Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary A - Diving Trip (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2026-11-10
End: 2026-11-17
Location: Galapagos

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 584 / day Check dates

“The trip was unforgettable – especially the spectacular underwater world around Darwin and Wolf was a real highlight. ”
Diana E, Germany

Highlights

Both naturalist & diving itineraries are available, offering the best of both worlds
Diving itineraries visit the iconic Wolf & Darwin dive sites

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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16 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

FULL

23 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

FULL

30 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

FULL

07 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

FULL

14 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,974

FULL

01 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,945

FULL

08 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,975

FULL

15 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,975

FULL

22 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

FULL

29 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

FULL

06 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,745

FULL

13 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,745

FULL

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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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1998

Year renovated: 2023

Length: 26 meters

Deck area: Width 5.5 meters

Beam: 5.5 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 9 knots

Engines: 2 Cummins 270 HP

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 9

Tenders: 2 Caribe (C-20 & C-17) with 50 HP Yamaha four stroke outboards

Fuel capacity: 2291 gallons

Freshwater maker: 1200 gallons

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Aqua Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.5
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

9.2
Value

8.8

8.8 Fabulous
Anna B
Poland

It was amazing trip.
The boat isn't very new and luxury, but is big enough and super clean. Everything is well organized we had no problems during all the way. The Crew take really good care and food is very good. Thank You
Recommended for
The Crew - very friendly and professional. amazing food. it was very clean, cabin was cleaning every day.
14 Apr, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Virginia F
Australia

Friendly liveaboard with great food
Overall, the trip was really enjoyable. We saw lots of sealife and the crew was friendly and helpful. There were 6 dives at Wolf Island at the same repeated dive site, and 5 dives at Wolf at the same two dive sites. The aim of these dives was to see sharks. We saw lots of different sharks, which was great, but it would have been better to mix it up more and do more dives in the other islands as well.
Recommended for
Food was fantastic. The crew was friendly and helpful. The cabins were comfortable.
21 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Peter R
Slovakia

Amazing experience worth repeating
My first trip to Galapagos . I have enjoyed every minute of it. Crew of Aqua were devoted, hard working. Cabin cleaned spotlessly. Diving instructors ( specially Max ) made our dives special every time. Food was amazing, well above expectations. Would be more than happy to go again!
Recommended for
Spectacular diving. Great crew support. Very tasty food.
14 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Sterling K
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.
10 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Jarrad C
Australia

Awesome trip
Excellent trip with aqua, we ticked off all the things we wanted to see: hammerheads, mantas, orcas, etc. awesome crew and guides, definitely recommend.
Recommended for
Excellent guides (Daniel & Jesus) + boat crew. Really good food from the chefs. Comfortable cabins.
14 Sep, 2024

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..
28 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jakob N
Germany

Wow!
We felt extremely safe, the guides and crew were very knowledgeable and are just wonderful people. And of course we saw absolutely spectacular things under and above water. You can really tell how much everyone on board does their job with enthusiasm and dedication and that made the week a highlight for life.
Recommended for
The guides Christian and Daniel made real drift divers out of us and spotted EVERYTHING. Thank you!. Food, service and crew was unique and absolutely well-rehearsed. Terrific!. We learned so much about Galapagos, the wildlife and the people.
11 Jun, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Alexander R
United States

Great boat, great staff, great trip
Fantastic boat, itinerary and guides. Ran like a well oiled machine, cabins were cleaned and beds made every day, all staff was great, would recommend to anyone. We saw better wildlife than a guy I spoke to who was on a boat that was 2x the cost.
Recommended for
Dive sites plus guides. Food. Boat quality.
09 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Taylor L
United States

Great diving
Aqua is a comfortable boat with a wonderful crew. Food, drinks, and facilities were excellent. Rental gear is in very good shape and the crew maintains the boats and equipment very well. The crew and dive guides prioritize safe diving. They were also very flexible and rearranged the itinerary to fit the conditions as best as possible. The diving was great - all kinds of sharks, rays and mola mola, etc. Plus, unlike other dive boats, Aqua’s dive guides are also naturalists and were able to lead panga visits to islands so we could learn about and photograph wildlife above the water between dives. Great trip, we highly recommend it!
Recommended for
Dive itinerary, crew and guides were great
23 May, 2021

9.2 Superb
Nicolas M
France

Amazing experience on the Aqua boat
This trip with Aqua was amazing, I never saw so much wildlife in one trip. We managed to see almost all of the animals we wanted to see, even the ones that we didn't dream of seeing. The real point added by this cruise is that you have a very good itinerary, for a cheaper price than the others, on a boat that is medium sized and survives a bit better the waves than smaller boats. Also the crew was all from the Galapagos, which is nice to give back to the local community. The boat isn't really new but it does the job. The divemaster allowed themselves to modify a bit the itinerary to give us a couple more dives in Darwin were the conditions were amazing. This added flexibility is definitely a plus. Beware, if you dive during the cold season, it does get quite cold and they only provide 7mm, which probably won't be enough for you. Also only go on this cruise if you're experienced or ready to dive in challenging conditions. The divemasters expect you to be proficient and mostly autonomous after the first couple dives. Very pleasant liveaboard, definitely recommends
Recommended for
The wildlife, the itinerary, the crew
07 Aug, 2022

