GALAPAGOS WITH FRANCESCO TURANO: beyond the surface - An exclusive Galapagos Expedition
- sologalapagos
- Jul 8, 2025
- 3 min read
In the Galapagos, the surface of the sea is not an end, but a curtain. It is a liquid, vibrant membrane separating the world we know from a universe of silence, grace, and mystery. To cross it is an act of faith. To do so with the right guide is a privilege.
We are immensely honored to announce a collaboration born from a shared vision and a profound, respectful love for the sea: in our upcoming February and March expeditions, our underwater adventures will be led by an extraordinary figure, Francesco Turano.
Who is Francesco Turano? A Storyteller of the Deep, Not Just a Photographer.
To call Francesco an "underwater photographer" would be like calling the Galapagos "a group of islands." It is technically correct, but infinitely reductive.
With over 30 years of experience exploring the world's oceans, from the Mediterranean to the most remote corners of the Pacific, Francesco has learned to do something far rarer than taking beautiful pictures: he has learned to listen. His images, which have earned him international awards and the publication of books that are true visual poems, do not simply capture marine creatures. They capture the fleeting moment of an interaction, the geometry of a school of fish, the ancient wisdom in a turtle's gaze.
Francesco is not just a photographer; he is a marine biologist with the soul of a poet. His scientific knowledge allows him to decipher the ocean's behavior, but it is his sensitivity that allows him to translate it into an emotion. His dives are not tours, but silent lessons in ethology, respect, and wonder.
For a preview of his world, we invite you to visit his website:www.francescoturano.it
An Exclusive Experience: Seeing with New Eyes
What does it mean to have Francesco Turano as your guide on our expeditions?
It means shedding all anxiety and entrusting yourself to a sense of security born from decades of experience. It means being led to the best observation points, at the right moment, with an approach that minimizes our impact and maximizes the chance for authentic encounters.
But above all, it means learning to see. Francesco will not just teach you how to use a camera underwater; he will teach you to use your eyes and your heart as the most sophisticated lens. He will help you perceive the nuance, the detail, the story hidden behind every movement.
Whether you are an expert diver or a passionate snorkeler, his presence will transform your experience from a beautiful swim into a profound dialogue with marine life.
The Dates of this Encounter: An Opportunity Not to Be Missed
Francesco Turano will be with us, exclusively for SoloGalapagos, on these special dates:
February 16th - March 1st, 2026
March 2nd - March 14th, 2026
Places are, by our own design, extremely limited to ensure an intimate experience and a direct relationship with Francesco and the environment that will host us.
Stay Tuned: The Journey Continues
This collaboration is just the beginning. In the coming months, we will share exclusive content here on our blog and social media channels: interviews with Francesco, stories from his past experiences, and previews of what awaits. We invite you to follow us so you don't miss any of these updates, which will be a preparatory journey for the adventure to come.
To receive the full itinerary for these unique expeditions and for any other inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The curtain on the world below is about to rise. Are you ready to look beyond?
To learn more about Francesco Turano, visit this link:
