Destination: Ecuador
Galapagos Islands (7 Nights) | From $942++/night
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The Galapagos Aggressor delivers high-quality cruises with a 23 dive itinerary across the best dive sites in the archipelago.
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Location
Galapagos Aggressor III trip starts and ends in Baltra every Thursday.
Dive Overview
Divers visit the Galapagos for the unique marine life, which is a blend of warm water and cold water creatures. The Aggressor visits the best sites for large pelagics like whale sharks, schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, bullhead sharks and mola molas. Other popular marine life is sea lions, penguins, mantas, eagle rays, eels, turtles, marine iguanas, pelagic fish and other massive fish schools.
[See: Galapagos Dive Travel Guide]
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Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Galapagos Aggressor III Accommodation Details
Comfortable accommodations include four deluxe staterooms which have two twin beds and three portholes and six 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, hairdryer, TV/Blue Ray DVD, stereo CD player, temperature controls and safe storage box. The Galapagos Aggressor III sleeps 16 guests in privacy and comfort.
Master (LEFT) and Deluxe (RIGHT) Staterooms
Galapagos Aggressor III Cabin Details
- (4) Master Staterooms
- Each with 2 single beds side by side that can be made into a queen bed, (upon request) private head & shower, closet, port window, individual climate control, monitor with media player & hair dryer.
- (4) Deluxe Staterooms
- Each with 2 lower single beds (side by side) with private head & shower, individual climate control and monitor with media player & hair dryer. Staterooms #3 & #4 can be made into a queen bed.
General Facilities
Dining Area (LEFT) and Hot Tub (RIGHT)
Camera Table (LEFT) and Dive Deck (RIGHT)
Galapagos Aggressor III Boat Features
- Spacious salon
- Large sun deck with shading
- Chaise lounges and deck chairs
- Bar
- Grill
- Hot tub
- Complete photo/video center
- AC
- En-suite bathrooms & showers
- Entertainment room
- Lounge area
- Limited WiFi
Galapagos Aggressor III Dive Facilities
- Maximum of four dives daily
- Full line of Aqua Lung rental gear including regulators, BCDs, dive computers, and night lights
- Diving specialty courses
- Photo/video station
- Nitrox is available for an additional fee
- Large swim platform with two warm freshwater showers
- Dive deck with personal gear lockers
- Rinse tanks and three tier camera table with low pressure air hoses
Food & Drinks Aboard Galapagos Aggressor III
The menu onboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor, we suggest you bring your favorite brand.
Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard Deck Plan
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Galapagos Aggressor III Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and are based on the lowest priced cabin. Port and park fees are not included.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions and Full Rates by Cabin Type]
Galapagos Aggressor III Rates
Date | Master | Deluxe |
July 1, 2021 - January 6, 2022 | $6,795 | $6,795 |
January 6, 2022 - January 5, 2023 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
January 5, 2023 - January 4, 2024 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
January 4, 2024 - January 2, 2025 | $7,150 | $7,150 |
Inclusions
- Accommodations aboard the yacht
- All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
- Diving
- Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
- Transfers from and to Baltra Airport
Exclusions
- Airfare (international and domestic)
- Insurance
- Equipment rentals
- Nitrox fills
- Certification or specialty courses
- Hotel stays/day rooms
- Dinner on final evening
- Crew gratuity
- Mandatory: USD $100 Park fee, $20 Galapagos Visitor's Visa card
- 12% Ecuadorian tax on onboard services
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Destinations
Galapagos Dive Overview
- June - November: The water is cooler, 60-75F, 16-24C; Whale Shark sightings are greater
- December - May: The water is warmer, clearer 70-86F, 21-30C; Larger schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays
- All dives from tenders. Up to 20 dives are offered during the week.
- 5 - 7mm wetsuit recommended
Itinerary Overview
The weeklong trip on the Galapagos Aggressor III starts and ends in Baltra every Thursday. The Galapagos Aggressor III itinerary in compliance with the Galapagos National Park regulations which requires companies with permits to follow an exact itinerary. A maximum of four dives will be offered daily; two in the morning and two in the afternoon. In addition, one night dive and two land excursions per week will be offered. New diving areas have been added to the itinerary: Bartolome Punta, Cousins Rock and Cabo Douglas. The Galapagos itinerary is controlled by the National Park who grants approval for normal itineraries.
Sample Itinerary
- Thu: Baltra Airport, Afternoon Greeting by Crew, Bus Transfer to the Itabaca Channel Canal and Boarding. Welcome, and Orientation Dive at Punta Carrion at Itabaca Channel.
- Fri: 2 Morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island) or Bartolome Punta. 1 afternoon hike to Bartolome Summit and panga ride at Pinacle Rock.
- Sat: January to May: 4 Dives at Wolf; 2 morning, 2 afternoon dives.
- June to December: 2 morning dives, 1 afternoon and 1 night dive.
- Sun:
- January to May: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf.
- June to December: 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives at Darwin.
- Mon:
- January to May: 4 dives at Cabo Marshall; 2 morning dives, 1 afternoon and 1 night dive.
- June to December: 2 morning dives at Darwin; and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf.
- Tue: 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.
- Wed: 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.
- Thu: Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart to the Baltra Airport.
[See: Galapagos Dive Travel Guide]
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Year built: 1993
- Length: 100 feet (30.5 meters)
- Beam: 22 feet (6.7 meters)
- Speed: 10-12 knots
- Engines: Twin Caterpillar 450hp
- Generators: Twin Caterpillar 65 KWA
- Passengers: 16
- Number of cabins: 8
- Number of bathrooms: 11
- Crew: 9
- Tenders: 2 x RIB with Yamaha 65hp
- Fuel capacity: 6,000 litres
- Water capacity: 7,500 litres
- Watermaker: 5,000 litres per day
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC-6
- Local Currency: USD (U.S. dollar)
- Language Spoken: English and Spanish
- Electricity: 110 and 220 volt
- Payment Onboard: Cash, traveler’s checks, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express
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