Dive sites in Santa Cruz Island
5–60 m · 26 signature species
4 dive sites in Santa Cruz Island, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Santa Cruz Island

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

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


