Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

Dive some of the planet's most biodiverse waters from this updated and spacious motor yacht

from$599 /day

per person

Overview

Comfortable cruising experience with modern decor and room to relax
Exciting diving and naturalist liveaboard tours in Galapagos National Park
Outstanding service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio
Incredible encounters with whale sharks and schooling hammerheads

Aqua is a recently updated motor yacht offering liveaboard diving adventures in Galapagos National Park. This spacious vessel boasts stylish interiors, generous cabins and common areas, and outstanding facilities for scuba divers. Plus, friendly, attentive, and safety-focused service from a top-rated crew. Aqua offers a variety of exciting itineraries, with diving or naturalist adventures starring sea lions, penguins, sharks, and other incredible wildlife. This boat represents excellent value for money, with some of the Galapagos Island's most affordable itineraries and cabins to suit every guest.

Number of cabins:9
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:8:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

3Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Route A - 7N
19 dives
from $4,795
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
03 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
10 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per week
Nitrox - US$150 per person
Satellite phone
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Visit a flamingo lagoon, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and more
Endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Some of the biggest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet
Large marine life including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea lions
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
Big pods of dolphins and thick schools of tuna and jacks

Day 1: Upon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport, assist you with the luggage, and accompany you on the short bus ride to the boat. After formalities and briefing about safety and activity details, you will enjoy lunch, before heading off for your first dive at Baltra North East. This is the perfect spot to start your adventure with moderate currents, fascinating lava and rock formations, as well as an incredible number of marine species.

Day 2: Today’s activities will be focussed on Isabela Island, with 2 dives at Cape Marshal, followed by 1 dive at City of the Mantas. After returning aboard the boat after your final dive, the navigation towards Darwin will begin.

Day 3-5: Due to the large number of dive sites available around Darwin and Wolf, as well as the marked influence that marine conditions can have on the area, the dive sites will be chosen with these factors in mind. The guide will talk with all passengers in advance to inform them about the location, expected conditions and alternatives of each site, and learn about their interests. A night dive may also be offered if conditions allow. On day five, the vessel will then depart back towards the main archipelago.

Day 6: Arriving back at Isabela Island, you will have the opportunity to do 1 dive at Vicente Roca Point, followed by 1 dive at Cape Douglas on Fernandina Island.

Day 7: Enjoy 2 dives at Cousin’s Rock, Santiago, before trekking through the highlands of Santa Cruz in the afternoon. The native scalesia forest of El Chato Tortoise Reserve is the best place to search for Galapagos giant tortoises in their most authentic setting.

Day 8: It’s time to say goodbye to Galapagos. You will be assisted off the vessel and back to the airport by the naturalist guide and some crew members.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 61 days prior to departure - 20% penalty fee.
60 days or less prior to departure - 100% penalty fee.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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10Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Route A - 7N
19 dives
from $4,095
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
10 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
17 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per week
Nitrox - US$150 per person
Satellite phone
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Visit a flamingo lagoon, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and more
Endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Some of the biggest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet
Large marine life including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea lions
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
Big pods of dolphins and thick schools of tuna and jacks

Day 1: Upon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport, assist you with the luggage, and accompany you on the short bus ride to the boat. After formalities and briefing about safety and activity details, you will enjoy lunch, before heading off for your first dive at Baltra North East. This is the perfect spot to start your adventure with moderate currents, fascinating lava and rock formations, as well as an incredible number of marine species.

Day 2: Today’s activities will be focussed on Isabela Island, with 2 dives at Cape Marshal, followed by 1 dive at City of the Mantas. After returning aboard the boat after your final dive, the navigation towards Darwin will begin.

Day 3-5: Due to the large number of dive sites available around Darwin and Wolf, as well as the marked influence that marine conditions can have on the area, the dive sites will be chosen with these factors in mind. The guide will talk with all passengers in advance to inform them about the location, expected conditions and alternatives of each site, and learn about their interests. A night dive may also be offered if conditions allow. On day five, the vessel will then depart back towards the main archipelago.

Day 6: Arriving back at Isabela Island, you will have the opportunity to do 1 dive at Vicente Roca Point, followed by 1 dive at Cape Douglas on Fernandina Island.

Day 7: Enjoy 2 dives at Cousin’s Rock, Santiago, before trekking through the highlands of Santa Cruz in the afternoon. The native scalesia forest of El Chato Tortoise Reserve is the best place to search for Galapagos giant tortoises in their most authentic setting.

Day 8: It’s time to say goodbye to Galapagos. You will be assisted off the vessel and back to the airport by the naturalist guide and some crew members.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 61 days prior to departure - 20% penalty fee.
60 days or less prior to departure - 100% penalty fee.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $4,095 /guest
Per person, diving included
2 spaces left
17Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Route A - 7N
19 dives
from $4,095
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
17 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
24 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per week
Nitrox - US$150 per person
Satellite phone
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Visit a flamingo lagoon, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and more
Endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Some of the biggest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet
Large marine life including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea lions
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
Big pods of dolphins and thick schools of tuna and jacks

Day 1: Upon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport, assist you with the luggage, and accompany you on the short bus ride to the boat. After formalities and briefing about safety and activity details, you will enjoy lunch, before heading off for your first dive at Baltra North East. This is the perfect spot to start your adventure with moderate currents, fascinating lava and rock formations, as well as an incredible number of marine species.

Day 2: Today’s activities will be focussed on Isabela Island, with 2 dives at Cape Marshal, followed by 1 dive at City of the Mantas. After returning aboard the boat after your final dive, the navigation towards Darwin will begin.

