Diving the West Dives of Galapagos

The Cromwell Current greatly influences the westernmost dive sites of the Galapagos Islands. Here on the western side of the archipelago, waters can vary from 14 to 19 Celsius. Visibility can be dynamic, many times appearing poor within the first few meters. However, once passing through a thermocline, becoming extremely clear but cold, exceeding 40 meters at times. This cold upwelling attracts several species of Galapagos marine life that are more abundant here than elsewhere in the archipelago, such as schools of white salema, Galapagos horned shark, Galapagos rock bass, sailfin grouper, and Galapagos grunt. The three foremost attractions, however, are penguins, marine iguanas, and mola molas (or ocean sunfish).

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.