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Humboldt Explorer Full report LiveAboard 12 Dives at Wolf and Darwin   We did a fair amount of research before deciding which operation to use. Several factors made the Humboldt the easy choice. They... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2012   Mr. Hal Berson
100+ Dives
 
SCUBA IGUANA/ ROYAL PALM Full report       As I said this was our second trip to Galapagos in two years with the same dive company SCUBA IGUANA and stayed in the highlands a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2009   Michael Kazacos
<100 Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Iguana Full report   Santa Cruz island   "Amazing land-based diving in the Galapagos"
We spent 4 days diving with Scuba Iguana in June. We brought our two children, ages 12 and 15, who needed to do their final 2 chec... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2018   Heather Rooney
<100 Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Iguana Full report   [Puerto Ayora   I only did four dives with ScubaIguana since I and my girlfriend, a non- diver were doing land based tour on the Galapagos. I enjoy... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2014   Edward Leibowitz
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Aggressor Full report       On our first trip to the Galapagos in Dec 2003 we had a chance encounter with a juvenile whale shark that was "out of season" so t... Full report  
1 stars
4 stars  
7/2005   Frank Zegler
500+ Dives
 
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Galapagos Dancer Full report       "Galapagos - diminished but still good"
I looked forward to this cruise with both anticipation & trepidation. I dived Galapagos in May 2006 on the same boat (previously n... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2020   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Dancer Full report       "Galapagos - diminished but still good"
I looked forward to this cruise with both anticipation & trepidation. I dived Galapagos in May 2006 on the same boat (previously n... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2020   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
 
Galapagos Fan Dive/ None Full report       "Fine dive at this well-known spot"
We went on a boat with a mixed group of divers and snorkelers. Two of us dived with the divemaster and had a wonderful time. The... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2019   Anselmo A Lastra
<100 Dives
Photos available 
Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     "Amazing Trip"
This was my second trip to the Galapagos Islands. Due to my long bucket list, and limited time for dive trips I rarely go back to... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2018   Jesse Meyer
250+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Iguana/ Hotel Fernandina Full report   Santa Cruz Island (north of)   "Scuba Iguana, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos - July 2018"
Scuba Iguana was the only dive operator our experience tour company (CNH tours) would recommend. They have an efficient system, c... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2018   Linda Burlak
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Scubadragon/ Tres Palmas (associated) Full report   Tortuga Island, Isabela   "Scubadragon/ Tres Palmas, Diving Tortuga island off Isabela Galapagos"
Scubadragon dive center also operates several rooms as Tres Palmas Ecolodge on the same grounds, both run by Galapagos marine life... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2018   Linda Burlak
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     "Great trip aboard Galapagos Sky"
We were on the Galapagos Sky June 3- 10, 2018. Great trip. We flew Boston- Miami- Guayaquil, with one night in Guayaquil on the out... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2018   Christopher Watt
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Fantastic diving in the Galapagos"
Reservations: I made my reservations on the Galapagos Aggressor III directly through Aggressor, and communicated online and by pho... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Craig A Wood
1000+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes -- Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard     "Fantastic diving & wonderful staff"
Lots of hammerheads on most dives. Large schools of fish. Playful sea lions on several dives. We had a visit with a penguin on one... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Debora McAteer
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
DivEncounters/ Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     "Galapagos Sky 2018"
I chartered (and stayed) 2 back to back cruises for a total of 32 divers. The first was Jan 21- 28 and the 2nd, Jan 28- Feb 4, 2018... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2018   Mario Mizrahi
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Academy Bay Dive Full report       "Budget Diving in the Galapagos Islands"
The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their spectacular diving and diversity of fish, but not for budget diving. Undoubtedly the ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2017   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard N/A   "Galapagos fun"
Excellent trip all around. Boat was great, staff superb, food superb. Land trips excellent and informative. The diving? Unbelievab... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2017   Dave
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Challenging Dive Conditions; Wonderful Marine Life"
This was my second dive trip to the Galapagos. This trip was aboard the Galapagos Aggressor III. After spending the night in Guay... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Amazing Variety in the Galapagos"
Galapagos diving is some of the most diverse, unique, and incredible. It is well worth the price. While it is definitely not for... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2017   Caroline T
250+ Dives
 
