Dive sites in the Galapagos
5–60 m · 33 signature species
7 dive sites in the Galapagos, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in the Galapagos
Santa Fe →
Explore shallow basaltic formations and underwater arches in one of the most protected dive sites in the Galapagos.
Max. depth · 18 m
Punta Carrion →
A versatile site where you can transition from a calm, shallow channel to an exposed rocky slope where pelagic species congregate.
Max. depth · 30 m
Cousins Rock →
A compact volcanic islet offering a rare mix of terraced black coral ledges and open-water shark encounters.
Max. depth · 30 m
Darwin Island →
Darwin Island offers a deep blue wall experience where you position yourself to watch vast schools of hammerhead sharks and frequent whale shark passes in strong oceanic currents.
Max. depth · 40 m
Wolf Island →
Wolf Island offers one of the highest shark biomasses on the planet, with massive schools of scalloped hammerheads and Galapagos sharks cruising cleaning stations.
Max. depth · 30 m
Darwin Arch →
Darwin Arch is renowned globally for its consistent encounters with large pelagic species, particularly schooling hammerhead sharks and seasonal whale sharks, all against a backdrop of powerful oceanic currents.
Max. depth · 40 m
Gordon Rocks →
Descend into an extinct tuff cone to encounter schools of hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) and large pelagics in strong, shifting currents.
Max. depth · 60 m
