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Danubio Azul

Set sail on an unforgettable journey aboard the Danubio Azul. Your gateway to the Galapagos Islands.

With expert naturalist guides leading the way, diving in the Galapagos Islands becomes an extraordinary experience.

The Danubio Azul is a Tourist Class Diving yacht, proudly launched in August 2016. Fully authorised by the Galapagos National Park, it offers both Naturalist and Diving Cruises, ensuring an exceptional experience for every guest.

The boat features well-appointed cabins, a comfortable lounge area, and a dining space where guests can enjoy delicious meals throughout their journey. For divers, the Danubio Azul provides easy access to the islands world-class dive sites, along with expert dive instructors to guide you through the rich marine biodiversity. Onboard facilities also include equipment storage, a dive platform, and safety features to ensure an exceptional and secure experience.

Whether you're exploring the islands above or beneath the water, the Danubio Azul offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and great service.

Bunk Style Cabin

Danubio Azul has 5 cozy cabins, 3 rooms come with bunk beds, including a double bottom berth. Every cabin comes with air-conditioning and a private bathroom facility

  • Double bunk
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ensuite Bathroom

Double Cabin

Danubio Azul has 1 cabin with a double bed (without a top bunk). This cabin is on the Upper Deck and has air-conditioning and a private bathroom.

  • Double bed
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ensuite Bathroom

Twin Cabin

Danubio Azul has 2 cabins with twin beds on the main Deck. Each cabin comes with air-conditioning and a private bathroom.

  • Twin beds
  • Ensuite Bathroom
  • Air-conditioning

Single Cabin

Danubio Azul has 2 cabins with single beds on the Upper Deck. Each single cabin comes with air-conditioning and a shared bathroom.

  • Single Bed
  • Air-conditioning
  • Shared batheroom

Route Options

This diving cruise on board the Danubio Azul will take you to the most remote islands of the Galapagos Archipelago, Darwin and Wolf, where you will explore what are arguably some of the world's best diving spots.

Day 1: Baltra airport – Punta Carrion

Day 2: Bartolome – Cousins Rock

Day 3: Punta Shark Bay (Wolf) – El Derrumbre (Wolf)

Day 4: Darwin Island

Day 5: Darwin Island

Day 6: La Ventana Islet (Wolf) – La Banana (Wolf)

Day 7: Marshal Cape – Puerto Egas

Day 8: North Seymour – Baltra

Experience the wonders of the Galapagos on this unforgettable Naturalist cruise aboard the Danubio Azul. This expedition will immerse you in the incredible wildlife and unique landscapes of the islands.

Day 1: Baltra airport – Black Turtle Cove

Day 2: South Plaza Island – Santa Fe Island

Day 3: Interpretation Center - Cerro Brujo

Day 4: Post Office Bay - Champion Islet / Devil’s Crown

Day 5: Elizabeth Bay – Urbina Bay

Day 6: Tagus Cove – Espinosa Point

Day 7: Egas Port – Bartolome

Day 8: Santa Cruz, Las Bachas Beach - Baltra

Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 2007 / 2020
Length & Width Length 71 feet and Width 18 feet
Top Speed 11 knots
Guest Numbers 14
Number of Cabins 8
Engine 500 HP. MWM
Dive Tenders & Zodiacs 2
Navigation & Safety Radio VHF/DSC/SSB, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Depth Sounder, GPS, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Full Equipment $350
Mask, Fins & Snorkel $60
Wetsuits $80 (7mm)
Regulator $95
BCD $100
Dive Computer $100
15L Tank $100 per week
Fins $60
Torch $100

Available Experiences

ITINERARIES AVAILABLE IN THIS DESTINATION

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Wolf

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

When divers approach Wolf island the boat will be surrounded by the big Pods of Dolphins that seem to be residents to the Island. Wolf is a very small island with high cliffs full of bird life such as red footed boobies, Great Frigate Birds, Swallow Tailed Gulls, Nazca Boobies & Terns. The underwater topography is either boulder slopes or walls that offer the most outstanding number of tropical fish of the Galapagos waters.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18m

Darwin

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

The Darwin dive site is the main attraction for divers. From July to December divers will encounters with the biggest fish of the ocean, the Whale shark. Large schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, Manta rays, Blue spotted jacks, Rainbow runners, Streamer hogfish, Spotted Morays, Sea turtles, Hawksbill turtles, Bottle nose dolphins, Sailfish can also be seen here, making this site simply one of the best diving sites in the world.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40m+

Cousins

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

This Galapagos dive site is on the northwest side of Santiago Island; here divers will see a wall full of Galapagos ‘endemic’ species, black coral with lots of life on it, sleeping Green Sea Turtles and the biggest Sea Horse of the Pacific. Divers are likely to encounter small schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Eagle Rays and very often-Pacific Barracudas and playful Sea Lions together with Fur Seals.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18m

Bartolome

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Situated just off the east coast of Santiago Island, Bartolome is instantly distinguished by the huge tower of rock off its northern coast. The Pinnacle and the narrow isthmus divide the island in two. Here a wonderful sandy beach is a favourite nesting site for green turtles.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18m

Punta Vincente Roca

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Our coldest yet rapidly increasing favorite dive – steep, deep vertical wall covered in soft coral, sponges, and endemic black coral. Regular sightings of mola mola (oceanic sun fish,) sea horses, bullhead sharks, red lipped bat fish, various shrimp and many other marine invertebrates. Keep your eyes open for fly bys from the flightless cormorants, penguins and maybe even a marine iguana. Our after-dive panga ride offers great topside photo ops for penguins, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, sea lions, blue footed & nazca booby Birds, magnificent frigates and noddy terns.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 27

Isla Lobos

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Expect to see sea lions, marine iguanas, sea urchins and several species of common Galápagos fish, like surgeonfish and blennies. Sightings of green sea turtles, stingrays, octopi, and scorpionfish are common.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 10

Punta Carrion

Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

There are many different types of marine life to be found here; mobula rays are common on this site and divers often spot them swimming in groups, which is an unusual site. Sea slugs and nudibranchs are found in many different colours and shapes and they can be spotted along the reef. Divers will also probably see the areas signature shark – the hammerhead shark and Galapagos sharks are also found here. Sea lions, penguins, and marine iguanas are found here and they can be seen hunting the many fish found on the reef. Overall, it is a great dive and a great introduction to the types of divers to be expected in the region.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
6 May 2025
13 May 2025
7 Nights Naturalist Galapagos Cruise Bunk Style Cabin £0
13 May 2025
20 May 2025
7 Nights Diving Galapagos 8 Days / 7 Nights Bunk Style Cabin £0