Scuba Iguana Full report   Santa Cruz Island   "A day of diving in Galapagos - well worth the effort"
I spent a week with the wife on an eco- touring live- aboard, and we snorkeled almost every day, but diving was not available off th... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Daniel Spitzer MD
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes -- Sky Dancer/ Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     "Thrilling Dives In the Galapagos"
I received Galapagos Sky's "handbook" on SCUBA diving in the Galapagos prior to leaving for my trip. It was a realistic assessmen... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Jacob Rosenstein
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Dive Galapagos Islands"
If you are diving with Aggressor, you will make the flight arrangements from Ecuador through them. I spent a few nights in Guayaq... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2016   David Schwab
250+ Dives
 
Scuba Iguana/ Casa de Mathias Full report       "Hammerheads!"
We had only a couple of days on our itinerary for The Galapagos, and so lined up a single day of diving with land- based Scuba Igua... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Mark A. Magers
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Humbolt Explorer / Tip Top Diving Full report LiveAboard     "Galapagos Diving - WAY exceeded my expectations!"
We booked this trip almost two years ago, arranged by Jorge at Tip Top Diving and Andy from Utila Dive Center. Jorge's colleagues ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2015   Autumn Blum
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Academy Bay Full report       "Good land based diving"
Academy Bay has a fixed schedule of dive locations each day. In 6 days of diving we went to 5 different islands. Gordon rocks wa... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2015   Donald Greenberg
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Humboldt Explorer Full report LiveAboard     "Adrenaline diving"
Galapagos diving has been on the top of my list for several years. My wife got her Advanced and Nitrox certs last summer, we were... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2015   Duane Kromm
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Ecuador   "Incredible Galapagos"
Our 8th live- aboard and the best so far in spite of a rocky start, the trip was planned to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2014   Jim Garren
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard central & northern islands   "Great trip for big animals."
Great boat and crew. This boat was formally the Sky Dancer. This is my third trip to the Galapagos and it was just as good as befo... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2014   STEVE JORDAN
250+ Dives
 
Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     This was our second trip to the Galapagos with the first trip having taken place onboard the Aggressor in 2009. That first trip wa... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2013   Eric Eckes
500+ Dives
 
Buddydive Full report LiveAboard     This was my first experience with Buddy Dive. And I'm so happy I took the risk and went with my gut feeling. The boat is about two... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2013   jean miller
1000+ Dives
 
Wolf Buddy Full report LiveAboard     The live aboards Wolf & Darwin Buddy are wonderful boats, great accomidations and sevice. The crew top notch. The diving exceeded ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2012   Ted Bemis
100+ Dives
 
Dive Encounters (Peter Hughes new op)/ Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     Peter Hughes is back and better than ever! This is our 15th live aboard and although they've all been great but one (in Cayman), an... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2012   Warren Sprung
500+ Dives
 
Scuba Iguana Full report   Floreana, Seymour and Mosquera   My wife, son (age 26) and I dived with Scuba Iguana for four days in early December 2011. The operation is very well run: good ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2011   Carlyle Stout
<100 Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
M.Y. Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     This is the Tale of Two Charters. I was on the Galapagos Sky (GS) immediately after Mr. Shanis (see report 6068 and Mr. "Davisons... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2011   Chet Moore
1000+ Dives
 
Wreck Bay Diving Center Full report       We were in the Galapagos on the Celebrity Xpedition, a great tour but no provisions for diving. They did arrange for the boat fro... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2009   Bob Halem
<100 Dives
 
Peter Hughes/ Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard     To celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, my husband and I chose the Galapagos Islands to celebrate. En route to the islands we ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2009   Shelagh M
100+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes/ Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard Central & Northern Islands   The instruction to prepare for the dive came over the loudspeaker and I could sense a mix of excitement and apprehension as we all... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2008   Dave Hayden
<100 Dives
 
Peter Hughes/ Sky Dancer Full report   Central and Northern Islands   When we arrived at Darwin Island, 2 hours north of Wolf, I couldn’t wait to get down there. We’d already seen Manta Rays breaching... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2008   Dave Hayden
<100 Dives
 
Aggressor Full report LiveAboard     This was my first experience with Aggressor. I was very impressed! The food, service and accommodations were great. I had one of t... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2008   Dr. Mark Wolff
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Full report LiveAboard     The accommodations on Aggressor #1 were somewhat disappointing as the ship was due for dry dock after our trip (#2 boat had alread... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2008   Craig Gibson
250+ Dives
 
Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard     This was my second trip to the Galapagos. I was there approximatley 10 years ago. The trips fill up fast and I had to book this ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2007   Steven Rosenfeld
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor II Full report   Ecuador   Good Dive operation wonderful crew and good food. Office coordination for our reservations ashore were mediocre. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2007   Dave Demming
1000+ Dives
 
