Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The trip was unforgettable – especially the spectacular underwater world around Darwin and Wolf was a real highlight. ”
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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- 10 Exceptional
- Sterling K
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United States
Incredible experience with a great company!
Easy to book, beautiful and clean boat, loved the eating and hanging out areas, comfortable bed, and incredible scenery. More wildlife than I could have dreamed! Food was plentiful and so many options. Delicious every day!
- Recommended for
- Seeing a whale shark and manta ray up-close. The food, boat, and dive staff. The gorgeous landscape and scenery.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jacek G
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Poland
Great experience
Fantastic trip and unforgettable experience. The boat is not new but it is clean and well maintained and offers everything you need on a diving trip. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great guides, who not only take care of their divers but have extensive knowledge about dive sites, wildlife and Galapagos archipelago as well.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff/guides. Food.
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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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- 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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- 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..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Brett K
- United States
Incredible experience!
World class diving and an incredible experience in the Galapagos. Juan Carlos and Jesus were fantastic. Highly recommend Aqua!
- Recommended for
- Knowledgeable dive instructos. Amazing diving. Great crew and boat experience.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Maxime D
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France
Goo for it ! ;)
Really good expérience on board I will recommend it ! Some of the cabins are really tiny, but amazing experience !!
- Recommended for
- The Dives of course. Guides were Nice. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Camila S
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Peru
Spectacular experience
An amazing and memorable trip with Aqua in Galapagos. The staff was very friendly and attentive to every need. The guides Juan Carlos and Jesus could not have been better, super cordial and very attentive with security. The food and drinks are very good, you never go hungry! While Galapagos is an expensive destination, it's 100% worth it and I would definitely return to Aqua without thinking about it!
- Recommended for
- Friendliness and attention of the staff, diversity of dives, comfort of the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mirjam A
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Switzerland
Highly recommended
The crew went out of their way to make the trip memorable and they did it. Great food, capable guide, always felt safe and comfortable, very helpful crew and also the captain always paid attention to our well-being. It felt like a little family. Would do it again anytime, just with Aqua.
- Recommended for
- Dives, staff, experiences in general
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Diana E
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Germany
Unforgettably beautiful liveaboard - A diver's dream
Our experience on the diving safari with the Aqua was completely positive.The trip was unforgettable – especially the spectacular underwater world around Darwin and Wolf was a real highlight. The sightings of large schools of hammerhead sharks, two encounters with a whale shark, as well as impressive groups of tuna, barracuda, eagle rays and other shark species have made this safari a unique experience. The dive at Fernandina was particularly impressive, where we were able to watch marine iguanas feeding underwater – a truly extraordinary moment.Everything was also right above water: the food on board was excellent, the crew was very friendly and professional, and the weather played along the whole time. All in all, a top organized trip with many unforgettable impressions.
- Recommended for
- Marine life. Crew. Eat.
