Liveaboard Experience: Blog

Blog, FAQ and Information for travelers

From Europe, a Galapagos liveaboard costs about €8,050–€8,950 all-in. See boat price, flights, cash fees, tips and hotels in euros.
Fly direct to Guayaquil from Madrid or Amsterdam, then 2 hours to Baltra. Routes, timing and the buffer night that protects your liveaboard.
Fares run $6,395 to $7,395 per person for 7 nights. Here is what the price covers, the cash-only fees nobody quotes, and a realistic total.
Liveaboard, cruise or dive resort for the Galapagos? Compare diving, access to Darwin and Wolf, cost and value to choose the right trip for serious
There's no bad time to dive the Galapagos. Compare warm and cool seasons, whale shark months and month-by-month conditions to plan your liveaboard trip.
Dive with huge schools of hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos: where to see them, the best season and why Darwin and Wolf hold the biggest
How hard is Galapagos diving, how many dives you need, water temperature, currents and what to bring — everything to know before you dive Darwin
From Darwin and Wolf to Cabo Marshall and Cabo Douglas: the best dive sites in the Galapagos, what you'll see at each, and how to
Thinking of a 5-day Galapagos liveaboard? Why 7 nights is the standard for Darwin and Wolf, what the extra days give you, and which length
Darwin and Wolf are the Galapagos' best dive sites: schooling hammerheads, whale sharks and the ocean's greatest shark diving — reached only by liveaboard.
Galapagos coral reefs under study: how these resilient reefs may hold clues to how coral worldwide will respond to rising ocean temperatures.
What to wear in the Galapagos: light layers on deck, plus the wetsuit, hood and gloves divers pack for Darwin and Wolf. Simple packing list
Internet and cell service in the Galapagos: WiFi availability, onboard connectivity and whether you need a local SIM card or eSIM.
Marine conditions in the Galapagos: warm and cool seasons, where hammerheads school year-round, and why Wolf and Darwin attract the biggest wildlife.
Endemic species of the Galapagos: how isolation 960 km from the mainland created wildlife found nowhere else — above and below the waterline.
Marine iguanas of the Galapagos: the world’s only ocean-diving lizard, feeding on algae underwater and basking on lava rock between dives.
Preserving the Galapagos: invasive species, park maintenance and the conservation framework that protects one of Earth’s last wild places.
The Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz: giant tortoise breeding, conservation science and a must-see stop before heading offshore to dive.
Packing for the Galapagos made simple: light casual clothing, sun protection and what divers should bring for a liveaboard — plus luggage limits.
Let’s go to Galapagos: a spectacular year-round destination with marine iguanas, sea lions, schooling hammerheads and rare species at every turn.
A German smuggler sentenced to four years for trying to take iguanas out of the Galapagos — a landmark case for wildlife protection in the
Lonesome George may not have been the last: Yale researchers found 17 hybrid relatives on Isabela, opening the door to restoring his species.
Galapagos tortoise comeback: from just 15 individuals in the 1970s to over 1,000 today — a conservation success story for the archipelago.
How much to tip in the Galapagos: suggested amounts for guides, crew and restaurants — plus how tipping works on liveaboard vessels.
Currency in the Galapagos: the U.S. dollar is legal tender in Ecuador — plus tips on credit cards, ATMs and surcharges on the islands.
Recommended vaccines for a Galapagos trip: hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever and hepatitis B — what you need and what is optional.
Galapagos runs on UTC-6 all year: 7 to 9 hours behind Central and Eastern Europe, 1 hour behind mainland Ecuador. Plan flights, jet lag and
Health and safety advice for the Galapagos: vaccinations, food and water, sun care and medical facilities — plus what experienced divers should know.
Inter-island ferries in the Galapagos: routes, prices and schedules between Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Isabela.
What to do at the Galapagos airport: how liveaboard crew meet you, luggage transfers, and the route from Baltra to your vessel or Puerto Ayora.