Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary A - Diving Trip (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2027-03-16
End: 2027-03-23
Location: Galapagos

9.1 Superb

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

from $ 586 / 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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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 ($220 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities ($40 / day), Local Flights ($470-510 / trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox ($150 / trip), Nitrox Course ($250), Rental Gear ($250 / 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

9.6 Exceptional
Sam T
United Kingdom

Great boat, amazing experience
We had a great week on Aqua. It's a small and basic boat but clean, lovely staff and great food. The itinerary was spot on, visiting all the major sites inc. Wolf and Darwin, allowing us to experience the best of the Galapagos. Highly recommended!
Recommended for
Friendly crew. Diving. Itinenary.
27 Sep, 2026

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

9.6 Exceptional
Peter S
Germany

Amazing diving and great value for money
Great Liveaboard with great dive spots. The Aqua boat „Penguino“ might be a little smaller than others, but everything is very good. Super experienced guides, good food every day, sufficient chill out areas. And the diving is amazing, even though we were affected by warmer water temperatures due to El Niño this year.
Recommended for
Diving at Wolf. Overall crew. Other guests.
28 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Rachel O
United States

Great trip!
Trip was very well run, crew was lovely and efficient, guides were knowledgeable and helpful, food was awesome! Definitely recommend!
Recommended for
Crew and guides. Itinerary. Food.
13 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Greg R
United States

Aqua, the crew and the diving are awesome.
The crew of the Aqua does a great job. They are friendly and accommodating. Diving is simply amazing.
Recommended for
Food was great.. Crew was awesome.. Diving was great..
04 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Steve L
United States

Epic.
The staff and service was amazing. Very friendly and helped with gearing up and down. Food was delicious, freshly made, and each meal had a variety of options plus they accommodated all food diets. Diving was awesome. Whale sharks, sea lions, Marine Iguanas, hundreds of hammerheads. We did an impromptu snorkeling with pilot whales and dolphins.
Recommended for
Delicious food and dietree accommodations. Friendly and helpful staff. Wi-Fi.
11 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Janice B
United States

Fantastic trip!
We saw lots of sharks, eagle and manta rays, even a couple mola mola and marine iguanas. The rental equipment is well maintained and safety is priority. The crew kept the boat clean, always helpful with any concerns and always with a smile. The dive guides are also naturalists with lots of info while on the panga rides and giving informative talks about the islands in the evenings. Only thing I would change is the beer to the Pilsener! 😁
Recommended for
Boat crew and dive guides, dive itinerary and atmosphere
26 May, 2021

10 Exceptional
Andy L
United States

Great trip...wonderful crew!
The diving was very, very interesting - lots of sharks (2 whale sharks), and all the other stuff that you are supposed to see in the Galapagos. The crew was very attentive and went out of their way to make the trip great.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food.
05 Aug, 2022

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

10 Exceptional
Emanuela C
Italy

Fantastic
Nice group where we shared a bit of everything
Recommended for
Reception on the boat, food, sites
12 Apr, 2023

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10 Exceptional
Hou Y
Japan

good experience
Galapagos is a really nice place for sea creatures!
Recommended for
dive sites, food, services
04 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Claire V
France

Good value for money for Galapagos liveaboard. I hope this becomes a “twice in a lifetime experience”
Amazing liveaboard experience in the Galapagos. The crew was very friendly and helpful, the boat was well maintained, great value for money overall in that part of the world. I had my own equipment so cannot comment on the quality of rental equipment. Plenty of food, various options always available. We were lucky to also have a great group of divers and had good times on board as well as underwater
Recommended for
Very well planned liveaboard, with check dive on day 1 and land excursion on last day. Very friendly crew. (Of course) breathtaking dive sites.
17 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
matthieu R
France

Sensational
it s been a sensational week in all a spect! The diving was simply unreal and the Galapagos are incredible! On top of this, this entire crew has been great! Great guides, great service and food, nice boat, all that with a smile, in one word it s been a phenomenal trip! Thanks a lot for an unforgettable week
Recommended for
Stunning diving & great crew!
02 Mar, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
MANUEL M
Spain

Crew and diving Spectacular and incredible. 100% recommended.
Extraordinary experience, highly recommended.The boat was great, the crew very aware of everything. The dive guides are very prepared, friendly and very helpful. The food on the boat was delicious, all homemade and served deliciously. My girlfriend is celiac, and they prepared gluten-free food for her every day. The service with liveaboard.com also great, very dynamic and agile and an extraordinary service.
Recommended for
The service of the people, both the guides and the crew. The spectacular diving spots.. The food was delicious..
09 Jul, 2025

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10 Exceptional
Ry F
United States

Dive the Galapagos aboard the Aqua!
Because the dive companies cooperate, we had spectacular dive sites to ourselves. We were not there for high season, but still saw an incredible selection of biodiversity. The food onboard was delicious and plentiful. On many liveaboards, we are the youngest divers, but this trip was full of really fun younger people. We would dive with the Aqua again!
Recommended for
The best 3 things about the Aqua were the crew, the food, and amazing diving.
24 Apr, 2023

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

9.6 Exceptional
Laura D
Switzerland

Perfect Livabord experience!
The diving at Darwin&wolf was a dream come true. The crew did everything to make everyone happy. After the dives, there was always hot coffee, tee or hot chocolate and some snacks waiting for us. Food was excellent! very divers, rich, tasty and creative! Also always great options for vegetarians! Cabins where cleaned every day. Nice sundeck to warm up! Just loved that trip and can highly recommend the Aqua and its crew!
Recommended for
The diving was stunning! Great dive guides and an awesome and very friendly crew!
05 Aug, 2022

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

9.6 Exceptional
Diana E
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.
24 Jun, 2025

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9.6 Exceptional
Mariagrazia V
Switzerland

It was perfect!
I really liked the whole trip! The crew was friendly, helpful, fun and made us have the best time. The dive briefings were really good and we had amazing dive guides with a lot of experience.
Recommended for
The dives were fantastic, beautiful marine life. Wonderful, helpful Crew!. Food was amazing.
13 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Lance H
United States

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

8.8 Fabulous
Sabine E
Germany

great diving experience with the best service
The Galapagos Islands are a highlight in themselves, and to be able to experience them above and below was simply indescribable... The service on board was excellent, including the food, which was always fresh, delicious and plentiful. the chef had also taken into account all kinds of food intolerances and allergies and was able to offer tasty and varied dishes for these guests as well. Also TOP was the service of the crew for the tack walks, who were always very helpful and organized and the equipment was also handled conscientiously.Also positive to emphasize is that we could/were allowed to jump into the water again after dives with snorkels (when, for example, dolphins crossed our path) or we even took a little extra snorkeling trip to the sea lions. With the rubber dinghy we also went around the island of Darwin to admire the birds and the rock formations. These add-ons made the trip even better.Apart from the generally great underwater world, I would like to mention the cave dive in Wolf as a highlight of diving. It was not only a welcome change but also a beautiful diving spot in itself.
Recommended for
Stunning underwater wildlife, snorkeling with dolphins and sea lions, cave dive
27 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Alex R
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..
29 Sep, 2025

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

9.6 Exceptional
James S
United Kingdom

Amazing.
Sharks everywhere! Guides are good people. Food is amazing! Thanks again to the huge efforts made on the Aqua Galapagos boat!
Recommended for
The boat has local Ecuadorian Guides which is a big plus in my opinion. Very knowledgeable about the islands and very safe in the water. Was shown everything I would like to see in the Galapagos and more.
05 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Victoria M
United Kingdom

Amazing amazing amazing
We had 2 full days at both Wolf and Darwin, amazing sightings of sharks and dolphins and having dive sites completely to ourselves
Recommended for
Brilliant dives, excellent crew
16 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Michael J
United States

NO NEED TO KEEP SEARCHING - BOOK THE AQUA!
We looked at ALOT of Liveaboard options, but the Aqua is seriously all you need! Do NOT waste money on those more expensive liveaboards - the crew were absolutely fantastic and helped with literally everything: our luggage, donning our gear, refilling our tanks, having hot beverages and a warm snack after every dive, and OH MY GOSH the food. The food was incredible and there was something different every single day at every single meal. Prepare to gain weight on this trip because they feed you! The dive guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the dive sites, the animals, the history - just everything. I honestly feel like we got off cheap for the value you get on this particular ship! Ship name is registered as the Pinguino Explorer but is now called the AQUA. We went January 3-January 10 of 2023 and I wore a 5mm wetsuit and was comfortable. My husband wore 4/3 wetsuit for most of the dives but switched to a 7mm wetsuit for one day that was chilly. One thing to note that I didn’t realize is you have to have gloves to dive in the Galapagos. Thank goodness the crew had extra for us to rent, but I know this isn’t always the case - so just be forewarned about that part! We cannot wait to have this experience again and would absolutely book the Aqua again! Gracias por todos!!!
Recommended for
Dive Guides/Crew, Food, and obviously the diving!
23 Jan, 2023

10 Exceptional
Pol F
Spain

Super worth going with Aqua - everything was great!
Whilst not a luxury liveabord, all services provided were great. Plenty of good food, hot showers, good and clean cabins, warm wetsuits and good scuba gear, fast wifi everywhere (we were able to watch F1 and Champions League final) and a great and super friendly dedicated hard working crew. Diving was stunning with thriving underwater life. The only negative note would be on liveaboard.com. They organized a taxi service and charged me over 3 times what the cost of the taxi is, and the service was provided by a public taxi. So if possible, my recommendation would be to organize the logistics by yourself.
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Price in comparison with other liveabords in Galapagos.
24 Jun, 2025

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.
29 Jun, 2024