Galapagos Liveaboard Comparison Chart (10 Galapagos Dive Liveaboards)

Things to consider when choosing a Galapagos liveaboard dive boat

If you’re thinking about your next scuba diving liveaboard trip, this collection includes a Galapagos liveaboard comparison chart/collection.

The table/collection includes the name of the Galapagos liveaboard, the 'from' day-rate for the liveaboard, together with a customer rating out of 10, the Scuba Diving Earth Rating (or SDE Rating) and a list of pros too.

Each of these Galapagos liveaboards link to a "Full Review", which includes amongst many other features, the maximum number of guests, numbers of trip days, customer reviews, boat features, cabin features, diving features, and lots more. Or you can simply click "Check Availability"instead.

If you have other preferences to add to these Galapagos dive liveaboards, use the filter section to narrow your search to find your perfect dive liveaboard.

10 products

  • Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.7/10
    SDE Rating*: 75%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tub & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 9 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 39.5m (130ft) length ; 7.5m (25ft) beam
  • Galapagos Master Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 8.7/10
    SDE Rating*: 61%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 9 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 32.3m (106ft) length ; 7.5m (25ft) beam
  • Nortada Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 8.7/10
    SDE Rating*: 68%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 4 cabins; 5 bathrooms; 12 guests
    Vessel size: 25.7m (84ft) length ; 5.4m (18ft) beam
  • Galaxy Diver II Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.4/10
    SDE Rating*: 73%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 29.0m (95ft) length ; 6.6m (22ft) beam
  • Danubio Azul Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 7.3/10
    SDE Rating*: 68%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 7 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 24.8m (81ft) length ; 5.5m (18ft) beam
  • Calipso Dive Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.4/10
    SDE Rating*: 75%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tub
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 35.4m (116ft) length ; 8.0m (26ft) beam
  • Aqua Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 68%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 9 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 26.0m (85ft) length ; 5.5m (18ft) beam
  • Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 61%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    💰 WIFI & Internet Available (Paid)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tub
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 11 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 30.5m (100ft) length ; 6.7m (22ft) beam
  • Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 8.8/10
    SDE Rating*: 60%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tub
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 8 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 34.0m (112ft) length ; 6.5m (21ft) beam
  • Galapagos Sky Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.5/10
    SDE Rating*: 73%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 8 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 30.5m (100ft) length ; 7.3m (24ft) beam

* SDE Rating is short for "SDE Liveaboard Rating", our feature-based scoring system that rates dive liveaboards across six categories: Boat, Cabin, Diving, Food, Drinks, and Non-Diver amenities. Each category is scored out of 10 and combined to give an overall percentage rating for each dive liveaboard. Read the full description of the SDE Liveaboard Rating system

Customer Rated is the rating given by customers on Liveaboard.com

Note: The above “Price Per Day” for each Galapagos Islands liveaboard was correct at the time of producing this comparison chart, as was the exchange rate used to convert the GBP cost to US Dollars and Euros. For an up-to-date cost for your chosen Galapagos Islands liveaboard, please visit the "Check Availabilty" page.

Liveaboard Discounted Deals

Once you've found your perfect Galapagos Islands dive liveaboard, you might want to use this table of discounted liveaboard deals and last minute deals to find a great deal.

Galapagos Islands Liveaboard Frequently Asked Questions

What is Included in the Base Price of a Galapagos liveaboard trip?

The most important what's included in the price of a Galapagos liveaboard trip

  1. It should almost go without saying; what's usually included in a Galapagos dive liveaboard trip is the diving. What is normally always included in the 'free' diving package for each dive will be a tank with air (Sometimes nitrox is also included for free - but check this on the liveaboard's own page - click the "Read Full Review" for more details). You can also use the filter on the left under "Diving Features" and filter using "Free Nitrox" if this is important to you. Your weight belt is also provided for each dive too, plus a free dive guide and up to 3-4 dives per day. But you'll need to either bring your own dive gear, or rent this onboard. Most Galapagos dive liveaboards offer dive gear rental, where the cost of which can be checked on the page for the dive boat you choose(Click the Check Availability for details), or again using the filter under "Diving" and use the "Gear rental" filter.
  2. A meal plan is usually also included on most Galapagos liveaboards, which is similar to an all-inclusive hotel, but in this case you're on a floating Galapagos hotel in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that surrounds the Galapagos Islands. Once you've chosen what looks like the perfect Galapagos liveaboard for you, you'll be able to see which ones offer an all-inclusive meal package. But even better, use the filters down the left hand side and filter under "Food & Drinks" and "Full-board option", as this will give you all those Galapagos liveaboards that include meals in the price shown.
  3. There are many other things that are also included in the price of your Galapagos liveaboard trip, and the best way to filter this Galapagos Liveaboard Comparison Chart list to your chosen "what's important to you" is to use the "Included" filter on the left and tick each item you would like to be included on your dive trip. The Liveaboard chart will update with each selection you make, to narrow down the list of Galapagos Liveaboards that are perfect for your dive liveaboard trip.