MV Reina Silvia Full report LiveAboard Ecuador   I booked with Aguatic Encounters (aquatenctr@aol. com). Marc B did an excellent job at every stage making sure we were informed an... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2005   Dean Ulven
100+ Dives
 
Reina Silvia - Aquatic Encounters Full report LiveAboard     Comfortable cabins with en suite facilities. Immaculately clean and maintained 15 passenger yacht with attentive staff and great ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2005   Valerie Miller
250+ Dives
 
Agressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     The service was good. The chase boat drivers were fantastic. They always had you within there sight. The food needs to be im... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2005   Don Meier
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor Full report LiveAboard     The Galapagos Islands have been on our A- list for several years; we finally dove there for two weeks, and it was awesome! An ov... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2004   Bill & Jeanne Downey
1000+ Dives
 
AQUATIC ENCOUNTERS/ REINA SILVIA Full report LiveAboard     Good: Spectacular diving! Marc Bernardi of Aquatic encounters does everything in his power to make sure you have a good time, grea... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2003   KEVIN ELMAN
1000+ Dives
 
Calipso Dive       "The Galapagos Does Not Disappoint"
The Boat: The Calipso is a modern, clean, well provisioned boat that has both smoke detectors and fire sprinklers throughout. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2023   Pamela Herbert
100+ Dives
Photos available 
Plongee Aqua Mundo/ Hotels   Isabella Island   "The trip was awsome!"
The trip was great. Aqua- Mundo took great care of us. Plongee Aqua- Mundo's Carlos is from the Galapagos, so he knows all the ins a... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2022   Richard Gingras
1000+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Tiburon Explorer LiveAboard     "Great Trip, Excellent Crew, Spacious Liveaboard"
My wife and I flew to the Galapagos Islands for a week- long diving trip in July. Originally we were supposed to have traveled in ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2022   Richard Talaga
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard     "Lived up to the high expectations Galapagos Islands."
Another great Aggressor trip although a bit expensive it was worth it just to experience the diving this location has to offer. I... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2022   Peter Neubauer
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Master       "Galapagos is always a dream"
After meeting our group in Quito, We arrived together in San Cristobal and spent some time exploring the island the first afternoo... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2022   Ellen Marie (Dinwiddie) Smith
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Calipso LiveAboard     "Mind blowing experience"
Diving was spectacular and nothing like i have done before. A lot of go down and hang on/ sit to watch the show. From Hammerheads ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2022   Richard Mertz
500+ Dives
Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Master LiveAboard     "Galapagos - Eastern Pacific diving at its best!"
I recommend you check out our full DIVE HARD trip report on our YouTube channel: [. . . ] Wolf and Darwin a... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2021   Kabir Teja (Dive Hard)
1000+ Dives
 
Explorer. (Tiburon) LiveAboard     "May in the Galapagos"
This is my first trip back to the Galapagos in over 10 years. This trip was delayed for a year because of Covid. The operation was... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
5/2021   Jack Bernstein
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard     "Trip well worth it"
We went with our dive shop for a week on the Aggressor II and 15 other people from our shop. This was our first live aboard and ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
3/2019   Todd Arrants
250+ Dives
 
Humboldt Explorer Full report LiveAboard     "Most fun ever diving"
... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2016   Craig schmidt
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Explorer Ventures Full report LiveAboard     A group of nine adventurous divers headed for the Galapagos Islands to spend 10 days aboard the Humboldt Explorer, hoping to see w... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
9/2014   Jeanne Downey
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard     This was my third trip to the Galapagos Islands on the Aggressor (last trips were in 2003 and 2005). I have been spoiled by sev... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2013   Richard J. Troberman
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     This was a first rate trip. The boat was full and several of us had already been to the Galapagos Islands before. Wolf was a... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2013   Michael Emerson
500+ Dives
 
Divencounters Full report LiveAboard     Govt. limits dives to three per day. Govt. permits no land excursions once the voyage starts, but we had an excellent excursion to... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
9/2011   Harvey S. Cohen
250+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes Diving/ Galapagos Sky Full report LiveAboard     This trip was one headache after another. The three of us found out on our own that Peter Hughes (PH) had sold the company. With a... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2011   Hal Shanis
250+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard Santa Cruz, Darwin   Galapagos, July 12- 25 2010 Yonel Grant, Menlo Park, 300+ dives Combined one week of land- based diving from Santa Cruz island (... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2010   Yonel S Grant
250+ Dives
 
