Galapagos Master Liveaboard, Galapagos
4.6Excellent69 verified reviewsIt is the greatest liveaboard, offering adventure-seekers the best experience to dive into some of the world's most biodiverse waters by enabling them to visit Ecuador's iconic Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Master is a specialized dive yacht, specially designed with eco-conscious efficiency and guest comfort at the top of the agenda well-balanced, eco-friendly platform for the adventurous diver. After a major refurbishment in 2023, the renovated vessel now brings contemporary stability and speed to the already improved amenities found here, making for a premium choice for the Galapagos liveaboard.
This 32-meter Ecuador vessel accommodates up to 16 guests across eight air-conditioned cabins distributed over three decks. Each cabin is differently configured to hold twin or double beds adaptively, the configuration meeting the needs of many different groups. Private en-suite bathrooms with hot water, along with climate control and ample storage, provide guests with a comfortable and convenient retreat at the end of each day's excursions into the depths of the Galapagos liveaboard.
Onboard communal areas indoors are spacious, and it is quite easy to unwind and mix with fellow divers. A spacious lounge on the mid-deck provides comfortable lounge seating for relaxing and catching up on events of the day or reviewing underwater photography on the large plasma screen. The saloon is air-conditioned and features freshly prepared, varied cuisine with an adjacent cocktail bar, making it a friendly haven for evening post-dive refreshments. A comfortable, well-appointed camera station is available onboard with individual charging points and multiple storage drawers to ensure each dive is prepared with all the Galapagos underwater magic captured.
The sun deck has both open-air and shaded lounge areas with comfortable seating and panoramic views over the islands for relaxation. Here, guests can contemplate Galapagos scenery in style: either lying in the sun or seeking shade while observing it all. The vessel is designed to a high safety standard, incorporating GPS, VHF radios, satellite communication, two life rafts, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator in service for the reassurance of all on board. Itineraries include visits to Wolf and Darwin Islands, offering divers the chance to encounter hammerheads, whale sharks, and the incredible marine life unique to the Galapagos Islands.
Comfort combines herein with a mission of preserving, exploring, and getting the best nonesuch experiences. It showcases the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador and gives support to divers with the latest facilities in service, including their service to maintain safety in diving.
Cabins
Classic Twin/Double Cabin
Classic Twin/Double Cabin
Classic Twin/Double Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Well-appointed modern twin cabin. It can be adapted to double bed as required. There are en-suite with centrally heated hot water, air-condition. Beds in cabins 3 and 4 can be converted into one double bed
Premium Double Cabin (#5)
Premium Double Cabin (#5)
Premium Double Cabin (#5)
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Well-appointed modern cabin. There are en-suite with centrally heated hot water, air-condition
Premium Twin/Double Cabin (#6-8)
Premium Twin/Double Cabin (#6-8)
Premium Twin/Double Cabin (#6-8)
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
2 of these twin cabins are fixed, offer comfortable accommodation for two guests in two single beds. Other 2 cabins offer flexible accommodation for two guests in either two single beds or one large double bed
Classic Twin Cabin
Classic Twin Cabin
Classic Twin Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Situated on the lower deck of the vessel, these fixed twin cabins offer comfortable accommodation for two guests in two single beds
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
- Personal Storage Space
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Laundry Service
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Land Excursions
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Special Storage for U/W Camera
- Charging Stations
Frequently Asked Questions About Galapagos Master
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Galapagos Islands (7 nights) (Port of San Cristobal-Port of San Cristobal)
Included
- 7 nights full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and drinking water
- Bath towels, deck towels and shampoo
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Single 12 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belts
- Land tour on North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- Disembarkation transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- All guests are required to have travel and diving insurance
- Ingala Transit Control Card: 20.00USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
- Galapagos National Park Fees: 200USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
Extra cost
- Flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities (Cash only)
- Laundry
- 3% surcharge for card payments on board
- BCD: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Fins: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Wetsuit (7mm Full-length): 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Dive Computer: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Regulators: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Booties: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Mask: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Full Equipment (excl. computer and torch): 300.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Extra 12 Litre cylinder: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- 15 Litre cylinder: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Cabin Guarantee: 70.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance
- Standard Nitrox Package: 168.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
2 dives in the morning at Punta Carrion and Baltra North East followed by an afternoon land tour of North Seymour Island before cruising north during the evening.
