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Galapagos Diving & Land Combo August 2025
Experience the Galápagos like never before as you discover untamed landscapes and vibrant underwater worlds, including secret trails and less-swum waters. This unique journey offers exclusive access to pristine locations through essential permits, creating a transformative experience that showcases the best of the Galápagos. You’ll benefit from the deep local knowledge of Fiddi Angermeyer, a lifelong Galápagos resident, who provides intimate insights and access to hidden gems. Guided by the expertise of Amos Nachoum, a seasoned leader in extraordinary wildlife expeditions, this adventure is a 16-day expedition designed for just 13 guests to ensure a personalized and intimate experience.
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August 15 - 31, 2025
Trip Leader: Amos Nachoum
14 Days onboard*:
Stateroom 1 - 4: $23,900 per person, double occupancy
Stateroom 5: $27,900 per person, double occupancy
VIP or Master Cabin: $29,800 per person, double occupancy
*Additional 2 Night hotel stay in Guayaquil not included. See exclusions.
Why Join This Trip?
- Unique Exploration of both untamed landscapes and vibrant underwater worlds, including secret trails and less-swum waters.
- Expert Guidance from Amos, with decades of experience in leading extraordinary wildlife expeditions.
- Local Knowledge from Fiddi Angermeyer, a lifelong Galápagos resident, providing intimate insights and access to hidden gems.
- Exclusive Access to pristine and exclusive Galápagos locations through essential permits granted by the collaboration between Amos and Fiddi Angermeyer.
- Personalized Experience with a maximum of 13 guests for a more intimate and engaging adventure.
Amos Nachoum is a celebrated wildlife and underwater photographer and explorer. Check out this amazing video about his incredible journey so far!
Trip Overview
Discover a diverse array of wildlife, including iconic species such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies, in their natural habitats. Guided by the expertise of Amos and the local knowledge of Fiddi Angermeyer, you'll experience the Galápagos' hidden gems and dynamic ecosystems, ensuring a deeply immersive and memorable exploration of this unparalleled natural wonder. Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life, from colorful coral reefs to playful sea lions. Wander through lush highlands and volcanic landscapes, where you'll encounter breathtaking vistas and secret trails rarely seen by others.
Weather Conditions
In August, water temperatures range from 54 to 62°F (12 to 17°C), so be prepared for cooler waters while diving. On land, temperatures are generally more comfortable, starting from 60°F (15°C) and above. Visibility underwater is excellent, ranging from 60 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters), providing clear views of the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. Overall, the weather conditions will enhance your experience, allowing for both comfortable land explorations and impressive underwater encounters.
Marine Life to Photograph
During the Galapagos expedition, expect to encounter an extraordinary array of marine life. Dive into vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish like surgeonfish, parrotfish, and angelfish. Experience close encounters with playful sea lions, graceful manta rays, and the occasional whale shark, the gentle giants of the ocean. The clear waters offer exceptional visibility of 60 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters), perfect for capturing detailed underwater photographs.
Unique sightings also include the rare Galápagos penguin and elusive hammerhead sharks, providing thrilling photographic opportunities. This rich biodiversity and stunning underwater scenery make the Galápagos a paradise for marine enthusiasts, ensuring every dive reveals new and awe-inspiring wonders.
Inclusions
- 14 Days aboard boat
- 2 Zodiacs for diving operation
- Shared accommodations (Except Suite 5)
- All meals
- All diving services
- Tanks, weight and belts
- Expedition leader
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Nitrox for 2 weeks – $300
- 2 Night hotel stay in Guayaquil
- Park and Visa fee – about $200
- Tourist Card – $20
- Insurance (mandatory you own travel, health, and diving with evacuation insurance
- Single occupancy
- Unused part of the itinerary
- Personal charges such as laundry, fishing, or telecommunication charges
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Day 1 Santa Cruz
- Hike: Giant Tortoises in natural setting, lava tube, only chance for shopping apart from airport
- Day 2 Floreana
- AM Hike: Sea lions, Galapagos flamingos and other lagoon birds, blue footed boobies
- AM Dive: Check out dive
- PM Dive: Easy dive with playful sea lions and sea turtles
- PM Hike: Very short hike to continue tradition started in 1793
- Day 3 West Isabela / Fernandina
- AM Hike: Potential whale watching while motoring to the place. Snorkelling only if conditions allow. Land iguanas and giant tortoises in the wild, Galapagos hawks, penguins, cormorants.
- PM Snorkeling: marine iguanas
- PM Hike: marine iguanas, sea lions, hawks, flightless cormorants & penguins.
- Day 4 Fernandina / North west Isabela
- AM Dive: 15°C dive. Marine Iguanas, sea lions, harlequin wrasses, Dusky chops, etc.
