Galapagos Diving Cruise | Humboldt Explorer Yacht

Galapagos Diving Cruise

A usual day on the Humboldt Explorer starts with a dive at 6:30 am, followed by breakfast. Another dive typically takes place at 10:30 am, followed by lunch at noon. Afternoon dives are scheduled for 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm; however, on days with longer travel between islands, the number of dives may be reduced to 2-3, as specified in the itinerary. Dinner is typically served around 7:00 pm. Night dives and land visits are closely regulated according to current guidelines set by the National Parks.

The weekly schedule features consistent island destinations, though the order of visits is decided by the National Parks Foundation. The Humboldt Explorer strictly follows the designated itinerary of islands and land excursions outlined.

Tag für Tag

Tag 1: Baltra Airport – Baltra

Travelers arrive in the Galapagos Islands from mainland Ecuador in the late morning. Dive guides will meet them at the airport and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will embark on the ship after 1:00 pm, have lunch, organize equipment, and participate in safety briefings.

Tag 2: Baltra North (Equipment Check - 2 Dives)

Inspect gear, dive at 7:00 am and 10:00 am, observing rays and schools of fish.

In the afternoon, explore North Seymour on foot to see Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Sea Lions, and Marine Iguanas. Later, embark on a transit to the Northern Islands, which will take over 16 hours.

Tag 3: Wolf Island (3-4 dives)

Tag 4: Wolf Island (2 dives) /Transit to Darwin Island ( 2 dives)

Tag 5: Darwin Island ( 4 dives)

Tag 6: Wolf Island (3 dives)

Tag 7: Cousin´s Rock (1-2 dives) / Santa Cruz: Highlands

Tag 8: Baltra- Return to Mainland

Karte

Caleta Tortuga Negra | Hammerhead sharks | Galapagos Islands

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Cerro Dragón | Land Iguana | Galapagos Islands

Kreuzfahrt beinhaltet

7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel

Up to 4 dives daily (Weather Permitting).

3 meals daily, except Sunday’s evening meal

Between-dive snacks

Towels, linens

Use of tanks, weights and weight belts

All air fills

Transfers between vessel and airport for same day arrivals & departures

Local alcohol

Non-alcoholic beverages

Kreuzfahrt nicht enthalten

Flights to/from Galapagos

Dive instruction and retails sales

Dive gear rental (Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, dive computer, fins, masks, booties, gloves, hoods)

Crew gratuities

Trip Cancellation & Dive Accident Insurance

Premium Alcoholic Beverages

Galapagos National Park tax – USD 200 per person, cash only.

Ingala Transit Card USD 20 per person, cash only).

Nitrox: USD 150 per person.

Hyperbaric chamber fee USD 35 per person.

Fuel tax USD 150 per person.

Höhepunkte

Witnessing Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, and other unique bird species during the land visit to North Seymour Island.

Enjoying multiple dives each day at various locations such as Wolf Island and Darwin Island, with the chance to encounter hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and other marine life.

The possibility of a night dive at Wolf Island, providing a unique perspective on nocturnal marine activity.

Engaging in macro diving and potentially encountering fascinating marine creatures like sea horses and sea lions.

Exploring the Santa Cruz Highlands to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat, followed by free time to explore Puerto Ayora and the Darwin Centre.