Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard
The Galapagos Aggressor III liveaboard delivers exceptional onboard comfort and high standards of service while exploring the world-renowned dive sites of the Galapagos Islands. Designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, the vessel features 9 well-appointed staterooms, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
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Scuba diving in the Galápagos Islands is considered some of the best in the world, offering thrilling encounters with large marine life in a remote and protected environment. The islands are located at the convergence of major ocean currents, creating rich waters teeming with biodiversity.
Big Animal Encounters: Expect to see schools of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (in season), manta rays, Galápagos sharks, eagle rays, and sea lions.
Endemic Species: Dive with marine iguanas, Galápagos sea lions, and Galápagos penguins, found nowhere else on Earth.
Strong Currents & Drift Dives: Many dive sites feature challenging conditions, making them best for advanced divers.
Pristine Reefs & Volcanic Formations: Underwater lava flows, arches, and caves create dramatic landscapes.
Darwin Island (only accessible by liveaboard): Famous for massive schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks (June–Nov).
Wolf Island: Known for shark action, including silky and Galápagos sharks, and dense fish life.
Cabo Marshall: Great for manta rays, turtles, and reef fish.
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island): Cold-water diving with mola molas, penguins, and sea horses.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required and due by February 1, 2026.
From nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, an additional $1,300 is due by June 1, 2026. In the event of cancellation on or after June 1, 2026, the total deposit of $2,800 will be forfeited.
Ninety (90) days or less prior to departure (on or after August 1, 2026), the remaining balance is due, and 100% of the total trip cost will be forfeited. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Cabins
- Lodging on board in cabin with private facilities.
Meals and Drinks
All meals, water, coffee and tea, alcoholic drinks
Transfers
All transfers in Galapagos
Diving
All diving activities
Scuba Safety Equipment
Scuba safety equipment (Personal Marine rescue GPS, Storm whistle, Diving beacon, Surface marker tube)
Flights
International and domestic flights
Park Fees
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 pp, subject to change)
Transit Control
Transit Control Card (USD 20pp, subject to change)
Equipment Rentals
Wetsuits, BCD, Regulator, etc.
Nitrox
Nitrox (USD 100 pp)
Insurance
Travel insurance (Medical coverage, Trip cancellation & Dive Accident insurance). Diving insurance is mandatory.
Arrival day: Dec 30
Arrive into Guayaquil Ecuador on Dec 30
Overnight at a hotel close to the airport. Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos the morning of Dec 31.
Day 1, Thursday Dec 31
December 31, 2026 Arrival into Baltra Airport - Galapagos
Thursday: Baltra Airport, afternoon greeting by staff, bus transfer to the Itabaca Channel (Canal) and boarding. Welcome and orientation dive at North East Coast of Santa Cruz Island at the Itabaca Channel.
Day 2: Jan 1
1st day of diving
Friday: 2 morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island), an afternoon hike to Bartolome Summit and panga ride at Pinnacle Rock.
Day 3. Jan 2
December 9, Diving Day
Saturday: January 2: 2 morning dives at Roca Blanca Island; 2 afternoon dives: 1 dive at Cowley Island and 1 dive at Cabo Marshall Isabela Island.
Day 4: Jan 3
Wolf and Darwin Island Diving
Sunday: January 3: 4 dives at Wolf Island; 2 morning, 2 afternoon dives.
Day 5: Jan 4
Wolf and Darwin diving
Monday: January 4: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf Island.
Day 6: Jan 5
Diving day
Tuesday: 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.
Day 7: Jan 6
Diving and Land Exploration Day
Wednesday: 1 morning dive at Cousins Rock.
Wednesday afternoon the Galapagos Aggressor III will arrive at Itabaca Channel. After lunch, guests will disembark and go ashore for a private bus tour to see the beautiful Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This will include a scenic view over Santa Cruz and a visit to a Tortoise Reserve. After the hike, guests will visit the town of Puerto Ayora for shopping and dining (only meal not included).
Later that night, the private bus will transfer guests back to the Itabaca Channel for embarkation
Day 8; Jan 7
Disembarkation Day
Thursday: Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart for the Baltra Airport. Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour-no-fly rule when planning your departure.
Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard
The Galapagos Aggressor III liveaboard delivers exceptional onboard comfort and high standards of service while exploring the world-renowned dive sites of the Galapagos Islands. Designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, the vessel features 9 well-appointed staterooms, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
Accommodations include four Deluxe Staterooms with twin beds on the lower deck and four Master Staterooms with twin or double beds on the upper deck. All cabins are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled air conditioning, TV monitors with media players, and hairdryers. The Master Staterooms also offer panoramic sea views through large picture windows.
Guests can relax in spacious social areas, including a comfortable salon and dining room where a diverse menu of American and local cuisine is served. Breakfast and lunch are presented buffet-style, while dinners are chef-prepared and elegantly plated. The top deck features a generous shaded solarium complete with a hot tub, chaise lounges, deck chairs, bar, and grill—perfect for unwinding between dives.
Highlights
Built for comfort, stability, and safety, the Galapagos Aggressor III provides smooth cruising throughout the archipelago. Seven-night itineraries depart from Baltra and include visits to Wolf, Darwin, Punta Carrión, Cabo Douglas, Punta Vicente Roca, and Cousins Rock. Diving at Wolf and Darwin offers extraordinary marine encounters, including hammerhead sharks, sea lions, turtles, whale sharks, and occasional sightings of Mola Mola.
The spacious dive deck is fully equipped with individual storage lockers, a swim platform, air and Nitrox fill stations, rinse tanks, a three-tier camera table with low-pressure air hoses, and two warm freshwater showers. Inflatable tenders ensure easy access to and from dive sites, enhancing both safety and convenience.
The Galapagos Aggressor III was built for comfort, stability, and safety to offer smooth sailing around the Galapagos Islands. 7-night itineraries depart from Baltra and visit Wolf, Darwin, Punta Carrion, Cabo Douglas, Punta Vicente Roca, and Cousins Rock. Diving at Wolf and Darwin offers incredible marine encounters with hammerhead sharks, playful sea lions, turtles, whale sharks, and even Mola Mola. The large dive deck provides ample individual storage space and personal lockers, a swim platform, air/nitrox fill stations, rinse tanks, a three-tier camera table with low-pressure air hoses, and 2 warm freshwater showers. The inflatable boats make it easier to get to and from dive sites.
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
The crew speaks English.
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat.
A comfortable stateroom located on the lower deck, each with a port hole, two twin beds side by side, and a private head and shower.
A comfortable stateroom located on the upper deck with a port hole, two twin beds or a queen bed with a private head and shower.
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Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Local Flights, Extra Dives, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet (25 USD per item).
