"Galapagos" Galápagos Islands by kenmerk

Galápagos Islands Travel Guide: 1,003 reviews and 4,030 photos

Hammerheads at Isla Wolf - Galápagos Islands

Mantas at Cabo Marshall....

Well, I guess my first reaction after experiencing the diving in the Galapagos was: "how can I ever enjoy diving anywhere else now.... nothing could possibly top this...." Where else to you have the chance to kick thru schooling hammerheads to chase after the whale sharks ?????" (there may be such places around the world, though I guess I dont know about them....)

If you like the big aquatic sealife, this is the place for you.... We saw whale sharks on every dive at Darwin Arch, saw mantas on every dive at Capo Marshall, and you run into large groups of hammerhead sharks most everywhere you go around the islands.....

Really an unbelievable experience......

Whale sharks at Darwin Arch....

Last visit to Galápagos Islands: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Dec 3, 2005
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Whale Arses.... Warnings and Dangers (6)

You will likely be seeing this view quite a bit underwater... (the whale's arse quickly disappearing into the haze in... more travel advice

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Buddy Buddy System..... Warnings and Dangers (6)

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Your Delicious Breakfast is Ready !!! Favorites (4)

This was the most painful part of the trip. Diving 4-5 times a day plus drinking at the open bar at night, and on top of... more travel advice

Post Card Views.... Things to Do (13)

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Written Feb 8, 2006

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Jillian1130 Jul 15, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Great post! But if anyone needs assistance, I have found Galapagos Inc by Wildlife Vacations (www.galapagos-inc.com) to be a helpful source for booking travel to the region!
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Cool-123 Aug 13, 2008 at 11:45 PM

Those diving photos look great and it seems that there are so many things to do in the Galapagos Islands, of course, diving...it also remind my trip in the southamerica...
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Bilimari Sep 5, 2007 at 5:40 AM

Hi Ken, my husband and son are planning a trip to Galapagos. I guess liveaboard is the way to do, right?
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1courage May 20, 2007 at 10:44 AM

That story with the sharks gives me the creeps>;-) You were lucky. But this place is just beautiful the same.
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rfrimel Dec 5, 2006 at 12:43 PM

This bar is horrible. I got my camera stolen by one of the bartenders. And the owner Ricardo Fuentes, still will not answer my emails or phone calls.
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Katmosphere Jul 15, 2006 at 4:12 PM

I am impressed!
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starship Jun 12, 2006 at 7:43 PM

Your stories are mesmerizing---scary as heck, but I couldn't look away type of thing! I'm deathly afraid of sharks but find them fascinating. Before your page, what knowledge I had of Galapagos creatures came from "Master & Commander."
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Wild_Orchid Jun 5, 2006 at 11:16 PM

great holiday! (glad you got back in one piece!) :)
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pepples46 May 31, 2006 at 9:58 PM

last time we spoke you where ready to conquere Galapagos..wow, I see what I missed out on. that Hammerhead wallpaper is awesome ..four Shark garage LOL, and Ken napping with Seals. good stuff
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aloha088 Apr 24, 2006 at 2:58 PM

Hey Ken! Your pages about Galapagos diving are amazing! When is season for whale sharks??? we visit Galapagos Islands by the end of May. I would love to see one of these fantastic giant animals....