Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary A - Diving Trip (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2027-03-02
End: 2027-03-09
Location: Galapagos

9.1 Superb

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

from $ 606 / day Check dates

“Extraordinary experience, highly recommended.”
MANUEL M, Spain

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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22 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

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29 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

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06 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,745

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13 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,745

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10 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

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17 Nov

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$ 5,195

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24 Nov

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08 Dec

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15 Dec

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22 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

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29 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 5,195

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23 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 5,395

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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
Tomasz S
Poland

Excellent Value with World-Class Diving
Excellent overall experience. Aqua offers great value, the food was amazing, and the diving was outstanding with long bottom times. The dive guides were experienced and familiar with each site, while the daily schedule provided the perfect amount of time for both diving and relaxation.
Recommended for
spacious zodiacs, spacious dive deck. great food services. nitrox, 15l tanks.
13 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
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.
31 May, 2025

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

9.2 Superb
Joao Paulo N
Brazil

Best value for money in Galápagos
The staff was very friendly. They were always concerned to give the best experience in diving for all, searching for the best dive sites. Also, it was possible to do snorkeling and tours as alternative activities. The cabine was exactly as I saw on pictures, decent size and comfort. The food was very good and local.
Recommended for
Itinerary, Dive Guides, Staff
05 Aug, 2022

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

Translated from Italian

9.6 Exceptional
Cecile S
France

Great cruise with a great crew
Dives of course! Very good organization and atmosphere on the boat. Varied and tasty meals.
Recommended for
Very professional and welcoming crew and dive master. Quality of the organization of the dives. Excellent value for money
03 Sep, 2023

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Youjin W
South Korea

Wonderful experience in Galapagos
Aqua is budget friendly in Galapagos, but they definitely gave me a perfect liveaboard experiece. Safety equipments were given per person. Also there were so plenty of good snacks and meal everyday. Friendly diving instructor and crews made my trip comfortable as a family. I was able to dive for a week with highly experienced diving instructor, so I had a wonderful diving experience eventhough it wasn’t a season. I saw so many school of hammerhead sharks, and etc.(Many many many of sharks, eagle rays …) It was lucky to be with Aqua crew
Recommended for
Friendly Diving instructor, Foods, Safety
25 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Johann Rudolf N
Germany

An incredible week full of wonderful diving
Wow! What a week! The crew is doing everything to make the best stay for everyone on board. I loved the hot showers right at the dive area on the boat and the fresh towels after each dive! :) There were plenty of vegan and vegetarian food options and snacks after each dive. The food was delicious! The diving gear was professional, everything worked well. The guiding under water was always amazing! I loved every single dive!! But make sure to know how to dive in these strong conditions before going on a boat around Galapagos ;) The cabins were cleaned every day. As I said, the crew is the best!! Each cabin has its own bathroom with shower and toilet. Thank you for a wonderful week and see you someday in the future :) Muchas gracias amigos!
Recommended for
food, crew, diving
15 Jan, 2024

8.4 Very good
Cailin S
Australia

Lovely trip on a medium budget
Seeing Oceanic Mantas, Schooling Hammerheads, Marine Iguanas, Bottlenose Dolphins, Giant tortoises and Molas. Diving with amazing guides on amazing sites
Recommended for
Dive guides, Dive Sites and safety
07 Apr, 2023

191 reviews

9.1 Superb
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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
Andre L
Germany

Galapagos is an amazing Experience
First of all, the Galapagos trip feels some Kind of an Excursion. The Diving and the wheather condition is challenging. The Pelagic Life is amazing, the boat is not Luxury but everything was working fine. I would recommend the trio
Recommended for
Hammerheads Iguanas Whalesharks Mola Mola
05 Jan, 2022

