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Description
Boat
Galapagos Aggressor III is a 30.5 metres long and 6.7 meters wide professional steel dive yacht, Like all Aggressor Fleet's yacht, it was built and maintained to Lloyd’s Registry and American Bureau of Shipping Standards. It is diesel-powered, cruise at 10 knots and have 110 and 220 volt power onboard.
Galapagos Aggressor III has a beautiful spacious salon, large sun deck with shading, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill, hot tub, and a complete photo/video center. The onboard video format is both NTSC and PAL.
The chefs onboard will offer guests delicious meals in various styles of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. From appetizer to dessert all with love. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let our booking agents know, so we can put an note for you.
Galapagos Aggressor III's beverages selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor, we suggest you bring your special brand from the last duty free point. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeler until the next day.
Galapagos Aggressor III's dive deck is spacious and well equipped with personal dive lockers, a camera table with low pressure air hose, two rinse tanks are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and cameras. The aft of the dive deck is equipped with two ladders exit, fin storage and two hot, fresh water showers.
Cabin
Galapagos Aggressor III has 8 guest staterooms, accommodating up to 16 guests per trip:
All cabins have ensuite bathroom with hair dryer, A/C, TV/Blue Ray DVD, stereo CD player.
4 Master Staterooms (#5 - #8) :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with 2 single beds side by side that can be made into a queen bed (upon request), seaview window.
2 Deluxe Staterooms (#1 - #2) :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with 2 single beds side by side, port windows.
2 Deluxe Staterooms (#3 - #4) :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with 2 single beds side by side that can be made into a queen bed (upon request), port windows.
Diving
3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/night dives.
1 Check dive will be provided on the embarkation day.
Only 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Divers must have AOW level with at least 65 logged dives.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Starlink Wi-Fi ：Available with additional cost
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (USD) or credit cards.
- Crew Number：11, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Galapagos Itinerary
Galapagos is one of the most exciting destinations in the world. The scenic view of the Darwin Arch is as picturesque as you can imagine.
The following dive schedule provided is based on tides, currents, and weather conditions.
Sample Itinerary:
Dive order/sites may vary with weather & captain’s discretion.
Day 1 – Thursday :
Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the vessel; embarkation and orientation. Possible check dive at North East Coast of Santa Cruz Island at the Itabaca Channel.
Day 2 – Friday :
2 morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island), an afternoon hike to Bartolome Summit and panga ride at Pinnacle Rock.
Day 3 – Saturday :
January to May: 2 morning dives at Roca Blanca Island; 2 afternoon dives: 1 dive at Cowley Island and 1 dive at Cabo Marshall Isabela Island. June to December: 4 dives at Darwin Island, 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives.
Day 4 – Sunday :
January to May: 4 dives at Wolf Island; 2 morning, 2 afternoon dives. June to December: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf Island.
Day 5 – Monday :
January to May: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf Island. June to December: 4 dives at Wolf Island, 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives.
Day 6 – Tuesday :
2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.
Day 7 – Wednesday :
1 morning dive at Cousins Rock. Afternoon the Galapagos Aggressor III will arrive at Itabaca Channel. After lunch, guests will disembark and go ashore for a private bus tour to see the beautiful Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This will include a scenic view over Santa Cruz and a visit to a Tortoise Reserve. After the hike, guests will visit the town of Puerto Ayora for shopping and dining (only meal not included).
Later that night, the private bus will transfer guests back to the Itabaca Channel for embarkation.
Day 8 – Thursday :
Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart for the Baltra Airport. Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour-no-fly rule when planning your departure. Guests staying at the Galapagos Islands after the cruise will be brought to the dock Itabaca Santa Cruz.
Arrival / Boarding / Departure
To avoid long waits at the airport, it is recommend to arrive to Galapagos around midday and depart back to the continent on the first available flights. And passengers need to be sure that they pay the rate for tourists (not residents). Otherwise they will be charged at the airport.
Guests will be met by a staff in uniform at the Baltra Airport and transferred to the yachts. Guests will board Thursday at 1 pm. and the yacht departure is 2 pm.
