2027 Galapagos Group Trip
2027 Galapagos Group Trip
DIVE GALAPAGOS
2027 Galapagos Group Trip
Get ready for an adventure!
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.
DIVE GALAPAGOS
2027 Galapagos Group Trip
Get ready for some excitment!
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 October 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.
October 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.
Tentative trip schedule:
• 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 at Darwin.
• Sunday: 2 morning dives at Wolf 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 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.
• Thursday: Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart to the Baltra Airport.
Incredible Diving!
Galapagos
October 7 - 14, 2027
From $7,875 per person based on double occupancy, airfare not included
Trip Leader
Rob Aschermann
PADI Master Instructor, Course Director
Instructor since 2001
Robert became certified as an Open Water diver in 1999 at Scubaland Adventures when the one and only Scubaland store was located on North Lamar, next to Desperado’s night club for anyone that can remember that far back. Robert fell in love with SCUBA diving and soon became a PADI Instructor.
Bubbles are a funny thing. When the hi‐tech bubble burst it ended one career for Robert but started a far more rewarding one. In 2003 Robert began his career as a dive store owner by opening Scubaland’s south store on William Cannon.
In 2007 Rob drank the cool‐aid and became a PADI Course Director and the President of Scubaland Adventures. He now focuses most of his attention on running one of the largest and most successful SCUBA franchises in Texas, as well as developing new PADI professionals, Underwater Photography and traveling.
In January of 2020 Rob became the sole owner of Scubaland Adventures and The Swim School of Austin.
Join Rob on his next adventure!
- 7 nights aboard the Galapagos Aggressor
- Max of 4 dives/day
- All meals and snacks except dinner the last night
- Non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
- Air tanks, weights
- Airport transfers if arriving and departing on the charter start/end dates
- Travel Guard Preferred policy with Adventure, Medical add-ons (up to 59 yrs included)
- Personalized trip documentation
- Trip gift
- Pricing: $7,875 per person in a Deluxe stateroom based on double occupancy
- Deposit: $1000 per person
- 2nd payment $1000 due June 1, 2026
- 3rd payment $2000 due December 2, 2026
- 4th payment $2000 due March 2, 2027
- Final payment due: June 9, 2027
All payments are non-refundable
Not included: international flights, flight to Galapagos from Ecuador, gratuities, rental gear, transfers if arriving different
day than listed above, nitrox (currently $100), pre/post hotel stay, Park fees (currently $200pp), Galapagos visitors card
(currently $20), fuel surcharge if needed, 15% VAT for anything purchased onboard, boutique, dinner the last night, any
other new Galapagos fees between now and then, insurance for over 59 yrs, extra bundles or trip costs, anything else not
listed.
Please note that additional costs listed are subject to change.
- Trip Insurance is included for ages up through 59 for the price of the trip but may increase after purchasing airfare or additional costs.
- A supplement will apply to anyone over 59 at an additional cost.
- A passport is required for entry into Galapagos and must be valid for 6 months beyond the dates of your trip.
- The online Aggressor GIS forms must be completed or boarding will be denied.
- 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 or advanced divers.
- The cruises to some of the islands can be rough and we recommend you take precautions against motion sickness.