Day 3-4:
Wednesday and Thursday will be spent at Darwin.
Day 5:
Diving at Wolf Island followed by the cruise south.
Day 6:
Diving at Punta Vicente Roca.
Day 7:
Diving at Cousin Rock with dive at Los Gemelos, followed by a land visit to see giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht. Visiting of Interpretation center in San Cristobal Island. Group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito or Guayaquil International Airport.
- You are recommended to arrive 1 day prior to the boat's departure.
- There are domestic flights to San Cristobal from both airports (Flight information can be found by the link).
- Boat's crew will arrange a transfer from San Cristobal Airport to the boat
- Disembarkation from the boats after 10:00.
- You will be transferred to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Galapagos Islands (10 nights) (Port of San Cristobal-Port of San Cristobal)
Included
- 10 nights full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and drinking water
- Bath towels, deck towels and shampoo
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Single 12 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belts
- Land tour on North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- Disembarkation transfer
- Embarkation transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- All guests are required to have travel and diving insurance
- Ingala Transit Control Card: 20.00USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
- Galapagos National Park Fees: 200USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
Extra cost
- Flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities (Cash only)
- Laundry
- 3% surcharge for card payments on board
- BCD: 126.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Fins: 54.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Wetsuit (7mm Full-length): 126.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Dive Computer: 126.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Regulators: 126.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Booties: 54.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Mask: 54.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Full Equipment (excl. computer and torch): 450.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Extra 12 Litre cylinder: 126.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- 15 Litre cylinder: 126.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Cabin Guarantee: 100.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance
- Standard Nitrox Package: 252.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
2 dives in the morning at Punta Carrion and Baltra North East followed by an afternoon land tour of North Seymour Island before cruising north during the evening.
Day 3-4:
Wednesday and Thursday will be spent at Darwin.
Day 5-6:
Diving at Wolf Island followed by the cruise south.
Day 7:
Diving at Punta Vicente Roca.
Day 8:
Diving at Cabo Douglas.
Day 9:
Diving at Cabo Marshall.
Day 10:
Diving at Cousin Rock with dive at Los Gemelos, followed by a land visit to see giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht. Visiting of Interpretation center in San Cristobal Island. Group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito or Guayaquil International Airport.
- You are recommended to arrive 1 day prior to the boat's departure.
- There are domestic flights to San Cristobal from both airports (Flight information can be found by the link).
- Boat's crew will arrange a transfer from San Cristobal Airport to the boat
- Disembarkation from the boats after 10:00.
- You will be transferred to the airport
Fourth Element Adventures - Master the Galapagos (7 nights) (Port of San Cristobal-Port of San Cristobal)
Included
- 7 nights full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and drinking water
- Bath towels, deck towels and shampoo
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Single 12 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belts
- Land tour on North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- Disembarkation transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- All guests are required to have travel and diving insurance
- Ingala Transit Control Card: 20.00USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
- Galapagos National Park Fees: 200USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
Extra cost
- Flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities (Cash only)
- Laundry
- 3% surcharge for card payments on board
- BCD: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Fins: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Wetsuit (7mm Full-length): 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Dive Computer: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Regulators: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Booties: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Mask: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Full Equipment (excl. computer and torch): 300.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Extra 12 Litre cylinder: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- 15 Litre cylinder: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Cabin Guarantee: 70.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance
- Standard Nitrox Package: 168.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Program
This is an exciting collaboration between Master Liveaboards and Fourth Element, which not only showcases the amazing diving and marine life of the Galapagos Islands but also offers guests the opportunity to grab some free Fourth Element products.
Joining the Galapagos Master crew on board will be key members of the Fourth Element team, providing insight into their OceanPositive conservation commitments and innovative dive products.
On most days, your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives - 2 morning dives and, where possible, 2 afternoon dives. For safety reasons, there are no night dives.
This itinerary involves some long-distance and overnight cruising. While we endeavour to ensure the number of scheduled dives is fulfilled, sea conditions and other factors can impact the number of dives possible.
Day 1: Embarkation
Embarkation is between 14:00 and 14:30, followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and lunch.
There will usually be a shallow check dive scheduled in the afternoon, followed by dinner and overnight cruising to Baltra.
