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Galapagos Islands Scuba Diving

At this point in time, due to Galapagos National Park restrictions, we are unable to offer Scuba Diving directly off the below boats, except the Sky Dancer. Scuba Diving arrangements can be made with a local diving operator on Santa Cruz and/or San Cristobal islands.
Please contact us for more details.

If there is a heaven on earth for scuba divers, it's the Galapagos. In the Islands' pollution-free bio-diverse waters, you'll see a wide variety of species, some found nowhere else. For your Galapagos diving pleasure, you have twenty-five of our vessels, in a range of prices and itineraries, from which to choose.

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Angelito Angelito This Galapagos Islands scuba diving cruise is a pleasurable experience from the Angelito. Built in 1992, this floating mini-hotel with tasteful wood interior has four sundecks for relaxing and elegant dining, complete with bar. With full bath and hot shower, each comfortable cabin has an upper and lower berth. This will be an unforgettable Galapagos Islands diving tour. [Click here for more Photos] $1220 16 Yes
Eden Eden For a Galapagos Islands diving vacation, the 80-ft Eden accommodates sixteen guests and cruises at ten knots. Built in 1996 and refurbished in 2002, the elegant Eden has eight air-conditioned double cabins, four with two lower berths, three with upper and lower berths and one with queen-size bed. This Galapagos travel adventure will be the scuba diving odyssey of a lifetime. [Click here for more Photos] $2555 16 Yes
Estrella Del Mar I Estrella Del Mar I The Estrella del Mar was built in 1990 and is pure style, with eight air-conditioned cabins, containing upper and lower berths and private baths. The roomy, comfortable lounge and dining room are designed for relaxation and maximum comfort after your Galapagos Islands scuba diving excursions. [Click here for more Photos] $1585 16 Yes
Estrella Del Mar II Estrella Del Mar II Recently redesigned with the scuba diver in mind, the Estrella del Mar II offers optimum comfort for your Galapagos travel enjoyment thanks to a new diving platform and expanded capacity. The vessel now offers nine cabins featuring side by side twin beds, private bathrooms and air conditioning. Guests aboard the Estrella will enjoy diving on these unforgettable Galapagos cruises. [Click here for more Photos] $1585 16 Yes
Floreana Floreana Paneled in dark mahogany, the Floreana provides a stunning setting for your Galapagos Islands diving cruise. Each cabin has a double lower berth and upper single berth, full bath, ample closet and two portholes. The dining room has two tables, and all meals are served buffet style. Galapagos cruises for the scuba diver aboard the Floreana are exceptional indeed. [Click here for more Photos] $2250 16 Yes
Fragata Fragata This majestic 75-ft Galapagos diving cruise ship was built in 1994 in Guayaquil and accommodates sixteen guests. Two of its nine striking teakwood cabins feature double beds, and the others are twins with upper and lower berths. All are air-conditioned with vanity, locker, full bath and hot shower, appreciated by Galapagos Islands scuba diving passengers. [Click here for more Photos] $1685 16 Yes
Guantanamera Guantanamera Built in 2000, the 76-ft motor yacht, Guantanamera, accommodates up to sixteen guests. Its eight air-conditioned double cabins have upper and lower berths and private bath with hot water. Its modern design offers a spacious sundeck, bar and lounge area plus a small library, making the Guantanamera exceptionally comfortable for your Galapagos Islands diving cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1470 16 Yes
San Jose San Jose Enjoy a Galapagos Islands scuba diving cruise aboard the 110-ft San Jose. Built in 2004 in Ecuador, it is one of the newest motor yachts in the islands. The San Jose offers spacious double cabins that span nineteen feet from port to starboard, with private bathrooms and great ocean views, a scenic spot for discussing your Galapagos travel and diving excursions, past and future. [Click here for more Photos] $1665 16 Yes
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Anahi Anahi Since first embarking in the summer of 2006, the Anahi has impressed with Galapagos cruising in high style. This very fast and stable Galapagos catamaran accommodates 16 passengers in 8 spacious cabins, 6 on the main deck and 2 on the upper deck. Each cabin has great outside Galapagos views, air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water, safe and closet. The main common areas include a Jacuzzi, comfortable dining room, a cozy library, bar and lounge. [Click here for more Photos] $1955 16 Yes
Beluga Beluga Built in 1968 and refurbished in 1986, the German Beluga is a deluxe, 110-ft, steel-hulled motor yacht, offering a service-oriented Galapagos Islands diving cruise. The classic Beluga is fully air-conditioned and accommodates sixteen in double staterooms, each with a private bathroom and hot shower. The experienced crew of seven takes very good care of its Galapagos Islands scuba diving guests aboard and onshore. [Click here for more Photos] $3225 16 Yes
Cachalote
(Sail Boat)
Cachalote The Cachalote is a steel-hulled, ketch-rigged motor sailor that accommodates sixteen passengers. With private baths and showers, each teakwood cabin is illuminated by the light of its two porthole windows. The Cachalote is renowned for excellent service, knowledgeable naturalists, and delicious cuisine enjoyed in the Victorian decor of her dining galley. With wide deck space, the Cachalote is perfect for touring the Enchanted Isles. $2550 16 Yes
Deep Blue Deep Blue Built in 2002, the gorgeous Deep Blue is one of the newer scuba diving cruise ships to join our fleet. The Galapagos diving cruise vessel accommodates sixteen guests in eight double cabins. Each air-conditioned room has lower beds and a private bathroom. From its generous dining areas and relaxing lounges to its salon and sun deck, the Deep Blue provides the perfect home for Galapagos cruises. [Click here for more Photos] $2525 16 Yes
