Route Description - Galapagos Safari Diving Itinerary
8 Days 7 Night
Day 1 – Arrival in Baltra & Check Dive
Guests arrive at Baltra Airport and are welcomed by a naturalist guide. After crossing the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, they board the Galaxy Diver II. In the afternoon, a check dive in Baltra’s northeastern waters offers the first look into the Galápagos’ vibrant marine life.
Day 2 – Punta Carrion Dive & Navigation to Wolf Island
Two morning dives at Punta Carrion reveal schools of hammerhead and whale sharks (in season), sea lions, and tropical fish. In the afternoon, the vessel begins its journey toward Wolf Island, with time to relax and enjoy the ocean views.
Day 3 – Wolf Island: Shark Bay, La Banana, La Ventana & El Derrumbe
The day is spent diving Wolf Island’s top sites. Shark Bay and La Banana offer thrilling encounters with hammerheads, rays, and sea turtles. Later dives at La Ventana and El Derrumbe showcase rich biodiversity and dramatic underwater landscapes.
Day 4 – Darwin Island: El Arenal & Darwin’s Tower
At Darwin Island, guests dive El Arenal and Darwin’s Tower—two of the world’s premier dive sites. Expect dolphin encounters, large schools of hammerheads, and possibly whale sharks or orcas.
Day 5 – Return to Wolf: El Arenal, El Derrumbe & Shark Bay
Another dive at El Arenal kicks off the day, followed by afternoon dives at El Derrumbe and Shark Bay. Highlights include bull sharks, whale sharks (July–November), sea turtles, and playful sea lions.
Day 6 – Fernandina & Isabela: Douglas Cape & Vicente Roca Point
Douglas Cape offers a rare underwater view of marine iguanas feeding. In the afternoon, a dinghy tour along Vicente Roca Point reveals dramatic cliffs and wildlife such as penguins, cormorants, and fur seals.
Day 7 – Cousin Rock Dive & Santa Cruz Highlands
The final dive takes place at Cousin Rock, home to seahorses, nudibranchs, eagle rays, and sea lions. In the afternoon, guests visit Santa Cruz’s lush highlands to see giant tortoises, endemic birds, and lava tunnels.
Day 8 – Departure from Baltra
Guests are transferred to Baltra Airport for departure, concluding their unforgettable diving expedition in the Galápagos.