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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
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Cape Marshall 71P8?
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Community sourced coordinates.
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 Diving
Wall drift dive with depths around 25–40 m.
Freediving
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.
Snorkeling
Cape Marshall is not a casual snorkel site; exposure, current, and depth profile make it a scuba-focused advanced boat dive.
Wildlife at Cape Marshall 71P8
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cape Marshall 71P8
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cape Marshall 71P8
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
