Group Trip
To South Africa
safari, dives, culture
🏆 TOP RATED DESTINATION
TRIP TYPE: ADVENTURE + SCUBA
Are you ready to dive into one of the most legendary underwater worlds on Earth? The Galápagos Islands are calling all divers! Plunge into waters teeming with sharks, rays, sea lions, and schools of vibrant fish. Drift along dramatic walls, explore volcanic underwater landscapes, and swim alongside creatures found nowhere else on the planet. From hammerhead sharks to marine iguanas and playful sea lions, every dive with DIVE KS puts you front and center in nature’s most spectacular show.
Trip Overview
BIG 5 SAFARI
Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE)
Domestic Flights to Galápagos
Fly to San Cristobal (SCY) we can help with coordination through the liveaboard
Board Galapagos Sky by noon
Please ensure timely arrival. Late boarding is not possible due to National Park regulations and itinerary commitments.
Experience world class diving!
World-class diving famous for immense marine life, hammerheads, whale sharks, Rays, and unique animals like marine iguanas and penguins
What is included?
7 Nights / 8 Days liveaboard Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunches, Dinner + daily snacks
Beer, Wine, Spirits, Juices, Espresso, Tea
Tanks + Weights / Weight Belt
5.5 Days of up to 4 world class dives per day
World Class Dive Guides
Nitrox Tanks 32%
3 Land excursions
Transportation to and from SCY airport
All other Galapagos Sky Service + Amenities
Specialty DiVE KS Galapagos Rash Guard
An amazing trip with the best trip leaders
What is not included?
Airfare / Domestic Flights
Hotel Stays
Travel Insurance / Dive Insurance (REQUIRED)
Galapagos National Park entrance fee $200
Transit card (TCT) $20 USD
Hyperbaric chamber fee $35 USD
Rental Gear (packages available)
Gratuities to guides and crew
Any additional not listed in included
Camera Gear is not available for rental
THE BIG FIVE SAFARI EXPERIENCE
4 DAYS ON SAFARI
Experience the thrill of Africa’s legendary wildlife on an unforgettable safari journey through a breathtaking private reserve. From sunrise game drives to peaceful evenings surrounded by nature, this immersive experience combines adventure, comfort, and exceptional service.
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Premium Safari Vehicles & Personalized Experience
Travel in comfortable, purpose-built safari vehicles designed for optimal wildlife viewing and an intimate connection with the landscape.
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Expert Local Guides & Wildlife Specialists
Learn from experienced guides who bring the ecosystem to life with fascinating insights into animal behavior, conservation, and the incredible biodiversity of the reserve.
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A True Big 5 Wildlife Experience
Explore one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations with the opportunity to encounter the iconic Big 5 — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — along with countless other remarkable species.
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Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
Keep your eyes open for cheetahs, giraffes, wild dogs, hyenas, rare bird species, nyala, and many other incredible animals that call this region home.
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Luxury Lodge Accommodation & Relaxation
Retreat each evening to comfortable, upscale accommodations featuring exceptional hospitality and an onsite spa — the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
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Thoughtfully Included Amenities
Enjoy all meals, snacks, coffee, tea, and water throughout your stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without the details to manage.
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Seamless Transportation & Transfers
Enjoy convenient, worry-free transfers throughout your safari experience.
Diving Information
Diving from panga (tender)
All diving is conducted from a panga (also known as an inflatable or tender). Divers will prepare their gear on the dive deck of the Galapagos Sky. The crew will place fins in the panga, and divers will walk to the gangway and, with the crew’s assistance, lower themselves into the panga. Cameras will be handed down by the crew as well.
Once seated in the panga, divers will receive their fins to put on. At the dive site, the Dive Guide will conduct a final self and buddy check before signaling to dive. Divers must perform a simultaneous back-roll entry. Cameras will be handed to divers by the panga driver. At certain sites, divers may be asked to perform a negative entry (no air in the BCD) for a quicker descent in stronger currents.
Dive briefings
Dive Briefings will be provided on board before each dive. Divers are expected to follow the Dive Guide, adhere to signals and instructions, and stay with the group throughout the dive. If a diver needs to end their dive early, they must be able to conduct a proper ascent with their dive buddy, complete a safety stop, and signal the panga driver once safely buoyant at the surface.
Dives typically last around 50 minutes, with depths generally ranging from 60 feet (18 meters) to 100 feet (30 meters).
Diver ratio
8:1 With a full boat of 16 guests, divers will be placed in two groups of 8. Each group of 8 divers will have 1 Galapagos National Park certified Dive Guide.
Week Itinerary (subject to change)
Dive Route
Embarkation Day | San Cristóbal
Divers arriving on the day of departure, you will be greeted at the airport and escorted to the Galapagos Sky by our crew.
For guests already on San Cristóbal or Santa Cruz, specific instructions for meeting the crew will be included with your voucher and pre-departure information.
Upon boarding, dive bags will be delivered to the dive deck, and personal luggage will be taken to your cabins. You will receive a welcome briefing that includes an overview of the onboard facilities, Galapagos National Park regulations, and a personal interview with the dive masters. Following this, we will conduct a mandatory safety drill. After lunch, we will set sail for Isla Lobos
CRUISE RATES / PER DIVER
Guests Traveling Solo/Single Supplement Fee
Guests traveling solo may share a Deluxe cabin with another guest in an all male or all female room or the single supplement fee for all cabins is 85% of the cost.
Deposits & Payment Schedules
There are only 16 available spaces on this exclusive Galápagos trip. If you are interested, a deposit is due to lock in your spot. To ensure the best experience, a minimum of 11 divers is required for this trip. Your deposit locks in your cabin and helps make this adventure a reality. Deposits are due by February 27, 2026.
If we do not reach the minimum number of divers, the trip may need to be rescheduled, but your deposit will be fully refunded. Otherwise, all other travel payments are non-refundable, unless your spot is re-sold. Payment schedule below based on Cash Discount.
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Payment 1 : $1,500 Deposit Per Person to secure spot.
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Payment 2 :
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DELUXE Cabins: $1,998
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Master Cabin: $2,098
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Payment 3
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DELUXE Cabins: $1,998
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Master Cabins: $2,098
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FINAL Payment 4
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DELUXE Cabins: $1,999
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Master Cabins: $2,099
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