An unforgettable experience
Getting to dive in The Galapagos Islands is truly a magical and unforgettable experience! Dive sites can be found on almost every Galapagos island. Each place is distinct and will suit a different level of diver experience. It ranges from strong currents and should only be attempted by experienced divers, while others are calm and appropriate for people who are unfamiliar with diving. A minimum quantity of previous dives may be required for the most advanced dive sites.
Best diving spots
- Darwin’s Island: considered a “marine wonderland”, Darwin’s Island is perfect for diving. Among the animals you can run across when diving here are hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, rays, green turtles, and a variety of tropical reef fish. Both Darwin and Wolf Islands are susceptible to unrestricted fishing and dive tourism because of their significant distance from the core islands.
- Wolf’s Island: the diving areas surrounding Isla de los Lobos de Galapagos are composed of volcanic platforms, cliffs, and underwater caverns that are filled with a variety of marine life. Wolf is also famous because the vampire finch is a well-known and unique native to be on the lookout for (also known as the sharp-nosed ground finch).
- Carrion Point Dive Site: the surface of Punta Carrión is 90 feet below sea level. White tip reef sharks, scorpion fish, marbled and eagle rays, sea lions, turtles, vividly colored reef fish, scorpion fish and even dolphins are among the marine fauna to keep a watch out for.
- Cowley Islet: perfect place for diving and seeking beautiful marine wildlife. It was given that name in honor of Ambrose Cowley, an English pirate who created the first maps of the Galapagos. Due to the variety of marine life you may see there, including sea lions, sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, penguins, manta rays, and even seahorses that are shaped like Isabela Island, it is the ideal location for diving.
- Cape Marshall: this wall dive is a perfect option for people who have experience scuba diving since its currents are heavy. Cape Marshall is a reef dive that can be found 120 feet off the northwest coast of Isabela. Here, visitors get the chance to encounter sea lions, schools of Barracuda, Guineafowl Pufferfish, Parrotfish, Yellowtail Surgeonfish, and Whitetip and Hammerhead Reef Sharks. As well as, giant rays like Manta, Mobula and Marble which swim slowly in the deep waters.
- Vicente Rock Point: this is a stopping point for diving vessels like the Galapagos Sky. This dive is a wall dive with lots of coral-covered crevices to search for underwater life. Typically, currents are weak and visibility is good. This stunning site is perfect for snorkeling which you can only get access by boats since there is no place for landing. Tourists should keep their eyes open to witness puffer fish, octopus, seahorses, frogfish, red-lipped batfish, seahorses, and other reef fish. Sea lions, seagulls, and penguins frequently dive here in search of fish.
Important info!
The majority of the equipment is provided on Galapagos dive cruise, however, wherever possible tourists should bring their own equipment to the Galápagos islands which includes your own dive set, watch and gadgets.
The standard usually varies depending on the operator, but it is generally in good condition and safe working order. Divers are also welcome to bring their own equipment if they prefer.
Be safe and enjoy every moment! This will leave rent free on your mind forever.