Day 2: Baltra & North Seymour
- Wake up call and full breakfast
- Land tour on North Seymour Island
- Lunch on board, followed by dive briefings
- Afternoon diving close to Baltra Island
- Dinner on board
- Overnight cruise to Wolf & Darwin
Days 3-5: Wolf & Darwin
3 days diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands, typically scheduled as follows:
- Wake-up call around 07:00
- Full Breakfast and dive briefings
- Dives 1 and 2*
- Lunch, relaxation and dive briefings
- Dives 3 and 4*
- Dinner
*Dives are conducted back-to-back before and after lunch, with a surface interval of 1-1 ½ hrs between the two dives. All guests remain on the dive deck in their wetsuits and will be offered snacks and refreshments.
Day 6: Fernandina & Isabela
Up to 4 dives
- Wake-up call around 07:00
- Full breakfast followed by dive briefings
- Dives 1 and 2
- Lunch and relaxation followed by dive briefings
- Dives 3 and 4*
- Dinner
*Dive 4 is not guaranteed
Day 7: Cousins Rock & Santa Cruz
- Wake-up call around 07:00
- Full breakfast and dive briefings
- Dives 1 and 2 at Cousins Rock
- Lunch on board
- Afternoon land tour on Santa Cruz Island
- Dinner on board
- Cruise back to San Cristobal
Day 8: Disembarkation
- Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation no later than 08.30.
If you have a few hours to fill before your transfer to San Cristóbal Airport, you can visit the Interpretation Center, which is a 10-minute walk from the pier, do some last-minute shopping, or relax in a local cafe.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito or Guayaquil International Airport.
- You are recommended to arrive 1 day prior to the boat's departure.
- There are domestic flights to San Cristobal from both airports (Flight information can be found by the link).
- Boat's crew will arrange a transfer from San Cristobal Airport to the boat
- Disembarkation from the boats after 10:00.
- You will be transferred to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Family Adventure - Master the Galapagos (7 nights) (Port of San Cristobal-Port of San Cristobal)
Included
- 7 nights full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and drinking water
- Bath towels, deck towels and shampoo
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Single 12 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belts
- Land tour on North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- Disembarkation transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- All guests are required to have travel and diving insurance
- Ingala Transit Control Card: 20.00USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
- Galapagos National Park Fees: 200USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
Extra cost
- Flights
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Laundry
- BCD: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Fins: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Wetsuit (7mm Full-length): 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Dive Computer: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Regulators: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Booties: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Mask: 36.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Full Equipment (excl. computer and torch): 300.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Extra 12 Litre cylinder: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- 15 Litre cylinder: 84.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Cabin Guarantee: 70.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance
- Standard Nitrox Package: 168.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
2 dives in the morning at Punta Carrion and Baltra North East followed by an afternoon land tour of North Seymour Island before cruising north during the evening.
Day 3-4:
Wednesday and Thursday will be spent at Darwin.
Day 5:
Diving at Wolf Island followed by the cruise south.
Day 6:
Diving at Punta Vicente Roca.
Day 7:
Diving at Cousin Rock with dive at Los Gemelos, followed by a land visit to see giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht. Visiting of Interpretation center in San Cristobal Island. Group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito or Guayaquil International Airport.
- You are recommended to arrive 1 day prior to the boat's departure.
- There are domestic flights to San Cristobal from both airports (Flight information can be found by the link).
- Boat's crew will arrange a transfer from San Cristobal Airport to the boat
- Disembarkation from the boats after 10:00.
- You will be transferred to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Custom Itinerary (12 nights) (Port of San Cristobal-Port of San Cristobal)
Included
- 12 nights full board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and drinking water
- Bath towels, deck towels and shampoo
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Single 12 Litre (80 cu ft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belts
- Land tour on North Seymour and Santa Cruz
- Disembarkation transfer
- Embarkation transfer
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- All guests are required to have travel and diving insurance
- Ingala Transit Control Card: 20.00USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
- Galapagos National Park Fees: 200USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
Extra cost
- Flights
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Laundry
- BCD: 154.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Fins: 66.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Wetsuit (7mm Full-length): 154.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Dive Computer: 154.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Regulators: 154.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Booties: 66.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Mask: 66.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Full Equipment (excl. computer and torch): 550.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- 15 Litre cylinder: 154.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
- Cabin Guarantee: 100.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance
- Standard Nitrox Package: 308.00USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-12:
Diving according to the planned route.
Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht. Group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons