Galapagos Liveaboard, More time at Wolf or Darwin?

[guyharrisonphoto]

I am looking at liveaboard options in the Galapagos in September. Some boats have two days at Wolf and one at Darwin, and some two days at Darwin and one at Wolf?

If you had to recommend, which site is better for more dives?

Thanks!

 

[Dan]

I spent 2 days in Darwin & a day in Wolf, but I wish I did the other way around due to in Darwin we do the same sides over & over 8 times (4 dives/ day x 2 days) and the same old fish over & over. It was great to see schooling hammerheads, but after 4 times, that gets old. Wolf has more variety fish to see while I was there, see my trip report here: How is diving in Galapagos in December?

Originally, we were supposed to be spending 1 day in Darwin & 2 days in Wolf, but Galapagos Master changed schedule on the fly. May not be on they own will, it could be something to do with how the Galapagos Marine Park authority allocate each liveaboard. Whatever the reason is, it sucks. So, caveat emptor, let Galapagos liveaboard diver beware!

 

[PADI Travel]

Hi guyharrisonphoto!

Generally, I would recommend two days at Wolf and one day at Darwin. There is a better variety of dives at Wolf, because Darwin is really small - just a rock above the water.

Also, you may find our article about Liveaboard Diving in the Galapagos to be of some help.

Have a great trip and happy diving!

 

[DiveTheGalapagos]

As others have said, Wolf has more dive sites. Darwin is typically where you are more likely to see massive schools of hammerheads and whale sharks in season. Wolf has more Galapagos sharks. Wolf also has eagle rays and hammerheads.