Day 3-5: Due to the large number of dive sites available around Darwin and Wolf, as well as the marked influence that marine conditions can have on the area, the dive sites will be chosen with these factors in mind. The guide will talk with all passengers in advance to inform them about the location, expected conditions and alternatives of each site, and learn about their interests. A night dive may also be offered if conditions allow. On day five, the vessel will then depart back towards the main archipelago.

Day 6: Arriving back at Isabela Island, you will have the opportunity to do 1 dive at Vicente Roca Point, followed by 1 dive at Cape Douglas on Fernandina Island.

Day 7: Enjoy 2 dives at Cousin’s Rock, Santiago, before trekking through the highlands of Santa Cruz in the afternoon. The native scalesia forest of El Chato Tortoise Reserve is the best place to search for Galapagos giant tortoises in their most authentic setting.

Day 8: It’s time to say goodbye to Galapagos. You will be assisted off the vessel and back to the airport by the naturalist guide and some crew members.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 61 days prior to departure - 20% penalty fee.
60 days or less prior to departure - 100% penalty fee.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $4,095 /guest
Per person, diving included
4 spaces left
24Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Route A - 7N
19 dives
from $4,795
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
24 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
31 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per week
Nitrox - US$150 per person
Satellite phone
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Visit a flamingo lagoon, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and more
Endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Some of the biggest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet
Large marine life including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea lions
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
Big pods of dolphins and thick schools of tuna and jacks

Day 1: Upon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport, assist you with the luggage, and accompany you on the short bus ride to the boat. After formalities and briefing about safety and activity details, you will enjoy lunch, before heading off for your first dive at Baltra North East. This is the perfect spot to start your adventure with moderate currents, fascinating lava and rock formations, as well as an incredible number of marine species.

Day 2: Today’s activities will be focussed on Isabela Island, with 2 dives at Cape Marshal, followed by 1 dive at City of the Mantas. After returning aboard the boat after your final dive, the navigation towards Darwin will begin.

Day 3-5: Due to the large number of dive sites available around Darwin and Wolf, as well as the marked influence that marine conditions can have on the area, the dive sites will be chosen with these factors in mind. The guide will talk with all passengers in advance to inform them about the location, expected conditions and alternatives of each site, and learn about their interests. A night dive may also be offered if conditions allow. On day five, the vessel will then depart back towards the main archipelago.

Day 6: Arriving back at Isabela Island, you will have the opportunity to do 1 dive at Vicente Roca Point, followed by 1 dive at Cape Douglas on Fernandina Island.

Day 7: Enjoy 2 dives at Cousin’s Rock, Santiago, before trekking through the highlands of Santa Cruz in the afternoon. The native scalesia forest of El Chato Tortoise Reserve is the best place to search for Galapagos giant tortoises in their most authentic setting.

Day 8: It’s time to say goodbye to Galapagos. You will be assisted off the vessel and back to the airport by the naturalist guide and some crew members.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 61 days prior to departure - 20% penalty fee.
60 days or less prior to departure - 100% penalty fee.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $4,795 /guest
Per person, diving included
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31Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Route A - 7N
19 dives
from $4,095
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
31 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
07 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per week
Nitrox - US$150 per person
Satellite phone
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Visit a flamingo lagoon, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and more
Endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Some of the biggest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet
Large marine life including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea lions
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
Big pods of dolphins and thick schools of tuna and jacks

Day 1: Upon arrival at Seymour Ecological Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport, assist you with the luggage, and accompany you on the short bus ride to the boat. After formalities and briefing about safety and activity details, you will enjoy lunch, before heading off for your first dive at Baltra North East. This is the perfect spot to start your adventure with moderate currents, fascinating lava and rock formations, as well as an incredible number of marine species.

Day 2: Today’s activities will be focussed on Isabela Island, with 2 dives at Cape Marshal, followed by 1 dive at City of the Mantas. After returning aboard the boat after your final dive, the navigation towards Darwin will begin.

Day 3-5: Due to the large number of dive sites available around Darwin and Wolf, as well as the marked influence that marine conditions can have on the area, the dive sites will be chosen with these factors in mind. The guide will talk with all passengers in advance to inform them about the location, expected conditions and alternatives of each site, and learn about their interests. A night dive may also be offered if conditions allow. On day five, the vessel will then depart back towards the main archipelago.

Day 6: Arriving back at Isabela Island, you will have the opportunity to do 1 dive at Vicente Roca Point, followed by 1 dive at Cape Douglas on Fernandina Island.

Day 7: Enjoy 2 dives at Cousin’s Rock, Santiago, before trekking through the highlands of Santa Cruz in the afternoon. The native scalesia forest of El Chato Tortoise Reserve is the best place to search for Galapagos giant tortoises in their most authentic setting.

Day 8: It’s time to say goodbye to Galapagos. You will be assisted off the vessel and back to the airport by the naturalist guide and some crew members.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
90 - 61 days prior to departure - 20% penalty fee.
60 days or less prior to departure - 100% penalty fee.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Cabins

Double bunk, lower deck
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin, main deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Bunk cabin, upper deck
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin, upper deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

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January 2024

Sayyed A

Second time on board, can’t fault it. You get what you pay for, you’re not getting luxury but it’s a great experience with a good...

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Aqua Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

Overview

Choose your trip

Route A - 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Route A - 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Route A - 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Route A - 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Route A - 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Double bunk, lower deck

Double cabin, main deck

Bunk cabin, upper deck

Double cabin, upper deck

Reviews

Sayyed A

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