Galapagos Dive Trips

The National Park guides are trained by the Galapagos National Park with the help of the Charles Darwin Research Station.

There are three levels of National Park guides to escort you on your Galapagos dive trips

A native of the islands or resident of the Galapagos archipelago for many years, with a high school diploma, who has a sound knowledge of the region and speaks English. He must pass the course of Galapagos Naturalist Guide I, and can lead a group of 10 visitors maximum on their Galapagos dive trips

Ecuadorian by birth or by naturalization, who has achieved a high school education or has a university background in biology or related fields, or in tourism. He has to be fluent in English, French or German, and pass the course of Galapagos Naturalist Guide II. He can lead groups of up to 16 visitors on their Galapagos dive trips. All Tourist class yachts carry Class-II National Park guides.

Ecuadorian by birth or by naturalization, and, in the case of a foreigner, must have legal working papers. He has to show proof of a degree in biology or related fields, or in tourism. He must be fluent in Spanish, English, then French or German. He must pass the course of Galapagos Naturalist Guide III, and may lead a group of 20 visitors on their Galapagos dive trips. All Tourist Superior, First and Luxury class yachts carry Class-III National Park guides.

• To inform and educate visitors on the richness of the protected area and the natural history of the Galapagos, competently and with diligence.
• To be responsible and to control actions committed by the visitors, within the Galapagos National Park. To ensure the rules and regulations of the Galapagos National Park are followed.
• To keep in touch with the administrative authorities, to signal his group's whereabouts and to receive instructions.
• To carry a National Park guide's license and identity papers, and to wear a uniform, if necessary.
• To be vigilant of the application of technical and administrative measures in order to protect the natural resources and the visitors.
• To cooperate with the control and with the patrol of the region to ensure conservation and rational use of the resources.
• To participate in the activities of observations, including the collection of data on the ecological impact and other environmental aspects.
• To provide interpretation for special groups.
• To report to the legal and technical-administrative authorities whenever necessary.

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