Best time of year
The Galapagos Islands offer year round diving however there are two distinct seasons. May – December is known as the colder season and December – May the warmer season. Galapagos waters tend to be cool between 10 – 23 degrees despite covering the equatorial line. Visibility varies between 5 – 25 meters with the average being 12 – 18 meters.
How to get there
Many international flights operate directly into Guayaquil or Quito on the Ecuador mainland. From there a local internal flight will be needed to reach the Galapagos Islands. Please contact Agent Liveaboard for further information regarding this flight sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currency – the Ecuadorian Sucre is the local currency, however most transactions are now performed in US dollars. ATM machines and currency exchange are limited to the few larger towns and credit cards are accepted.
Electricity is 110 volts with 2 flat pin plugs, please take adaptors.
Doctor availability is limited and the closest hyperbaric chamber is in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz in the Galapagos.
U.S, Canadian and most European citizens do not require a visa for travel to Ecuador, please check with the Ecuadorian Consulate before traveling. Everyone flying from Ecuador has to pay a departure tax of between $26 - $41, this depends on which airport.
All visitors must pay the Ecuador National Park fees of approximately $110 plus a $35 chamber donation.
All divers require comprehensive personal diving insurance it is advisable to purchase this before traveling.
Ecuadorian Cuisine
The extraordinary spices used in Ecuadorian cuisine make it simply mouth watering. Regular ingredients used are a huge variety of vegetables, including the countless varieties of Andean potatoes, and fruit, Ecuador is also well known for its exotic fruits and high quality seafood and fish.
Agent Liveaboard on Galapagos
"A truly outstanding destination, this is a must at the top of any divers wish list. Being both a UNESCO world heritage site and Ecuadorian national park the Galapagos Islands delivers the diving of a lifetime. Liveaboard diving offers the very best these islands have to offer and also gives the opportunity to step onto this amazing archipelago."
