13–27 August 2029

Special 15-Day Shark Conservation Expedition aboard Humboldt Explorer. 15 days. 13 spaces remaining.

A diver photographs a whale shark for identification

Available

Dates: 13–27 August 2029
Length: 15 days
Expedition: Special 15-Day Shark Conservation Expedition
Vessel: Humboldt Explorer
Per person: Price to be announced
Spaces: 13 of 16 open

A Galápagos Whale Shark Project scientist sails on every Shark Conservation Expedition departure. Sails inside June–November, when whale sharks are most often seen at Darwin. Wildlife is wild. Whale sharks and hammerheads are commonly seen at Darwin and Wolf in season, but no sighting is ever guaranteed on any departure.

What this expedition is.

Fifteen days aboard Humboldt Explorer with a shark scientist and seven full days at Wolf and Darwin.

Seven full days at Wolf and Darwin

Explore the islands together with a shark scientist

Extra time around the western side of Isabela

Additional remote dive sites

Who it may suit.

Divers with the time for the longest stay at Darwin and Wolf we offer

Photographers who want repeated days on the same animals for identification work

The full expedition page

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