Diving on your Galapagos Islands liveaboard scuba diving trip begins Thursday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Guests will depart the yacht Wednesday after lunch for a private bus tour to the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
Checkout is Thursday morning at 8 am after a full breakfast. Transportation is provided back to the Baltra Airport for the flight to the mainland.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
All travelers must complete the “Sworn Declaration of Goods” digital form prior to entrance of the National Park.
Follow this link: https://declaracion.abgalapagos.gob.ec/declaracion
Formerly this was a paper form, completed during the arrival flight, however the National Park authorities have changed the form to a digital (online) version.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Naturalist guide
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Dinner ashore the night before disembarkation
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Wi-Fi
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Ecuador (Galapagos)
Best time for diving
There is no "wrong time" for Galapagos! There are two seasons in the Galapagos : The Manta season (Wet season, warmer water) - December to May, the Whale shark season (Dry season, cooler water) - June to November. Any time is a good time, as you'll see more species in Galapagos on a bad day than you see in most dive sites around the world on the very best day. However, Dive and Cruise team do recommend to visit Galapagos between mid June and November, as the chances of seeing whale sharks are definitely higher and the schools of hammerheads usually tend to be bigger in this period.
The average visibility is around 10 - 30 meters. Currents can be very strong at times, and the surface conditions can be choppy.
About temperatures
Air : Wet season (Dec - May) is between 23°C - 30°C, Dry season (Jun - Nov) between 21°C - 27°C. Evening temperatures can drop to just 15°C.
Sea : Wet season (Dec - May) is between 18°C - 26°C - with the western part of Galapagos being the coolest at 17°C -19°C. Dry season (Jun - Nov) between 17°C - 25°C - with the western part of Galapagos being the coolest at 15°C -18°C. Wolf and Darwin are usually between 24°C - 25°C all year.
Wetsuit Recommendation
Thermoclines are to be expected throughout the year and divers are advised to bring suitable thermal protection for all expected temperatures. We recommend 5mm - 7mm wetsuit with additional layers (shorty / skin-suit /vest / hood) for cooler waters and gloves for warmth and support in strong currents.
Diver requirement
Diving in Galapagos can be challenging even for experienced divers. Strong currents and tough conditions are not rare. Therefore, all liveaboards require divers to have at least AOW certification with minimum 50 logged dive. In addition, we strongly suggest divers to get some experience in strong currents and reduced visibility! You can find out more information about diving in the Galapagos Islands here : Galapagos
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depends on the liveaboard you pick, the embarkation and disembarkation is either San Cristobal (SCY) or Baltra (GPS) in the Galápagos islands.
Guests need to take their international flights to Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE), in mainland Ecuador at least one day before the embarkation.
Flights to the Galápagos Islands originate in Quito, making a quick stop at Guayaquil, then carrying on to the islands and do the reverse on the way back.
One the day of embarkation, please at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil one and a half hours (90 minutes) prior to departure for check-in. A Transit Control Card (also referred to as TCT card) is required for travel from mainland Ecuador to the Galápagos Islands. The cards are obtainable from the INGALA booths at Quito and Guayaquil Airports before checking in for your flight to the Galapagos, and cost 20 USD.
Upon arrival in Galápagos, passengers form a line to process passenger Passports and Park entrance fees in cash. Then you will meet the pickup crew outside of the airport door with a sign.
Visa Requirements
There is no visa requirement for most foreign visitors who carry passports with at least six months’ validity from their entry date. Please contact your nearest Ecuadorian embassy / consulate for the latest requirements.
Vaccinations
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for anyone arriving from regions where the disease is prevalent, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda (including airport transit).
Insurance Requirements
In addition to the mandatory Dive insurance, a Travel health insurance is a mandatory requirement for entry into Ecuador. All foreign tourists are required to have travel health insurance which covers the entire duration of their intended stay in the country. Traveller who are unable to provide proof of insurance may be denied entry.
Ban on plastic
Since 2018, single use, non-recyclable and non-biodegradable plastics have been banned in Galapagos. Before travelling, please ensure that plastic packaging is removed from any items you are bringing with you.
Money Matters
The local currency in Ecuador is the US Dollar (USD). Larger hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants will normally accept Visa and Mastercard for which a charge of 4 – 10% may be levied.
Drones
Tourists are NOT permitted to fly camera drones anywhere in the Galapagos Islands. Please refer to Drone Laws in the Galapagos Islands for more details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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