Location: Galapagos Islands
Best of the Galapagos Shark Diving Safari
Scuba diving with sharks mola molas, turtles and marine iguanas
The very best of the Galapagos
Join us in the Galapagos for a week long diving adventure that encompasses the very best of the Galapagos including the islands of Wolf and Darwin, San Cristobal, Isabella and Fernandina. Dive with clouds of scalloped hammerheads, schooling Galapagos sharks, whitetip sharks, bullhead sharks, Galapagos fur seals, Galapagos penguins and marine iguanas. There is also a chance of seeing enormous whale sharks.
THE ENCOUNTER
Scuba diving with sharks, mola molas, turtles and marine iguanas
DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
Galapagos Master luxury liveaboard Dive Ship
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Advanced open water certification required. Expect current and some deeper dives. Nitrox certification recommended
Photo © Simone Caprodossi
Photo © Marcel Wilpernig
Photo © Robert Wilpernig
Photos © Robert Wilpernig and Andy Murch
Photo © Robert Wilpernig and Andy Murch
Photo © Robert Wilpernig
Photo © Marcel Wilpernig
Photo © Robert Wilpernig
GALAPAGOS’ MUST DIVE ISLANDS
Wolf Island
Named after the geologist Theodore Wolf, this extinct volcano reaches 253m above sea level. Land visits are not permitted but lots of birds can be seen from the boat including red-footed boobies and vampire finch.
The island hosts numerous world class wall dives. Expect fast drifts among schooling pelagics including schooling scalloped hammerheads, galapagos sharks and whitetips. Divers should also be on the lookout for red-lipped batfish, baracudas, moray eels and dolphins!
Darwin Island
Named after famed naturalist Charles Darwin who’s theories on natural selection shaped the way many of us view the natural world.
Join us under Darwin’s Arch – perhaps the famous drift dive in the Galapagos where strong currents bring in clouds of scalloped hammerheads, blacktip sharks, Galapagos sharks and whitetips. You can also expect massive schools of jacks, turtles, curious dolphins and the occasional manta.
Fernandina Island
Although Douglas Cape on Fernandina Island would be a great dive on its own, the reason you must dive this island is to see the marine iguanas that feed on algae underwater. This is also a great place to find Galapagos bullhead sharks and Peruvian torpedo rays – all animals that are virtually impossible to find anywhere else. Most boats do not visit Fernandina but this is an important stop on our adventure!
Isabela Island
The largest island in the Galapagos archipelago has plenty to offer divers including wall dives, drifts among pelagic predators and endless great macro subjects. Anything can show up around Isabela including large mola-molas, hamerheads, turtles, pacific seahorses, Galapagos horn sharks, eagle rays, enormous schools of fish and more
The Galapagos Master
For this expedition we have chartered the Galapagos Master; the newest luxury liveaboard in the Galapagos Islands. Beautifully styled and thoughtfully designed to deliver you comfortably and efficiently to each dive site, the Galapagos Master has nine spacious double/twin cabins, a huge lounge, a spacious dining room, a sundeck bar and lots of shaded outdoor areas where you can relax between dives.
Shore Excursions
The Best of the Galapagos Expedition is designed to be a well rounded, action packed diving itinerary but where permitted, we will also sneak in one or two shore excursions to photograph the fauna and flora of the Galapagos that make this island chain unique.
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Big Fish Expeditions
Big Fish Expeditions Founder Andy Murch has spent the last two decades chasing big animals all over the world. Few people have Andy’s knowledge and organizational skills necessary to put together a professional expedition. Have a look through some of the comments from our guests: testimonials.
Guest Feedback
ANOTHER GREAT ADVENTURE WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Just returned from my second trip with BFE and it went off perfectly. The true adventure of these trips always present challenging logistics but they pulled it off flawlessly. I would highly recommend BFE to anyone looking to get “off the grid” and experience a wildlife trip of a lifetime. I am looking forward to my next adventure with them. Thanks again!!
Scott O.
Detroit, Michigan
GO. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT!
I have been on 3 Big Fish Expeditions trips by now and have more trips to look forward to in the near future. First of all I share a big passion for sharks, whale and other big marine life and Big Fish Expedition is all about that. As an amateur photographer is great to be among equals and even better to get new tips and ideas from professionals.
Andy is very helpful showing new tricks and talk about UW photography in between dives. Sure the destinations offers world class diving but it’s also about the people and the relation to people and Andy surely gives everyone the feeling of being very welcome and try to give everyone a lifetime experience.
Another good thing is that Andy is maybe the only pro shooters who offers trips to very reasonable prices. I won’t go into details about all the good dives I’ve done with Big Fish but instead say GO, you will never regret it!
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Denmark
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Amazing trips, just finish my 7th with Big Fish Expeditions, many more to come! 
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Canada
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I have been on a couple of Big Fish Photography Expeditions trips now. They are always well organized, and exceed my expectations! Andy puts together unique and action-packed trips. I’m looking forward to my next dive experience with him.
Trisha S.
Vancouver, BC
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TIME WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Andy is one of the best in the business. I would highly, highly recommend anyone interested in an animal focused trip to go with big fish expeditions.
The quality of experience and knowledge of the trip leader really sets them apart. Expect to get your fill of animals no matter what the trip is. Andy is also great at finding other animals to incorporate within the trips.
If you’re looking for a shark trip or big animal experience, this is your place. Period.
Enjoy!
Jesse B.
Ontario, Canada
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I’ve been on three trips with Big Fish Expeditions. Each one was well organized and jam packed with unique wildlife encounters. I am booked for another trip next year and for many more to come. Highly recommended!!
