Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Extraordinary experience, highly recommended.”
Highlights
The M/Y Aqua liveaboard in the Galapagos offers the choice of 7-night diving itineraries or 3, 4 or 5-night naturalist itineraries. Nine cabins spread over 3 decks cater to 16 guests onboard and a choice of twin or matrimonial bedding. Each room features a private en-suite bathroom, individually controlled air-conditioning, and storage space. Main and upper deck cabins also have picture windows to offer sea views. Social areas dotted around the yacht include a shaded outside lounge, sun deck, indoor lounge, and library and dining area. The cuisine served on board combines local Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
A wide range of activities is included in all itineraries, giving guests a chance to get up close and experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Naturalist cruises include guided hikes, bird-watching, and incredible photography opportunities. Divers will be blown away by the amazing marine biodiversity, with the chance to see whale sharks, schooling hammerheads, and even Mola Mola. A spacious dive deck has plenty of room for kitting up and gear storage. Two diving tenders make diving from the MY Aqua a comfortable experience, and enriched air nitrox is available for those certified. Divers will also receive a personal marine rescue GPS, a storm whistle, a diving beacon, and a surface marker tube for added safety and peace of mind.
Note: 50 logged dives is the minimum required experience for the Aqua, due to the more advanced conditions of certain dive sites.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip), Visas and Fees (20 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities (40 USD per day), Local Flights (470-510 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (150 USD per trip), Nitrox Course (250 USD), Rental Gear (250 USD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses.
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Aqua Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.3
- Value 8.8
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- 8.0 Very good
- Janina S
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Germany
Unique underwater world, great diving experiences and very helpful staff.
The trip was indescribable and the dive sites unique. We were able to see a lot under water, the diversity of creatures and the special vegetation above and below water makes a trip to the Galapagos Islands special.The staff was very helpful, the food delicious and the ship big enough for the group.
- Recommended for
- Wildlife. Staff. Diving spots.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alex R
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United Kingdom
September 2025.
Had a great week on Aquas Pengiuno live aboard. The crew are outstanding, attending to every need with no issue. The quantity, quality and variety of doos was incredible considering its prepared on board in a small kitchen. The diving was amazing as you would expect at this location. All diving is done from RHIB’s and again the crew helping you get kitted up and into the RHIB are outstanding. So helpful. The dive guides are incredibly knowledgeable about the locations and history of the dive sites and islands. Added an extra element to the trip to understand the formation of the islands. Being there in September we were lucky enough to see everything we hoped to including whale shakes. Hammerheads, manta rays and even orcas. If I was lucky enough to go again, I would go with this boat again. Everything from being met at the airport to the diving was managed seamlessly by the company and the crew.
- Recommended for
- The Crew.. The variety of food.. Dive deck..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Terje Moseid B
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Norway
Amazing itinerary and guiding, wonderful staff - highly recommended!
This cruise exceeded all my expectations! The itinerary is undoubtedly the best you can get for a week, tailormade for exploring all the most amazing endemic species of Galapagos. Thanks to our guides (Christian "Cocarocha" and Christian Garcia) we encountered whale sharks, eagle rays, giant manta, other stingrays and peruvian torpedo rays, octopus, red-lipped batfish, mola-mola (moon fish), marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, hundreds of hammerheads and turtles. The friendly and helpful staff made it as effortless as a liveaboard cruise with 19 dives in a week can possibly be. And hey - the Chef: Totally awesome! New dishes each day with local food (a lot from the sea), neatly arranged on our plates. Apetizers and dessert. In practice, two dinners per day. Undoubtedly, the trip of our lifetime!
- Recommended for
- Dive guides and naturalist knowledge and inspiration. Itinerary. Service, staff, food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adrienne Y
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United States
Fun boat and once in a lifetime diving
The crew did a great job of setting a fun atmosphere with little celebrations throughout the trip (welcome and last dive, holidays, crossing the equator). Guides had great knowledge of the sites and were able to help us see all the species we were most interested in.
- Recommended for
- Fun atmosphere. Attentive and friendly crew. Great dive briefings and guide knowledge of sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shintaro K
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Japan
Best Diving Cruises
Diving on Wolf Island and Darwin Island was exactly what I had imagined and I had the best week. Meals and desserts also change daily, so you can enjoy daily meals.The price range is reasonable and highly recommended.
- Recommended for
- Diving, of course. Friendly and helpful guide and crew. Different meals and desserts every day.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Caroline D
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Canada
Such a great trip with highways of hammerhead sharks!
It was a great experience, the guides are very knowledgeable, patients, helping and adapting the plan to the conditions of the water and the divers.
- Recommended for
- So many different underwater species to see. Staff. Darwin and wolf islands.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Verena W
- Germany
What a week! Magical wildlife and lovely people!
This week was the best diving of my life: hundreds of hammerhead sharks, several whale sharks, turtles, iguanas, dolphins, and most playful sea lions. Every dive was very unique and had another highlight! Please bear in mind that diving can be challenging due to currents and cold water but definitely worth it. The divemasters Juan Carlos and Jesus were super professional and made the diving experience super safe and most importantly great fun! The whole boat crew was so kind and helpful and the boat was very new and comfy. Surprisingly I had a great night's sleep! Also food was great! I am a vegetarian and was super happy in addition veggie protein sources were provided with every meal. The highlight of the week was all the interesting and lovely travel companions who became a little family.
- Recommended for
- Every dive was just another highlight, great guides, lovely people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- elishah L
- United States
so this is why galapagos
we got lucky at the beginning of the peak diving season- checked everything off the list and got to dance with the dolphins ♥
- Recommended for
- attentive crew. knowledgable and funny guides. fellow divers.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jorge L
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Mexico
Magical week in paradise with exceptional service
The most memorable were the 3 days we spent on the islands of Wolf and Darwin, places so remote and wild that we felt truly privileged to be able to visit them. The crew on the boat were truly exceptional, they looked after and pampered us all the time and always did it with a great attitude, we shared a lot of laughs and smiles with them. The food was always delicious and the facilities on the boat are very comfortable. If I could add something it would be a shade structure and some cushions on the upper deck to be able to enjoy it more because when the sun was strong, you couldn't be upstairs. We loved the Aqua, please give our congratulations to all the staff, professional and lovely. From Captain Luis, crew members Christian and Pancito, guides Simon and Byron, cooks Raul and Francisca, lovely Mercedes and the engineering team, they were all truly lovely. We are happy and very grateful to have lived this experience. Thank you Aqua!! Thank you Galapagos!!!
- Recommended for
- 1. The place, Galapagos is a paradise; 2. Staff, superb crew; 3. The group of divers, great companions
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gabriel A
- United States
Fabulous trip that delivered everything lt promised
The Aqua is a fine boat with a great crew, fabulous food, and the same diving itinerary as more expensive boats, with just one significant drawback -- tiny cabins. I was lucky enough to have a cabin for myself because there were only 13 divers on the boat (out of 16 max capacity), and my trip was perfect. If I'd had to share the cabin, it would have been a challenge, though other solo travelers who shared a cabin still said that on balance they had a great trip.
- Recommended for
- Professional operation, great crew. Best food I've ever had on a liveaboard. Encountered whale sharks, countless hammerheads, around 20 molas, half a dozen mantas, marine iguanas, sea lions and fur seals underwater ... but also orcas, pilot wales, and false killer whales from the boat..
