TARGET SPECIES
| Under water & above
+ 20
Dive sites
+ 30
Marine Species
Local divers
Assitance
Why us?
Explore Galápagos beneath the surface, guided by local expertise.
At Galápagos Ocean Expeditions, we believe diving in the Galápagos is about more than reaching world-famous dive sites. It is about experiencing the extraordinary marine life of the archipelago with a local team that understands its waters, wildlife, and unique conditions.
Local Knowledge, Personalized Experiences
As a locally based, family-owned company, we design diving expeditions around your interests, experience level, and travel plans. From iconic dive sites to multi-island journeys, we help you discover the underwater world of Galápagos with knowledgeable local professionals.
Small-Group Diving Experiences
Enjoy shared daily dive excursions with a dedicated private dive guide for your group, with a maximum of eight divers per guide. This personalized approach allows for closer guidance and a diving experience tailored to your group's interests and abilities.
Beyond Liveaboard Diving
Our island-hopping expeditions offer an alternative to traditional liveaboard trips. Stay on the inhabited islands, explore different marine environments, and experience the landscapes, wildlife, and local culture between diving days.
More Than Diving
Your journey can combine underwater encounters with wildlife watching, island exploration, photography, and other activities. We help you make the most of your time in Galápagos, both below and above the surface.
Discover Galápagos with a Local Team
Whether you are hoping to encounter hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, rays, or large schools of fish, our team will help you plan an expedition that brings you closer to the remarkable marine world of the Galápagos Islands.
Your Galápagos diving adventure starts here.
DIVING FROM LAND
| More than a diving experience
Diving schedule
Day 1 - San Cristobal Airport - Kayak to the Bay
Arrival at San Cristobal airport, reception and transfer. In the afternoon, enjoy a kayaking experience in the bay surrounded by crystal clear waters and marine life. We finish with a check of diving equipment and talk for the day after diving.
Day 2 - Diving to Kicker Rock
One of the most iconic sites in the Galapagos. Between the majestic volcanic rock walls that emerge from the sea, there are two dives. Possibility of encounters with hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, turtles, manta rays, large schools of horse mackerel and pelagic fish.
Day 3 - Diving to Española island
Our first stop is Gardner Islet, a paradise of turquoise waters ideal for the check dive and the first dive of the day. Divers enjoy watching sea turtles, reef sharks, and schools of tropical fish, while passengers snorkeling explore the vibrant marine life surrounding the reefs. (1 hour of activity)
We continue to Punta Suárez, where we make a dry landing to begin a guided walk of about two hours. Here lives the colony of albatrosses (March - November), blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, Galapagos hawks, mockingbirds, and marine iguanas.
Day 4 - Diving to Wreck Bay & Carawa - Speed boat to Santa Cruz
Two fascinating dives in San Cristóbal. In Bajo Tijeretas it is common to find schools of tropical fish, sea turtles, sea lions and occasionally eagle rays. In the lower Carawa, a ship sunk in 1919, you can see a marine ecosystem that has colonized the structure: soft corals, moray eels and schools of reef fish. By the afternoon, we are sailing to Santa Cruz island.
Day 5 - Dive to Floreana
Floreana is an exceptional diving destination for both beginners and experienced divers, with dive sites featuring interesting topography of rocks, caves and sandy bottoms, ideal for observing marine life. Here you can enjoy the company of fish such as the school of black-striped brine and red-lipped swordfish, as well as reef sharks, seabirds, manta rays and hammerhead sharks, and do not be surprised if the sea lions play with your fins during your adventure.
Day 6 - Dive to North Seymour & Visit Gigant Tortoises, Lava Tunnel
Two unforgettable dives: North Seymour: home to whitetip sharks, rays, turtles and a great diversity of reef fish & Islote Mosquera: famous for its colony of sea lions and encounters with hammerhead sharks, rays and pelagic fish. Upon your arrival to Itabaca's Channel we will visit the famouse twins, gigant tortoises in wild & lava tunnels.
Day 7 - Dive to Gordon Rocks & Visit Tortuga Bay
Known as "the mecca of hammerhead sharks," this site is ideal for experienced divers. Strong currents attract pelagic life: hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, turtles, eagle rays and barracuda banks. Upon your arrival we will take a speed boat to visit the most famouse beach from Santa Cruz "Tortuga Bay"
Day 8 - Transfer to Isabela island & Tunnels
Early on the morning we will take a speedo boat to Isabela island, the biggest! At 11 am, we will sail from Puerto Villamil to the Tunnels is a geological formation connected to the sea where sharks rest, live sea turtles, seahorses, penguins and many rock fish and reef, ideal for those who are passionate about diving into marine life.
