The Galápagos Islands and the surrounding waters represent one of the world’s most unusual ecosystems. There are many species in the Galapagos which you cannot find elsewhere. Galápagos Marine Reserve is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest marine reserve in a developing country and the second largest reserve in the world. In 2016 Ecuador created a marine sanctuary around Wolf and Darwin that includes 15,000 square miles which is now off limit to fishing.

Galapagos is an amazing dive destination! Every dive is like an episode of National Geographic! In the Galapagos you can see whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, mantas, orca, mola mola, dolphins, sea lions, marine iguanas and more. The water temperature in September will range from 60-75F depending on the dive site and air temperatures will be in the low 70’s. We will also have the opportunity to do 2 land tours during the week.

September is whale shark season so there is a higher chance of seeing them. It is also the beginning of breeding season for the sea lions so they are very active! This is also a good time to see seabirds due to it being nesting time.

Our trip will be aboard the Galapagos Aggressor who has been operating in the Galapagos since 1993. The yacht accommodates 16 guests in 4 Master cabins on the upper deck and 4 Deluxe cabins on the lower deck. All cabins have 2 single side by side beds but in the Master cabins the beds can be made into a queen bed in addition to the beds in 2 of the Deluxe cabins.

• Thursday: Arrive at Baltra Airport, Greeting by Staff, Bus Transfer to the Itabaca Channel Canal and Boarding.  Welcome and Orientation Dive at Punta Carrion at Itabaca Channel.

• Friday: 2 Morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island) or Bartolome Punta.  1 afternoon hike to Bartolome Summit and panga ride at Pinacle Rock. 

• Saturday: 2 morning dives, 1 afternoon and 1 night dive.

• Sunday: 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives at Darwin.

• Monday: 2 morning dives at Darwin; and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf.

• Tuesday: 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.

• Wednesday: 1 morning dive at Cousins Rock. Wednesday afternoon arrive at Itabaca Channel or Puerto Ayora.  After lunch guests will disembark at 1 pm to 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 Tortoise Reserve to see giant tortoises.  After the hike, guests can walk through town, shop and visit the tortoise-breeding center Fausto Llerena at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Guests will have dinner ashore at a local restaurant of their choice (only meal not included in the cruise). The GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR® will depart at 10 pm from Puerto Ayora town to Baltra.

• Thursday: Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart to the Baltra Airport.