Danubio Azul Liveaboard, Galapagos
8.0 Very good - Nitrox available
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“The Galapagos Islands are incredible and the underwater marine life is magical. ”
Highlights
The Danubio Azul is a 24.8-meter (81-foot) long liveaboard taking 16 passengers diving in the Galapagos. The Danubio Azul’s 9 cabins have private bathrooms with hot showers and air conditioning across its upper, main, and lower decks. The upper deck has a double cabin with ocean views and two single cabins, while the main deck offers twin cabins. The lower deck includes cabins with bunk beds and porthole windows.
The main deck has an al fresco dining area, a sundeck, a shaded diving area, and a dive deck. The Danubio Azul also has kayaks, snorkeling equipment, and Nitrox compressors. The onboard expert naturalists and diving instructors enhance the diving experience. A qualified chef provides gourmet dining, offering healthy and delicious meals.
Diving itineraries aboard the Danubio Azul start in Baltra and visit iconic sites like Santa Cruz, Bartholomew, Wolf, and Darwin Islands. Guests can experience diving with hammerheads and whale sharks. They also explore vibrant marine ecosystems, enjoy guided tours, and experience the natural beauty of the Galapagos, concluding with a visit to North Seymour Island before returning to Baltra.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees ($220 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer ($10-29), Hotel Transfer ($29), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox ($150 / trip), Private Dive Guide ($350 / day), Rental Gear.
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Danubio Azul Reviews
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- 8.0 Very good
- 11 Verified Reviews Only people who have booked through LiveAboard.com and joined the trip can write a review.
- Vessel 6.9
- Crew 7.6
- Food 9.3
- Diving 8.4
- Value 8.0
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Guillermo C
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Spain
The best of Galapagos on a humble cruise
Simple cruise but with everything you need to enjoy a life on board. We had a great time and learned a lot thanks to the good guides who were Santiago and Joel.
- Recommended for
- Experienced instructors. Attentive staff. Good food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Arnaud D
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France
Fantastic Galapagos Cruise
Encounters with nature on land and underwater.
- Recommended for
- Kindness, competence and cleanliness
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Heidi E
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United States
Amazing week with Danubio Azul:)
I had such a wonderful time on Danubio Azul! The staff was amazing. They were patient, helpful, attentive, kind, and always had a smile on their face. They seemed to really enjoy their time onboard. The chef was so accommodating to dietary restrictions. The dive guides were very patient and knowledgeable. I met some lovely people and had an amazing week!
- Recommended for
- Staff was so amazing. Dive sites were amazing. Dive guides were amazing.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nino T
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Switzerland
Exceptional experience
The trip was extraordinary from start to finish. The price-performance-ratio is 100% right. Danubio Azul is not a luxury boat, but it has everything you need for a week of diving. The crew members are local people and there is a lovely family atmosphere. Having fun is top priority although safety always comes first. The food was outstanding - the crew did an amazing job special thanks to Joel and Paolo it seems as if they were born underwater. Diving was breathtaking. The biodiversity is unique. Sharks and Rays as far as the eye can see. Even Mola Mola and Pinguins. A truly unique diving experience.
- Recommended for
- Crew and Dive Guides. Food. Diving.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Amy K
- United States
Boat quality low but also the lowest price. You get what you pay for.
Seeing over 100 scalloped hammerhead sharks. Very knowledgeable dive guides concerned about protecting this prescious environment, and safety of the divers.
- Recommended for
- Great dive guides. Wonderful crew. Friendly helpful guests.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Norma R
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Slovenia
Very good deal for those who are not looking for luxury but an amazing marine life exeperience
Highlights: Whale sharks, hammerheads, mola molas, iguanas. We were a very lucky group, and we saw every animal you can expect to see in the Galapagos. Overall: Some of the best dives in my life. The liveaboard itself is not the most comfortable. The cabins are reasonably spacious. The food is good, but it starts to repeat itself, and it's not a buffet. You get the same as everybody else, but they are willing to adapt to your wishes. On the sun deck they're missing perhaps some sun bed. We definitely recommend it for those who are interested in marine life and not in luxury.
- Recommended for
- Diving locations. Friendly personel. Land Tours.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Armando G
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Mexico
Excellent
Diving
- Recommended for
- People, guidance and The diving spots
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- 8.0 Very good
- Marian G
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Philippines
Glorious diving with big fish
Of course all the hammerheads & galapagos sharks. The sea lions, birds, & marine iguanas
- Recommended for
- The pristine & naturally endowed environment
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- 7.2 Good
- JOSE M
- Spain
Good quality for the price
Whale sharks
- Recommended for
- Galapagos, whale sharks, hammerheads
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- 6.8 Review score
- Andrew W
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Canada
Awesome diving with great guides/crew, but some issues with the boat and equipment
Overall a decent trip, though there is a reason this ship is cheaper than most others. The diving and dive guides were excellent, the crew were very nice (though spoke very little English), and the quality of the food was surprisingly better than we were expecting. However, the boat was a bit small and the room we were in (a double room with two beds) was pretty cramped, with very little storage space. In the last few days, there was a brown liquid that started dripping from the ceiling and walls onto my bed, which was a disconcerting. The most significant issue was with the equipment though. While I expect at least some problems with equipment here and there, there were several failures that were critical safety issues. For example, one diver's pressure gauge was stuck showing full, even though the tank was empty; another diver's regulator failed during the dive, requiring him to use the guide's octopus. Even though they fixed everything quickly, it was still anxiety provoking.
- Recommended for
- The guides and the crew were very nice. Amazing dives. Tasty food.
