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 9.2
- Value 8.8
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gabor F
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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.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Anna B
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ana Sandra M
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Francesco F
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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.
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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
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Elizabeth D
- United States
It was an amazing dive trip!
We had a great experience with Aqua liveaboard. It was much better than anticipated. The guides and wait staff were so professional and helpful. The chef always had fresh fruits, vegetables, and a tasty variety at all meals. The only suggestion I have is to test for covid daily and have a separation of the positive people.
- Recommended for
- Guides, food, marine life
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jarrad C
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sam H
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United Kingdom
World class diving on a comfortable boat
World class diving on a comfortable boat. Dive site were incredible, even if we were not blessed with great visibility and currents. Rooms were comfortable, good and plentiful food.
- Recommended for
- Dive experiences. Great guides. Friendly crew.
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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..
