Galapagos Aggressor III

The 100ft (30m) long, mono-hulled liveaboard that the Aggressor Fleet operates in Ecuador, Galapagos Aggressor III operates trips all year round. Normally for 7 nights' duration and, with the Aggressor's local experience, you can be confident your cruise will include some of the best diving possible, as well as an interesting full-day's land tour.

The Galapagos Aggressor III is a custom-built diving liveaboard boat, so space and convenience are evident from the moment you step on board. With a 16 guest maximum and 9 crew, you can expect plenty of room - in the en-suite staterooms and throughout the boat - as well as a high level of personal service in both English and Spanish.

Almost all dives are done from a dive tender, allowing easy access to all the best sites. Photographers will appreciate that nitrox is available and the dive deck features both a camera rinse tank and table. After diving, guests can warm up in the upper deck hot tub while viewing the spectacular Galapagos island scenery.

You can also relax in the air-conditioned saloon with a complimentary local beer and local wine, stay connected with friends using the onboard internet (fee payable), check their images on the onboard computer, or enjoy some music or movies on the entertainment system. Comfort, service and some seriously spectacular scuba diving on a trip to the remote islands of the Galapagos all await you, the discerning liveaboard diver on the Galapagos Aggressor III.

Notes: Galapagos is a popular cruise destination with limited liveaboard spaces. We recommend you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Recommended diving experience: Advanced Open Water Diver license and/or experience of diving in strong currents.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, local wine and beer, transfers to the boat from the airport, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (4-5 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Return flight ticket from Guayaquil or Quito to Baltra payable in advance, restaurant meal on final evening, scuba equipment incl. diving computer (7 nights US$ 175, 10 nights US$ 260), dive insurance, Galapagos National Park entrance fee US$ 100, transit card US$ 20, health insurance (mandatory to enter Ecuador). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).

Optional extras: Imported alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (7 nights US$ 100, 10 nights US$ 150), torches. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

How to get there: Galapagos Aggressor diving trips depart from Baltra every Thursday afternoon. Guests fly into Ecuador and take a connecting flight, through Guayaquil or Quito, to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands. Both Guayaquil and Quito have daily flights, although Guayaquil is recommended with cheaper prices and better-timed connections.

You will need to overnight in Guayaquil or Quito before flying on to the Galapagos. To ensure easy flight connections, a 2 night stop-over is recommended. If overnighting on arrival you will stay in Santa Cruz or San Cristobal. Baltra has no accommodation. On the return leg you will probably need to overnight in Guayaquil or Quito since most international flights depart too early to make the connection possible. The flight from Galapagos arrives in Guayaquil (and then Quito) in the afternoon.

We will place your domestic flight requirements with Aggressor who are responsible for booking the flights. We request your patience with this process since there are often waiting lists and slow confirmations of availability. You must inform us whether you are flying into Guayaquil or Quito before domestic flights can be considered. If you wish to extend your stay in Galapagos to enjoy land tours please decide that early in the booking process to ensure flight availability.

For more information see our Galapagos travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 11:00 hrs. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travelers may choose to share a stateroom or pay a supplement of 65% of the normal published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 8 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in a Deluxe Stateroom free of charge (9 or more guests). See whole boat charter rate below. Equivalent to pay for 14 guests and 2 additional person can join the cruise in a Deluxe stateroom free of charge (total 16 guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): US$ 14,790.

Add-on package: Galapagos is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the above water creatures and environments are just as impressive as below. You can extend your time in this nature-lovers paradise by adding a 3, 4 or 7 night non-diving liveaboard safari. These are wildlife and natural history tours around some of the finest locations in the Galapagos with naturalist guides, literature and presentations. Don't just leave after a week of diving! Get the full picture of these incredible islands.

There are 8 staterooms with private en-suite bathrooms - 4 Master staterooms with TV and DVD on the upper deck and 4 Deluxe staterooms on the lower deck. Master staterooms have 2 twin beds side by side that can be moved together. Deluxe staterooms have 2 beds side by side that cannot be moved.

All the staterooms have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 10 - hot water

The Galapagos Aggressor crew of 9 ensure your trip is a memorable one. They comprise: 2 x Motorized dinghies - Dive platform and kit up area with hot water shower and personal scuba gear lockers - Camera table and separate rinse tank - Sea kayak - Main deck air-conditioned saloon with TV, video player, music system, computer, movie library, games, books, magazines, internet and satellite telephone - Main deck air conditioned restaurant with bar - Sundeck and shaded area with sun chairs and hot tub

Meals are served buffet-style and consist of American-sized portions using the freshest ingredients available. You can expect a range of influences including Italian, Chinese, Japanese and international cuisine. Beer and wine are included in the trip price. Tea, coffee, water and soft drinks are also available although for environmental reasons soft drinks in plastic bottles are not permitted. As with many other Aggressor liveaboards, the last night's meal is not included and will take place on shore.

• Italian, Chinese, Japanese and international main meal dishes.
• Air-conditioned restaurant buffet service on main deck.
• Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are provided.
• Coffee, tea, drinking water, soft drinks, beer and wine are all provided free of charge.
• The catering service begins with dinner on the first evening of the cruise.
• All dietary requirements can be catered for - please send advanced notice.

Customer reviews:

"The service on the Galapagos Aggressor was excellent. The crew were always very professional and helpful. The food was amazing!" - Geoff Korinetz, Canada, 23 June 2018 ...

"The boat was very nice, and the staff generally very helpful. The divemaster was very knowledgeable and the chef was quite good. Overall, a very good trip." - Randall Wacker, Canada, 06 January 2018 ...

"Rental equipment was in good working order. Dive lights were not available for the night dive so we didn't do it, but not a big deal for us. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Boat was well maintained and clean. Diving was fantastic!!" - Adam Freeman, Australia, 23 March 2014 ...

"Excellent trip. 11 passengers, service was excellent, dive masters knew their stuff, diving was magnificent. Visibility was good, lots of action with sharks, turtles, fish, sea lions, rays and Orca! Food was also good - it's hard to argue with a cup of hot cocoa and cinnabons handed to you after the first dive of the day!" - Karen Whitham, Australia, 3 February 2011 ...