Aggressor/ Galapagos Aggressor I Full report       This was a trip of a lifetime. My girlfriend, Margi, and I traveled with another couple onboard the Galapagos Aggressor I. We wer... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2009   Eric Eckes
500+ Dives
 
Galapagos Aggressor Full report   Ecuador   This is a wonderful trip that every diver should try and experience. The visibility was not great but there is a lot of plankton i... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2009   Gary Brown
100+ Dives
 
Explorer Ventures/ Estrella Del Mar I Full report LiveAboard Ecuador   This was to have been a combination land and dive live- aboard itinerary, but when we arrived we were told the government had just ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2008   Paul Selden
250+ Dives
 
Eco Ventures/ Estrella Del Mar Full report       [The highlight of the trip was our naturalist/ dive guide Fabricio Carbo. Every day he gave a fascinating one hour lecture on the a... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2008   Harvey Schecter
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor I Full report       A wonderful trip. We dove 4 dives at 2 dive sites at Wolf Island. Dove 7 dives at the same site at Darwin's Arch. The dive site... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2007   David Funderburk
500+ Dives
 
Galapagos Aggrssor II Full report LiveAboard     The on ship operations were outstanding with the crew and the food excellent. This contrasted with the poor coordination from thei... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
5/2007   Dave Demming
1000+ Dives
 
Reina Silvia Full report LiveAboard     I took a mid July 2006 trip on the Reina Silvia (booked through Marc Bernardi of Aquatic Encounters). This was the best live aboa... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2006   Greg Storey
250+ Dives
 
Reina Silvia (via Aquatic Encounters) Full report LiveAboard     Everything about the trip met or beat my expectations- - no small feat since the Galapagos is one of the most talked- about dive loca... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2006   Richard Smith
100+ Dives
 
Aquatic Encounters/Reina Silvia Full report   Darwin   The volcano was erupting on a different island. We tried to get permission to visit it and do a horseback ride but that fell thro... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2005   Sabra Basler
100+ Dives
 
aggressor Full report LiveAboard     I have been on 3 previous live aboards. . . . which were generally good, but all things considered. . . service, food and space result ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
6/2005   Michael Foust
250+ Dives
 
Lammer Law Full report LiveAboard 10022-8339   Excellent boat, great crew and guides. Naturalist/ guide quite good. Everything worked. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2005   Harry Edward White
1000+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes Full report LiveAboard Ecuador   This was our 4th live aboard with Perter Hughes. We flew into Quito, Ecurador and were put up at a nice hotel for the night. We were ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2003   Russ Lido
250+ Dives
 
Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard     The Sky Dancer is a great boat in good shape. We were on a special itinerary allowing 4 days at Wolf and Darwin on a 7 day trip. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2003   pat mcguire, md
100+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes Full report LiveAboard     We cannot wait to go back! This was my first live- aboard experience. We saw more on one dive in the Galapagos than in a wee... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
10/2002   Elaine Byland
100+ Dives
 
