Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2028
Manta rays
Oct 28, 2028 - Nov 4, 2028
Join us on a thrilling adventure to the Galapagos, with the best possible itinerary and the best time!
Shark Encounters
Pelagic Encounters
Off the Beaten Track
Photo Group Trip
Why Join This Trip
Incredible itinerary delivers non-stop schooling hammerheads, giant manta rays, mola molas, and feeding marine iguanas - plus eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, penguins, and giant tortoises
Special plans are made to maximize time with the iguanas and mola mola
This is a must-do best of the best trip, at the perfect time of the year
Our best and most popular custom Galapagos marine life itinerary
Includes free photo support from your trip leader
Unique itinerary also maximizes time at the world’s the best shark sites
25% discount on rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
Fully refundable deposit until 18 months from departure
Trip overview
Trip Overview
"I have put together an epic trip to the Galapagos, where we will help people get incredible photos of hammerhead sharks, mantas, penguins and more. I have picked a boat with the best possible itinerary for this purpose at the best time of year - this will truly be a trip of a lifetime."- Scott Gietler
The unique and isolated islands of the Galapagos are home to truly extraordinary creatures: Schooling hammerheads and a large variety of other sharks, mantas, sea turtles, and sea lions, as well as endemic species such as penguins, flightless cormorants, and extensive schools of fish.
Scott has done extensive research to choose the best possible time of year and route for this trip. He will be making sure photographers and non-photographers alike have an incredible trip.
Read reviews on diving Galapagos here.
Marine Life To Photograph
Thanks to their extreme isolation, the Galapagos Islands have some of the most unique marine life on the planet. Here are just a few examples of marine life you're likely to see: dolphins, sea lions, penguins, turtles, marlin and large schools of fish, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, eels, and manta rays. This is a wide-angle photographer's paradise, but don't leave the macro lens at home: frogfish, octopus, seahorses, nudibranchs and other small subjects are found at various dive sites.
Trip Schedule
The itinerary can be variable and will be planned according to the direction of the trip leader and cruise director on board. They will have a good idea at that time of the conditions at the various locations.
Diving Conditions
The trip takes place during the warm season in the Galapagos, with the highest water and air temperatures. We may experience afternoon rain showers, but the sun shines again after the rain.
Water temperature is 21-30C (70-86F) with some cooler thermoclines at depth. The northern islands are generally warmer. Visibility stays at an excellent 12 to 33 meters (40-100 feet).
Diving in the Galapagos can involve strong currents and surge, therefore divers should hold a minimum certification of Advanced Open Water with 50 logged dives.
Trip Inclusions
7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
Up to 4 dives daily (weather permitting)
3 meals daily, except last evening's meal
Between-dive snacks
Towels, linens, etc.
Use of tanks, weights and weight belts
All air fills
Transfers within Galapagos Islands for same day arrivals & departures
Local alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
Trip Exclusions
Galapagos National Park fee, $200 pp
Chamber support fee $35 pp
Tourist card; $20 PP
Travel and dive insurance
Fuel surcharge $150 pp
Rental gear
Nitrox $150 pp
Airfare to Galapagos Islands and land options before/after cruise
Accommodation
About The Tiburon Explorer
The M/V Tiburon Explorer is a spacious and luxurious liveaboard yacht in the Galapagos offering 7-night itineraries to exploring the top diving spots in the area, including Wolf and Darwin islands.
Large and spacious, the elegant M/V Tiburon Explorer features 9 air-conditioned staterooms (maximum passenger occupancy of 16) located on the main and lower decks; all with private bathrooms and ocean views. All nine cabins are outfitted with twin beds that can convert to queen beds, allowing for singles or couples in each cabin.
Main Deck Cabins
Upper Deck Cabins
Trip Price
Trip starts from $7,495 per person.
Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $800 to book your spot
- Payment 2: $2,400 due 15 February 2027
- Payment 3: $4,000 due 15 August 2027
- Balance: due 15 November 2027
Extend your trip
Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! See more of the South America before or after your trip with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! Here are some examples of packages we can add on to your workshop reservation:
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