{"product_id":"trip-divearizona-com-trips-galapagos-wolf-darwin-liveaboard-trip","title":"Galapagos Liveaboard Dive Trip: Wolf \u0026 Darwin","description":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#123241;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TITLE + INTRO --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:#0096a6;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAUGUST 5–12, 2030  ·  7 NIGHTS ABOARD THE HUMBOLDT EXPLORER  ·  WOLF \u0026amp; DARWIN\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003eWolf and Darwin sit at the far northern edge of the Galapagos, and they're the reason these islands top every serious diver's list. Schooling hammerheads move through the current lines in the hundreds, Galapagos and silky sharks patrol the walls, and eagle rays glide past in formation while the sea lions treat every dive like their personal playground. Whale sharks pass through from June through November, and the season peaks in August, which is exactly when we're going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FACTS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e8fbff;color:#023e5a;font-weight:bold;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e📅 Aug 5–12, 2030\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e8fbff;color:#023e5a;font-weight:bold;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e🚢 7 nights aboard\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e8fbff;color:#023e5a;font-weight:bold;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e🦈 Up to 4 dives daily\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e8fbff;color:#023e5a;font-weight:bold;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e🦐 Peak whale shark season\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff3d6;color:#8a5a00;font-weight:bold;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:8px;font-size:14px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eOnly 16 guests\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RESERVE BUTTON --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:18px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#MainContent\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff6b5c;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:18px;\"\u003eReserve your spot →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- GALLERY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/galapagos-schooling-hammerhead-sharks-wolf-darwin.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of schooling hammerhead sharks at Wolf and Darwin in the Galapagos\" style=\"flex:1 1 100%;width:100%;height:300px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/galapagos-mobula-rays-school-dive.jpg\" alt=\"A school of mobula rays gliding through the blue in the Galapagos\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/galapagos-green-sea-turtle-dive.jpg\" alt=\"A green sea turtle over the reef in the Galapagos\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/galapagos-sea-lion-underwater-dive.jpg\" alt=\"A curious Galapagos sea lion underwater\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/galapagos-diver-stingray-wolf-cave.jpg\" alt=\"A scuba diver and a stingray in a Wolf Island cave in the Galapagos\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TWO SECTIONS: DIVING + BOAT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 320px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/galapagos-schooling-hammerhead-sharks-wolf-darwin.jpg\" alt=\"Schooling hammerhead sharks at Wolf and Darwin\" style=\"width:100%;height:190px;object-fit:cover;display:block;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 20px 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eThe Diving at Wolf \u0026amp; Darwin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWolf and Darwin are open-ocean dives with real current, built for divers comfortable in the blue. The only way to reach them is aboard a liveaboard built for the crossing, and the Humboldt Explorer dedicates the majority of its schedule to this exact itinerary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSchooling hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eEagle rays in formation and playful sea lions\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWhale sharks passing through at peak season\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUp to 4 dives daily, weather permitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e2 land excursions: giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 320px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/humboldt-explorer-liveaboard-galapagos.jpg\" alt=\"The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard at anchor in the Galapagos at sunset\" style=\"width:100%;height:190px;object-fit:cover;display:block;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 20px 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eThe Humboldt Explorer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eA modern liveaboard with room for only 16 guests across eight ensuite cabins, a sundeck with a hot tub, and local beer and wine included with your stay. This is the boat built around the Wolf and Darwin itinerary, dive after dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e16 guests, 8 ensuite cabins\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSundeck with a hot tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e3 meals daily (except Sunday's dinner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBetween-dive snacks, towels, wine, beer \u0026amp; soft drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTanks, weights, belts, and all air fills\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ONBOARD COMFORT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/humboldt-explorer-cabin-double.jpg\" alt=\"An ensuite double cabin aboard the Humboldt Explorer liveaboard\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;width:100%;height:210px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/humboldt-explorer-dining-room.jpg\" alt=\"The dining room and bar aboard the Humboldt Explorer liveaboard\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;width:100%;height:210px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;display:block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- NITROX CALLOUT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eafaff;border-left:5px solid #0096c7;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#023e5a;\"\u003eNitrox is included and required on this trip.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're not yet certified, Dive Arizona offers the SDI Computer Nitrox course. Call us at (480) 881-4013 to get it scheduled before departure.