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), 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Kimberly C
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United States
Spectacular crew, guides and dive boat!!
This was our best liveaboard experience. We have loved all of our dive trips, but this trip was spectacular. I was worried about the cold and the diving was definitely strenuous, but we we came prepared and were very well supervised and cared for. The crew goes above and beyond to help with putting on gear prior to diving, preparing amazing snacks and meals and keeping the boat clean and safe! Our dive guides, Solon and Natasha were so enthusiastic and dedicated to making our experience amazing. The meals were extraordinary and I especially liked spring down to dinner instead of the buffet style. We also had a wonderful group of divers in this trip which made for a very special time. One piece of advice, on the information provided before the trip, we read that we needed a GPS device and a sound alert device. We purchased both, but did not need to. The boats provides these.
- Recommended for
- The crew and guides. The boat and the food. The diving!.
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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.
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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Thom M
- United States
Absolutely amazing trip!
Seeing the wall of hammerhead sharks and the whale shark. Amazing trip!!!
- Recommended for
- - Very friendly and helpful staff/crew/dive guides - World class diving and so much sea life - Very comfortable boat and delicious food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Wayne W
- United States
World Class Diving with a World Class Crew
The Galapagos Sky is an exceptionally run and maintained ship. The crew sincerely makes every effort to provide for every need before you ask. Safety is of paramount importance. You arrive as a guest but feel like family. Diving face to face with more than a dozen whale sharks of massive size was definitely one of the many highlights. Of course it wouldn't feel like the Galapagos without schools of migrating hammerhead sharks. Even more than 20 mola mola in a single dive! The crew also was exceptionally helpful and careful with my expensive camera equipment. Gourmet dining and libations were the icing on the cake. I plan to return to the Galapagos Islands and will certainly be on the Galapagos Sky!
- Recommended for
- The Captain, Dive Guides and Crew, and the abundance of Pelagic Marine Live
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Justin H
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- TUNC T
- United States
Galapagos Sky is Excellent Over so Many Dimensions
Galapagos Sky is an amazing experience. Everything is done right on this boat. Service is beyond excellent, everyone is 150% helpful at all times. Food was the best we have had in Ecuador overall. Boat is in great condition, well designed and comfortable. Dive sites are spectacular - it is the Galapagos for crying out loud! Especially Darwin and Wolf diving are eye wateringly astonishing. Great job....
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, service, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jason D
- United States
Best dive adventure ever!
Our dive experience on the Galapagos Sky was second to none. The crew was absolutely fantastic. Let’s talk about the diving first. All of the dives were great and we saw tons of things we’ve never dove with before, including tons of sharks, including Hammerheads, Tiger Sharks, Galapagos sharks, white tips, black tips, and silver tips. Huge sharks by the hundred. We also dove with marine iguanas, Galápagos penguins, sea lions, fur seals, large tunas, and Mola Mola. It was all unbelievable and the guides knew where to find all of the good stuff. When your dive is done, the crew greets you by helping you out of your dive gear and a fresh warm drink and some treat. Then its a warm shower on the fantail and the crew gets your gear ready for the next dive while you relive your experiences with your fellow passengers. Enrique (Quique) and Max were our guides and they were both outstanding. You could not ask for better more knowledgeable guides. The boat itself was quite comfortable and the internet worked surprisingly good. The AC did break down one day and it got hot but the crew worked to the best of their ability to get it fixed. The food onboard was excellent and there was always a choice of what you wanted. The cooks and the server were all first rate. They also asked us out the outset if we had any dietary restrictions and a couple member of our party did have issues but the crew took excellent care of them. Our family trip was a bucket list trip and it definitely was just that. I would unreservedly recommend the Galapagos Sky to anyone considering a live aboard to the Galapagos and I’m sure we’ll be back.
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving, experience
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steve W
- United States
Fantastic experience in an amazing place
Meeting new friends, seeing the amazing Galapagos animals and fish. The wonderful crew and outstanding service. Just a great week.
- Recommended for
- Guides were superb, the entire crew provided excellent service, the meals were consistently great