M/V Galapagos Sky       "Yep...would do this again!"
This is a great boat. They are very safety oriented. All divers were given a mini- GPS, and for those that did not have them, a s... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
12/2023   Gari Sisk
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Lori Price   Galapagos Islands   "Galapagos Islands on the Penguino Explorer"
The Penguino Explorer- by Aqua June 2023 We booked through PADI and under the name “M/ Y Galapagos Aqua. ” So, it was a little co... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
6/2023   Lori Price
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Ecoventures/Galapagos Sky LiveAboard East Pacific   "Wolf & Darwin bucket list diving in the Galapagos"
Galapagos Sky is not the cheapest way to dive in the Galapagos, but as one of the few liveaboards to visit the outer islands of Wo... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
5/2022   Kelly McBride
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Master LiveAboard     "Very Good Diving Despite Catching Covid"
This was our 3rd Galapagos liveaboard trip, but the first outside of "whale shark season. " We were hoping to see more hammerheads, ... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
2/2022   David Marchese
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR III       "Galapagos Jan 2022"
We flew American Airlines from Phoenix to Guayaquil, spent the night then boarded an early 3 hour flight to Baltra. Transportatio... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
1/2022   PAUL KECSKEMETY
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Andean Travel Co. Boat: Aqua (aka Pinguino Explore LiveAboard Darwin Wolf other islands   "Megamart of marine life lives up to the hype and challenging diving "
Boat: [. . . ] Boat is also known as Pinguino Explorer and that is its name on the Galapagos traffic con... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
12/2021   Dani
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Master Galapagos   Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina, San   "An EPIC Adventure"
EPIC. Two back to back 7 day trips with Richard Salas / Ask Photography leading both. [. . . ] Get on one of his tr... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2021   Kayla Koeber
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Tiburon Explorer LiveAboard     "Galapagos; Challenging as always"
After almost 2 years of working with COVID, traveling seemed rather daunting. However, once Ecuador announced the need for a vacci... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
10/2021   Max Weinmann
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Aggressor II LiveAboard     "Epic trip on Galapagos Aggressor "
There are really no negative comments I can say from the safety aspects of the vessel to the Covid protocol to more importantly th... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
10/2021   Shawn Hull
1000+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Shark Diving/ Ship: Pinguino Explorer LiveAboard 7 locations including Darwin   "Incredible experience, two years in a row."
Galapagos had been on my diving bucket list for many years and I’ve now gone there two years in a row. In 2020, the country and t... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
9/2021   Gene Swacker
500+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Galapagos Master LiveAboard Baltra to Darwin   "Wonderful Galapagos Adv - 4 Whale Sharks/1 Mola Mola/Marine Iguanas!!!"
Definitely for experienced divers; food very bland; boat showing it's age - broken drawers/ knobs/ worn bedding - crew and guides ma... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
7/2021   Paul Robst
100+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Explorer Adventures/ Humboltd Explorer   Wolf, Darwin, Santiago   "Most challenging diving"
Our adventure in the Galapagos took place between July 18 - July 27, 2021 and was during a full moon cycle. Which is great for att... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
7/2021   Bert Ross
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Calipso LiveAboard All major islands   "Great experience on a wonderful vessel with a great crew "
The Galapagos is one of those “Bucket List” dive trips and the week spent on the Calipso lived up to all expectations. We were gr... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
5/2021   William T Davin Jr
1000+ Dives
 
Humboldt Explorer Full report       "Humboldt Explorer trip Jan. 13-20, 2020"
The Humboldt Explorer was well- regarded in reviews as a mid. - range value option for a week- long Galapagos trip focusing heavi... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
1/2020   Richard J Lunsford Jr
250+ Dives
 
Master Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard     "Challenging conditions not for the faint hearted"
Galapagos in July you must go expecting low vis and cold water (down to 16C on some dives). Unlucky for us we had extremely stron... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
7/2019   Adam Preston
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Trip of a lifetime"
I have wanted to go to the Galapagos islands my entire life and this trip on the Aggressor did not disappoint. The accommodations... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
9/2018   Denis Collins
100+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Humboldt Explorer Full report       "Bucket List to the Galapagos worth the visit"
Galapagos is it on your bucket list? This was always a trip on my list that I really never thought I would make as single d... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
5/2018   Chuck Bari
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Humboldt Explorer Full report LiveAboard Trip to Darwin's Arch   "Galapagos Islands - Bucket List Trip "
So, the basic information is that Galapagos diving isn’t for everyone. There are strong currents. All the dives are drift dives. ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
3/2018   Louie Tonry
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Wonderful, but expensive and less diving than prior years."
This was my 4th and 5th trip on the Galapagos Aggressor, dating back to 1998. I will report on both trips. Galapagos is on most ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
10/2017   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Academy Diving Full report   Peurta Ayora and nearby isles   "Best Dive Shop/Dive Trips in Peurta Ayora"
Hugo and his wife Alice run a great operation, the best in Peurta Ayora. Trips for 2 hour dives will run from 7am till 2pm, as lo... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
10/2017   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard     "Whale shark season"
We went during whale shark season and were not disappointed. The best dives were at Wolf and Darwin's Arch where we saw whale sha... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
7/2017   John J. Sambogna
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes -- Sky Dancer Full report LiveAboard     "Beyond expectations"
My expectations for this trip were high, and it's rare that one comes back with expectations exceeded. Since you doubtless already... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
5/2017   Mary McCombie
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Humboldt Explorer Full report LiveAboard     "Disappointed"
Both my wife & I planned a month long trip to Ecuador spending a significant amount of time in Galapagos and chose to dive with ... Full report  
3 stars
1 stars  
1/2017   Hartley B.Wess
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Master Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard     "Galapagos Islands December 2016"
The Galapagos Islands was a bucket list trip and unfortunately it did not rate an "A". My biggest complaint was of my own doing. ... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
12/2016   Gregg Backemeyer
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
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