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The sea runs in the family

Galapagos Diving was founded by Samira Saman, who grew up in a family that has operated boats in the Galapagos for decades. For 15 years she has turned that inside knowledge into trips for travelers from around the world.

Samira Saman on a panga in front of the Darwin Island pillars
15
years arranging Galapagos trips
200+
dives logged by Samira
Decades
of family boats in the islands
Global
divers and travelers from all over the world

Samira's story

Long before she booked her first trip, Samira knew the Galapagos from the deck of a boat. Her family has operated vessels in the islands for decades, so the harbors, the crews and the rhythm of the seasons were part of everyday life. She learned early what makes a good trip: a boat that's well run, a crew that cares, and an itinerary that matches the people on board.

Then the sea became her passion. Samira is a diver with more than 200 dives, and she knows the feeling of a first hammerhead school at Darwin as well as the nerves before a first current dive. That's why she can tell you which boat suits your experience, how a dive deck is set up, and what to expect underwater month by month.

Fifteen years ago she started arranging Galapagos trips for travelers from abroad. Since then she has looked after solo divers, couples, families and full groups from all over the world.

The approach hasn't changed. Samira knows the boats and the people who run them, she checks every detail before you fly, and she stays reachable from the moment you land in Ecuador until you head home.

Samira Saman diving on a Galapagos reef
I grew up watching my family run boats in these islands. Now I get to share them with divers and travelers from every corner of the world.
Samira Saman, founder

Why travel with us

What 15 years and a boat family give you

Inside knowledge of the boats

Growing up in a family of boat operators means knowing how each vessel is run, not only how it looks in the brochure.

Advice from a diver

With more than 200 dives, Samira matches you to the boat and itinerary that fit your experience and what you want to see.

Groups or solo, handled personally

From a single diver to a full group, every booking gets the same attention, from the first message to the flight home.

Plan your trip with Samira

Galapagos Diving · Urb. Biblos, km 2.5 vía Samborondón, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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