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Dive centre · Santa Cruz Island · Ecuador
4.6351 Google reviewsOcean Deep Diving
Explore the Galapagos with small-group expeditions led by PADI experts from a purpose-built 12-metre boat.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI certified instructors
- Small group diving expeditions
- Specialised 12-metre diving boat
- Nitrox available
- Photography and video services provided
- Family-run operation
- Dietary restriction management on board
- English and Spanish speaking staff
Ocean Deep Diving about the centre
Located on Santa Cruz Island, Ocean Deep Diving has been operating since 2007. Formerly known as Academy Bay Diving, this family-run business is dedicated to sharing the unique underwater world of the Galapagos through professional, small-group expeditions.
As a PADI affiliated centre, the team focuses on authenticity and a deep respect for the local biodiversity. Whether you are looking for a guided exploration or a structured training programme, the emphasis remains on safety and personalised service.
The club and its team
The team consists of PADI certified experts who provide guided expeditions in small groups. This approach ensures a high level of attention and a more intimate connection with the local marine environment.
Services are provided in both English and Spanish. The centre also offers photography and video services to document your underwater encounters.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Operating since
- 2007
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish
- Website available in
- English · Spanish
- Management
- Spanish
- Dive schedule
- 09:30 (1ère plongée), 11:45 (2ème plongée)
- Boats
- 1 · bateau spécialement conçu de 12 mètres · non spécifiée
- Equipment rental
- matériel de qualité disponible, possibilité de louer des combinaisons (5mm et ajout de 3mm disponible)
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- On board
- salle de bain privée, sièges rembourrés, zones de bronzage, snacks, déjeuner, repas adaptés aux restrictions alimentaires
- Access and transfers
- le centre propose un service de taxi/navette vers le port d'Itabaca ou pour la logistique locale
- Address
- Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
- Official website
- oceandeepdiving.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a full range of PADI certifications. You can begin your training with the Open Water Diver course or progress through the Advanced Open Water Diver level.
For those looking to turn a passion into a career, PADI Divemaster courses are also available on-site.
The boats
The centre operates a 12-metre boat specifically designed for diving. It is powered by three 250hp outboard motors, providing reliable transit between sites.
On board, you will find comfortable amenities including padded seats, a private bathroom, and sunbathing areas. The boat is equipped to handle the local conditions, and meals are served on board, with options available to accommodate specific dietary requirements.
Equipment and gases
High-quality rental kit is available on-site, including 5mm wetsuits with 3mm additions available if needed.
Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom time. For local logistics, the centre can arrange taxi or shuttle services to the port of Itabaca.
Dive sites with Ocean Deep Diving
Gordon Rocks is a famous site known for its strong currents and frequent sightings of hammerhead sharks. It is suitable for all experience levels.
Mosquera is an accessible site for beginner divers, offering a relaxed environment with plenty of marine birds to observe.
Seymour Norte is an ideal location for beginners, where you might spot whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, or even a sperm whale passing nearby.
Floreana offers a rich marine experience suitable for all diver levels.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
MosqueraSeymour NorteFloreana
Marine life around Santa Cruz Island
The area is renowned for its large pelagics, particularly hammerhead sharks (Sphyrnidae) and whitetip sharks. You will frequently encounter various rays, including eagle rays (Aetobatus) and Mobula rays (Mobula).
In the shallower or more sheltered areas, you can observe green turtles, garden eels, and moray eels (Muraenidae). Other common residents include various snappers (Lutjanidae), triggerfish (Balistidae), and barracuda (Sphyraena).
During certain periods, there is a possibility of spotting a sperm whale in the vicinity of the dive sites.
Diving conditions
Conditions can vary depending on the site, with strong currents present at Gordon Rocks. On longer transit routes, you may encounter a rough sea.
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