Diving the Southern Islands of Galapagos

Archipelago usually has water temperatures ranging from 18-24 Celsius and visibility from 6 to 20 meters. Currents are always present when diving the Galapagos, so check with local operators for best diving practices. Underwater topography consists of a volcanic bottom with hardly any coral. You can see many bottom dwellers like lobsters, moray eels, scorpionfish, and sea stars. Sea lions frequently buzz past divers while whitetip and hammerhead sharks, marble, mobula, and manta rays circle in the deep blue. Seahorses living on gorgonians are also prevalent. Many southern dive sites are accessible by day trip from the main cities of the archipelago.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.