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Boat from Isabela, no camping, 10-35m depths, strong current and downcurrent warnings.
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Roca Redonda
Roca Redonda is a remote Galapagos liveaboard dive for sharks and fumaroles.
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Boat access is via liveaboard, not shore entry or a normal day-boat hop.
Roca Redonda is a liveaboard-only Galapagos boat dive with cold water, strong current, and heavy surge; advanced divers only.
About Roca Redonda
Roca Redonda is a remote Galapagos volcanic dive built around fumaroles, shark action, and a very exposed ocean feel. The site is liveaboard-only and the cold Cromwell Current keeps the water demanding, so it suits advanced divers who are comfortable with strong current, surge, and fast-changing conditions. When the sea settles, it feels more like a mid-water watchpoint than a reef cruise, with pelagic traffic and volcanic features doing the work.
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Research Estimate At Roca Redonda
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessDifficult access
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeHeavy surge
Where Is Roca Redonda?
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Roca Redonda Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 35m
Depth Note
The site runs roughly 10-35m, with an average around the low 20s and a mid-water feel rather than a reef flat.
Best Season
June to November
Typical Conditions
Cold, current-heavy, and often surgey; visibility can swing from the mid-teens into the 30s, and the site only works when the guide sees a clean window.
Safety & Access At Roca Redonda
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Expect cold water, strong current, downcurrents, and surge; use the buddy system, keep the profile tight, and abort if the entry or return line feels off.
Access Restrictions
Liveaboard access only is the normal setup, and the dive is often skipped when the sea state is wrong.
Legal Notes
Follow Galapagos park rules and the liveaboard operator's briefing for the day.
Local Intel For Roca Redonda
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced liveaboard scuba with volcanic fumaroles, shark action, and a mid-water watchpoint feel.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because of cold water, strong current, and liveaboard-only logistics.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the access and sea-state demands make it a scuba-only outing.
Wildlife at Roca Redonda
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Recent Logged Visits At Roca Redonda
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Roca Redonda
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
