www.aquamundogalapagos.com · Operator
Operator site describing access through dive cruises and the remote Isabela location.
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Cape Marshall 71P8
Remote Galapagos wall drift known for giant mantas and pelagics.
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Boat-only advanced wall dive off Isabela with strong current, modest visibility, and remote liveaboard logistics shaped around manta and pelagic encounters.
About Cape Marshall 71P8
Cape Marshall is a remote boat dive off northeastern Isabela where sheer volcanic walls, rocky fingers, and black-coral outcrops meet current-rich blue water famous for giant manta encounters. Most dives drift along the wall in active water, with sea lions, hammerheads, mola mola, rays, and dense schools of fish appearing when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Cape Marshall 71P8
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessDifficult access
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Current StrengthStrong current
Where Is Cape Marshall 71P8?
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Cape Marshall 71P8 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 40m
Depth Note
Drift dive along a wall from about 25 m down to a maximum around 40 m.
Best Season
January to May
Typical Conditions
Warmer water temperatures are typically found from January to May.
Safety & Access At Cape Marshall 71P8
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
This is a deep drift wall dive; plan gas and depth limits accordingly and stay with the group during the drift.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access through liveaboard or expedition dive itineraries; not a shore site or casual entry.
Legal Notes
Night diving is not permitted in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, so Cape Marshall is run as a daylight site only.
Local Intel For Cape Marshall 71P8
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Wall drift dive with depths around 25–40 m.
Freedive
Cape Marshall is not a practical freedive site because operators run it as a deep advanced scuba drift in strong current with remote boat support.
Snorkel
Cape Marshall is not a casual snorkel site; exposure, current, and depth profile make it a scuba-focused advanced boat dive.
Cape Marshall 71P8 Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Cape Marshall 71P8
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Wildlife at Cape Marshall 71P8
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Recent Logged Visits At Cape Marshall 71P8
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cape Marshall 71P8
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Avg. Visibility8m
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Cape Marshall 71P8 Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Cape Marshall 71P8 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.royalgalapagos.com · Official Tourism
Galapagos operator/tourism page with site profile, wildlife, current, visibility, and night-dive restriction.
www.trueecuadortravels.com · Travel Guide
Independent Galapagos guide emphasizing manta rays, hammerheads, sunfish, black coral, and advanced current conditions.
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