What are the Experience and Certification Requirements For a Galapagos Liveaboard?

The experience and certification requirements of Galapagos liveaboards

  1. Minimum logged dives: The number of logged dives required for a Galapagos liveaboard depends on the chosen trip itinerary and the types of diving on that trip. Dive itineraries vary from one Galapagos Liveaboard trip to the next, and this will largely depend on the dive depths and expected currents on the dives. Most dives in The Galapagos Islands have strong currents and include depths of more than 20+ metres and most dive boats have mandatory 50 or 100+ logged dive requirements. When you select your chosen Galapagos liveaboard, make sure to choose the right itinerary that is suitable for your diver certification level and number of logged dives.
  2. Required certifications: The required certification level for all Galapagos dive liveaboards is Advanced Open Water (or equivalent). Also, bear in mind that many Galapagos liveaboards offer scuba diving courses, where you can improve your diver certification level. For this search use the "Optional Extras (Not included in the price)" to filter for those Galapagos liveaboards that offer scuba diving courses onboard.
  3. Proof of certifications: To dive from a Galapagos Liveaboard you will need to prove your diver certification level before you can dive. So make sure to bring your certification card or have access to the app provided by your scuba diving body. You will also need proof of Nitrox certification if you want to take advantage of nitrox onboard, or deep-dive certification if there are deeper dives on the itinerary you choose.

How Many Dives and Daily Schedules are Offered on Galapagos Liveaboards?

The number of dive and daily schedules offered on Galapagos liveaboards

  1. Daily dive count: Most standard Galapagos liveaboards include up to 3 to 4 dives per day, where many include a night dive option too. On some Galapagos liveaboards you can pay for additional dives too, but 2-3 dives per day is more than enough. The first dive of the day is often early in the morning before breakfast, and then the other 1-2 dives are done throughout the day, with the last one when it's starting to go dark or once it is dark. To filter the max number of dives per trip, you can use the left hand side filter using the "Max Dive Number" to filter by the total number of dives over the whole trip.
  2. Rest and relaxation: When you are diving up to three times per day, this can get very tiring, especially if you're not using nitrox to dive. So you don't have to do every dive, but I always recommend you do the early morning dive, as this is the time I've always seen the most interesting things, especially shark activity (if you love sharks like I do!).
  3. Pacing the dives and crossings: The great thing about diving The Galapagos Islands from a liveaboard is that most of the long distance travel is done over night, whilst you're eating dinner or sleeping. This means you wake up on the next dive site ready to go. But this also means there's no 'day-boat trip' to reach the dive site beforehand - instead you simply get kitting up and dive. Diving The Galapagos Islands from a liveaboard also means you're there on the dive site before any day boats arrive. This is another good reason to always do the early morning dive, as you're less likely to encounter divers who are staying on land (i.e. on one of the Galapagos Islands), who use day boats to dive. Also, the number of dives per day on the trip as a whole is dependent on the number of transit days, and the distances between dive sites, where the boat does move between sites during the day. But also, many of the best dive sites you dive from a Galapagos liveaboard can only be dived from a liveaboard and cannot be reached by the day boats at all.

1. Humboldt Explorer features

Humboldt Explorer

Humboldt explorer Galapagos liveaboard – Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

In addition to the main features listed in the comparison chart above, here are a few more important things to consider if you choose the Humboldt Explorer liveaboard dive boat.

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Meals food and beverages included in the price:

  • Drinking water.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Full-board meal plan (all meals).
  • Set menu dinner with local food.
  • Free Wine at dinner.
  • Beer and wine available on board at an extra charge.
  • Fine wine selection.
  • Free soft drinks.
  • All-day snacks.

