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Published Nov 20, 2025Operator article with direct condition and marine-life observations.
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Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock
Galápagos channel dive with sharks, rays, and sea lions
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatAdvanced
Local operator required
Boat access and site briefings are normally arranged through a local dive or snorkel operator in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal boat site with split volcanic walls, shifting current, and big wildlife payoff.
About Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock
Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock is a boat-accessed Galápagos wall-and-channel dive off San Cristóbal, built around a split volcanic formation that draws sharks, rays, turtles, and sea lions. The site rewards divers who stay close to the guide, keep trim, and read changing open-water conditions.
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Research Estimate At Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock
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VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock?
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Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 25m
Depth Note
Guide-led dives work the upper wall and channel; the formation drops much deeper offshore.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea states make the crossing and in-water drift easier.
Typical Conditions
Cold, open-ocean conditions with a split-wall channel, moderate flow that can strengthen, and visibility that can swing during the dive.
Safety & Access At Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Current can shift in the channel and along the walls, so close buoyancy control and attention to the guide matter. Cold water and boat drop-offs add to the workload.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from San Cristóbal; plan the site through a local dive or snorkel operator.
Legal Notes
Protected Galápagos site; follow park and operator rules.
Local Intel For Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Boat dives work the split walls and channel, so hold position and follow the guide when the flow changes.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is possible on calmer outings, but the site is still open ocean and suits confident swimmers who are comfortable around boats and moving water.
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Wildlife at Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock
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Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
galapagosblueevolution.com.ec · Operator
Dive-center page describing Kicker Rock as a San Cristóbal dive site with channel diving and common species.
www.divers-guide.com · Directory
Independent dive directory with access, current, visibility, facilities, and popularity details.
www.visitgalapagos.travel · Tourism
Official tourism overview of the site and typical wildlife.
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