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Punta Vicente Roca
Remote Isabela wall dive famous for mola mola and cold-water life.
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Boat-only on remote northwest Isabela; expect cold thermoclines, changing current, and wildlife-rich wall diving far from support.
About Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca is a remote boat-access dive site on the northwest coast of Isabela where divers work cliff-backed walls and rocky ledges in cool, nutrient-rich water. The site is one of the Galapagos' best-known cold-water wildlife dives, with mola mola, turtles, sharks, nudibranchs, and other life appearing around the structure while penguins, cormorants, and marine iguanas animate the surface above.
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Research Estimate At Punta Vicente Roca
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessDifficult access
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Punta Vicente Roca?
This spotNearby spots
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Punta Vicente Roca Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Depths are described as suitable for various levels of divers, but no specific range is provided.
Best Season
Year-round, with cooler June-November conditions especially associated with mola mola and other cold-water encounters.
Typical Conditions
Expect cool nutrient-rich water, thermoclines, and current that can range from manageable to strong along walls and ledges.
Safety & Access At Punta Vicente Roca
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Remote location; plan for limited access to immediate support.
Access Restrictions
Punta Vicente Roca is a boat-only western Isabela site visited on Galapagos expedition or liveaboard itineraries rather than by independent access.
Local Intel For Punta Vicente Roca
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Dives typically follow cliff-backed walls and rocky ledges while guides watch for mola mola, turtles, and sharks moving through colder green-blue water.
Wildlife at Punta Vicente Roca
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Vicente Roca
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Vicente Roca
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
