Welcome to Galapagos Islands

• Thurs:  Baltra Airport Afternoon Greeting by Crew, Bus Transfer to the Dock and Boarding. Welcome, and Orientation Dive at North East Coast of Baltra Island.

• Fri:  2 Morning dives; Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island) and Bartolome Punta.  1 afternoon dive at Bartolome Punta and hike to Bartolome Summit.

• Sat:  5 Dives at Wolf; 2 morning, 2 afternoon and 1 night dive.
• Sun:  January to May: 2 morning dives at Darwin and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf.                   June to December: 5 dives at Darwin; 2 morning, 2 afternoon and 1 night dive.

• Mon: January to May:  5 dives at Cabo Marshall; 2 morning dives, 2 afternoon and 1 night dive.  June to December: 2 morning dives at Darwin; and 2 afternoon dives at Wolf.

• Tues: 2 morning dives at Cabo Douglas and 2 afternoon dives at Punta Vicente Roca.

• Wed: 1 morning dive at Cousins Rock. Arrive at Itabaca Channel. After lunch guests will disembark at 1 pm to go ashore for a private bus tour to see the beautiful Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. This will include Los Gemelos (The Twins, two enormous sinkholes), Scalesia Forest for a scenic view over Santa Cruz, a Tortoise Reserve to see giant tortoises, and Lava Tubes.
• After the hike, guests can walk through town, shop and visit the tortoise-breeding center Fausto Llerena at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Guests will have dinner ashore at a local restaurant of their choice (only meal not included in the cruise). Will depart at 10 pm for Baltra.

• Thur: Guests will have a full breakfast then check out and depart to the Baltra Airport.

Arrival/Boarding/Departure:

Galapagos Scuba Diving Environment:

• June – November: The water is cooler, 60-75F, 16-24C; Whale Shark sightings are greater.

• December – May: The water is warmer, clearer 70-86F, 21-30C; Larger schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays.

• All dives from tenders.

• 5 – 7mm wetsuit recommended. See Captain’s Logs to get exact water temperatures.
Taxes & Fees:

Message from the President of the Galapagos Aggressor 
The Galapagos Aggressor has been operating as the premier Galapagos Live Aboard dive yacht since 1993. The yacht was custom designed, built and equipped to offer a safe and luxury dive operation. Every two years the yacht goes through an extensive dry-dock. We have been granted permits for the Galapagos Aggressor issued by the Galapagos National Park since 1994.

We want to assure our guests that we will continue to offer luxury diving and carry on our relentless effort to preserve the Galapagos marine life. This is just an example of why Aggressor Fleet has the top diving live-aboards in the world.

Herbert Frei
President – Galapagos Aggressor

Top Dive Sites – Galapagos

Santa Cruz Island, Punta Carrion
40 ft. – 90 ft. dive with White Tipped Sharks, Stingrays, Eagle Rays and Marbled Rays, Scorpion Fish, Sea Turtles and Sea Lions.

Bartolome Punta
20 ft. – 90 ft. dive with Groupers, Creole Fish, White Tipped Sharks, Barracudas, Scorpion Fish, Sea Turtles, Guinea Puffer Fish, Red Lipped Batfish, Reef Corals, occasionally Hammerheads and Bottlenose Dolphins.

Wolf Island
1 to 3 knot current; 40 ft. – 90 ft. dive with Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Eagle Rays, Marble Rays, Galapagos Sharks, Silky Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Octopus, Sea Lions, School of Bonitos Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Snappers, Groupers, Wahoo, Barracudas, Almaco Jack, Moray Eels, Parrot Fish, Dolphins, Galapagos Reef Coral, Sea Lions and Fur Seals.
Occasionally Whale Sharks and Orcas.

Darwin Island
1 to 3 knot current; 40 ft. – 90 ft. dive with Schooling Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Silky Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green Turtles, Almaco Jack, Snappers, Groupers, Wahoo, Hawksbill Turtles and Whale Sharks. Occasionally Manta Rays and Orcas.

Cabo Douglas, Fernandina Island
20 ft. – 90 ft. dive with Galapagos Penguins, Marine Iguanas, Flightless Cormorants, Sea Lions, Seahorses, Sea Turtles, Horn Sharks, Red Lipped Batfish, Groupers, Snappers, and Creole Fish.

Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
20 ft. – 90 ft. dive with Galapagos Horn Sharks, Red Lipped Batfish, Sting Rays, Marbled Rays, Mola Mola or Pacific Ocean Fish, Seahorses, Galapagos Penguins, Flightless Cormorants, Shrimps, Big Schools of Salema, King Angel Fish, Slipper Lobsters, Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, and Brown Pelicans.

Cousin Rocks
20 ft. – 100 ft. dive with Eagle Rays, Jacks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, Barracudas, Fur Seals, King Angel Fish, Snappers, Puffer Fish, Groupers, Marble Rays, Sting Rays, Creole Fish, Black Coral.

Cabo Marshall, Isabela Island  (January to May Itinerary)
20 ft. – 100 ft. dive with Giant Manta Rays, Creole Fish, Barracudas, White Tipped Reef Sharks, Sea Lions, Fur Sea Lions, Yellow Fin Tunas, Groupers, Snappers, Salemas.

