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Technical Specifications

Year of Construction 1993
Type Diving Yacht
Length 100ft (30.5m)
Beam 22ft (6.7m)
Capacity 16 passengers
Accommodation 8 Staterooms
Draft 7ft (2.1m)
Main Engines 2 x Detroit Diesel 12V-71 TA 1050 HP
On Board Salon, dining area, sun deck, photo/video center, bar, hot tub, BBQ, kayaks, dive deck, personal gear storage, fresh water showers, camera table, and wetsuit drying area
Max Speed 10 knots
Crew Captain, dive master, engineer, chef, steward, and 2 dive guides
Safety & Navigation Radar, depth sounder, GPS, EPIRB, radio communication, life rafts, life vests, fire extinguishers, emergency oxygen, and first aid kit

Itinerary / 8D – 7N / Diving

Day

Time  Location

Thursday

AM Baltra: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
  PM Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point

Friday

AM Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point Bartholomew Island
  PM Bartholomew Island

Saturday

AM Wolf Island
  PM Wolf Island

Sunday

AM Darwin Island
  PM Wolf Island

Monday

AM Isabela Island: Cape Marshall
  PM Isabela Island: Cape Marshall

Tuesday

AM Fernandina Island: Cape Douglas
  PM Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

Wednesday

AM Santiago Island: Cousins Rock
  PM Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Thursday

AM Baltra: Transfer to Baltra Airport

Carrion Point - Santa Cruz Island

Category Information
Highlights White tip reef Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Manta ray, Marine Life
Possible Activities Diving
Type of Landing No Landing
Difficulty Moderate

Bartholomew Island

Category Information
Highlights Pinnacle Rock, panoramic view, moonlike landscape, penguins, pioneer plants, lava cactus; snorkeling, reef sharks, rays, and great colorful fish
Possible Activities Dinghy ride, snorkeling & hiking (1.25 mi/ 2km)
Type of Landing Wet landing and Dry landing
Difficulty Difficult

Wolf Island

Category Information
Highlights Reaching a maximum of 253 m (830 ft), Wolf Island is an extinct volcano that is fascinating above and below sea level; Animals: Big schools of sharks, tuna, and hundreds of moray eels clutter the various sites. Sea lions and turtles accompany divers past spotted eagle rays, dolphins and the occasional whale shark from Oct to DIC.
Possible Activities Diving
Type of Landing No landing
Difficulty Difficult

Darwin Island

Category Information
Highlights Whale sharks, hammerheads, giant schools of yellow fin tuna and jacks, rays, silky sharks and octopi!
Possible Activities Diving
Type of Landing No landing

Cape Marshall - Isabela Island

Category Information
Highlights The “usual” sea turtles and sea lions swim along with you and the Chevron barracuda, yellow fin tuna, marbled rays, mobula rays, snappers, and more!
Possible Activities Diving
Type of Landing No Landing
Difficulty Moderate/Difficult
Experience required Minimum advanced open water and 30 dives. Experience with current, walls, and good buoyancy needed.
Depth 10-35 m (33-98 feet)
Currents Strong
Water Temp 17C-23C / 63F-73F, depending on the season and special conditions
Endemic Animals The Galapagos black-striped salema

Cape Douglas - Fernandina Island

Category Information
Highlights Fur sea lions and Galapagos sea lions mingle with the snacking marine iguanas and penguins.
Possible Activities Diving
Type of Landing Dry Landing
Difficulty Difficult
Experience required Advanced open water and minimum 40 logged dives
Depth 20 m (66 ft)
Currents Moderate
Water Temp 18-26 C (65-78 F)
Endemic Animals Galapagos marine iguana

Vicente Roca Point - Isabela Island

Category Information
Highlights Penguins, blue-footed boobies, terns, Nazca boobies, sea lions.; snorkeling: sea turtles, rays and puffer fish.
Possible Activities Snorkeling & dinghy ride
Type of Landing No Landing
Difficulty Easy
Experience required Minimum open water diver with good buoyancy control
Depth Average dive depth 20 M (66 ft)
Currents Mild to none
Water Temp 17-24 C (62-76 F), depending on the season and special conditions
Endemic Animals Camotillo

Cousins Rock - Santiago Island

Category Information
Highlights Green sea turtles and sea lions accompany the diver on the lookout for hammerheads and Galapagos sharks.
Possible Activities This site offers up a buffet of amazing sights for the diver: giant mantas below, sea turtles above, sea horses in the coral, and sea lions that play with your bubbles.
Type of Landing Dry Landing
Difficulty Moderate/Difficult
Experience required Minimum advanced open water diver and 30 logged dives. Divers must have good buoyancy control.
Depth 2 m-30 m maximum dive depth (one side has a rock-plate slope)
Currents Moderate, with surge in shallower waters
Water Temp 17C-23C / 63F-73F, depending on the season and special conditions
Endemic Animals Juvenile Galapagos black coral

Highlands - San Cristobal Island

Category Information
Highlights Giant tortoises, endemic bird species, panoramic views, lush vegetation.
Possible Activities 0
Type of Landing 0
Difficulty 0

Trip Includes

✅ VAT
✅ Airport Transfer
✅ Alcoholic Beverages
✅ Drinking Water
✅ Soft drinks
✅ Tea & Coffee
✅ Wine with Dinner
✅ Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals)
✅ Snacks
✅ Diving Package
✅ Cabin Towels
✅ Complimentary Toiletries

 

Required Extras

❌ National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip)
❌ Visas and Fees (20 USD per trip)

The best time to visit is during the dry season (June to December) when the weather is pleasant and marine life is abundant.

The yacht provides comfortable cabins, a spacious lounge, a sun deck, and delicious meals prepared by the onboard chef.

The Galapagos Aggressor III explores various islands in the Galápagos archipelago, including Fernandina, Isabela, and Santa Cruz.

Guests can enjoy diving, snorkeling, and exploring the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands.

The typical duration of cruises aboard the Galapagos Aggressor III is around 7 nights.

Customer Service: +593 99 075 3119

Email Adress: sales@cruiseingalapagos.com

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