DivingGalapagos.com is the leading provider of diving cruises to the Galapagos Islands and land excursions to the Ecuadorian mainland. Our staff has built its reputation by providing professional, friendly and personalized service.

For new-comers and returnees alike, now is an exciting time to travel with DivingGalapagos.com!

The January 1998 issue of Rodale's 'Scuba Diving Magazine' rated the Galapagos Archipelago among the world's top diving destinations and one of the top five big animal dives in the Pacific Basin.

The usual diving cruise includes from 2 to 3 dives a day. However, our diving itineraries include several daily dives in addition to selected land visits to the best islands. This type of program gives the visitor an opportunity to understand that in the Galapagos, life above water is as spectacular as the one below!

At certain dive sites, such as Roca Redonda or the northernmost islands of Wolf and Darwin, we try to provide up to 4 dives a day! Night dives are also included, depending on the weather conditions. All dives in the Galapagos are made from a dinghy (panga as known in the islands).

Our dive-masters are accomplished professionals; they are equally knowledgeable about marine life as well as the fauna above water. Their task is to educate the visitor with regards to the riches of the Galapagos and to provide safety and comfort for our diving clients.

Discovered in 1535, the Islands became hideouts for buccaneers and sea rovers, including the famed William Dampier. Alexander Selkirk (Robinson Crusoe) came here in 1709 after his rescue from the Juan Fernández Islands. As few attempts have been made to settle the Galapagos, the animals display little fear of humans. When Charles Darwin first arrived in 1835, he found that half of the birds and plants were different from species in other parts of the world. About a third of the shore fish and nearly all the reptiles also differed. These variations helped to suggest to Darwin the theory of evolution set forth in his "Origin of Species". Giant land iguanas bask under cactus and marine iguanas swarm the coastal rocks. The shoreline is also frequented by herds of sea lions and fur seals. Among the birds indigenous to the islands are species of pelicans, penguins, flightless cormorants, herons, doves, finches, mockingbirds, hawks, albatross, and blue-footed-boobies.   M/Y Mistral

From November to June, the water temperature averages 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with February to April the warmest time. Water temperature from July to October averages 70 degrees Fahrenheit and falls well below 70 degrees in August and September. For those traveling with “children”, we recommend that you plan your trip from November through June, when dive conditions are better suited for the younger divers. s Guided walks ashore are an important part of the overall Galapagos experience - they take you over volcanic rocks doffed with strange plants and animals. Here you may see native giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds. In order to protect this wealth of sea life against abuses by man, the Galapagos Marine Reserve, with waters totaling 27,000 square miles, was signed into law in 1985, protecting marine life up to 15 nautical miles offshore. Dive trips can be arranged year-round through private charter for families, groups of friends, as well as corporate events. The following rules have been established in order to preserve the Galapagos Islands' marine ecosystems. One should respect the marine environment and do not engage in any activities that might damage it. Control your movements while diving. Practice natural buoyancy control during all dives, Catching or collecting marine life is strictly forbidden. Any artifacts found on the bottom may not be removed.