+ 12 inmersions
+ 14 visitor sites
+ 12 diving spots
Day 9 - Diving to Tortuga Island & visit Tintoreras
Formed by the collapsed crater of an ancient volcano, Isla Tortuga is a natural haven for seabirds and underwater life. During the snorkel you will observe turtles, rays, tropical fish and reef sharks in crystal clear waters surrounded by impressive volcanic cliffs. A quiet place, little visited and perfect to enjoy the natural essence of Galapagos.
Day 10 - Sulfate mines & Speed boat to Santa Cruz
Hidden deep within the rugged highlands of Isabela Island lies the Sulfate Mines, a fascinating site that reveals the island’s volcanic and human history. Located near the slopes of Sierra Negra Volcano, this area was once mined for sulfur during the mid-20th century, when local workers extracted the mineral used for industrial and medical purposes.Today, the site offers visitors a glimpse into a unique chapter of Galápagos history. As you hike through the misty, high-altitude landscape, you’ll pass through lava fields, fumaroles, and lush vegetation before reaching the old mining camp. The remnants of equipment and rustic buildings, surrounded by dramatic volcanic scenery, tell stories of endurance and isolation in one of the world’s most remote environments. By the afternook we will take a speed boat to Santa Cruz
Day 11 - Breading Center & Transfer to Baltra Airport
Begin your morning with a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, where you’ll learn about conservation efforts and see these iconic Galápagos giants up close. After the visit, enjoy a scenic drive across Santa Cruz Island before transferring to Baltra Airport for your departing flight — taking with you unforgettable memories of the Enchanted Islands.
DIVE THE GALAPAGOS | Liveaboard
Available Itineraries
Itinerary
Central - North West
8 Días – 7 Noches
MIÉRCOLES | Día 1 – 1 DIVE
AM: Isla Santa Cruz – Baltra (llegada al aeropuerto)
PM: Isla Santa Cruz – Noreste de Baltra / Check Dive
JUEVES | Día 2 – 2 DIVES
AM: Isla Santa Cruz – Punta Carrión
PM: Navegación en ruta a Isla Lobos
VIERNES | Día 3 – 4 DIVES
AM: Isla Lobos – Bahía Tiburón / La Banana
PM: Isla Lobos – Islote La Ventana / El Derrumbe
SÁBADO | Día 4 – 4 DIVES
AM: Isla Darwin – El Arenal
PM: Isla Darwin – Las Torres de Darwin
DOMINGO | Día 5 – 4 DIVES
AM: Isla Darwin – El Arenal
PM: Isla Lobos – El Derrumbe y Bahía Tiburón
LUNES | Día 6 – 2 DIVES
AM: Isla Fernandina – Cabo Douglas
PM: Isla Isabela – Punta Vicente Roca
MARTES | Día 7 – 2 DIVES
AM: Isla Santiago – Cousin Rock
PM: Isla Santa Cruz – Parte Alta
MIÉRCOLES | Día 8 – Retorno
AM: Isla Santa Cruz – Baltra (traslado al aeropuerto)
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Dives
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DAILY DIVES
| One day Expedition |
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ISABELA
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+10 Dive sites
+5 Dive Sites
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FROM SANTA CRUZ
| One day Expedition |
Gordon Rocks is an extinct volcanic crater with a sandy bottom at 32 meters, and a wall drop off around the outside of around 65 meters . It has 3 exposed rocks that surround the crater and 3 pinnacles ranging from 5- 6 meters under the surface along the northern edge of the crater with one larger pinnacle approximately 21 meters below the surface in the center.
The strong currents that frequent Gordon Rocks make it the most accessible home to schools of the famous hammerhead sharks. Schools of up to 50 sharks (or more if you are lucky) can be found circling the rocks through the current giving repeated views of the amazing creatures. White and black tip reef sharks also frequent the area as well as green sea turtles, sea lions, sting rays, Eagle rays, large schools of barracuda and snapper and the occasional majestic manta ray or Mola Mola.
Suitable for advanced diversTravel Time: 45 min – 1 hour from Puerto Ayora.
Dive Difficulty: Though Gordon Rocks can be a calm and easy dive at times, it is famous for it´s currents that carry the hammerhead sharks. Therefore, it is best suited to advanced divers. Please ask for advice on booking if you have less than 30 dives experience.
FROM SAN CRISTOBAL
| One day Expedition |
Suitable for all divers
Travel Time: 45 min – 1 hour from Baquerizo Moreno
Dive Difficulty: Kicker Rock is known as one of the best dive sites in the archipelago to expect a school of salema fishes, hammerhead sharks, Galápagos sharks, turtles, eagle rays, golden rays and sea lions. Also there is an outside wall made by rock. it goes from 60m/200ft straight. In addition the currents are mild to moderate.
On the other hand the second dive goes through the dramatic channel cutting through the rock between towering walls. The divers go up from 20m/60ft to 15-13m/40ft and the dives end on the other side of the channel. This tour is combine with walking to the beautiful white sand beach.
