Travelers arrive in the Galapagos Islands from mainland Ecuador in the late morning. Dive guides will meet them at the airport and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will embark on the ship after 1:00 pm, have lunch, organize equipment, and participate in safety briefings.
Inspect gear, dive at 7:00 am and 10:00 am, observing rays and schools of fish.
In the afternoon, explore North Seymour on foot to see Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Sea Lions, and Marine Iguanas. Later, embark on a transit to the Northern Islands, which will take over 16 hours.
Diving occurs at 6:30 am, 10:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:30 pm, totaling four dives, with the possibility of a night dive. Common marine sightings include hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (during their season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. The Humboldt Explorer anchors overnight at Wolf Island.
At Wolf Island, dives are scheduled for 6:30 am and 9:30 am (two dives), followed by a journey to Darwin Island for dives at 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm (two dives). Anticipate encountering hammerhead sharks, red-lipped batfish, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks during these dive sessions.
Dives are scheduled at 6:30 am, 10:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:30 pm, totaling four dives. Typical sightings might include hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. Following the dives, the next destination is Wolf Island.
Diving will take place at 6:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am, comprising three dives. Anticipate sightings of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. After the dives, there will be a long transit lasting over 20 hours to Cousin's Rock.
Morning dives are typically scheduled at 6:30 am and 9:30 am, though the number of dives may change depending on the travel time from Wolf Island. Enjoy exceptional macro diving with a high chance of encountering sea horses, sea lions, and eagle rays.
During a 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz, lunch will be provided on board. Afterwards, embark on a bus journey to the Santa Cruz Highlands to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Take leisure time to explore Puerto Ayora and the Darwin Centre. Dinner arrangements are at your discretion in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Humboldt Explorer by 8:30 pm.
Leave the ship by 9:00 am and head to the airport for your return flight to the mainland.