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MV Galapagos Aggressor III dive boat review
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Ecuador / Galapagos / 2026 boat guide
A Galápagos week with a choice of twin or double cabins.
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The Aggressor fleet is well known for operating at the world’s major diving destinations. Galapagos Aggressor III is its offering in these remarkable islands. Made famous by Charles Darwin’s voyages, the archipelago has a rich history and waters that draw divers looking for large marine life. Diving can be challenging, with powerful currents, but for experienced divers the Galapagos often sits high on the wish list.
Find your cabin
| Cabin choice | Layout | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | Four cabins with side-by-side lower beds; rooms 3 and 4 can combine into a queen. | Private bathroom, air-conditioning and portholes. |
| Master | Four cabins with beds that can combine for couples. | Private bathroom and air-conditioning; confirm your room number and window arrangement. |
| Solo travellers | Ask for shared accommodation or a private-cabin quote. | No dedicated Solo category is shown for this yacht. |
Found a cabin you like? Ask for its number, bed layout and deck location, and check how many stairs you’ll use. If you’re travelling solo, make sure the sharing arrangement works for you before you book.
Unwind between dives
There is a spacious air-conditioned salon where you can relax with fellow guests, review photographs or choose a book. The indoor dining area serves a mixture of local and international dishes. Outside, the covered cocktail deck, lounge chairs and hot tub provide places to unwind. Meals, snacks and selected drinks, including a limited selection of local beer and wine, are listed as included.
Diving and itinerary
Diving is conducted from support dinghies, with kit storage on the main dive deck. Nitrox is available for an additional fee. The 8-day/7-night programme starts and ends in Baltra and visits the northern dive sites according to its authorised itinerary and conditions. Aggressor states that no night diving is offered in the Galapagos. Hammerheads, whale sharks, rays and sea lions are possibilities rather than guaranteed sightings.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a trip for divers comfortable with currents and tender entries. Ask Aggressor to approve your certification and recent experience and supply its current required-equipment and insurance list. Nitrox requires separate certification. Do not rely on an old review as a current qualification policy.
Discuss cold-water comfort, currents, tender entries, rental sizes and any non-diver activities before booking. For seasonal planning, use our Galapagos diving guide. No yacht can guarantee a particular animal encounter.
Watch: Galapagos Aggressor III: Adventures of a Lifetime
Preview: illustrative boat photograph from this page’s gallery, not a frame from the film.
Official Aggressor Adventures film titled 2026. Publication year does not establish the filming date of every scene. Selected September 28, 2026.
Plan your trip: 2026 prices and extras
Cost comparison: use the shared 7-night budget and extras breakdown to compare Nitrox, taxes and compulsory fees on the same basis. Figures are planning references, not a live quote.
2026 published rate: USD 7,300 per person for 7 nights, for both Deluxe and Master categories in the current rate table. The listed period runs through January 5, 2027; departure-specific offers may differ.
Adding the published USD 200 park entry and USD 20 visitor/transit card gives a USD 7,520 partial subtotal. It excludes flights, hotel nights, insurance, Nitrox, rental equipment, tips and any additional quoted charges. Aggressor also lists 15% VAT on onboard services; do not apply this automatically to the whole cruise fare. Confirm cash payments and any departure-specific surcharge.
All reference fares are subject to reconfirmation. Check the currency, per-person basis, cabin, taxes, deposit and cancellation conditions on the actual quote.
Flights, transfers and time aboard
Plan the journey with our Galapagos travel guide and check seasonal conditions in the Galapagos diving guide. Confirm the arrival and departure airports for your exact itinerary before buying flights, especially on longer cruises.
The operator lists Thursday boarding at 1 p.m. and Thursday checkout at 8 a.m., with Baltra airport transfers. Plan a mainland overnight before flying to Baltra, and confirm the recommended flight with your booking agent. A Santa Cruz highlands visit forms part of the published return programme. Recheck timings before buying non-refundable tickets.
Which Galapagos boat fits your priorities?
Compare cabins, diver requirements and matched trip costs in our Galapagos liveaboard comparison. For the wider choice of itineraries, see our Galapagos liveaboard planning guide.
| Your priority | Boat to compare | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Western route and spacious social areas | Tiburon Explorer | 16 guests; compare 7- and 10-night routes. |
| Nitrox in the published package | Galapagos Sky | Deluxe twins or upper-deck Master cabins. |
| Choice of cabin category | Galapagos Master | Classic cabins have no windows; Premium cabins have views. |
| Lower published Explorer reference fare | Humboldt Explorer | Eight cabins; compare total extras with Tiburon. |
These are practical differences, not a quality ranking. Start with your dates and dive experience, then compare cabins and total cost. Browse our Galapagos liveaboard guide.
Before you book: frequently asked questions
Which cabin should I book?
Four cabins with side-by-side lower beds; rooms 3 and 4 can combine into a queen. Private bathroom, air-conditioning and portholes.
Are current departures confirmed?
The linked operator or partner publishes this boat’s programme. Availability is date-specific and can change; follow the departure link for an actual quote.
Is the headline fare the whole holiday cost?
No. Compare the budget section with your invoice and include flights, hotels, insurance, mandatory charges and your chosen extras.
Can a beginner join the diving?
This is a trip for divers comfortable with currents and tender entries. Ask Aggressor to approve your certification and recent experience and supply its current required-equipment and insurance list. Nitrox requires separate certification. Do not rely on an old review as a current qualification policy.
Will we definitely see hammerheads or whale sharks?
No. Wildlife, visibility and currents vary. Choose a suitable season and itinerary, and treat sightings as possibilities rather than promises.
From the original review
Watch the original archive video →. Filming date and current boat appearance have not been verified; this is background footage, not a 2026 inspection.
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Sources and editorial check
Checked September 28, 2026: Aggressor III boat and cabins, Aggressor III published rates, Galapagos joining information and fees, Aggressor Galapagos destination information. Photographs belong to their credited sources; their selection date is not their capture date. Original useful descriptions have been retained and corrected where current sources differ.
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About this guide
Research checked 28 September 2026. This guide draws on published sources, rather than a new firsthand inspection. Photo credits remain beside the images; capture dates have not been verified. Original reader reviews, where present, retain their dates.
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