Cabin comfort includes:

  • 8 cabins in total.
  • Air Conditioning.
  • En-suite bathrooms.
  • TVs.
  • Sea view cabins available.

Scuba facilities:

  • Scuba gear rental.
  • DIN Adapters.
  • Dive deck.
  • Nitrox at an extra cost.
  • Sidemount diving.
  • Shaded diving area.
  • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly and snorkel gear on board at an extra cost.
  • Scuba diving courses, including nitrox diving course, at an extra cost.

Other facilities include:

  • Camera station.
  • Warm water showers.
  • Cabin and deck towels.

Top review of the Galapagos Humboldt liveaboard:

Some of the best diving in my 40 years of diving and dozens of liveaboards. 14 whale sharks, hundreds of hammerheads, curious silkies.” Recommended for: Diving, crew, land visits. Greg A, United States. Click this link to find out more information and prices for the Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard.

2. Aqua Liveaboard features

Aqua Liveaboard

Aqua liveaboard – Galapagos liveaboard – image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

In addition to the main features listed in the comparison chart above, here are a few more important things to consider if you choose the Aqua liveaboard dive boat.

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Meals food and beverages included in the price:

  • Drinking water.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Full-board meal plan (all meals).
  • Set menu dinner with local food and buffet style.
  • Vegetarian options.
  • Beer and wine available on board at an extra charge.
  • Fine wine selection.

Cabin comfort includes:

  • 9 cabins in total.
  • Air Conditioning.
  • En-suite bathrooms.
  • Sea view cabins available.

Scuba facilities:

Other facilities include:

  • Camera station.
  • Warm water showers.
  • Outdoor dining.
  • Library.
  • Sun deck.
  • Kayaks.
  • Cabin and deck towels.

Top review of the Galapagos Aqua liveaboard:

Amazing diving on a reasonable boat. The boat was nearly constantly moving between dive sites, but the northern islands (Wolf and Darwin) along with the day on the west coast of Isabella and Fernandina were definitely the highlights. We saw tons of hammerheads, several whale sharks, a handful of Mola Mola, watched the marine iguanas feeding and more. The boat is renovated but is a tight space for the number of divers and only had 2 guides. The did an excellent job with rental gear and all the paperwork before our trip. Overall, it is hard to go wrong with a liveaboard in the Galapagos because the wildlife is so dense, so it comes down to what amenities and diver to guide ratio you want to pay for.” Recommended for: Marine life, Marine life, Marine life. Richard O, CanadaClick this link to find out more information and prices for the Aqua Liveaboard.

3. Calipso Liveaboard features

Calipso Dive Liveaboard

Calipso liveaboard – Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

In addition to the main features listed in the comparison chart above, here are a few more important things to consider if you choose the Calipso liveaboard dive boat.

Meals food and beverages included in the price:

  • Drinking water.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Full-board meal plan (all meals).
  • Set menu dinner with local and western food.
  • Vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Beer and wine available on board at an extra charge.
  • Fine wine selection.
  • Free soft drinks.
  • All-day snacks.
  • Welcome cocktails.

Cabin comfort includes:

  • 8 cabins in total.
  • Air Conditioning.
  • En-suite bathrooms.
  • TVs.
  • Sea view cabins available.

Scuba facilities:

  • Scuba gear rental.
  • DIN Adapters.
  • Dive deck.
  • Nitrox at an extra cost.
  • Sidemount diving.
  • Shaded diving area.
  • Scuba nitrox diving course at an extra cost.

Other facilities:

  • Camera station.
  • Warm water showers.
  • Free internet.
  • Library.
  • Deck towels.

Click this link to find out more information and prices for the Calipso Liveaboard.

4. Galapagos Sky Liveaboard features

Galapagos Sky liveaboard – Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

In addition to the main features listed in the comparison chart above, here are a few more important things to consider if you choose the Galapagos Sky liveaboard dive boat.

Meals food and beverages included in the price:

  • Drinking water.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Full-board meal plan (all meals).
  • Set menu dinner with local and western food.
  • Beach BBQ.
  • Fine cuisine.
  • Vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Free wine with dinner.
  • Beer and wine available on board at an extra charge.
  • Fine wine selection.
  • Free soft drinks.
  • All-day snacks.
  • Welcome cocktails.

Cabin comfort includes:

  • 8 cabins in total.
  • Air Conditioning.
  • En-suite bathrooms.
  • TVs.
  • Sea view cabins available.