- PM Dive: 15°C dive. Mola mola, sea turtles, blunthead sharks, sea horses
- PM Zodiac ride: Amazing landscape, Noddy terns, penguins, fur seals, sea turtles, occasionally Orca.
- Day 5, 6, 7, 8 Wolf Island
- AM & PM Diving: Several dive sites with one thing in common: amazing diving with big animals. Schooling hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, dolphins, rays, etc.
- Day 9, 10, 11 Darwin Island
- AM & PM Diving: The Arch at Darwin is arguably one of the best dive sites in the world. Good for hammerheads, Galapagos, silky and tiger sharks. It is also Whale shark season. Dolphins, mantas, yellow fin tuna are a common sight.
- Day 12 East Isabela / Santiago Island
- AM Dive: Good place for manta rays, schooling hammerheads, pacific barracuda. Occasionally marlins and/or Orca
- PM Hike: Great place for landscape, marine iguanas, land iguanas, coastal birds, sea lions, fur seals, Galapagos hawks and human history
- Day 13 Marchena Island / Genovesa Island
- AM Dive: The Fish Arena is a dive site thick with tropical fish with the frequent visit of hammerheads, dolphins and false killer whales
- PM Hike: This is the largest colony of red footed boobies in the world, with thousands of Nazca boobies, Great frigate birds, Storm petrels and short eared owls. Amazing hike.
- Day 14 Santiago Island / Seymour
- AM Dive: A great dive site, good for sea lions, barracuda, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, white tipped reef sharks, black coral and macro diving
- AM Hike: The hike is to see one of the most iconic landscapes in the world: The Pinnacle rock
- PM Hike: This is the largest colony of red footed boobies in the world, with thousands of Nazca boobies, Great frigate birds, Storm petrels and short eared owls. Amazing hike.
- Day 15 Santa Cruz / Baltra
- AM Zodiac Ride: Juvenile sharks, rays, pelicans, blue footed boobies, herons, mangroves
- Departure
About the MY Passion Yacht
The MY Passion Yacht provides a luxurious small ship experience in the Galápagos, stretching 48.5 meters long and accommodating only 14 passengers for an intimate voyage. Recently refurbished, the yacht maintains its original charm with teak wood decks and rose marble bathrooms. The vessel features six air-conditioned cabins, each equipped with a TV and a private marble bathroom, while two superior rooms offer additional space with extra bathrooms and lounge areas.
Guests can enjoy expansive common areas spread across four decks, perfect for relaxation and socializing. The sun deck features a hot tub, ideal for unwinding while soaking up the scenery. An observation area allows for whale watching, and the Sky Bar & Lounge provides panoramic views, ensuring guests can fully immerse themselves in the breathtaking surroundings without having to retreat to their cabins.
About the Trip Leader
Amos Nachoum is an internationally acclaimed wildlife and underwater photographer and explorer. With a career spanning more than four decades, he has dedicated his life to capturing extraordinary images of elusive aquatic and land animals and inspiring others to understand and respect the natural world.
His extraordinary work has won him numerous awards. Notably, he is a two-time winner of the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His work has also been recognized by National Geographic, the World Press Photo, and the United Nations Environmental Program, among others. His images have appeared in prominent publications worldwide, including National Geographic Magazine, Time, Life, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, and many others.
As an expedition guide, Amos is known for his meticulous planning and vast experience navigating challenging environments. He instills confidence in his team members, always prioritizing safety and respect for the natural world. His deep understanding of marine life and their habitats, coupled with his ability to anticipate and adapt to changing conditions, makes him an invaluable mentor to those fortunate to journey with him. Check out his latest TED Talk to find out more!
"In his TED Talk at Berkeley, Amos spoke of his mentors, including Jacques Cousteau, Hans Hass, Buzz Aldrin, and Dr. Sylvia Earle. I share the same mentors, with one addition: Amos Nachoum himself. It's not just his stunning photography that inspires me, but also his unwavering dedication to capturing images of animals responsibly and respectfully in their natural habitats. Through his work, he shares the beauty of these creatures with those who might never see them in person, fostering greater awareness and a commitment to conservation." - Bluewater Travel General Manager Tim Yeo
Flight Information
To fly into the Galápagos, travelers typically start by flying to mainland Ecuador, with the main entry points being Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) or Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). From either of these cities, direct flights are available to the Galápagos Islands, landing at one of the two main airports: Seymour Airport (GPS) on Baltra Island or San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) on San Cristóbal Island.
Before boarding a flight to the Galápagos, travelers must go through a registration process and pay an entrance fee for the Galápagos National Park, which helps support conservation efforts. It's advisable to book flights well in advance due to the popularity of the destination and limited seating availability.
Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $7,887 to confirm trip
- Balance: due on May 17, 2025
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