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INCLUDED \/ NOT INCLUDED --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;background:#f2fbfd;border-top:5px solid #0096a6;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:19px;\"\u003e✓ Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e7 nights \/ 8 days aboard the Humboldt Explorer\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUp to 4 dives daily, weather permitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e3 meals daily (except Sunday's evening meal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBetween-dive snacks and towels\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTanks, weights, belts, and all air fills\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eNitrox certification (included and required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBaltra (GPS) airport to vessel transfers, same-day arrival\/departure\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e2 land excursions, weather permitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDive Arizona trip leaders in the water with you\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGalapagos National Park fee and tourist card\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFuel surcharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;background:#fff5f4;border-top:5px solid #ff6b5c;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:19px;\"\u003eAdditional costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFlights, including airfare to the Galapagos Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAirport taxes and transit nights in Quito or Guayaquil\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRental gear and dive courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTravel and dive insurance (required to join this trip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGratuities\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAlcohol other than wine and beer, and Sunday's last dinner in town\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLand options before or after the cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ITINERARY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eafaff;border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eItinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrive in Galapagos, board the Humboldt Explorer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 6–11:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diving days at Wolf and Darwin, plus 2 land excursions (day-by-day schedule confirmed onboard).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disembark and depart Galapagos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PAYMENT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:14px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003ePayment \u0026amp; refund policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePricing is based on double occupancy. One single supplement upgrade is available, contact us for pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;background:#fff8e8;border-left:5px solid #ffc94d;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All deposits and payments on this trip are non-refundable, no exceptions. Travel insurance covering trip cancellation is required. Rates may increase for existing reservations and will be confirmed no later than 12 months before departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ESSENTIALS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e🎫 Experience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAdvanced Open Water (or equivalent), around 50 logged dives, and recent time in the water. Wolf and Darwin have real current, so this isn't a first-trip destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e🧭 Nitrox\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIncluded and required. We can certify you on the SDI Computer Nitrox course before you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4 style=\"color:#023e5a;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e👥 Group Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eJust 16 guests. Built for certified divers. Wolf and Darwin can only be reached by liveaboard, so there's nothing for a non-diving companion to do there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#023e5a;font-size:22px;margin:26px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat certification do I need to dive on this trip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eWe recommend Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent) with around 50 logged dives and recent time in the water. Wolf and Darwin are open-ocean dives with real current, so this isn't a first-trip destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWill we see whale sharks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eNo operator can promise a whale shark sighting, they're wild animals following their own patterns. August sits right in the peak of the season for Darwin and Wolf, so the chance is real, but it depends on the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eIs Nitrox required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eYes. Nitrox certification is included and required on this trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eCan non-divers join this trip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eThis trip is built for certified divers. Wolf and Darwin have no designated land visitor sites and can only be reached by liveaboard dive cruise, so there isn't anything for a non-diving companion to do at either island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHow do flights work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eFlights are not included in the trip price, book your own airfare to the Galapagos Islands. Airport transfers between Baltra (GPS) and the vessel are included for same-day arrivals and departures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eIs a single cabin available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003ePricing is based on double occupancy. One single supplement upgrade is available, contact us for pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e6eef1;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#023e5a;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWhat is the refund policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eAll deposits and payments on this trip are non-refundable, no exceptions. Travel insurance covering trip cancellation is required for this trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#0096c7;color:#ffffff;border-radius:14px;padding:30px 24px;text-align:center;margin:28px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:28px;\"\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-size:17px;\"\u003eOnly 16 spots on this one. Call us to get on the list before it fills up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"tel:4808814013\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff6b5c;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:18px;\"\u003e📞 Call the shop  (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TERMS --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b7d86;text-align:center;margin:16px 0 0;\"\u003eAll deposits and payments are non-refundable, no exceptions. By reserving, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" style=\"color:#0096a6;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PHOTO CREDIT --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6b7d86;text-align:center;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eUnderwater photography by Laurent Ouillet. Vessel photos courtesy of Explorer Ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t","brand":"Dive Arizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640428884199,"sku":"trip-divearizona-com-trips-galapagos-wolf-darwin-liveaboard-trip","price":7395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4156\/4647\/files\/lg_5953618741_1785465485_3545746.jpg?v=1789518308","url":"https:\/\/divearizona.com\/products\/trip-divearizona-com-trips-galapagos-wolf-darwin-liveaboard-trip","provider":"Dive Arizona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}