Galapagos Sky, Galapagos
9.5 Exceptional - Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“Several 200+ hammerheads dives, a few mola molas, galapagos sharks and more fish than I've ever seen. ”
Highlights
The Galapagos Sky was built with divers' needs in mind to offer year-round world-class diving in the Galapagos Islands. Refurbished in April 2025, the Galapagos Sky has offered dive liveaboard trips in the Galapagos since 2001, and its captain and crew are among the most experienced in the region. Onboard, 16 passengers are accommodated in 8 private en-suite guest cabins, each featuring two twin beds or one king-size bed, a wardrobe, a mirrored cabinet, and marine-safe toiletries.
The Galapagos Sky liveaboard is fully air-conditioned and offers ample space for rest and relaxation. The main salon features an audio/video entertainment center and a separate dining area where Ecuadorian and international cuisine is served. Dining service is ‘fine’ plated, and beverages, including beer and wine, and a full bar, are included. The top deck is home to loungers for relaxing in between dives or stargazing in the evening.
Galapagos dive itineraries are 7 nights long and include up to 19 dives, weather permitting. Dives at Wolf and Darwin are the highlight of the trip, and 3 days will be spent here with the chance to see whale sharks, mantas, and schooling hammerhead sharks. There are also land excursions included to experience everything the Galapagos Islands have to offer. The dive deck features warm, fresh-water showers, and hot towels are provided after every dive. Diving from tenders makes getting to and from the dive site hassle-free.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Chamber Fees ($35 / trip), Domestic Flight Non-Issuance Fee ($70 / trip), National Park Fees ($220 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights ($525-575), Private Dive Guide ($1,950 / trip), Rental Gear.
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Galapagos Sky Reviews
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- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.8
- Value 8.9
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Justin H
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United States
A bucket list trip that did not disappoints!
Galapagos was a bucket list trip and it did not disappoint. We experienced so many iconic dive locations and saw so many species, it was an amazing experience.
- Recommended for
- Amazing diversity of marine life. The crew helped make each day a success. The itinerary was very well put together.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Warren S
- United States
July 2026 | 7-Night Darwin & Wolf Islands Itinerary
OVERVIEW The Galápagos Sky delivered one of the most extraordinary diving experiences of my life. From the moment we boarded at San Cristóbal, the crew made it clear this was going to be a very special trip. If you are a serious, experienced diver looking for world-class big animal encounters, this liveaboard belongs on your bucket list. THE STAFF AND CREW - EXCEPTIONAL The staff on the Galápagos Sky are simply outstanding. They went out of their way at every turn to ensure your comfort and wellbeing. They helped you put your dive gear on before every dive, cleaned and rinsed your equipment after each one, and remained genuinely attentive to your needs throughout the trip. This level of personal service is rare and made a real difference after long, physically demanding days in the water. The dive masters were exceptionally knowledgeable - about the dive sites, the marine life, the currents, and the conditions. Safety was always top of mind. Dive briefings were well conducted, thorough, and highly informative, giving you everything you needed to know before entering some of the most challenging water in the world. You always felt confident and prepared. FOOD AND COMFORT The food onboard was genuinely good. The galley catered to individual dietary needs, likes, and dislikes, which was a thoughtful touch for a group of diverse guests. A particular highlight was the hot chocolate served with pastries and fresh fruit after every dive - a very welcome treat after coming out of cold, salty water. It became something everyone looked forward to. A word of honesty about the accommodations: the rooms on the boat are small, particularly the cabins below deck. Your dive bag will not fit in your cabin and needs to be kept topside. This is not actually a problem in practice - once your gear is set up on Day 1, it stays on the dive deck for the entire trip and you simply do not need the bag again until departure. If you are prone to seasickness at all, come prepared with medication. We hit rough seas on several occasions and being below deck amplifies the motion significantly. Do not leave home without seasickness meds - this is not optional advice. THE DAILY SCHEDULE Your day starts around 7am and winds down at approximately 9pm after dinner. These are long, full days and you will be tired. On most days you will complete three dives, with the option of a fourth night dive. The pace is demanding but rewarding. The land excursions and panga rides to explore the islands topside were a genuinely welcome break from diving. Personally, I would have enjoyed slightly more land time and one or two fewer dives in the schedule - the topside wildlife and landscapes of the Galápagos deserve more time than the diving itinerary typically allows. Of the 19 scheduled dives on the trip, I completed 18 - a testament to both the conditions and the effort required. THE DIVING The trip begins with a checkout dive on Day 1, which is important and should not be underestimated. Getting your weighting right on that first dive sets up all your gear for the rest of the trip. Take it seriously. The diving itself is nothing short of spectacular - but it comes with important caveats. The currents at Darwin and Wolf are very strong. For the majority of dives you will be holding onto rocks with both hands, peering out into open blue water watching hammerheads, rays, turtles, and massive schools of fish passing by. The conditions demand a high level of comfort underwater. Negative entries off the panga are standard, as is removing your gear in open water and climbing back onto the panga via a short ladder. If you are not in good physical shape or are not genuinely very comfortable underwater, this trip is not the right choice. Visibility is not what you might expect from a tropical destination - typically in the range of 40 to 60 feet. But here is the thing: it is the nutrient-rich, green water that attracts the big animals. You trade crystal clarity for enco
- Recommended for
- Exceptional service. Great diving. Nice people to dive with.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sue M
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United Kingdom
10* in every way
Galapagos Sky was the best liveaboard we have ever been on - what we saw, who we shared it with; passengers & crew and the boat were all wonderful. Loved every minute iof it.
