Ecuador · Island hopping & boat trips
Island hopping and boat trips in Ecuador: only operators with a confirmed program
About this list
When you look for island hopping and boat trips in Ecuador, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 7 operators in Ecuador on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms an island hopping or boat trip program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span Galapagos Offshore, Galapagos & Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, San Cristobal and Galapagos. All 7 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Sep. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. 2 are listed as open to beginners. Operators with structured encounter data list hammerhead shark, eagle ray, stingray, mobula ray and whitetip reef shark as target species. Ways to meet them: scuba diving. 6 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.
7 listed operators
Ecuador · Galapagos Offshore
Galapagos Master
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Jun–Nov
- Price
- US$7,140 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Ecuador · Galapagos Offshore
Humboldt Explorer
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Sep
- Price
- US$6,395
- Checked
- Official source
Ecuador · Galapagos Offshore
Tiburon Explorer
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Sep
- Price
- US$7,395
- Checked
- Official source
Ecuador · Galapagos & Puerto Ayora
Academy Bay Diving
Scuba diving- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- USD 250 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Ecuador · Galapagos & Puerto Ayora
Scuba Iguana
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Ecuador · Galapagos, San Cristobal
Wreck Bay Diving Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Ecuador · Galapagos
Galapagos Dive Academy
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- US$150 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
How many operators run island hopping and boat trips in Ecuador?
7 are listed now. Only operators whose island hopping or boat trip program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.
Can I see prices for island hopping and boat trips in Ecuador before I book?
All 7 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is a good time for island hopping and boat trips in Ecuador?
Most listings give the season as Sep. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Where in Ecuador can you find island hopping and boat trips?
Operators are listed in Galapagos Offshore, Galapagos & Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, San Cristobal and Galapagos. Each region page shows only that region's operators.
Can beginners or children join?
On record, 2 accept beginners and 0 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.