3-day diving package in San Cristobal

San Cristobal

3 days

Duration

Medium

Difficulty

12 years old

Age

Tour details

Are you ready for an unforgettable diving experience in one of the most amazing and biodiverse places in the world? Join our exciting 3-day diving tour in San Cristóbal, an underwater paradise that will leave you breathless. Explore the crystal-clear waters and encounter an astonishing variety of marine life as you dive into this extraordinary island.

SAN CRISTÓBAL

Day 1 – Diving at Darwin Bay and Carawa

Discover the stunning marine biodiversity that these iconic Galápagos sites have to offer. At Darwin Bay, dive among sea lions, rays, and abundant marine life in a pristine setting. At Carawa, explore a fascinating sunken ship and encounter unique marine species. This tour is perfect for divers seeking an unforgettable experience in one of the most spectacular destinations in the world.

Wildlife you’ll have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

  • Reef shark
  • Cat shark
  • Sea turtles
  • Rays
  • Sunfish
  • Dolphins
  • Sea lions
  • Starfish
  • Sea urchins
  • Various fish species

Birds:

  • Blue-footed boobies
  • Nazca boobies
  • Pelicans
  • Frigatebirds

Nature of the site:

Darwin Bay

Visibility: Can range from 8 – 25 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C
Depth: 10 – 18 meters
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Time of each dive: 45 minutes

Carawa 

Visibility: Can range from 10 – 25 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C
Depth: 12 – 16 meters
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Time of each dive: 45 minutes

Itinerary:

Tour details

Our first stop will be at the spectacular dive site known as Darwin Bay. Here, your dive instructor will provide a detailed introductory briefing before you dive into the crystal-clear waters. This dive will take you to explore underwater wonders for approximately 45 minutes, where you’ll encounter a fascinating variety of marine life, including playful sea lions, reef sharks, the elusive batfish, graceful rays, curious pufferfish, elegant barracudas, majestic turtles, colorful sea urchins and starfish of different types, as well as moray eels, lobsters, and octopuses.

Afterwards, we will sail for about 15 minutes to reach the second dive site, Carawa, where the wreck of a ship from around 100 years ago is located. Here, you’ll gear up and receive an informative briefing from your dive guide before entering the water. During this approximately 45-minute dive, you’ll follow a line around the sunken ship, exploring a fascinating underwater ecosystem that includes sea lions, rays, pufferfish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchins, various starfish, moray eels, lobsters, and octopuses.

Boat

6 passengers

Duration

Half day (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

SAN CRISTÓBAL

Day 2 – Whale Rock & Tijeretas Wall

On your second day of diving, set sail for Whale Rock, an impressive site where you’ll dive into marine depths. Here, you’ll explore waters teeming with sea lions, sharks, rays, and an astonishing variety of marine life. Next, head to Tijeretas Wall. Experience two exciting dives and admire the ocean’s hidden beauty.

Wildlife you’ll have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

  • Hammerhead shark
  • Galápagos shark
  • Reef shark
  • Sea turtles
  • Rays
  • Dolphins
  • Sea lions
  • Starfish
  • Sea urchins
  • Barracudas
  • Tunas

Birds:

  • Blue-footed boobies
  • Pelicans
  • Frigatebirds

Nature of the site:

Roca Ballena

Visibility: Can range from 10 – 25 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C
Depth: 10 – 18 meters
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Time of each dive: 45 minutes

Pared de Tijeretas

Visibility: Can range from 10 – 20 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C
Depth: 12 – 18 meters
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Time of each dive: 45 minutes

Itinerary:

Tour details

We will sail to the dive site known as Whale Rock, where passengers will prepare their dive equipment and receive a briefing from the instructor. The dive will last approximately 45 minutes, with a maximum depth of 18 meters. During this experience, you’ll have the chance to observe sea lions, rays, white-tip and black-tip reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, Galápagos sharks, pufferfish, barracudas, tuna, turtles, sea urchins, various types of starfish, moray eels, lobsters, octopuses, and much more. After the dive, passengers will return to the boat to enjoy snacks and drinks. There will be a break of about 1 hour before the second dive.

