GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR, ECUADOR: Itinerary
OVERVIEW of the GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR ITINERARY:
For nature lovers & the adventurous scuba divers out there, there's no more fascinating destination than the Galapagos Islands; & no better way to explore it than from the aboard the islands' finest dive yachts, the 14-passenger Galapagos Aggressor I & Galapagos Aggressor II. The Galapagos islands, situated 600 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, comprise 19 main islands & several small islands.
If you arrive in San Cristobal on Thursday, a crew member will greet you at the San Cristobal airport & drive you to the boat. There is a check-out dive Thursday afternoon near San Cristobal followed by a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Friday morning the Aggressor moves to the first of many excellent dives sites. Divers are awakened by the smells of coffee & a home-cooked breakfast. After a dive briefing, the pool is open.
Throughout the week of Galapagos diving, you'll encounter a spectacular array of animal & plant species, many found no where else in the world. This is not a coral-rich environment. Scuba divers come from the world around for two main attractions -- the BIG FISH & numerous exotic land species. Penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, golden rays, mantas & turtles are just of a fraction of the marine creatures you'll see at dive sites off Seymour, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Darwin & Wolf Islands. Galapagos is best know for its pelagics such as dolphins, pilot whales & sharks-lots of sharks! These rocky islands are a magnet for silky, Galapagos, white-tip & hammerhead sharks by the hundreds. Whale sharks are also frequently encountered on Galapagos Aggressor charters. Then on land excursions, you'll discover giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies & flamingos, while an experienced naturalist helps interpret the unique eco-systems. You may want to capture some of the Galapagos islands' beauty on film with one of the onboard rental underwater cameras. There is a full line of rental camera equipment & dive gear available throughout the week, as well as certification & various specialty scuba diving courses.
Wednesday afternoon, the Galapagos Aggressors dock in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. Guests will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Wednesday evening the crew hosts a cocktail party. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. At midnight, the Aggressors set off for San Cristobal. Check-out is 9:00 a.m Thursday morning. If you are flying out Thursday morning, the crew will arrange your transportation to the San Cristobal airport. Due to cooler water temperatures & strong currents, Galapagos diving is not at all suitable for novice divers.
Dive Site #1
Dive Site #2
Dive Site #3
Dive Site #4
Dive Site #5
Dive Site #6a
Dive Site #6b
For nature lovers & the adventurous scuba divers out there, there's no more fascinating destination than the Galapagos Islands; & no better way to explore it than from the aboard the islands' finest dive yachts, the 14-passenger Galapagos Aggressor I & Galapagos Aggressor II. The Galapagos islands, situated 600 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, comprise 19 main islands & several small islands.
If you arrive in San Cristobal on Thursday, a crew member will greet you at the San Cristobal airport & drive you to the boat. There is a check-out dive Thursday afternoon near San Cristobal followed by a delicious dinner served by the onboard chef. Friday morning the Aggressor moves to the first of many excellent dives sites. Divers are awakened by the smells of coffee & a home-cooked breakfast. After a dive briefing, the pool is open.
Throughout the week of Galapagos diving, you'll encounter a spectacular array of animal & plant species, many found no where else in the world. This is not a coral-rich environment. Scuba divers come from the world around for two main attractions -- the BIG FISH & numerous exotic land species. Penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, golden rays, mantas & turtles are just of a fraction of the marine creatures you'll see at dive sites off Seymour, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Darwin & Wolf Islands. Galapagos is best know for its pelagics such as dolphins, pilot whales & sharks-lots of sharks! These rocky islands are a magnet for silky, Galapagos, white-tip & hammerhead sharks by the hundreds. Whale sharks are also frequently encountered on Galapagos Aggressor charters. Then on land excursions, you'll discover giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies & flamingos, while an experienced naturalist helps interpret the unique eco-systems. You may want to capture some of the Galapagos islands' beauty on film with one of the onboard rental underwater cameras. There is a full line of rental camera equipment & dive gear available throughout the week, as well as certification & various specialty scuba diving courses.
Wednesday afternoon, the Galapagos Aggressors dock in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. Guests will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Wednesday evening the crew hosts a cocktail party. After the party, everyone will dine at a local restaurant. This is the only meal not included in the charter. At midnight, the Aggressors set off for San Cristobal. Check-out is 9:00 a.m Thursday morning. If you are flying out Thursday morning, the crew will arrange your transportation to the San Cristobal airport. Due to cooler water temperatures & strong currents, Galapagos diving is not at all suitable for novice divers.
Dive Site #1
- San Cristobal Island / Isla Lobos
- Sandy bottom
- No current
- Moderate to shallow depth check-out dive
- Sea Lions
Dive Site #2
- Seymour Island
- Rocks & sand
- Currents moderate to strong.
- Normally 30 ft. - 100 ft.
- Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White-tipped Sharks,Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals
Dive Site #3
- Wolf Island
- Rocks
- 1 to 3 knots
- 40 ft. - 90 ft
- Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions, Fur Seals
Dive Site #4
- Darwin Island
- Rocks
- 1 to 3 knots
- 40 ft. - 90 ft.
- Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, Whale Sharks
Dive Site #5
- Santiago Island / Cousin Wall
- Moderate currents.
- Normally 40 ft. - 100 ft.
- Eagle Rays, Jacks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, Hammerhead Sharks
Dive Site #6a
- Santa Cruz Island / Rocas & Gordon Wall
- Rocks, sand
- 1 to 2 knots
- 40 ft. - 100 ft.
- Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays, White Tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Eagle Rays, Golden Rays, Green Turtles, Sea Lions
Dive Site #6b
- Santa Cruz Island (another locale) / Islas Plazas
- Sandy bottom
- No current
- Shallow dive
- Sea Lions