rental gear available
      • Tips
        Tips for the boat's excellent crew
      • Park fees
        $120 USD paid in cash on site

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      Itinerary

      Thursday
      Board the Galapagos Aggressor III

      Fly into the Baltra Airport. Transfer to the boat.


      Welcome and orientation dive on the Northeast coast of Baltra Island.

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      Reviews

      Thank you so much to Jen and Ryan, plus the entire team at Scubaqua Dive Center, for working with me to complete my Advanced Open Water and a handful of other specialities. The accommodations at the Old Gin House were beautiful and the diving was spectacular - a wonderful array of reefs and wrecks. Statia is definitely on my list of places I'd love to dive again. Thanks again for everything!
      By Kristin D for Escape to St Eustatius on 20 Feb, 2023
      Hi Kristin, thank you so much for coming with us. We had an absolute blast. Keep up the fishy identification. There are always more fish to find! Try those stationary dives, too!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on 21 Feb, 2023
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      EK
      Wonderful trip! Everyone at the dive shop in Belize was super nice. Met a lot of really wonderful people and hope to keep in touch with them. Really nice to have a trip that didn't require being out of office an entire week.
      By Elizabeth K for Weekend Getaway to Belize on 02 Feb, 2023
      We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the trip, Elizabeth! And connected with a whole new group of dive buddies. We look forward to the next adventure with you!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on 02 Feb, 2023
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      We had a wonderful trip! It was thoughtfully organized and well executed. The accommodations were great, the dive shop was really professional, and we ended up having perfect weather. We look forward to another Blue Planet trip in the future!
      By Alan W for Weekend Getaway to Belize on 27 Jan, 2023
      Thanks so much, Alan! We're so happy to hear you had a great time. We look forward to diving with you again in the future too!!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on 28 Jan, 2023
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      I had an amazing time! Great people, awesome experience and most importantly I am a newly certified diver. Already booked the next trip with Blue Planet and counting down.
      By Marie T for Weekend Getaway to Belize on 24 Jan, 2023
      YAY!!! We're so glad you had a great time, Marie! And congratulations on completing your certification! We can't wait to dive with you again!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on 24 Jan, 2023
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      This was a short, but densely packed trip. The trip was well organized, the leader did a good job communicating with everyone and organizing the various meetups. The dive shop selected was nice (not fantastic), and I thought the accommodations selected were very nice (above expectations). We stayed at a small hotel, so get togethers happened organically and were organized by the group as well. Really appreciated how travel arrangements and transfers were handled as well. I definitely plan to travel with this group again.
      By Adam H for Weekend Getaway to Belize on 21 Jan, 2023
      We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the trip, Adam! Thank you so much for your review. We can't wait to dive with you again!!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on 21 Jan, 2023
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