Optional Scuba Extension
June 24 - 28, 2026
A number of guests of The Gathering have expressed interest in scuba diving in the Galápagos. We are excited to announce that special arrangements have been made for certified divers (Open Water certification through PADI, SSI, or NAUI) to extend their stay and explore some of the most exceptional diving experiences in the world.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Arrive at Ikala Galápagos Hotel
Following your visit to the Giant Tortoise Preserve, guests staying for the diving extension will transfer to the Ikala Galápagos Hotel in Puerto Ayora. Here, you can unwind with an afternoon by the open-air pool or enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment.
Ikala Galápagos Hotel
"How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number — living things both large and small."
– Psalm 104:24-26
Thursday, June 25 - Friday, June 26
Diving Excursions
Over the next two days, certified divers will embark on two dives per day at some of the Galápagos' most renowned sites, including Bartolome and Cousin Rocks, as well as Mosquera and Daphne. All dives are led by expert guides from Scuba Iguana, the premier diving specialists in the region, and include top-of-the-line equipment.
Bartolomé Island
Saturday, June 27
Baltra | Flights to Guayaquil
Hotel del Parque
On June 27, divers will be transferred to Baltra Airport for flights to Guayaquil. The flight schedule ensures a safe interval of at least 18 hours after your final dive, in accordance with diving safety guidelines. Upon arrival in Guayaquil, you'll enjoy an overnight stay at the luxurious Hotel del Parque, with private transfers arranged for your journey home after breakfast the following day.
Scuba Extension Inclusions
3 nights at Ikala Galápagos Hotel; double/twin or single suite with breakfast • 2 diving tours, 4 total dives • Diving tours include transportation, a bilingual dive guide from the National Park Galápagos (max. 6 divers/guide, PADI instructors, max. 12 divers on board), complete dive equipment, lunch, snacks, beverages (tea, juice, water), and towel service • Transfers on June 24 and 27
Not a certified diver?
We also offer “discovery dives” for guests without certification. These introductory dives allow you to explore depths of up to 12 meters under the close supervision of experienced guides (maximum of two participants per guide). You’ll enjoy the same breathtaking dive sites as certified divers in the group. For pricing details, please contact our office.
Traveling with a non-diving companion?
We are happy to make arrangements for non-divers to stay in Puerto Ayora. Simply reach out to our office to customize your plans.
Certified Divers Pricing
$1,185/person double occupancy*
$1,495 single occupancy*
*Prices based on a minimum of 6 divers. If a traveling partner is returning to the US after the sailing, there will be an additional cost for the night in Guayaquil at Hotel del Parque. Please book this option by January 2026 in order to ensure flight booking from Baltra to Guayaquil.