Next, we will sail for about 15 minutes to reach the second dive site called Tijeretas Wall. Here, passengers will prepare with their dive gear and listen to the dive instructor’s briefing. The second dive will last approximately 45 minutes. During this dive, you can observe sea lions, reef sharks, batfish, rays, pufferfish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchins, various types of starfish, moray eels, lobsters, octopuses, and more.

Boat

6 passengers

Duration

Half day (7:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

Day 3 – Kicker Rock

On the third day of your incredible diving adventure, you’ll head to Kicker Rock, one of the most iconic spots in the Galápagos. This majestic rock formation rises dramatically from the ocean and offers an exciting challenge for adventurous divers. You’ll dive into its crystal-clear waters and explore its mysterious tunnels and passages. As you dive around Kicker Rock, you’ll have the chance to spot hammerhead sharks, turtles, manta rays, and an incredible variety of marine life. It’s the highlight of your Galápagos diving journey and an experience you’ll remember forever.

Wildlife you’ll have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

  • Galápagos shark
  • Hammerhead shark
  • White-tip and black-tip reef shark
  • Sea turtles
  • Manta rays
  • Sunfish
  • Dolphins
  • Sea lions
  • Starfish
  • Sea urchins
  • Various fish species

Birds:

  • Blue-footed boobies
  • Nazca boobies
  • Pelicans
  • Frigatebirds

Nature of the site:

Kicker Rock | 2 dives

Visibility: Can range from 10 – 30 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C
Depth: 18 – 22 meters
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Time of each dive: 45 minutes

Itinerary:

Tour details

We will sail to our first destination: the Sleeping Lion. Here, you will witness the majesty of this volcanic lava rock. Upon arrival, the dive guide will provide you with a detailed briefing on the dives you will undertake. You will experience two exciting underwater dives: the first will begin in the channel between the two rocks and the second at the western corner of the rock. Each dive, lasting approximately 45 minutes, will allow you to explore a fascinating underwater world full of Galápagos sharks, white and black-tipped sharks, hammerhead sharks, turtles, manta rays, moonfish, dolphins, sea lions, starfish, sea urchins, and a diverse marine life.

After the dive, you will disembark at one of the beautiful beaches, such as Manglesito, Puerto Grande, or Cerro Brujo, depending on the boat’s itinerary. Here, you will enjoy a lunch on board and have time to explore the beach or engage in an exciting snorkeling activity.

Boat

12 passengers

Duration

Full Day (8:00am – 3:00pm)

Tour includes:

Lunch (on full-day tours)

Snacks

Drinks

Fruits

Towels

Life jackets

Diving guide

Water

Diving equipment

Tour does not include:

Accommodation

Airport-hotel transfer

Hotel-agency transfer

Dock fees ($1)

Gallery:

Equipment:

Long wetsuit

Fins
Boots
mascara snorkel
Snorkel
mask
mascara snorkel
Regulator, BCD (buoyancy control device)
buzo

Weights

mascara snorkel
12-liter tanks

Requirements:

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Have Open Water certification (minimum 8 dives) and have been diving for at least six months prior to the tour date. If you do not meet the 6-month requirement, it is recommended to take a Refresh Dive.

Relevant information:

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Itineraries are subject to change at the discretion of the Galápagos National Park and your dive instructor. In certain cases, depending on ocean conditions. We take safety very seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.

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In light of the pandemic, we have implemented strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment is thoroughly disinfected between uses, and the agency and boat are cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer is available at all times.

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All passengers must present themselves at the agency the day before the tour or package on each island for a gear check, between 2 and 6 pm, to ensure everything is ready for the tour day. If you already have all the necessary equipment, you can bring it to the agency the day before or on the same day as the tour.

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If you arrive by ferry and have a tour scheduled for the same day, you must present yourself at the agency at least 1 hour in advance for the equipment check.

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Two days before the tour or package, we will send passengers an email with details about the meeting point, the time, and the name of the vessel in the case of ferries.

$570

Tour price

Join our exciting 3-day diving tour in San Cristóbal.

 

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