5-Day Galapagos Scuba Diving: Santa Cruz

Our English speaking guide will be waiting for you at the airport in Baltra, who will then take you to the port of Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island). 

Afterwards, we will take a short rest before making our way to the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Here we will have the amazing opportunity to observe the famous Giant Tortoises, also known as Galapagos, in their natural environment. It is from these that the Islands get their name from. Get the chance to observe Galapagos Finches, Bird Wizards, and endemic vegetation such as Escelacias forests and Matazarnos. Return to Puerto Ayora towards the Dive Center to try on the diving gear and hear some instructions.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice.”

After breakfast, meet at Scuba Dive Center at 7:00AM or the hour established the day before. You will hear some last instructions before departing via sea and land to the diving site. After a weight check you will go for the first immersion (20 – 25 m deep). A surface interval for one hour is scheduled to have snack-lunch and enough energy for the second immersion (depth 15 -23 m). Depending on the dive site, you will be able to observe: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef shark, hammerhead shark, mobulas, turtles, reef fishes, sting rays, eagle rays, Galapagos eel, barracudas, sea horses, barracudas, sea lions, variety of invertebrates and coral walls. Some wildlife can be observed during surface interval as well. We will have a snack before returning to Puerto Ayora around 16:30pm to get ready for our diving next day.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice.”

After breakfast, meet at Scuba Dive Center at 7:00AM or the hour established the day before. You will hear some last instructions before departing via sea and land to the diving site. After a weight check you will go for the first immersion (20 – 25 m deep). A surface interval for one hour is scheduled to have snack-lunch and enough energy for the second immersion (depth 15 -23 m). We will have a snack before returning to Puerto Ayora around 16:30pm to the hotel.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice.”

In your last day you can either choose a FREE DAY or ask us to arrange for a guided visit to Charles Darwin Station in the morning and Tortuga Bay in the afternoon or a navigable tour, for an extra cost. 

Option 1: In the Charles Darwin Research Station you will find a large variety of tortoise’s species coming from each island on the archipelago. You can also listen about the ongoing conservation efforts directed at preserving the Giant Tortoises, as well as the environment of the archipelago as a whole. The afternoon hike to Tortuga Bay beach could be the perfect ending to your trip. Abundant wildlife inhabits the place and the view is astounding as it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Galapagos.

Option 2: A full-day navigable tour. The destination can be Santa Fe, South Plazas, North Seymour or Bartolomé Island. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursions, we will return back to the hotel in Santa Cruz.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice.”

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up to guide you to Baltra airport so you can catch your flight back to the mainland to either Quito or Guayaquil.

Note.  Itinerary and diving sites are subject to change without prior warning depending on seasonal changes, weather conditions, and adjustments in policies set by the Galapagos National Park, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise.

“Accommodations at the hotel class of your choice.”

*NOTE: Diving sites are fixed daily and depend on availability.  Itinerary subject to change due to National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure).The Galapagos diving sites depend of the day of the week.

Prices per person, 2027 (USD)

The price per person depends on the total number of travelers in your booking. The booking form applies the right rate automatically.

Maximum 8 divers per booking. This program is not suitable for children. Rates do not include VAT (IVA), which applies only to Ecuadorians.

Hotels on Santa Cruz

Hotels depend on availability. If one is full, we book another hotel of the same category.

Included

• ✓ Hotel accommodation in the category you choose (4 nights)
• ✓ Meals as per itinerary
• ✓ Full-day diving excursions with 2 immersions per day (2 diving days)
• ✓ Complete dive gear: 7 mm wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, hood, gloves, weight belt and tanks
• ✓ Dive guide and boat
• ✓ Airport transfers

Not included

• ✗ Flights to and from Galapagos
• ✗ Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $200
• ✗ Transit Control Card: $20
• ✗ Airport bus Baltra – Itabaca Channel: $5 each way (subject to change)
• ✗ Dive computer
• ✗ Optional guided tour on the free day
• ✗ Meals not listed in the itinerary
• ✗ Single room supplement (ask us)
• ✗ Drinks, travel insurance and tips
• ✗ VAT (IVA), only for Ecuadorians

The itinerary may change due to Galapagos National Park rules, weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

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