186 reviews

9.1 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Katie P
United States

The most memorable dive trip!
The dive guide and the crew really made sure we had an amazing experience. We had everything we needed and we’re always made to feel at home and comfortable while onboard. It was a great itinerary, making sure we got the most out of our trip. The food was excellent and always a nice variety. We had the best time!
Recommended for
The amazing wildlife, our dive guide and the crew/food.
28 Jan, 2022

10 Exceptional
Milenko F
France

Best trip so far
Amazing crew, great food, diving was world class. Loved the experience.
Recommended for
People. Diving. Food.
26 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Gabor F
Hungary

Aqua liveaboard
I'm 67, with 500+ dives, and this was my first liveaboard, so I was a bit anxious. But, the trip fulfilled all my expectations, the crew is the best, food was excellent, the dive guides did their best to show us everything that is "available" this time of the year.
Recommended for
everything. everything. everything.
17 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Ana Sandra M
Spain

Adopt me in your boat
Nitrox should have been included in the price, since it us almost compulsiry to use it in this kind of diving trip. For the rest, all very good and pleasant. Extraordinary dive masters
Recommended for
The staff, all of them. Efficiency. The dives in Darwin.
20 Feb, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Monica M
Italy

Unforgettable trip
Memorable trip. Very helpful staff and attentive to every need. The dive sites are spectacular and the guides are really knowledgeable.
Recommended for
dive sites, staff, meals
28 Mar, 2023

Translated from Italian

10 Exceptional
Stacy G
United States

Amazing trip! Didn’t want to leave
I had an amazing time aboard the Aqua. From the moment I met with the crew, everything was a breeze. I didn’t need to worry about anything during the duration of the trip. The days and schedule were organized so well. The staff took care of everything so all we really needed to worry about was waking up on time :)
Recommended for
Boat, crew, ease of everything.
24 Feb, 2020

8.4 Very good
Ken Jin T
Singapore

Out of the world dives, warm and accommodating crew, adequate space
It was great value for money! The dives were amazing, and we were treated well. The crew tried to provide a wide range of experiences to cater to everyone’s need, with a cherry on top!
Recommended for
The service crew are so hardworking. Our dive guide Jesus was such a gem!. The shower pressure was good.
18 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Francesco F
Italy

Overall it was ok
Overall it was a nice cruise. The service was good and the buffet meals satisfying. The room that I was assigned didn’t have any window but it was nice. The guide we had tried their best to give us a good experience. We didn’t have much luck in mid may since the temperature of the water was too high and the hammer head sharks in wolf and Darwin were really few at 25/30 meters. We should had gone deeper but the use of nitrox and Galapagos park regulations didn’t let us do it. The buddy that was assigned to me wasn’t really good on buoyancy and air consumption and forced us to finish the dive early twice compared to the group. On later dives the guy in charge of the kitchen service joined us to pair with the divers that had to get out before. Considered the hefty price that must be paid to take part to cruise I’m not really sure if it is the best option compared to single dive trip that cost around 220$ and can be easy arranged in San Cristobal or puerto ayora
Recommended for
Service. Guide. Room.
05 Jun, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
John W K
United States

Great trip.
Obviously no animal sightings are guaranteed, but the crew knows where they are most likely to be, and did a great job leading us. I most wanted to see mola molas, we were told they were out of season, yet we saw a bunch! Saw a little bit of everything you would hope for on this trip. Crew was very helpful and safety minded. We had a fun group of passengers. Food was great
Recommended for
The animals, the crew, the food.
05 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Lance H
United States

Todo esta bien
Great everything
Recommended for
Location. Crew. Fellow divers.
11 Jul, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Kristian R
Norway

Good experience with Aqua
The vessel is decent. You get what you pay for. The food was amazing. Staff was really helpful and friendly, and dive guides were very knowledgeable and calm.
Recommended for
The dive guides and crew. The people diving. The abundance of marine life.
14 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Christophe M
Switzerland

