About the Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Island National Park is situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1000 km from the South American continent, and comprises 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve. It has been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. These processes, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual animal life – such as the land iguana, the giant tortoise and the many types of finch – that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835.

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In 2016, Ecuador created a marine sanctuary in the area of Darwin and Wolf Islands which includes 39 000 square kilometres as off limits to all fishing in order to conserve the sharks that congregate there, and the ecosystem on which they rely. 32% of the waters around the Galapagos islands are now be protected from fishing.

The beautiful Galapagos Aggressor III offers two itineraries. All trips embark and disembark at Baltra Airport at the North of the island of Santa Cruz.

The charter runs from Thursday to Thursday

Offering two separate 7-night trips depending on season.
Average of up to 22 dives (4 dives each day plus an orientation dive on the day of embarkation, and a single dive on penultimate day). There are no longer night dives on this trip.
Depth Range: 12 m – 40 m (40 ft – 130 ft)
Water temperature varies from 16C - 24C, 60F - 75F, June to November, and 21C - 30C, 70F - 86F, December to May.
Whale shark sightings are greater in cooler water
Warmer, clearer water provides larger schools of Hammerheads, Manta Rays & Eagle Rays
5mm - 7mm wetsuit recommended
Two land excursions are offered each week

All dives are made from two 2.4 m x 6.1 m dive tenders.

Galapagos Islands liveaboard route map showing Santa Cruz Island, Cousins, Bartolome, Darwin Island, Wolf Island, Punta Vicente Roca, Cabo Douglas, Ferandina Island, Isabela Island, Santiago Island, Cabo Marshal and Cowley

Dive Itineraries

7-night June to December

The following dive schedule provided is based on tides, currents, and weather conditions.

Thursday: Baltra Airport

Afternoon 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 and 2 afternoon dives at Darwin.

Sunday

2 morning dives, 1 afternoon.

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 (the 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 for onward travel.

7-night January to May

The following dive schedule provided is based on tides, currents, and weather conditions.

Thursday: Baltra Airport

Afternoon 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 at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf.

Sunday

4 Dives at Wolf; 2 morning, 2 afternoon dives.

Monday

4 dives at Cabo Marshall; 2 morning dives, 1 afternoon dive.

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

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 for onward travel.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only and subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics.

Yacht Deck Plan

Detailed deck plan of Galapagos Aggressor III showing cabin layouts and common areas

Deck Plan - Galapagos Aggressor III

The Galapagos Aggressor III is 30 metres long, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is diesel powered, cruises at an average speed of 10 knots and has 110 and 220 volt power onboard. Comfortable 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 stateroom has a private toilet, shower, hair dryer, TV/media center, temperature controls and safe storage box.

The Galapagos Aggressor III sleeps 16 guests in privacy and comfort. She has a beautiful spacious salon, large covered cocktail deck, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill, and hot tub. The Galapagos National Park does not allow drones.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment, including diving, fish identification presentations, movies, games and more. If you have a favorite movie or digital presentation we encourage you to bring it along. The staff especially loves new releases of movies, recent magazines and books. A small library of books for exchange is maintained onboard as well as fish identification books for reference.

All meals, snacks and beverages are provided.

Accommodation Options

Photo by Aggressor Liveaboards

Suite Stateroom

A comfortable stateroom with a queen bed (for couples only) with a private head and shower and panoramic window. All with individual climate control, monitor with media player and hair dryer.

ROOM 5,6 & 8 (only)

Room Size: 3 m x 2.4 m

Queen Bed: 1.52 m x 1.88 m

or separated to two Single Beds: Each 0.76 m x 1.88 m

ROOM 7

Room Size: 4 m x 2.4 m

Single Beds (combinable): Each 0.76 m x 1.96 m

Queen Bed: 1.52 m x 1.96 m

Photo by Aggressor Liveaboards

Twin Stateroom

A comfortable stateroom with two twin beds. Private head and shower, porthole windows individual climate control, monitor with media player and hair dryer.

ROOMS 1 & 2

Room Size: 2.2 m x 2,9 m

Single Beds: Each 0.76 m x 1.88

ROOMS 3 & 4

Room Size: 3 m x 2.44 m

Single Beds (combinable): Each 0.76 m x 1.88m

Spacious dining area for delicious meals prepared by the yacht's chef aboard Galapagos Aggressor III

Photo by Aggressor Liveaboards

On-Board Dining

The menu on board is varied and plentiful, with a variety of feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirements, please be sure these are noted when completing the Guest Information System (GIS).

You will awaken each day to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches feature hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are chef prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert.

Once on board, please speak to the chef about any special needs. Certain special dietary and beverage requests may not be available due to the remote nature of this location. As noted, make a note in the GIS when completing your reservation details

The Aggressor’s beverage selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beers and wines, which are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor in Ecuador, we suggest you bring your own special brand.

Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a sunbather until the next day.

Pricing

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* All prices are shown in US Dollars (USD) and are per person.

What Our Divers Say

"The crew and dive masters were fantastic. They were timely, prompt, and went above and beyond to help everyone with everything. Diving was obviously next level in the Galapagos, and having the opportunity (based on the approved itinerary) to go to Darwin & Wolf Islands to see the majesty of nature." - Terra S.

"This was hands down the best vacation we have ever had. The boat was incredible, the food was excellent, the service was amazing, the diving was well organized and we got to see everything." - Stephen C.

Discover the Galapagos Islands

About the Galapagos Islands

Dive Itineraries

7-night June to December

7-night January to May

Yacht Deck Plan

Accommodation Options

Suite Stateroom

Twin Stateroom

On-Board Dining

Pricing

What Our Divers Say

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