3 days of diving in Santa Cruz B

Santa Cruz

3 days

Duration

Medium

Difficulty

12 years old

Age

Tour details

Embark on an exciting underwater adventure with our 3-day Galápagos diving tour. This tour will take you to explore four of the archipelago’s most fascinating dive sites: Seymour Norte, Daphne, Mosquera, and Gordon Rocks. Discover the incredible marine biodiversity that makes Galápagos a world-class diving destination. From close encounters with hammerhead sharks and manta rays at Gordon Rocks to the rich marine life at Seymour Norte, this tour offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels.

Day 1 – Seymour Norte and Daphne (Thursday)

This Galápagos diving tour takes you to explore two stunning sites. Seymour Norte is known for its vibrant marine life, where divers may encounter white-tip sharks, manta rays, and reef fish in crystal-clear waters. Daphne, on the other hand, offers an equally captivating environment, with its rich biodiversity and the chance to see species such as Galápagos sharks, sea turtles, and colorful corals.

Wildlife you will have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

  • Hammerhead sharks
  • Galápagos sharks
  • White-tip sharks
  • Ray-finned rays
  • Sea turtles
  • Sea lions
  • Reef fish
  • Barracudas

Birds:

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

Nature of the site:

North Seymour

Visibility: It can be 10 – 25 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C / August to December: 18°C to 20°C
Depth: 15 – 18 meters
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Dive time: 45 minutes

Daphne

Visibility: It can be 10 – 30 meters
Temperature: January to July: 20°C to 22°C / August to December: 18°C to 20°C
Depth: 15 – 18 meters
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Dive time: 45 minutes

Itinerary:

Tour details

We will head to the crystal-clear waters of North Seymour. The dive, lasting approximately 45 minutes, will give you the chance to marvel at a variety of marine species, including sea lions, Galápagos sharks, white-tip and black-tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, mobula rays, sea turtles, reef fish, eagle rays, Galápagos eels, barracudas, and a diverse range of invertebrates.

Our second underwater adventure will take place at Daphne, a volcanic island to the north of Santa Cruz Island. Here, you will receive the necessary instructions before diving into the waters for another approximately 45 minutes. Daphne is an ideal location for both new and experienced divers, with waters that sometimes feature strong currents but offer an unforgettable experience.

Boat

12 passengers

Duration

Full day (7:00am – 3:30pm)

Day 2 – Mosquera and Seymour Norte (Friday)

Seymour Norte and Mosquera are two of the most impressive diving destinations in Galápagos. Seymour Norte stands out for its vibrant marine life and the chance to encounter white-tip sharks, manta rays, and reef fish in its crystal-clear waters. Mosquera, on the other hand, offers an equally captivating environment with colorful coral gardens and the opportunity to observe black-tip sharks, rays, and sea turtles.

Wildlife you will have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

  • Hammerhead sharks
  • Galápagos sharks
  • White-tip sharks
  • Eagle rays
  • Sea turtles
  • Sea lions
  • Reef fish
  • Barracudas

Birds:

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

Nature of the site:

Mosquera

Visibility: It can be 15 – 30 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C / August to December: 18°C to 20°C
Depth: 12-18 meters
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Dive time: 45 minutes

North Seymour

Visibility: It can be 10 – 25 meters
Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C / August to December: 18°C to 20°C
Depth: 15-18 meters
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Dive time: 45 minutes

Itinerary:

Tour details

Our underwater adventure begins at Mosquera, a small island between Baltra and Seymour. This dive is considered low difficulty with moderate currents. Your dive instructor will provide you with the site briefing before you dive into the waters for approximately another 45 minutes. At Mosquera, you might spot sea lions, rays, turtles, hammerhead sharks, Galápagos sharks, reef sharks, endemic fish, and more.

Afterward, we will head to the crystal-clear waters of Seymour Norte. The dive, lasting approximately 45 minutes, will offer you the chance to marvel at a variety of marine species, such as sea lions, Galápagos sharks, white-tip and black-tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, mobula rays, sea turtles, reef fish, eagle rays, Galápagos eels, barracudas, and a diverse range of invertebrates.

Boat

12 passengers

Duration
Full day (7:00 am – 3:30 pm)

Day 3 – Gordon Rocks (Saturday)

One of the most famous diving destinations in Galápagos, Gordon Rocks is known for its exciting currents and impressive marine biodiversity. This site is ideal for experienced divers seeking challenging adventures and the opportunity to swim alongside majestic hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and rays. The rich marine life and stunning underwater landscapes make Gordon Rocks a must-visit for any diving enthusiast visiting the Galápagos Islands.

Wildlife you will have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

  • Hammerhead sharks
  • Galápagos sharks
  • Sea turtles
  • Sea lions
  • Spotted rays
  • Eagle rays
  • Moray eels and many fish attracted by the current

Birds:

  • Blue-footed boobies
  • Gulls
  • Pelicans
  • Frigatebirds

Nature of the site

Gordon Rocks | 2 dives

Visibility: It can be 10 – 30 meters
Temperature: January to July: 20°C to 24°C / August to December: 18°C to 22°C
Depth: 15 – 25 meters
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Dive time: 45 minutes

Itinerary:

Tour details

Gordon Rocks is one of the premier diving destinations in the region. Located near the coast of Santa Cruz, it offers two exciting dive sites known for their strong currents and diverse marine life.

We will dive into the crystal-clear waters of Gordon Rocks and explore an underwater world teeming with Galápagos sharks, white-tip and black-tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, sunfish, and much more. Each of the two dives lasts approximately 45 minutes.

We will conclude our day of diving and return to the port with unforgettable memories of the underwater wonders we experienced at Gordon Rocks.

Boat

12 passengers

Duration

Full day (7:00 am – 3:30 pm)

Tour includes:

Lunch (on full-day tours)

Snacks

Drinks

Fruits

Towels

Life jackets

Dive 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 10 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.

$722

Tour price

Explore the underwater world of Santa Cruz with this exciting 3-day diving package.

 

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