Galápagos
August 30 – September 6, 2027. Seven nights on the Galapagos Master liveaboard, diving Wolf and Darwin with a Scuba Network instructor. This trip is waitlist only.
Schools of hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, mantas and sea lions, on the dive sites Darwin made famous.
This is the only place you'll dive with marine iguanas, the only ocean-going iguana, and Galapagos penguins, the only penguins north of the equator. Between dives, relax on deck, eat freshly prepared meals and take in the volcanic islands. Evenings are for sharing stories, reviewing sightings and watching the sun set over remote islands far from the crowds.
- Dates
- Aug 30 – Sept 6, 2027
- Boat
- Galapagos Master, 7 nights
- Diving
- Up to 20 dives, weather dependent
- On land
- Tours of North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- Experience
- 50 logged dives minimum
- Price
- From $7,290 per person
What we're diving for
The liveaboard takes us to the remote northern islands, where the big animals are.
Schooling hammerheads
The sites that put the Galápagos on every diver's list, home to schools of hammerheads and Galapagos sharks.
Whale sharks
The biggest fish in the sea, among the large marine life that makes these waters famous.
Mantas, turtles and sea lions
Plus marine iguanas and Galapagos penguins, animals you can't dive with anywhere else on Earth.
What it costs
Pricing is per person. The lower price applies when you pay by cash, check or Zelle.
Standard cabinSpace on the Galapagos Master
Premium cabinSpace on the Galapagos Master
Included
- Up to 20 dives (weather dependent)
- 7 nights aboard the Galapagos Master
- Two land tours, on North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- All food and soft drinks
- Tanks and weights
- Disembarkation transfer
- Cabin tax
- A Scuba Network instructor with the group throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Scuba gear
- Nitrox ($170 per week)
- Wifi on the boat ($30 per week)
- Alcohol on the boat
- Tips for boat staff
- Any additional hotel stay
- Galapagos Marine Park entrance fee ($200)
- Ingala transit control card ($20)
- Fuel surcharge, if applicable
Additional prices are based on current boat prices and are subject to change.
Get trip-ready
Check your dive count
50 dives minimumThe Galápagos is rewarding and also challenging. If you're short of 50 logged dives or unsure, talk to the trip leader before you join the waitlist.
Build your log in Bonaire first
Unlimited shore divingOur Bonaire trips run February 6–13 and February 13–20, 2027, with open shore diving as often as your computer allows. It's the fastest way to add dives before August. See Bonaire 2027
Get Nitrox certified
$174.50Nitrox on the boat is $170 for the week, and you need the certification to use it. Take the course in NYC before you go. See the Nitrox course
Join the waitlist
If a cabin opens up, we'll contact you. $1,500 is due when you book, with the remaining payments 9, 6 and 3 months before departure. Questions first?
Talk to the trip leader
Check your experience, compare cabins or ask anything else about the trip.
Questions
Who is in the group?
Experienced divers from the Scuba Network community, each with at least 50 logged dives, traveling with a Scuba Network instructor who is with the group throughout.
How many people go?
About 16 divers. It's a small group on the boat.
Is it okay to travel solo?
Absolutely. About half of our divers travel solo. Cabins are double occupancy, and we'll pair you with a roommate we think you'll be a good fit with.
How does the waitlist work?
The trip is currently waitlist only. Join the list and we'll contact you if a cabin opens up. Nothing is due until you book.
How much experience do I need?
A minimum of 50 logged dives. The Galápagos can be challenging. If you're unsure whether you qualify, talk to the trip leader before joining the waitlist.