A cruise in the Galapagos archipelago, a sanctuary of life unique in the world
NOVEMBER 06 TO 13, 2026 – 1 VACANCY!
NOVEMBER 13 TO 20, 2026 – SOLD OUT
NOVEMBER 20 TO 27, 2026 – Live from €5,099 (excluding flights)
In the heart of the Pacific, explore the Galapagos Islands, an unspoilt sanctuary where nature still reigns supreme. Here, sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises and seabirds live in total harmony with man, offering a spectacle of rare authenticity.
Underwater, discover a vibrant world: hammerhead sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, mola-mola and an abundance of marine life await you. Each immersion is a suspended moment, a raw and sincere encounter with nature in its purest state.
This expedition combines an exclusive cruise to the mythical sites of Darwin and Wolf with carefully selected land explorations. Aboard a private boat, a small group of ten divers will enjoy an intimate and privileged experience, far from the crowds. A timeless, unforgettable adventure in the heart of one of the planet’s most exceptional ecosystems.
Cancellation and assistance insurance (recommended)
Diving insurance (mandatory)
Accommodation in Guayaquil (1 night before + 1 night after the cruise)
Diving equipment rental
Single cabin
National park entrance fee ($200)
Migration control card ($20)
Transfers to/from Baltra airport ($60 / 4 people / one-way)
Excursions to Charles Darwin Research Station & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and El Chato Ranch (Galapagos giant tortoises) at the end of the cruise
Nitrox
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Tips for crew
Other personal expenses
This Galapagos diving holiday is designed for experienced divers who want to experience a unique adventure and learn more about the environment and the animals encountered during the trip.
Water temperature: 15°C-24°C Air temperature: 20°C-25°C
7 mm full-body suit Hood and gloves Dark colors
Level II CMAS / FFESSM Advanced Open Water Diver with 100 dives minimum
Your expedition guides
Margaux
A marine biology graduate, professional diver and underwater cameraman, Margaux has built up her experience of diving with sharks all over the world!
She is a naturalist guide and shark seminar leader, specializing in human-shark interactions, and accompanies groups of divers on shark encounters in a dozen different destinations.
She has made over a thousand dives with sharks, including several hundred hours with top predators such as tiger, bull and oceanic sharks, making her one of the most experienced divers of her generation.
She is one of the few divers to have practised tonic immobility on sharks: the first woman in the world to have achieved this in South Africa using the Walter Bernardis technique.
She fights to promote quality ecotourism around sharks by involving local communities.
Anthony
A dive instructor, naturalist and expedition guide with extensive experience at sea, he specializes in creating enriching encounters with the ocean and its most emblematic species. His work is rooted not only in adventure, but also in education and conservation.
Over the years, he has guided divers through some of the world’s most extraordinary marine environments, from the coral reefs of the Maldives to the volcanic seamounts of the Azores and the richly biodiverse waters of the East African coast.
As a multilingual naturalist (French, Italian, English, Spanish), he brings a unique perspective to every dive, helping divers combine the pleasure of exploration with a better understanding of marine life, ocean dynamics and conservation issues.
Its aim is not only to offer safe, unforgettable experiences, but also to develop respect and responsibility for the ocean.
Avis clients
Je pensais venir pour voir des requins. Je suis repartie en ayant appris à les comprendre. Margaux ne vend pas juste une plongée, elle transmet une vraie lecture du comportement animal. Son calme est contagieux et on se sent immédiatement en sécurité. Le workshop de science participative a complètement changé ma façon de plonger.
Camille A.
J’ai rencontré Margaux et Anthony sur une croisière en Égypte. Le courant est très vite bien passé avec eux et leur groupe ! 2 jeunes plongeurs passionnés et friands de partage ! On plonge en apprenant des choses, j’adore ! Ambiance de groupe extraordinaire, on se refait un liveaboard avec eux et +/- le même groupe ! Foncez et on se croisera sûrement quelque part en leur compagnie !
Charles C.
Sono stato in crociera con Anthony e Margaux e stato una esperienza fantastica. Le conferenze e le immersioni sono state davvero fantastiche. Ho imparato un sacco di cose e ci tornerei con loro per i miei prossimi viaggi. Finite le foto e le immersioni per consumare !
Mario C.
Diving with sharks used to be on my bucket list. Diving with Margaux and Anthony turned into a life perspective shift. Their ability to combine marine biology, conservation, and pure emotion is rare. You don’t feel like a tourist , you feel like part of something meaningful.
Emily P.
Un viaje increíble con Margaux y Anthony. Inmersiones enriquecedoras y charlas súper interesantes donde aprendí muchísimo. Grupo reducido con barco privado. Y al final del viaje, un vídeo de recuerdo superprofesional (sobre y bajo el agua). ¡Inmersiones preciosas, información excelente y muchas risas! Volveré.
Júlia T.
