Academy Bay Diving
Family-run operator offering scuba diving and naturalist tours lasting between one day and two weeks
Overview
- Passionate, family owned-and-operated business
Choose from a wide range of accommodation options
Impressive selection of multi-day dive packages
Diving day trips to some of the Galapagos’ best sites
Academy Bay Diving is a passionate and professional family-run dive centre offering a wide range of tours in the Galapagos Islands. From extensive land-based excursions to exciting underwater exploration, this experienced operation is able to create a variety of unforgettable experiences. What’s more, guests can also choose between daily outings from Santa Cruz or seamlessly organised multi-day packages that visit several different islands.
Resort amenities
Resort amenities
Dive facilities
About Academy Bay Diving
About Academy Bay Diving
Academy Bay Diving is a family owned diving tour operator located on Isla Santa Cruz within the Galapagos Islands. As well as their own daily dive operations that depart from Santa Cruz, Academy Bay Diving can organise a range of scuba safaris and naturalists itineraries lasting between dive to 14-days.
Combining expert local knowledge with a profound passion for the natural environment, Academy Bay Diving endeavours to deliver unforgettable adventures in this unique archipelago. The owner has been leading tours all over the Galapagos since 1999, developing an in-depth knowledge of the best dive sites and tourist destinations. And, despite beginning as a small two-person outfit, this operation has grown just big enough to provide the best possible service without losing its personal approach and flexible appeal.
Of course, this tour operator is dedicated to the conservation of the archipelago and is committed to sustainable tourism practices. Through each diving trip and island excursion organised, Academy Bay Diving aims to educate its guests about the surrounding environment and spread the message of what makes the Galapagos such a special place.
Explore the resort
Academy Bay Diving is a well-equipped dive centre located just steps from the waters of Academy Bay, on the southern coast of Santa Cruz, right in the heart of the Galapagos. From here, guests can visit all of the best dive sites in the area. The dive centre offers accommodation through a range of partner hotels, all of which are within easy walking distance. These properties are organised into various classes, ranging from budget-friendly options through to first-class facilities, ensuring guests of all kinds can find an option to suit their needs.
Diving from Academy Bay Diving
Academy Bay Diving operates daily dive excursions from the island of Santa Cruz, visiting many of the most popular sites in the region. The 12-metre dive boat is modern, fast, and comes well-equipped with a toilet, cushioned seats, and plenty of room to relax in the sun – ensuring a comfortable ride from start to finish. From this dive centre, guests can also undertake several scuba certifications, namely Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Divemaster. Alongside its day-boat operations, Academy Bay Diving organises an array of multi-day diving packages.
Packages on Santa Cruz
Ultimate Diving Galapagos – 8 days/7 nights
Short & Sweet – 5 days/ 4 nights
Basic Diving packages – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 days
Packages on 2 islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristobal)
Discover Galapagos – 8 days/7 nights
Shark Encounters – 8 days/ 7 nights
Dive 2 Islands – 8 days/ 7 nights
Born to Dive Galapagos – 11 days/ 10 nights
Packages on 3 islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela)
Discover Galapagos 3 islands - 10 days/ 9 nights
Complete Galapagos Package – 14 days/ 13 nights
About
About Academy Bay Diving
Academy Bay Diving is a family owned diving tour operator located on Isla Santa Cruz within the Galapagos Islands. As well as their own daily dive operations that depart from Santa Cruz, Academy Bay Diving can organise a range of scuba safaris and naturalists itineraries lasting between dive to 14-days.
Combining expert local knowledge with a profound passion for the natural environment, Academy Bay Diving endeavours to deliver unforgettable adventures in this unique archipelago. The owner has been leading tours all over the Galapagos since 1999, developing an in-depth knowledge of the best dive sites and tourist destinations. And, despite beginning as a small two-person outfit, this operation has grown just big enough to provide the best possible service without losing its personal approach and flexible appeal.
Of course, this tour operator is dedicated to the conservation of the archipelago and is committed to sustainable tourism practices. Through each diving trip and island excursion organised, Academy Bay Diving aims to educate its guests about the surrounding environment and spread the message of what makes the Galapagos such a special place.
Explore the resort
Academy Bay Diving is a well-equipped dive centre located just steps from the waters of Academy Bay, on the southern coast of Santa Cruz, right in the heart of the Galapagos. From here, guests can visit all of the best dive sites in the area. The dive centre offers accommodation through a range of partner hotels, all of which are within easy walking distance. These properties are organised into various classes, ranging from budget-friendly options through to first-class facilities, ensuring guests of all kinds can find an option to suit their needs.
Diving from Academy Bay Diving
Academy Bay Diving operates daily dive excursions from the island of Santa Cruz, visiting many of the most popular sites in the region. The 12-metre dive boat is modern, fast, and comes well-equipped with a toilet, cushioned seats, and plenty of room to relax in the sun – ensuring a comfortable ride from start to finish. From this dive centre, guests can also undertake several scuba certifications, namely Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Divemaster. Alongside its day-boat operations, Academy Bay Diving organises an array of multi-day diving packages.
Packages on Santa Cruz
Ultimate Diving Galapagos – 8 days/7 nights
Short & Sweet – 5 days/ 4 nights
Basic Diving packages – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 days
Packages on 2 islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristobal)
Discover Galapagos – 8 days/7 nights
Shark Encounters – 8 days/ 7 nights
Dive 2 Islands – 8 days/ 7 nights
Born to Dive Galapagos – 11 days/ 10 nights
Packages on 3 islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela)
Discover Galapagos 3 islands - 10 days/ 9 nights
Complete Galapagos Package – 14 days/ 13 nights
Diving
Diving in Galapagos Islands
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SharksYear round
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Whale sharkJune - November
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Hammerhead sharkYear round
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DolphinsYear round
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Manta RaysDecember - May
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Eagle rayDecember - April
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Tiger sharkApril - November
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TurtlesYear round
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Plentiful reef lifeYear round
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WhalesJune - September
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Seals & sea lionsYear round