Scuba facilities:

  • Scuba gear rental.
  • DIN Adapters.
  • Dive deck.
  • Free Nitrox.
  • Shaded diving area.

Other facilities include:

  • Camera station.
  • Warm water showers.
  • Library.
  • Cabin and deck towels.
  • Land excursions with an on-board naturalist.

Top review of the Galapagos Sky liveaboard:

Trip of a lifetime! The Galápagos diving is phenomenal and the GalápagosSky itinerary and crew did a fantastic job at elevating my experience. The itinerary was designed to optimize our time spent at iconic dive site and they did a great job at incorporating land and zodiac excursions around the islands. Every single one of the crew members, from the kitchen staff to the Captan, made sure we were well taken care of and that all our needs were met and exceeded. Our guides Max and Enrique were very knowledgeable and excited about every dive and it made diving with them extremely enjoyable. I would highly recommend the Galápagos Sky and hope to someday return.” Recommended for: The dives were action packed, the educational land excursions and the best part was the incredible attentive staff! Maggie V, United States. Click this link to find out more information and prices for the Galapagos Sky Liveaboard.

5. Galapagos Master Liveaboard features

Galapagos Master

Galapagos Sky liveaboard – image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

In addition to the main features listed in the comparison chart above, here are a few more important things to consider if you choose the Galapagos Master liveaboard dive boat.

Meals food and beverages included in the price:

  • Drinking water.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Full-board meal plan (all meals).
  • Local and western food buffet style.
  • Fine cuisine.
  • Vegetarian options.
  • Beer and wine available on board at an extra charge.
  • Fine wines selection.
  • Free soft drinks.
  • All-day snacks.

Cabin comfort includes:

  • 9 cabins in total.
  • Air Conditioning.
  • En-suite bathrooms.

Scuba facilities:

  • Scuba gear rental.
  • DIN Adapters.
  • Dive deck.
  • Nitrox at an extra costs.
  • Shaded diving area.
  • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly with snorkel equipment on-board at an extra cost.

Other facilities include:

  • Camera station.
  • Warm water showers.
  • Library.
  • Cabin and deck towels.

Top review of the Galapagos Master liveaboard:

Excellent dive, awesome itinerary! The two days diving at Darwin’s Arch, one day at Wolf, and the one day at Punta Vicente Roca and Cabo Douglas. Mind blowing experience!Recommended for: The diving, the guides, the itinerary. Yu-Hsien S, TaiwanClick this link to find out more information and prices for the Galapagos Master Liveaboard.

6. Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard features

Galapagos Aggressor III

Galapagos Aggressor III liveaboard – Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

In addition to the main features listed in the comparison chart above, here are a few more important things to consider if you choose the Galapagos Aggressor III liveaboard dive boat.

Meals food and beverages included in the price:

  • Drinking water.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Full-board meal plan (all meals).
  • Local and western food buffet style.
  • Fine cuisine.
  • Free wine with dinner.
  • Beer and wine available on board at an extra charge.
  • Free soft drinks.
  • Snacks.

Cabin comfort includes:

  • 8 cabins in total.
  • Air Conditioning.
  • En-suite bathrooms.
  • TVs.
  • Internet at an extra costs.

Scuba facilities:

  • Scuba gear rental.
  • Dive deck.
  • Nitrox available at an extra costs.
  • Shaded diving area.
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly.
  • Scuba courses, including a nitrox diving course, at an extra cost.

Other facilities include:

  • Camera station.
  • Warm water showers.
  • Jacuzzi/Hot tub.
  • Cabin towels.

Top review of the Galapagos Aggressor III liveaboard:

Amazing trip! First of all, I have never seen so much safety on a boat. We did an evacuation drill, and every diver was equipped with a surface marker flag/SMB, an air-driven horn and a rescue GPS. The watertemperature is different between divespots. In one week (end oktober) we had a range from 15 til 24 degrees Celcius. I went on the trip with high expectations, but the diving topped all the expectations! Very big whalesharks (on 5 dives!), playing sealions, seahorses, lots of sharks, big schools of hammerheadsharks, feeding marine iguana’s, mola mola, dolphins, different sorts of rays.” Recommended for: The big, beautiful and amazing marinelife. Excellent staff. Gerry J, Netherlands. Click this link to find out more information and prices for the Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard.

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