Diving aboard Lammer Law

Lammer Law in the Galápagos

This company run the two largest Trimarans in the world in two incredible, but very different destinations, the British Virgin Islands and the Galápagos. Think of their two boats as luxury country inns with a sporting flavor that move around the seas. The amenities, food and attentive friendly service are what you would expect from a fine family run establishment. The three hulls of a trimaran result in excellent stability and the towering mountains of white canvas are an awesome sight. Of course, the powerful twin diesels give the ships good speed when the wind dies.



The accommodation in light, airy air conditioned staterooms, each for two people, twin or double, and each with private bathroom, is really welcoming.

LAMMER LAW serves the Galápagos with a 98 feet ship that carries 16 guests. Groups and individuals welcome. The sporting flavor is primarily SCUBA but with lots of activities for the non-diver. In the Galápagos the non-diver will be amazed by the snorkeling and the shore visits to see all the strange animals and birds who are so approachable one sometimes has to move back to get that special shot!

Their long years of experience, friendly caring crews and enviable reputation in both destinations, result in heavy bookings and a very high repeat rate. So book early and come and enjoy. Rates and availability calendar are posted on their website and they offer many specials.More...

Dive with hammerheads, sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and whale sharks!

Sea Lions in the Galapagos

Before you even roll off the boat, the sea lions have come over to have a look. Plunge in, and they swirl in the blue like a flock of wide-eyed angels. This is their playground, and they nip at your hair and fins like a playmate as you descend to the sandy bottom. Sea lions are well-named, sharing many qualities with their terrestrial namesakes. They are one of the largest animals in the Galápagos, with males weighing up to 550 pounds. They typically live in colonies of about 30, each colony dominated by one bull who guards his "turf" from all other adult males. The dominant bull controls his area by barking, roaring, pushing, and biting invading bachelor males. Wherever you dive in the Galápagos , expect the unexpected. The two favorite words used to describe these dives are fantastic and unpredictable. Fantastic for the marine life, and unpredictable for the conditions. Whatever your dive level, the Galápagos has something to offer you, but it is one of those places where if you go with experience, the challenges become more rewarding. The islands are quite far apart from each other, often an overnight sail, and many people chose to book a live-aboard. It's entirely possible, though, to travel to the Galápagos with a naturalist tour and book a dive when there. Because of the strict travel regulations inside the park, visitors are not allowed to travel on their own. Everyone must be accompanied by a naturalist guide, so its recommended that you book a tour with a reputable company.

Snorkel with the only penguins on the equator...

A penguin living on the equator? While it may seem strange, this is exactly where you find the Galápagos penguin, third smallest of the world's 18 penguin species. This penguin lives on the equatorial shores of Isabela and Fernandina Islands, where upwellings of cool, nutrient-rich waters provide an abundant supply of small fish.

When you go snorkeling you can be pretty sure they'll come check you out! They'll be as fast as lighting and you won't be able to keep up.... They have to be fast as there is little rest for the Galápagos penguin. In the water, they are preyed on by sharks, fur seals and sea lions for starters. On land, major threats include overheating, starvation, or predation by introduced cats, dogs, and even rats on Isabella Island. To avoid terrestrial enemies, penguins simply turn their backs and let their black coats blend naturally into the surrounding black lava rocks.