Overall, the expectations of the Galapagos liveaboard, both in terms of the boat and the underwater world, were by and large fulfilled. I.e. the boat is well built, practical and efficient, although smaller than comparable boats, the food is excellent. The underwater world of Galapagos is fantastic and it was a unique liveaboard. We basically saw everything the Galapagos has to offer, the only thing we didn't see were the really big schools of hammerhead sharks, but that's "complaining on a very high level" :)
The conditions were very challenging in our particular week, i.e. relatively strong currents and, due to the season, rather low visibility and lower water temperatures. But that's what we wanted. If we come back at the same time, a dry suit is a must. At the same time, however, the underwater sightings were brilliant: endless streams of hammerhead and Galapagos sharks at the cleaning stations, individually and in small groups, sometimes briefly in schools of 30-50 animals, schools of eagle rays, several times huge whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions and bears, mola molas in groups of up to 10 animals, countless marine iguanas and special "cold water fish"...
Conclusion: absolutely recommended!

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An unforgettable diving vacation with everything we could have wished for: Whale sharks, schools of hammerheads, sharks, mola molas, swimming iguanas, sea lions and 2 penguins. The dives often involve currents, so diving experience is important.

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We were on the Aqua in Galapagos in July 2025. Galapagos delivers what the countless videos on social media platforms promise. A wealth of underwater fauna, schools of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, mola molas, baitballs, sea lions - it was brilliant. The ship itself is not a luxury cruiser. Everything is rather basic. The only point of criticism: the furnishings in the cabins would benefit from a refurbishment. Otherwise, everything was of a very good standard. The crew are always helpful and friendly and are on hand if you need help. The captain definitely knows his trade and the guides were of a very good standard. The food was - as almost always - very good on diving ships, even considering the limited space in the kitchen. I would particularly like to emphasize that emphasis was also placed on favoring local cuisine. I would also like to point out that a more detailed safety briefing would be good, e.g. how to get to the emergency exit if you are below deck, etc. I think that going through a rescue chain once is certainly helpful for all participants.

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This 3-week Galapagos tour was simply sensational - UR-Super !
... only the weather was cloudy during the first 2 weeks, which made the (8x4)
32 mega dives at Wolf and Darwin were a bit dark. But we saw "all" the animals there: Whale sharks, lots of hammerheads, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, whitetip sharks, a silvertip shark, eagle rays, dolphins, ...
Vicente Roca: bullhead spiny dogfish, mola molas, sea lions, turtles, ... a penguin and a cormorant also under water !
Isabela east: Manta rays, ...

The crew of the ship was "the best I've ever had". Very friendly and extremely helpful.
The 2 dive guides/nat.park rangers were also great - excellent organization and the tour leader was also very flexible regarding the dives per day and the destinations of the dives = very situationally flexible. All of this was only possible with the also very cooperative and excellent captain.
Total: 62 dives!

The two inflatable boats were also in excellent condition. The skippers were also excellent and very experienced
They always found the "surfacing" group after the air bubbles.
The buoy was never needed.

The cuisine was at its best - delicious from the first meal to the last.
The only weak point was the tiny cabins !!! Especially for two photographers in the same room !!!!!!
Here the improvisation of the diving guests was an absolute must.
The ship is probably the last - still in active service - of its generation. The new ship is already under construction at the shipyard.

The diving platform, the saloon and the "seating area" above the wet area were also very, very small. But the new ship will arrive in 2 years at the latest.
All in all, it was a great time under and above water. The land excursions were a special and "unique experience" with lots of information about geology, flora and fauna from our tour guide.
This trip was simply a very special experience.


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Once in a lifetime, we thought.
3 weeks liveaboard? Not a bargain, but we'll do it... once.
Now we think we'll do it again, but when it's a bit warmer.
Our experiences there can hardly be put into words. Sensational!

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Very good as a diving adventure, but at the wrong time of year. April-May is better, which is what the dive guide recommended. Postponing such trips to the fall-winter because of a few whale sharks is nonsense.
The ship itself is absolutely unsuitable because of the small cabins and the lack of a toilet on the back deck or in the lounge. It is said that the ship will be replaced within the next 2-3 years, which is good. I don't want to criticize the hefty price of the trip, but the ship doesn't fit into this category.
Otherwise I was satisfied, the dives were optimal and there were plenty of them. The shore excursions also deserve the highest praise. The master dive guide knows his business, he is well educated, speaks excellent English and has a great deal of general knowledge.

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Sensational crew and dive guides!
The food was fantastic.


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Brilliant diving trip! My cabin in the lower part of the boat stank. But you could get used to it.

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Darwin and Wolf were a dream! Thousands of scalloped hammerhead sharks and also the, mostly pregnant, Galapagos sharks passed us in droves, schooling fish and whatever your heart desires! Later also the iguanas underwater! Too bad we didn't get to see the moonfish... that's just nature. It was only thanks to these great diving experiences that the ship "Aqua" was bearable, it is simply too small! The cabin was 4m2, you couldn't sit straight on the toilet, there was no room! You couldn't sit on the bed either! There was no rack in the upper bed where you could put the water bottle in or something, so I had to sleep on my cell phone and the water bottle for 2 weeks. No racks or hooks in the bathroom! The camera table was big enough for 3.5 cameras and on Wiro trips (almost) all divers are always traveling with cameras. No possibility to charge the batteries at the camera table. The diving platform was so small that we were constantly standing on each other's feet and in each other's way. Fortunately, the dear dry divers then went up to get ready ????
Peter was a brilliant guide and Georg Nies is also a wonderful companion!
The crew were also very nice!
I would never go on this boat again! And that's what I got myself for my birthday ????????

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my cabin was underdeck, so not the best cabin, but obviously some conforming price/quality. So definitely ok.

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We spent great 8 days on the Aqua. It was a helpful and good-humored crew, good food. The guides were very informative and were always eager to give us nice experiences under water. A lot of emphasis was placed on safety. We were equipped with a GPS system, in case the current would have driven us away.
We had a double cabin. For people who need space, this might be a bit small, we felt very comfortable. For professional photographers, the ship is rather not thought.
We were super satisfied with the Aqua and would book it again anytime.

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The boat was a little small, a little outdated. But everything else was excellent. M.n. the crew and the guides. They did everything to make it a top trip. Especially the consultation between the head guide, Christian Rueda, and the divers was unique and fantastic: up to 3 times they discussed the diving schedule, based on Christian's advice. We also got several trips with the dinghy along the most beautiful places of the Galapagos. Also presentations on geology, climate system, flora and fauna.
Unforgettable.
Frits PADI M.I.# 924190

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Super great trip with cool guests, very helpful and friendly crew who are always up for a fun and delicious food. Simple but clean ship with comfortable sized cabins. Diving in the Galapagos was unique.
A little more comfortable seating on deck would be great.

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