Erik/Letty/Flamingo Erik/Letty/Flamingo These three identical luxury ships are designed for a Galapagos Islands diving cruise of great comfort. Measuring 83 feet, these Galapagos scuba diving cruise vessels travel at twelve knots and accommodate twenty guests with two nautical guides per ship for a superior Galapagos Islands diving cruise. All are air-conditioned and have expansive sundecks, fine cuisine and full bars. [Click here for more Photos] $2950 20 Yes
Millennium Millennium This charming 82-ft catamaran began offering Galapagos Island tours in 2002. An impressive vessel for scuba enthusiasts, it provides generous accommodations for sixteen in six spacious cabins with twin beds, and two suites with king-size beds and sofas. Cabins have a bathroom with hot shower, private balcony, climate control and a security box. The Millennium is a pleasurable Galapagos Islands scuba diving cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1870 12 Yes
Mistral Mistral The Mistral was built by Vanderhoeven Yachts. The distinctive 74-ft Dutch vessel is fully equipped for Galapagos Islands scuba diving tours, ideal for naturalists and divers who prefer a smaller boat. It is also an excellent choice for Galapagos diving group charters. Accommodating up to twelve guests, the six cabins have upper and lower berths, hot showers and private baths. [Click here for more Photos] $2795 12 Yes
Nemo I
(Sail Boat)
Nemo I In 2002, this 82-ft catamaran embarked on the first of its Galapagos cruises. A twelve-passenger Caribbean import, Nemo I is perfect for a charter cruise with friends or family on a Galapagos scuba diving vacation. With six air-conditioned double cabins equipped with private bathrooms, the Nemo provides all the comforts of land for your Galapagos diving cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $1940 16 Yes
Nemo II
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Nemo II Multi-hulled Nemo II is a 72-ft trans-oceanic Alumarine yacht from French designer, Lagenvin. Ideal for Galapagos scuba diving charters and travelers wishing a sailing Galapagos dive cruise, this spacious, air-conditioned catamaran accommodates fourteen passengers in double cabins with private bathrooms. The charming saloon, immense cockpit and unique surfacing make the Nemo II a memorable Galapagos Islands diving vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $2570 16 Yes
Queen of the Galapagos Queen of the Galapagos The perfect Galapagos cruise for those looking for elegant accommodations and personalized service, the new sixteen-passenger catamaran, Queen of the Galapagos, features eight luxurious cabins each with impressive ocean views and private baths. With certified naturalist dive master guides, this 90-foot Galapagos yacht doubles as the ultimate occasional SCUBA diving cruise. [Click here for more Photos] $2330 16 Yes
Sea Man II Sea Man II The Sea Man II is a beautifully crafted catamaran designed specifically to tour the Galapagos Islands. This 16-passenger yacht offers the ultimate comforts with spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas with plenty of deck space. Galapagos Travel onboard this ship is comfortable with six main deck cabins or two upper deck suites—all with impressive outside views. [Click here for more Photos] $2150 16 Yes
Tip Top II Tip Top II Built in Ecuador in 1998, the 85-ft Tip Top II is just right for those wishing privacy and personalized service on their scuba diving Galapagos Island tours. Accommodating sixteen in eight double cabins and one single, each with private bath, safe and wardrobe, the ship has a modern dining room, bar and lounge area, making for a relaxing Galapagos Islands scuba diving vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $1975 16 Yes
Tip Top III Tip Top III The Tip Top III is somewhat larger than its sister ship, the Tip Top II. Constructed in 2001, this 98-ft Galapagos diving cruise vessel is one of the most modern, comfortable and luxurious of all small Galapagos Islands cruise motor yachts. Traveling at a solid twelve knots, you will have everything you need for the perfect Galapagos Islands scuba diving vacation. [Click here for more Photos] $2090 16 Yes
Tip Top IV Tip Top IV Built in 2006 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, this 118-ft steel-hulled Galapagos diving cruise vessel is larger than its luxurious sister ships, Tip Top II and III. A modern, air-conditioned Galapagos Islands diving cruise yacht, it has ten double cabins that feature private bathrooms with hot water and two lower beds that can be modified into a single double bed. [Click here for more Photos] $2090 16 Yes
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Lammer Law
(Sail Boat)
Lammer Law Designed by the Muirheads and built in Canada, the tri-maran Lammer Law offers exceptional space and comfort for naturalist and diving cruises. Attractive and functional, eight air-conditioned roomy cabins accommodate sixteen passengers, most with full queen beds. Each cabin has private facilities with hot water showers. [Click here for more Photos] $4020 16 Yes
Sky Dancer Sky Dancer Perfect for the avid scuba diver, the newly constructed Sky Dancer is the best-equipped Galapagos Islands diving cruise ship for exploring the rich underwater world of the archipelago. Since 2000, this custom Galapagos scuba diving vessel has explored the world-renowned dive sites of the Enchanted Isles, including the remote Wolf and Darwin islands. [Click here for more Photos] $3775 16 Yes
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Explorer II Explorer II The Italian-built Explorer II offers ample opportunities for Galapagos travel, scuba diving, discovery, adventure and environmental education. This superior vessel provides the highest level of comfort and safety, complying with the strict standards of the Galapagos NPS. Built in 1990, the Explorer II has accommodations for 100 passengers in fifty suites, each equipped with TV, VCR, mini-bar and satellite communication. [Click here for more Photos] $2145 100 Yes

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