How long should I wait to fly after diving?

It is recommended to leave at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight home.

DIVING

Choose where to dive

Daily dives from Santa Cruz or San Cristobal, or several days on a dive cruise.

Santa CruzGordon Rock, Seymour, Mosquera, Daphne and more

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San CristobalKicker Rock, Punta Pitt and Espanola Island

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Dive cruiseDarwin and Wolf: hammerhead sharks and whale sharks

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Diving in Galapagos: one of the best destinations in the world

Cold and warm currents meet here, attracting an enormous amount of marine life. We organize daily dives from Santa Cruz and San Cristobal with authorized dive centers and guides certified by the Galapagos National Park.

Hammerhead shark🦈 Galapagos shark🦈 Whitetip reef sharkManta raysEagle rays🐢 Sea turtles🦭 Sea lions🦎 Marine iguanas🐟 Schools of fish

What is your diving level?

Choose your level and we will show you the right dives for you.

No licenseSanta Cruz

Discover Scuba Diving

Your first dive with an instructor, after a practical lesson. No certification needed.

All levelsSanta Cruz

Seymour & Mosquera

Whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, garden eels and curious sea lions.

IntermediateSanta Cruz

Seymour & Daphne

Volcanic walls full of life, rays and reef sharks.

IntermediateSan Cristobal

Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido)

A rock formation with a channel where you can see sharks, turtles and rays.

IntermediateSan Cristobal

Punta Pitt

At the northern tip of San Cristobal, with walls, sea lions and pelagic fish.

AdvancedSanta Cruz

Gordon Rock

A volcanic crater famous for hammerhead sharks, rays and strong currents.

We also offer night diving, Whale Rock and Caragua and diving at Espanola Island. Darwin and Wolf islands can only be visited on multi-day liveaboard dive cruises.

When to dive in Galapagos?

☀️ Warm season
December to May

23–26 °C

Calmer sea and better visibility. Manta ray season at some sites.

🌊 Cool season
June to November

19–23 °C

More plankton and more marine life: lots of sharks and fish. A thicker wetsuit is needed.

Requirements and tips

🪪CertificationFor daily dives you need a valid license (Open Water or equivalent). Advanced level is recommended for Gordon Rock.

🤿No licenseIf you have never dived, you can do Discover Scuba Diving with an instructor.

📘Bring your cardBring your dive card and logbook; the dive center will ask for them.

✈️24 hours before flyingLeave at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight home.

🧥WetsuitThe water is cooler than it looks; full equipment is included on all trips.

Frequently asked questions

Can I dive in Galapagos without a license?

Yes, with Discover Scuba Diving: a practical lesson and a shallow dive with an instructor. For the other sites you need a certification.

Where can I see hammerhead sharks?

On a day trip, the best-known site is Gordon Rock, near Santa Cruz. They are also sometimes seen at Kicker Rock. The large schools are at Darwin and Wolf, which can only be visited on a dive cruise.

What does a dive trip include?

It usually includes two dives, full equipment, the boat transfer, the dive guide and lunch or a snack. We confirm the details of each trip when you book.

Can I combine diving with day tours?

Yes. Many travelers dive one day and do day tours on the others. Just remember to leave 24 hours free before your flight.

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Tell us your diving level and your dates and we will recommend the best sites.

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