Diving in Galapagos: Gordon Rock, Kicker Rock and Diving Without a License

Galapagos is one of the best diving destinations in the world: hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, rays, turtles and sea lions all in one day. We explain where to dive, which site to choose based on your experience and what to do if you have never dived before.

🤿 Never dived before? You can still do it

With Discover Scuba Diving you make your first dive with an instructor, no license needed. Before entering the sea you get a briefing and practice in calm water. It is the ideal way to try diving in a place full of life.

🦈 The best dive sites

Gordon Rock (from Santa Cruz)

The most famous site in Santa Cruz to see hammerhead sharks, rays and turtles. It has strong currents, so it is for certified divers with some experience. See Gordon Rock diving.

North Seymour, Mosquera and Daphne (from Santa Cruz)

Dives with white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, schools of fish and sea lions. Great options for certified divers who want lots of marine life. Seymour Mosquera · Seymour Daphne.

Kicker Rock / Leon Dormido (from San Cristobal)

Diving along the walls of the rock, where with luck hammerhead sharks and Galapagos sharks appear. See Kicker Rock diving. From San Cristobal you also have Punta Pitt, Espanola Island and Whale Rock.

📋 Before you book

• Bring your certification card and logbook if you are already a certified diver.
• Gear is fitted the day before the dive.
• Do not fly by plane or small plane within 24 hours after your last dive.
• The water can be cold in some months: we give you the right wetsuit.

See all the options on our Galapagos diving page or message us on WhatsApp with your diving level and your dates.