- Recommended for
- The amazing sights we saw - above and below the water. The lovely crew. The fabulous other passengers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maggie V
- United States
Trip of a lifetime!
The Galápagos diving is phenomenal and the GalápagosSky itinerary and crew did a fantastic job at elevating my experience. The itinerary was designed to optimize our time spent at iconic dive site and they did a great job at incorporating land and zodiac excursions around the islands. Every single one of the crew members, from the kitchen staff to the Captan, made sure we were well taken care of and that all our needs were met and exceeded. Our guides Max and Enrique were very knowledgeable and excited about every dive and it made diving with them extremely enjoyable. I would highly recommend the Galápagos Sky and hope to someday return.
- Recommended for
- The dives were action packed, the educational land excursions and the best part was the incredible attentive staff!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carmen D
- United States
An Adventure to remember!
My highlight was seeing a whale Shark at Darwin arch; seeing 100s of hammer head sharks on the very first dive at Wolf; the ongoing diversity of the diving expereinces was fantastic! Galapagos is a unique experience both on land and in the ocean diving. I loved my naturalist ship cruise with my family members 10 yrs ago and then returned to complete the diving portion late in November no the Galapagos Sky for Liveaboard Dive experiences. The differences between a naturalist ship and cruise vs. the Diving; on a liveaboard are very different experiences and each unforgettable, unique and amazing. The Dives were wonderful and always, very interesting. This was my most challenging Dive experience, to date, but a must do Dive adventure! I prepared for a couple of months prior to the trip, which made all the difference. I did all 19 dives and this was the most challenging in my dive expereinces world wide. I am very happy to have been able to spend a week immersed in the ocean diving with in diverse enviornments seeing so much ocean life, 100s of hamerheads, a whale shark and an ocean garden full of ocean iquanas eating sea grass and moss, seals, tons of fish, large and small ells, we even saw a large Sea Horse and 100s of silky sharks, black tips, white tips. The other guests were friendly,
- Recommended for
- The Diving, the Guides/Crew; the Ship!
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael F
- United States
incredible vessel to explore the galapagos
Great food and best service I have ever received on a liveaboard. Almost all crew is on the dive deck helping people gear up, which is a challenge with all the thick layers, hoods, gloves etc. The crew delivered the cameras and fins to the pangas at departure and collected everything from the pangas upon returning. The crew helped us unpeel all the thermal protection and then rinsed and hung it up to dry for later. The also rinsed our cameras.
- Recommended for
- amazing crew, everybody helping on the dive deck, white glove style service. incredible food. better internet than hotels.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Scott S
- United States
A trip to remember
Great ship, diving and staff. Good communication, safety consciousness, and dive site knowledge. Land excursions were amazing too.
- Recommended for
- Dive platform. Dive masters. Staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ellen A
- United States
Trip of a Lifetime!
The volume and variety of sea life- giant manta rays, penguins, sea lions, hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, mola mola, orcas, sea turtles, marine iguanas, red lipped batfish, and huge schools of a variety of fish. Both dive masters on our boat were very helpful, knowledgeable, patient and safety conscious. Their goal was for us to see as much as possible. All meals and snacks were superb. All meals had a great variety of food, and the chef was more than happy to prepare meals for guests with allergies and dietary restrictions. Ship was very comfortable and immaculate. Plenty of space for guests to spread out on the boat.
- Recommended for
- Entire staff professional, friendly, helpful & knowledgable, food was excellent, the diving was amazing
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- 9.2 Superb
- Chieh Ying Connie K
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China
Great crew and amazing food!
dinner!! i love the well planned and thought out cuisine done by the chef! always looking forward to an enjoyable dinner at the end of the day.
- Recommended for
- food, dive guide, crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nathaniel T
- United States
Dream achieved. Thank you, Galapagos Sky.
I really enjoyed my time aboard the Galapagos Sky. They ran a good program from the moment we reached the airport to the time of departure. You can expect great comfort, terrific support on the dive deck from the crew, tasty meals, devoted guides, and high overall quality of everything from rental gear to attention to customer satisfaction.
- Recommended for
- The support service from the crew.. The professionalism of the guides and captain.. The itinerary..
