Galápagos 2026 Snorkeling Liveaboard
Price
From $5,590 pp.
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Date
5-12 March 2026
Max Group Size
16
Embark on an epic snorkeling liveaboard to the Enchanted Islands and experience their fascinating wildlife, both above and below the surface.
Make your Galápagos expedition the trip of a lifetime by joining our privately-chartered liveaboard! This spectacular trip is tailored to snorkelers and led by a Top Galápagos Naturalist Guide and Planet Snorkeling experts. You will enjoy an adventure-filled program, both on land and underwater. We will explore the Enchanted Islands and experience close encounters with their unique and inquisitive wildlife. This once-in-a-lifetime tour gets you up close and personal with sea lions, sea turtles, iguanas, penguins, tortoises, sharks and many more of the distinctive residents of the Galápagos islands.
Discover some of the most biodiverse wildlife on the planet! Due to the seclusion and unique climate conditions, the Galápagos Islands are home to some of the highest levels of indigenous species on Earth. About 80% of the land birds and 97% of the reptiles and land mammals living in the archipelago are endemic to the islands.
Our itinerary will feature stops near 8 islands spread over the archipelago, including Fernandina and the Western Coast of Isabela. These are the only islands where the flightless cormorant is found and where 80% of the Galápagos penguin population is concentrated. The many land excursions included in the trip will allow you to encounter giant tortoises, land iguanas, and a diversity of birds.
Enjoy a unique trip tailored to avid snorkelers! Our cruise will include a dozen snorkeling locations all over the archipelago giving you ample opportunity to spot all the unique Galápagos marine life. Common sightings in the Galápagos shore waters are the Galápagos sea turtle, the Galápagos sea lion, the Galápagos penguin, the marine iguana, the flightless cormorant, the whitetip reef shark, stingrays, and eagle rays. You will also encounter diverse, colorful reef fish and the occasional sea horses! Rare (but possible) encounters in the open sea are orcas, whale sharks, and mola mola.
We will privately explore the archipelago aboard the Monserrat, a 16-passenger yacht fully chartered for our group. All cabins have private bathrooms and showers, with hot water and air conditioning. The voyage will be led by a Top Galápagos Naturalist Guide and a member of Planet Snorkeling’s team.
Our Itinerary
(“Cruise Only” option. Extensions and additional services available – see below)
| Thu, 5 | Santa Cruz Highlands, Embarkation |
| Fri, 6 | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) & Sombrero Chino Island |
| Sat, 7 | Darwin Bay & Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| Sun, 8 | Black Turtle Cove & Las Bachas (Santa Cruz) |
| Mon, 9 | Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove (Isabela) |
| Tue, 10 | Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) & Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) |
| Wed, 11 | Buccaneer Cove, James Bay & Playa Espumilla (Santiago) |
| Thu, 12 | North Seymour Island, Disembarkation |
We are traveling with you!
Guillaume, the cofounder of Planet Snorkeling and Snorkeling Report, is well known as a snorkeling expert. His passion is to find new, virgin snorkeling spots and spread the word to the whole world.
Galápagos 2026 Snorkeling Liveaboard
Cruise only
5-12 March 2026 – 8 days/7 nights
$5,590 per person
Upper deck cabins: +$150 per person
Galápagos flights & entry package
Includes:
- Flight Quito > Galápagos > Quito
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee
- Galápagos Transit Control Card
+$750 per person
All of these elements are controlled by the Ecuadorian government and are subject to change
Optional trip extension Quito (before the cruise)
3-5 March 2026 – 3 days/2 nights
Includes:
- Private transfer upon arrival in Quito
- Two night’s accommodation at the Mama Cuchara Hotel, Quito
- Quito City Day tour with cable car to upper slopes of Pichincha volcano (weather permitting), lunch, and group’s private Guide and transport
- Group transfer to National Departures, Quito Airport for flight to Galápagos
- Check-in assistance for your national flight to the Galápagos Islands
+$595 per person
Organized by our local partner.
Prices are based on double occupancy. Single occupancy can be arranged (contact us for more details).
Check out our selection of pictures from our Galápagos 2024 Snorkeling Liveaboard.
Services Included
- 8 day/7 night cruise on the Monserrat from 5 to 12 March 2026
- All meals on board
- All transportation and transfers from/to Baltra Airport
- Your guides and all snorkeling and non-snorkeling activities throughout the trip
- Snorkeling equipment and wetsuit (we however recommend you bring your own)
- Free use of kayaks and paddle boards at dedicated visitor sites
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance (US$200,000)
- A gift from Planet Snorkeling Expeditions
Services not Included
- International air tickets from your home to Baltra (we offer packages that includes domestic flights, see above)
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee ($200 - subject to change)
- Galápagos Transit Control Card ($20 - subject to change)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Trip insurance
- Tip for naturalist guide and ship's crew