Great liveaboard trip onboard the Aqua!
Boat : The Aqua (or Pinguino Explorer, the boat's old name it seems) is a middle sized liveaboard boat that I had the pleasure to take on their A itinerary. The boat is middle sized which was not a problem for us because it was a smaller group, but I could se how it could get crowded in the dining area and diving prep area, but I don't think it would be a major problem either Cabin : I was on an upper deck twin cabin (single occupancy because of the group size). Bed was comfortable, bathroom and shower were perfectly adequate (shampoo and conditioner provided too), hot water ran immediately which was very nice. Food : incredible food quality and variety, the best I have ever had on a liveaboard (opinion shared among our group too). Some nice snacks available after the dives, and some fruits, biscuits and tea available at all time too. Beers and wine available at a cost. Crew : incredible crew, very willing to help when preparing for the dive and always making sure everyone was happy and safe. The dive guides Daniel and Christian were both nice and knowledgeable, spoke good English and were able to lead us on safe and very nice dives. We also had the chance to have Sofia, a marine biologist, on board and she gave us three lectures on Citizen Science, Whale Sharks and the Plastic issues, which were very interesting and well-given. She is extremely knowledgeable and will very nicely answer to all questions about the Galapagos and its wildlife. She is not on the boat for all liveaboards as she was invited on this one to give the lectures and support the dive guides, but she mentioned starting to come as a dive guide, so you might be able to benefit from a fascinating and very interesting dive guide and naturalist if you choose this boat. Diving equipment : rental of diving equipment was easy and the equipment was good too. They also provide you with a GPS system when diving in Darwin and Wolf, as well as a emergency whistle system. SMBs can be rented onboard, but they don't come with the rope that allows you to deploy them underwater. Ths wetsuit provided is a 7mm one. Dives : the dives were all incredible, with a large variety of dive styles (drift dive, stationary ones, etc..). Darwin and Wolf do have some current so I would recommend having a bit of experience with current before coming, so that you can enjoy the incredible wildlife more. We saw a LOT of hammerhead and Galapagos sharks, one Whale shark in Darwin, turtles, many sorts of fishes, marine iguanas, sea lions. Dives on the west coast are colder (16-17°C in September) so plan some layers if you get cold easily. They can provide hood and gloves if needed (hoods are not necessary in Wolf and Darwin, gloves are recommended everywhere if you need to hang on to some rocks during dives with current.) Overall experience on this boat has been great, would wholeheartedly recommend it, it's a lot cheaper than most other liveaboards I have seen on the Galapagos. The boat is not luxurious but it's perfectly fine for the price.
Recommended for
Boat crew and dive guides. Food quality and quantity. Dives quality.
06 Oct, 2024

8.0 Very good
Janina S
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.
17 Jan, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Stefan S
Switzerland

You have to experience something like this once!
We also saw orcas, it was really the most beautiful liveaboard I had ever done.
Recommended for
Whale shark as big as a bus, hundreds of hammerhead sharks, sunfish
11 Jan, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Caroline D
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.
24 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Celysce C
Australia

Amazing experience with trustworthy dive guides.
The cabins were really clean and the equipments were well maintained. The crew was just simply amazing, they were very accomodating and knowledgable. We felt safe navigating through Darwin and wolf despite the initial concerns for the strong currents. Liveaboard.com crew were also very responsive and comprehensive with their emails and communications
Recommended for
Amazing food, great local knowledge, friendly crew
28 Mar, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Maxime D
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.
16 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Laura P
Switzerland

Fantastic One-Week Diving Trip on Aqua
My boyfriend and I went on a one-week liveaboard trip on Aqua, and it was an amazing experience! The boat was simple but very well maintained, and the staff was fantastic—extremely friendly and professional. They took care of everything we needed. The dive guides were excellent and explained everything clearly. The rental diving equipment seemed new and in great condition. We loved all the dives, even though we traveled during the warmer season, which is considered less popular than the colder months for liveaboards in the Galápagos. Still, we saw plenty of marine life, and it was worth every dollar! The service on board was excellent. The boat was always clean, and the food was delicious and varied. There were also snacks and juices after the dives, which we really appreciated. I highly recommend this liveaboard—it’s absolutely worth it!
Recommended for
Dive guides and sites. Food. Staff on board.
12 Apr, 2026

8.4 Very good
Andrew F
United Kingdom

Excellent value for money for divers that want the real deal
Just an incredible experience for any diver wanting to tick the Galapagos off their bucket list for as good a price as you can get. The crew were friendly and supportive, the diving was first class. Awesome week
Recommended for
The diving was incredible, the price is better than any other, it attracted a younger traveller crowd
18 Feb, 2022

9.2 Superb
Thomas K
Belgium

A lot more and better than what I was hoping for!
The whalesharks , manta rays, turtles, iguana's and Galapagos sharks. Also inside the caves with the zodiac and diving. The food was superb, and verry, verry gentle and helpfull crew. One of the diveguides also films parts of the dives and makes a 20 min diving compilation movie wich is verry nice to see.
Recommended for
Many divespots each targetting a specific species. Extra guiding tours on zodiacs telling a lot over rhe islands and whildlife (also doing caves). The great food.
04 Sep, 2021