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Refresh Dive in Darwin Bay and Carawa

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San Cristobal

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1 day

Duration

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Open Water License

Difficulty

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12 years old

Age

Tour details

A refresher dive, also known as a scuba review or dive tune-up, is a diving program designed for certified divers who haven’t engaged in diving for an extended period, typically six months or more. This program aims to help divers regain their confidence, skills, and knowledge in a controlled and supervised environment before undertaking more challenging or advanced dives.

During a refresher dive, divers receive a comprehensive briefing from a certified dive instructor or dive guide, covering essential dive theory, safety procedures, equipment setup, and underwater communication. Participants have the opportunity to review skills such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures in a confined aquatic environment, such as a pool or shallow bay. This allows divers to reacquaint themselves with these fundamental skills and build confidence in their abilities.

Wildlife you’ll have the opportunity to observe

At sea:

Reef sharks
Sea turtles
Stingrays
Dolphins
Sea lions
Starfish
Sea urchins
Various fish species

Birds:

Blue-footed boobies
Nazca boobies
Pelicans
Frigatebirds

Equipment:

Long wetsuit

Fins
Boots

Snorkel
mask

Regulator BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)

Lead Weights

Two tanks

IMPORTANT: All passengers must arrive at the agency one day before the tour for equipment testing, between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Nature of the site:

Darwin Bay | 1 inmersion

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Visibility: It can range from 8 to 25 meters

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Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C

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Depth: 10 – 18 meters

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Dive duration: 45 minutes

Carawa | 1 inmersion

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Visibility: Can range from 10 – 25 meters

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Temperature: January to July: 23°C to 25°C | August to December: 18°C to 22°C

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Depth: 12 – 16 meters

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Dive Time: 45 minutes

The tour includes:

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Snacks

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Drinks

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Fruits

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Life jacket

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Photos and videos

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Diving instructor

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Water

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Diving equipment

Itinerary:

Meeting and Departure

Start your exciting day by gathering at our agency at 7:30 a.m. Then, at 8:00 a.m., we will head to Aquarium I Pier, where you’ll meet your dive instructor and begin your underwater adventure.

Darwin Bay

Our first stop is Darwin Bay. Before diving into these crystal-clear waters, our dive guide will provide you with a comprehensive briefing to ensure a safe and thrilling experience. The diving session lasts approximately 45 minutes, during which you’ll explore an astonishing underwater world. Expect to spot sea lions, reef sharks, batfish, rays, pufferfish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchins, various species of starfish, moray eels, lobsters, and octopuses. After the dive, we’ll return to the boat for snacks and drinks, and you’ll have about an hour break before your next dive.

Carawa Shipwreck

Carawa,” located about 15 minutes away by boat, is a unique diving site. Here, a nearly 100-year-old shipwreck has transformed into a reef that hosts an astonishing variety of marine life. After receiving a briefing from your dive guide and gearing up, you’ll jump into the sea and follow a guide line that takes you around the sunken ship. This dive also lasts approximately 45 minutes and will provide you with the opportunity to observe sea lions, rays, pufferfish, barracudas, turtles, sea urchins, various species of starfish, moray eels, lobsters, and octopuses.

Back to the port

After your thrilling day of diving, we will return to the port around 1:00 p.m., always subject to ocean conditions. This underwater adventure in the Galápagos will leave you with lasting memories of the beauty and excitement of the Galápagos waters.

Gallery:

Roca Ballena Galápagos

Roca Ballena Galápagos

Roca Ballena Galápagos

Recommendations:

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Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a water bottle, and personal items for your journey.

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If you have your own snorkeling or diving equipment, you can bring it either one day before and leave it at the agency or on the day of the tour.

Conditions:

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The tour can take place in the afternoon, starting at 1:00 p.m. and concluding at 5:30 p.m.

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This itinerary is subject to changes at the discretion of the Galápagos National Park and its naturalist guide. We take safety 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, the agency and the boat are cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer is available at all times.

$220

Tour price

A refresher dive, also known as a dive review or scuba tune-up, is a diving program designed for certified divers who haven’t engaged in diving for an extended period, typically six months or more.

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