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GALAPAGOS AGGRESSOR, ECUADOR: Itinerary

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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
  • 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
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