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Galapagos Master

Galapagos Master Itinerary

Fourth Element Adventures

8 days / 7 nights

About Galapagos Master

  • Itineraries lasting eight to ten days exploring the Galapagos' best diving
  • Luxurious details including fine dining, bar, and modern decor
  • Up to four dives per day and guaranteed shore excursions
  • Outstanding facilities with private storage, camera station, and two tenders

Galapagos Master liveaboard is a modern, stylish motor yacht, recently refurbished for liveaboard diving in the Galapagos Islands. This boat offers adventurous and luxurious voyages with a focus on wildlife and the island’s unique sites - above and below water. Encounter whale sharks, hammerheads, penguins and marine iguanas; then take the adventure topside where rare birds, tortoises, and other land species await. The Galapagos Master's classic itineraries mix exceptional service from the crew, modern facilities for divers with top of the line rental equipment, nitrox, and individual gear amenities, and near-guaranteed encounters with some of the world's most exciting oceanic species.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives Up to 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives and Nitrox
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Enjoy up to 3 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
  • Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
  • See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
  • Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
  • Large marine life, including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions 
Day 1: Embarkation
Embarkation is between 14:00 and 14:30, followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings, and lunch. There will usually be a shallow check dive scheduled in the afternoon followed by dinner and overnight cruising to Baltra.

Day 2: Baltra & North Seymour
- Wake up call and full breakfast
- Land tour on North Seymour Island
- Lunch on board, followed by dive briefings
- Afternoon diving close to Baltra Island
- Dinner on board
- Overnight cruise to Wolf & Darwin

Days 3-5: Wolf & Darwin
3 days diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands, typically scheduled as follows:
- Wake-up call around 07:00
- Full Breakfast and dive briefings
- Dives 1 and 2*
- Lunch, relaxation and dive briefings
- Dives 3 and 4*
- Dinner

*Dives are conducted back-to-back before and after lunch, with a surface interval of 1-1 ½ hrs between the two dives. All guests remain on the dive deck in their wetsuits and will be offered snacks and refreshments.

Day 6: Fernandina & Isabela
Up to 4 dives
- Wake-up call around 07:00
- Full breakfast followed by dive briefings
- Dives 1 and 2
- Lunch and relaxation followed by dive briefings
- Dives 3 and 4*
- Dinner
*Dive 4 is not guaranteed

Day 7: Cousins Rock & Santa Cruz
- Wake-up call around 07:00
- Full breakfast and dive briefings
- Dives 1 and 2 at Cousins Rock
- Lunch on board
- Afternoon land tour on Santa Cruz Island
- Dinner on board
- Cruise back to San Cristobal

Day 8: Disembarkation
Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation no later than 08:30.
If you have a few hours to fill before your transfer to San Cristóbal Airport, you can visit the Interpretation Center, which is a 10-minute walk from the pier, do some last-minute shopping, or relax in a local cafe.

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

Transfer details

Departure

02:30pm

San Cristobal

San Cristobal Airport: SCY

Return

08:30am

San Cristobal

San Cristobal Airport: SCY

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/galapagos-master/itn-2602260726091-fourth-element-adventures