Join us to Celebrate the 2027 New Year in the Galapagos Islands.

The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Famous for their unique wildlife and dramatic landscapes, the islands are home to species found nowhere else on Earth, such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Made famous by Charles Darwin’s visit in 1835, the Galápagos played a key role in the development of his theory of evolution. Today, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a global symbol of biodiversity and conservation.

Dive with playful Sea Lions, schooling hammerheads and travel to the famous Darwin and Wolf Islands on our Galapagos Islands liveaboard scuba diving trip.

In 2016, Ecuador created a marine sanctuary in the area of Darwin and Wolf that includes 15,000 square miles as off limits to all fishing to conserve the sharks that congregate there and the ecosystem on which they rely. 32% of the waters around the Galapagos islands will now be protected from fishing.

Scuba diving in the Galápagos Islands is considered some of the best in the world, offering thrilling encounters with large marine life in a remote and protected environment. The islands are located at the convergence of major ocean currents, creating rich waters teeming with biodiversity.

What Makes Galápagos Diving Unique

• Big Animal Encounters: Expect to see schools of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (in season), manta rays, Galápagos sharks, eagle rays, and sea lions.

• Endemic Species: Dive with marine iguanas, Galápagos sea lions, and Galápagos penguins, found nowhere else on Earth.

• Strong Currents & Drift Dives: Many dive sites feature challenging conditions, making them best for advanced divers.

• Pristine Reefs & Volcanic Formations: Underwater lava flows, arches, and caves create dramatic landscapes.

Top Dive Sites

• Darwin Island (only accessible by liveaboard): Famous for massive schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks (June–Nov).

• Wolf Island: Known for shark action, including silky and Galápagos sharks, and dense fish life.

• Cabo Marshall: Great for manta rays, turtles, and reef fish.

• Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island): Cold-water diving with mola molas, penguins, and sea horses.

1. $1,500 deposit is nonrefundable.

2. Nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, the $2800 deposit is forfeited.    

3. 90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the trip cost forfeited and no refund is available.

Overnight at a hotel close to the airport. Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos the morning of Dec 31.

Thursday: Baltra Airport, afternoon greeting by staff, bus transfer to the Itabaca Channel (Canal) and boarding. Welcome and orientation dive at North East Coast of Santa Cruz Island at the Itabaca Channel.

Friday: 2 morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island), an afternoon hike to Bartolome Summit and panga ride at Pinnacle Rock.

Saturday: January 2: 2 morning dives at Roca Blanca Island; 2 afternoon dives: 1 dive at Cowley Island and 1 dive at Cabo Marshall Isabela Island.

Sunday: January 3: 4 dives at Wolf Island; 2 morning, 2 afternoon dives.

Monday: January 4: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf Island.

Tuesday: 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.

Wednesday: 1 morning dive at Cousins Rock.
Wednesday 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.

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.