September 2027
Hammerhead and Whale Shark Special

The Galapagos Islands is probably the best diving destination in the world for people who like the BIG STUFF and want to spot unusual marine life. You can read the BLOG article about our previous trip and see some of our FACEBOOK photos to see just what we mean! The Galapagos is truly the Mecca for divers!
Made famous by Darwin the Galapagos are a group of Islands found approximately 600 miles from the African and lies on the equator.
The Galapagos is one of those rare places where you can dive through hundreds of hammerhead sharks as well as finding a whale sharks cruising along the surface. Toss in silky sharks, sea turtles, giant morays and schooling fish in their thousands… And that’s just the first dive at Darwin!
At Wolf Island you can expect huge Galapagos sharks, eagle rays up close and even more hammerhead sharks, whilst other dive sites allow you to witness 2-3m Mola Mola that are like mini-swimming planets, seals on a variety of dive sites and it is also the only place on the planet where you get marine iguanas.
Macro life is plentiful. Black coral bushes shelter seahorses, blennies, nudibranchs, hawkfish and frogfish. Sea iguanas are a unique sight, along with speedy penguins and playful sea lions.
This is but a mere taste of why divers consistently proclaim the Galapagos to have the healthiest marine life in the Pacific.


APPROXIMATE FLIGHT DETAILS
Outbound Flight (exact dates tbc) sample only | 13th September 2027 | Depart London | Arrive Galapagos 14th July (after one night stay in Ecuador) |
Return Flight (exact dates tbc) sample only | Depart Galapagos | Arrive London 23rd September (one night stay in Ecuador) |
Galapagos Master
Built in 2004 the yacht Galapagos Master underwent a full refit in November 2014. The refit was supervised by the experienced yacht builders of Worldwide Dive and Sail, Jan & Frank van der Linde, who have also brought you the Siren Fleet.
Communal areas comprise of a spacious indoor lounge, on the middle level, with cushioned bench seating and plasma screen for movie and photo viewing. Adjacent to the lounge is our indoor dining area complete with cocktail bar. An indoor camera set-up station, with numerous charging points (US round pin plug) and storage drawers is situated to the rear providing ample room for a full photography charter group. Further camera preparation areas can be found on the rear deck next to the dive deck.
The upper level has shaded outdoor bench seating with cushioned loungers from where our guests can enjoy the fresh air and views of the Galapagos. For those who enjoy to relax in the sun there is the top level sun-deck or upper level bow area with additional cushioned loungers provided for your comfort.
Guests are free to take advantage of the gangways on both the port and starboard sides to walk around the yacht or visit the Captain in his bridge on the upper deck.
The dive equipment set up is found on the aft deck of the lower level. We provide individual set up areas, with under bench storage for all your personal items. Rinse tanks are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and camera gear, whilst there are 2 shower heads for those wishing for a quick post-dive rinse down. A further 2 deck heads are situated on the starboard side of the boat, just in front of the salon


NON-DIVERS
Non-divers are welcome but there are few snorkelling opportunities available.
PRICE
Package includes:
- Return economy flights from London Heathrow
- 7 nights aboard the Galapagos Master
- 2 nights accommodation
- All meals and soft drinks
- 3-4 dives per day
BOAT PRICE including transfers, all meals and dives £5,950 on the lower deck and £6,200 for the upper deck based on 2 people sharing. Please note that the exact price of the boat has yet to be released so these are the prices based on 2026.
Flights and hotel rates aren’t released until 2026 but allow up to an additional £1,500.
Payment schedule:
£1000 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place
£1,500 payable by 10th November 2026
£balance payable by 10th July 2027
Flights and hotel accommodation payable at time of booking
Add 3 days land-based extension including accommodation and 3 day ‘footsteps of Darwin tour’ from approx c.£1,700.
Required additional payments and on-board extras:
– Flights, additional transfers and hotels
– Galapagos National Park tax : currently $100 USD payable in cash only on arrival at San Cristobal Airport
– Ingala Transit Card : $10 USD payable in cash only at Guayaquil International Airport
– Hyperbaric chamber fee : $35 USD payable on-board
– Nitrox
– Alcoholic drinks
– Dive equipment rental
– Dive computer rental
– Underwater torch rental
EQUIPMENT
If you need to hire equipment then it is £100 from us for the entire duration including BCD, regs, weight belt, mask, fins and boots. Does not include torch or dive computer.
TO BOOK
Please contact us directly…
There are only 15 spaces available so please book your space ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Oyster Diving offers and sells flight packages as the agent of ATOL holders. When you pay us for a flight package you will be supplied with an ATOL certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. For further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate.
Overview
Made famous by Darwin the Galapagos are a group of Islands found approximately 600 miles from the African and lies on the equator.
The Galapagos is one of those rare places where you can dive through hundreds of hammerhead sharks as well as finding a whale sharks cruising along the surface. Toss in silky sharks, sea turtles, giant morays and schooling fish in their thousands… And that’s just the first dive at Darwin!
Diving in the Galapagos can be challenging, even for the experienced diver. At many sites currents can be strong and visibility may diminish due to currents and an influx of nutrients. You will need to be a minimum of Advanced Open Water Diver with at least 50 logged dives, preferably in similar conditions.
Water temperature ranges from 21-30°C (70-86°F) between December and May when manta rays are more commonly sighted. However, it drops to an average of 16-24°C (60-75°F) between June and November when the Humboldt Current comes up from the south, bringing with it plankton; making this the best time for seeing whale sharks. Thermoclines can also be expected and divers are advised to bring suitable thermal protection.
There will also be the opportunity to add on a couple of days for extra land based activities – details will be announced in due course.
Depending on the flights closer to the time we normally stay in Ecuador for an evening on the way and on the return, this is a great experience in itself!
At Wolf Island you can expect huge Galapagos sharks, eagle rays up close and even more hammerhead sharks, whilst other dive sites allow you to witness 2-3m Mola Mola that are like mini-swimming planets, seals on a variety of dive sites and it is also the only place on the planet where you get marine iguanas.
Macro life is plentiful. Black coral bushes shelter seahorses, blennies, nudibranchs, hawkfish and frogfish. Sea iguanas are a unique sight, along with speedy penguins and playful sea lions.
This is but a mere taste of why divers consistently proclaim the Galapagos to have the healthiest marine life in the Pacific.