Galapagos Islands October 2029
October 20 - 27, 2029
Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve are referred to as a living museum and showcase of evolution. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a melting pot of marine species.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Skill Level: Advanced Open Water Certification or Higher and 100 logged dives
Tiburon Explorer
Trip Leader: Oscar Torres
Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve are referred to as a living museum and showcase of evolution. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a melting pot of marine species. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. These processes, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual animal life such as the land iguana, the giant tortoise, many types of finch that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835. Enjoy incredible diving aboard the luxury liveaboard, the Tiburon Explorer. The TibEx has a professional crew providing 5-star service for up to 16 guests. Scuba divers will enjoy up to four thrilling dives each day. The TibEx was designed for diver comfort and features dive platforms, fresh water showers, equipment rentals and plenty of gear storage, Nitrox, two dive masters and fresh warm towels after every dive. The TibEx takes scuba divers to the best dive sites including Wolf and Darwin Islands where Galapagos sharks, hammerheads, turtles, schools of tuna, manta rays, whale sharks and white tip sharks can be found.
Inclusions:
- 7 nights/8 days aboard the Tiburon Explorer
- 3 meals daily, plus between-dive snacks
- Up to 4 dives each day depending on weather
- One day diving permit for Darwin
- Use of tanks, weights, and belts
- Wine, beer & soft drinks
- Same day roundtrip airport transfers (from/to vessel only)
- Ocean First escort
Not Included:
- International & domestic airfare
- Hotel accommodations before or after cruise
- Last evening dinner in town
- Fuel Surcharge ($150/per person)
- Galapagos Entry Fee ($200/person)
- Galapagos Toursit Card ($20/person)
- Hyperbaric Chamber Fee ($35/person)
- Rental equipment, Nitrox ($150 for the week)
- Gratuities
- Excess baggage fees
- Any unforseen cost at the time of booking
- Dive accident insurance - required
- Travel insurance - strongly recommended
Trip Cost:
- $8,495 based on double occupancy
- $15,025 for guaranteed single occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit to reserve space $1,000
- $1,500 due by September 15, 2028
- $1,500 due by January 15, 2029
- Final payment due by June 30, 2029
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance
Experience and Training:
- 100 or more logged dives
- Advanced Open Water or higher required
- Shark Ecology and Manta & Rays Ecology courses recommended
- Nitrox
Standard Recommended Accessories:
- Big Blue AL1300 LED light
- Safety sausage w/ whistle (SMB)
- Squeeze Lock knife
- Reefsaver
Trip Specific Recommendations:
- Hood and/or hooded vest
- Reef hook
- Primary dive light