Board the Galaxy Diver II for an 8-day liveaboard that targets Darwin and Wolf—the Galapagos’ legendary sites for hammerheads and large pelagics. Expect strong currents, deep dives, and a high-adrenaline schedule paired with onboard comfort and expert naturalist guides.
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The boat slips away from Baltra at first light and the islands shrink into a horizon of black volcanic ridges and blue ocean. Onboard the Galaxy Diver II, cabins are compact, the shaded deck hums with crews prepping tanks, and the sea calls with a promise: hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, and the chance of a whale shark crossing your path.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 days
Fitness Level
Good to high fitness—comfortable with repeated dives, boat transfers, and occasional rough seas
Wildlife
History
Baltra once hosted a U.S. WWII airbase; Theodor Wolf mapped key islands, lending his name to Wolf Island—both facts mirror the archipelago’s strategic and scientific past.
Conservation
The Galapagos National Park enforces strict biosecurity and visitor limits; divers must follow buoyancy and wildlife distance rules to protect sensitive reef systems.
Reserve your spot on the Galaxy Diver II 8 Days Galapagos Diving today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring certification and recent dive log
Carry your Advanced/Open Water certification and proof of 50+ dives if possible; guides require verification for drift and deep dives.
Prep for seasickness
Crossings to Darwin and Wolf can be bumpy—start antiemetics or patch 24 hours before and choose a mid-ship cabin for less motion.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The Galapagos enforces strict conservation practices—use mineral, reef-safe sunscreen and avoid lotions that harm marine life.
Conserve tank air and follow guide signals
Strong currents mean controlled entries and good air management; listen to briefings and surface only where instructed.
5mm wetsuit (or 3–5mm with hood)
Water temperatures fluctuate—thermocline and cool upwellings make a full suit advisable year-round.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression limits across multiple dives; indispensable for liveaboard schedules.
Small dry bag and anti-chafe rashguard
Keeps essentials dry on dinghy transfers and adds sun protection between dives.
summer
Travel dive insurance with evacuation cover
Covers emergency evacuation and hyperbaric chamber treatment—critical for remote Galapagos operations.