Meet the Crew of Galapagos Aggressor

	Juan Carlos Yepes – Captain Captain Yepes love for the ocean started at a young age when he sailed the Pacific Ocean with his family of fishermen. Fascinated by the beauty of his birthplace, the Galapagos Islands, he was determined to make a career out of sailing and exploring the National Park. Juan Carlos has been onboard the Galapagos Aggressor for more than 17 years, his technical competences and his adhesion to safety make him an outstanding Captain!
	Walter Torres – Open Water Scuba Instructor,  Galapagos Marine Reserve & Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide From Cuenca, the highlands of Ecuador. He has been in close contact with nature since very young. Walter joined us 18 years ago and has a natural talent to find the most unusual marine species.  His favorite species is the awkward Mola Molas, they resemble a fish head with a tail attached!
	Ruben Intriago – Open Water Scuba Dive Master &  Galapagos Marine Reserve Guide Rube has been working with Aggressor for more than 4 years. He is passionate about making sure everyone onboard is enjoying themselves. On his free time he enjoys practicing sports: he’s probably the best volleyball player on board (…but don’t mention it to the other crew members!)
	Nelson Martinez – Open water Scuba Instructor & Galapagos Marine Reserve Guide Nelson started his career in the Navy, where he worked as a treasure hunter searching for remains of a Spanish Galleon from 1576 off the coast of continental Ecuador.   After several years in the Navy he decided to refocus and start searching Galapagos Whale Sharks instead; he therefore became a certified Open Water Scuba Instructor and joined us in 2000.
	Lening Barrera – Open Water Scuba Instructor, Galapagos Marine Reserve & Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide Lenin has shared with us his love for diving for more than 4 years now. He grew up in the Galapagos Islands, where he was brought up with a great appreciation for mother nature and sports. Eventually, Lenin became a certified Open Water Scuba Instructor and joined the Aggressor fleet, he loves the Islands and its unique marine life:  “there are no bad dives in Galapagos” he says.
	From Loja, Ecuador. Freddy joined us 8 years ago.  He is nicknamed “El Colorado” (Reddish), since his fair skin tone gets red with the sun very quickly. He is thankful for the job he has on board, working on Aggressor boats has given him the opportunity to meet very interesting people from different walks of life.
	Junior Manuel Yepez – Dinghy Driver Junior grew up in the Galapagos Islands and close to Aggressor, since his uncle and father have both held the position of Captains in our yachts. In 2004 he fulfilled his childhood dream when he joined Jesus del Gran Poder as a Dinghy driver.
	Vicente Rosales – Engineer Vicente is our Engineer on Board; he’s been working with Aggressor for more than 15 years.   Passengers at the Jesus del Gran Poder get to know him very well, since he’s the one welcoming guests with hot towels after the dives (the best way to warm up after an exciting dive with Whale Sharks!)
	Enrique Santana – Engineer Enrique join Aggressor in 2003 and would never like to leave. He says he has the best job in the World!   During his off time he enjoys spending time with his family and watching football.
	Patricio Piguave – Kitchen Chef Patricio is passionate about his job, his motto is “cook with the heart”. If you ask him, he will tell you that his secret ingredient is the love his puts into his food. During your trip with him, you can look forward to his signature Farewell Dinner, which includes Roasted Turkey and stuffing!
	Salomon de la Cruz – Restaurant & Housekeeping Services Raised in a small town in Manabí, Ecuador, Salomon’s passion for his job and the Galapagos Islands is quite evident.  He loves meeting new guests every week and enjoys spending time with the passengers after their dives, and mixing them their favorite refreshments!

Yacht Specs & Photos

(4) Deluxe  Staterooms Each with two lower single beds (side by side)with private head and shower, individual climate control and TV/DVD.	(4) Master Staterooms  Each with 2 single beds side by side that can be made into a queen bed,  (upon request) private head and shower, closet, port window, individual climate control and hair dryer.

The Yachts Port: Baltra, Galapagos Staterooms Built to Lloyd’s Registry and American Bureau of Shipping Standards. Length:  100 ft. Beam: 22 Passengers: 16 Crew:  9 Thursday to Thursday trips Boarding:  Thursday 1 p.m. Check out: Thursday 8 a.m. Galapagos has been an Aggressor Fleet destination since 1993. Room #1 Deluxe Cabin Rm Size:  7′ 3″ x 9′ 6″ Twin: Twin: 30 x 74 inches 30 x 74 inches Room #2 Deluxe Cabin Rm Size:  7’3″ x 9′ 6″ feet Twin: Twin: 30 x 74 inches 30 x 74 inches Room #3 Deluxe Cabin Rm Size:  10′ x 8′ feet Twin: Twin: 30 x 74 inches 30 x 74 inches Room #4 Deluxe Cabin Rm Size:  10′ x 8′ feet Twin: Twin: 30 x 74 inches 30 x 74 inches Room #5 Master Cabin Rm Size:  10′ x 8′ feet Twin: Twin: 30 x 74 inches 30 x 74 inches Room #6 Master Cabin Rm Size: 10′ x 8′ feet Twin: Twin: 30 x 74 inches 30 x 74 inches Room #7  Master Cabin Rm Size:  8′ x 13′ feet Twin: Twin: 30×77 inches 30×77 inches Room #8 Master Cabin Rm Size:  8′ x 10′ feet Twin: Twin: 30 x 77 inches 30 x 77 inches

Schedule – Galapagos

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