









Ecuador · Liveaboard
from USD 4,120 / person
Plan this trip with AI →Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure aboard the M/Y Danubio Azul, a high-class liveaboard authorized by the Galapagos National Park. This vessel offers an exceptional diving experience with three to four dives daily, allowing you to encounter the magnificent marine life of the Galápagos. Expect to see schooling hammerheads, graceful mantas, and the elusive Galapagos sharks among other fascinating species.
Explore stunning dive sites including Darwin Island and Wolf Island, where you can also marvel at unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins. The recently renovated yacht features enhanced comfort with expanded social areas, a panoramic dining room, and a spacious sundeck for al fresco dining. With top-notch diving equipment and an optimized dive platform, your underwater excursions will be smooth and enjoyable.
Baltra / Carrion Point Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the dive vessel. Afternoon visit to Carrion Point, known for calm conditions, snorkeling, and rich shallow marine life. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
Cape Marshall Two dives at Cape Marshall along steep volcanic walls. Excellent drift diving with frequent encounters with rays, turtles, sea lions, and several shark species.
El Arenal / Darwin’s Arch Morning dive at El Arenal, a sandy slope and cleaning station area. Afternoon dive at Darwin’s Arch, one of the most iconic Galapagos sites, famous for hammerhead schools and seasonal whale shark encounters.
El Arenal / Shark Bay / Darwin’s Arch Morning dive at El Arenal followed by a dive at Shark Bay, a shallower site rich in sharks and cleaning stations. Evening dive session at Darwin’s Arch.
Shark Bay / El Derrumbe / Darwin’s Arch Morning dive at Shark Bay. Afternoon dive at El Derrumbe, offering dramatic blue-water views and large shark aggregations. Late afternoon return to Darwin’s Arch.
Vicente Roca Point / Cape Douglas Vicente Roca Point features caves and cooler waters with chances to see penguins, sunfish, and sharks. Cape Douglas offers encounters with marine iguanas, seabirds, and diverse macro and pelagic life.
Cousin’s Rock / Fausto Llerena Breeding Center Diving at Cousin’s Rock, a volcanic pinnacle with walls and ridges rich in marine life. Afternoon visit to the giant tortoise breeding center.
North Seymour / Baltra Early morning visit to North Seymour Island to observe blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Breakfast on board, check-out, and transfer to Baltra Airport for flights to Quito or Guayaquil.
You must bring a certificate of health insurance to be allowed entry into Ecuador: it is your responsibility to ensure you are carrying this Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Flight in Baltra arrives around 10 am Danubio Azul crew will be at the airport to assist you Check in boat around 1030 am, Boat will departure around 12,30 pm Last day of the trip About the check out, we encourage our guest to get prepare their luggage the night prior to departure The last day, they will be going very early in the morning to the last visit Will be back on board for breakfast at 8:00 am We have to be ready to check out at 9:00 am Tips about the trip **We can have some flexibility depending on the situation, but for operation reasons, we advise to our potential guest to take the flights with us. In case they don’t take flight with us, we advise them to at least take the flights at the same times as ours; if the arrive earlier than our flight we will ask to wait to be picked up with the rest of the group. The maximum arrival flight time must be 12h05 so they don’t miss any visit.
| Date | nights | from | Spots |
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| Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026 | 7 | USD 5,190 | — |
| Nov 10, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 | 7 | USD 4,790 | 10 left |
| Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026 | 7 | USD 0 | — |
| Nov 24, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | 7 | USD 4,790 | — |
| Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | 7 | USD 4,790 | — |
| Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 | 7 | USD 4,790 | — |
| Dec 22, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 | 7 | USD 4,708 | 14 left |
| Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,708 | 16 left |
| Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Feb 2, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 11 left |
| Feb 9, 2027 – Feb 16, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Feb 16, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | — |
| Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 2, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Mar 2, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Mar 9, 2027 – Mar 16, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Mar 16, 2027 – Mar 23, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Mar 23, 2027 – Mar 30, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 6, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Apr 6, 2027 – Apr 13, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Apr 13, 2027 – Apr 20, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Apr 20, 2027 – Apr 27, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Apr 27, 2027 – May 4, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| May 4, 2027 – May 11, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| May 11, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| May 18, 2027 – May 25, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| May 25, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Jun 1, 2027 – Jun 8, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jun 8, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | 16 left |
| Jun 15, 2027 – Jun 22, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jun 22, 2027 – Jun 29, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jun 29, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jul 6, 2027 – Jul 13, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jul 13, 2027 – Jul 20, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 16 left |
| Jul 20, 2027 – Jul 27, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,547 | — |
| Jul 27, 2027 – Aug 3, 2027 | 7 | USD 4,990 | 12 left |
Tuesday – Santa Cruz / Baltra Arrival at Baltra Airport, boarding the Danubio Azul. Afternoon navigation to Black Turtle Cove, exploring mangroves and spotting rays and sea turtles. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
Wednesday – Santa Fe & South Plaza Morning landing at South Plaza, known for opuntia cactus forests, land iguanas and sea lion colonies. Afternoon visit to Santa Fe, with calm waters ideal for snorkeling with rays and turtles.
Thursday – San Cristobal Morning at the Interpretation Center to learn about Galápagos natural history and conservation. Afternoon hike and coastal exploration at Cerro Brujo, with opportunities for snorkeling.
Friday – Floreana Visit to the historic Post Office Bay, followed by top-quality snorkeling around Champion Islet and/or Devil’s Crown, famous for abundant fish life and sea turtles.
Saturday – Isabela (West) Panga ride through the mangroves and channels of Elizabeth Bay, then landing at Urbina Bay, a coastal uplift area home to land iguanas and giant tortoises.
Sunday – Isabela & Fernandina Morning exploration of Tagus Cove, with views of the volcano and optional snorkeling or kayaking with penguins. Afternoon at Espinosa Point (Fernandina), known for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and sea lions.
Monday – Santiago & Bartolomé At Egas Port, walk across black lava landscapes and observe sea lions, shorebirds and marine iguanas. Afternoon visit to Bartolomé for the renowned Pinnacle Rock viewpoint and snorkeling with penguins.
Tuesday – Santa Cruz / Baltra Relax at Las Bachas Beach, then transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
You must bring a certificate of health insurance to be allowed entry into Ecuador: it is your responsibility to ensure you are carrying this Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
It is recommended to spend one night in Quito or Guayaquil before flying in to Baltra
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