Iconic Diving Sites of the Archipelago

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

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

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 full of Galápagos sharks, white and black tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, sunfish, and more. Each of the two dives will last approximately 45 minutes.

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

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 may 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.

Next, we will navigate for about 15 minutes to the second dive site, Carawa, where you’ll find the wreck of a ship that occurred around 100 years ago. Here, you’ll equip yourself with diving gear 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, diverse starfish, moray eels, lobsters, and octopuses.

We will sail to our first destination: Leon Dormido. Here, you will witness the majesty of this volcanic lava rock. Upon arrival, the dive guide will provide a detailed briefing about the dives you’ll undertake. You will experience two exciting underwater dives: the first will start 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 tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, turtles, manta rays, sunfish, dolphins, sea lions, starfish, sea urchins, and a diverse range of marine life.

After the dives, 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 lunch on board and have time to explore the beach or engage in an exciting snorkeling activity.