Je n’étais même pas plongeuse au départ, j’accompagnais mon compagnon. Les conférences quotidiennes et les échanges m’ont passionnée. Margaux rend la science accessible, sans jamais la simplifier à outrance. On sent l’engagement derrière chaque mot.
sophie j.
Identifier un requin sur photo, analyser ses cicatrices, ses spécificités, estimer sa taille, comprendre ses déplacements… Je ne pensais pas que je pouvais contribuer à la recherche en tant que plongeur loisir. Margaux nous donne les outils et la confiance pour le faire sérieusement.
Julien R.
En tant que scientifique, je suis exigeante. Ce que j’ai apprécié, c’est la rigueur dans la collecte de données et le respect du protocole, tout en gardant une atmosphère chaleureuse. Son projet d’identification des requins bleus est impressionnant.
Martine S.
I was honestly nervous before my first shark dive. Anthony and Margaux’s briefing changed everything. They explain not only what to do, but why. Understanding the behavior made the fear disappear. A memory I’ll never forget!
Mark A.
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The Galapagos are considered one of the world’s top destinations for shark diving.
They include :
hammerhead sharks
Galapagos sharks
edged sharks
silky sharks
whale sharks
tiger sharks (rarer)
👉 And above all: some of the world’s most impressive schools of hammerhead sharks
🚢 Why choose a Galapagos diving cruise?
A Galapagos diving cruise is the only way to reach the most emblematic sites:
Darwin Island
Wolf Island
These sites are inaccessible from the ground.
👉 A cruise allows you to :
maximize dive time
access to the most remote areas
experience total immersion
👉 And if the Galapagos are so mythical, it’s also because of their legendary dive sites.
🦈 Diving in the Galapagos: the best sites for shark watching
The Galapagos are a world reference for shark diving. But there are some sites that clearly stand out from the crowd.
🌊 Darwin & Wolf: mythical sites
Darwin Island and Wolf Island are considered some of the best diving spots in the world. What makes them so special?
👉 Exceptional life density 👉 Rich currents 👉 Cleaning zones
🦈 What you can observe :
schools of hammerhead sharks
whale sharks (in season)
Galapagos sharks
silky sharks
tuna, jacks, schools of fish
👉 Often spectacular scenes, in the middle of the water.
🌪️ of “committed” diving
Diving in the Galapagos is not “easy” on some spots.
Conditions:
sometimes strong current
variable visibility
👉 Recommended level:
Advanced with 50 or 100 dives minimum
drifting experiment
good buoyancy management
🎯 A unique experience
What makes these dives unique:
👉 concentration of predators 👉 natural behavior 👉 absence of artificialization
Here :
👉 nothing is provoked 👉 everything is real
👉 But sharks are only part of the story.
🐋 Fauna of the Galapagos: exceptional marine biodiversity
There’s more to the Galapagos than sharks. It’s a complete ecosystem.
🐢 Emblematic fauna
Among the most iconic species:
Galapagos tortoises
marine iguanas
blue-legged boobies
Galapagos penguins
👉 A biodiversity unique in the world.
🐋 Cetaceans
Depending on the season, we can observe :
dolphins
whales
orcas
🐟 An explosion of underwater life
The waters are rich in :
schools of fish
rays
moray eels
nudibranchs
👉 Every dive is different.
🌊 Why such richness?
The Galápagos are influenced by several currents:
Humboldt Current or Peru Current: a cold ocean current that rises from Antarctica, flows along the coasts of Chile and Peru and continues off the Equator. This mass of cold, nutrient-laden water rises to the surface thanks to anupwelling effect, fostering an abundance of marine life.
Cromwell current or subequatorial countercurrent: a deep cold ocean current that flows beneath the South Equatorial Current. It flows up the western coasts of Fernandina and Isabela. For this reason, the dives there are particularly cool, then continue around the islands to gradually end their course in the center of the archipelago.
Panama Current : a mass of warm water also known as “El Niño” from the northeast, coming from Panama.
👉 This blend creates an ultra-productive zone, a micro-climate on the Galapagos and makes the cruising experience unique.
🚢 Galapagos diving cruise: what can you really expect?
A Galápagos diving cruise is not a classic trip. It’s an immersion.
🗓️ The rhythm on board
A typical day :
Early wake-up call – snacks, tea, coffee…
Briefing and 1st dive
Breakfast
Briefing and 2nd dive
Lunch
Briefing and 3rd dive
Excursions on land or by boat (if planned)
4th dive (if planned)
Dinner
Site navigation
🤿 Diving conditions
water between 15 and 26°C
frequent current
variable visibility
👉 recommended combination: 5 to 7 mm flush
👥 Who is this cruise for?
✔ experienced divers ✔ passionate about sharks, large pelagics and terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity
🎯 What you come for
You’re not here to :
👉 easy diving 👉 extreme comfort
You’re here for :
👉 the wild 👉 the real 👉 the intense
🚢 Ready to live the experience?
If you want to discover the Galapagos in the best conditions, with an immersive, supervised approach that focuses on understanding the environment, join the next cruise!