10 Exceptional
Quentin C
France

Amazing week in divers’ paradise
Had an amazing week of wonder and awe as we discovered a wide variety of Galapagos underwater landscapes and wildlife, from large schools of hammerheads and whale sharks to Galapagos seahorses and red-lipped bat fish. Life onboard the Aqua was a dream: excellent service for an effortless week, with daily cleaned cabins and fresh treats welcoming us after each excursion. Put on your wetsuit and dive is the key word there !
Recommended for
Dives, Service from the crew, food
04 Aug, 2022

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

9.6 Exceptional
Lara C
United Kingdom

Fantastic!
Hammerheads, seals and the people - all were great!
Recommended for
great boat, excellent staff, brilliant diving
02 Mar, 2020

8.4 Very good
Daniel B
Canada

Very well
Good overall
Recommended for
Dauphins, requins marteaux , Darwin Wolf
30 Dec, 2023

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

9.6 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

Translated from Spanish

9.2 Superb
Camila S
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.
29 Jun, 2024

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

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
Marcel K
Germany

An incredible experience at an unbeatable price!
The biodiversity, iguanas and the penguins. Great dive boat and guides, gladly again!
Recommended for
Whale shark, hammerhead sharks and the tranquility on the boat
30 Jun, 2021

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Nancy T
United States

Aqua live aboard provides a great way to explore the underwater wonders of the Galapagos Islands.
The unique diving experience; diving with sharks, rays Mola molas, sea lions and marine iguanas was a highlight that was made all the better by the efficiency of the organized crew getting divers in and out of the water. The food was excellent, served buffet style with many options, it was hard not to over eat. In most cases there was a soup or appetizer and always dessert. There were two long transits that went through the night. Several passengers experienced varying levels of sea sickness. Come prepared with anti nausea medication.
Recommended for
Experienced guides and crew were excellent.. Food was plentiful and tasty with good variety.. The star of the show was the access to the unique dive experience..
14 Mar, 2026

9.2 Superb
Daniel M
Switzerland

Fantastic trip!!!
This trip was absolutely fantastic. Out of cell range, no WiFi allowed to be disconnected from the world which was wonderful. The crew was very accommodating, the food was delicious, the trip was very well organized and the diving was fantastic.
Recommended for
Location is spectacular. Diving and sea life was incredible. Food and crew.
28 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Ingrid G
Spain

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The dives are spectacular but always depend on the sea conditions. Aqua and all its crew take the safety and well-being of the passenger very seriously! It was a pleasure!
Recommended for
Food, Crew, and Equipment
11 Apr, 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
Steven H
United States

The Aqua crew was wonderful, and the scenery was spectacular!
Absolutely amazing! The dive trip of a lifetime for sure. This adventure more than exceeded our expectations. Above and below the surface were wonderful things we've never seen before.
Recommended for
The dive itinerary was amazing and diverse.. The crew was extremely friendly and caring.. The guides were very conscientious, informative, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to dive with..
11 Jun, 2025

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
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Jonas W
Norway

Unreal diving on an amazing boat
Unfortunately we didn’t see the whale shark, but apart from that, this trip had it all. Hundreds of hammerheads, big galapagos sharks up close, multiple molas, the unique dive with iguanas and some oceanic mantas. We were also lucky with the other divers; a mix of young and slightly older people, and the dive guides were absolutely amazing, especially Juan Carlos. He’s a hidden gem! The boat is one of the «budget» ones in the Galapagos but nothing feels that way. It is spacious with a great upper deck and the rental gear was really good. We really needed those 7mm wet suits! A dream has been fullfilled, but we’ll be back - 10/10!
Recommended for
The diving, the people, the boat
21 Jun, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Ailig S
United Kingdom

First liveaboard, and what a way to start!
Highlights were diving with sea lions, penguins, iguanas, hammerheads, schools of eagle rays, and massive oceanic manta rays. The crew worked really hard to make it as an enjoyable trip as possible. Will definitely be back.
Recommended for
Best things were the unique locations, the crew, and the dive guides.
08 Mar, 2023