Diving in Eastern Galapagos Islands
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Eastern Galapagos Islands's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Eastern Galapagos Islands, ecoregion. This region features 4 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Eastern Galapagos Islands has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
Regional Context
🏛️ Marine Hierarchy
🌍 Associated Countries
Countries in Eastern Galapagos Islands (1)
Popular Spots in Eastern Galapagos Islands (4)
Cape Marshall 71P8
Cape Marshall is a wall dive site located off the northeastern coast of Isabela Island, Galapagos. It features a drift dive along the wall with depths ranging from 25 meters to a maximum of 40 meters. Marine life includes giant manta rays and sea lions, with optimal diving conditions from January to May when water temperatures are higher.
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Cousins Rock features a prominent rock formation above water, populated by sea lions, penguins, and various seabirds. Underwater, the rock walls host diverse marine life, including rays, green sea turtles, nudibranchs, and Galapagos seahorses, with opportunities to see hammerhead and Galapagos sharks in the surrounding waters. The dive site typically reaches depths of 20 to 30 meters.
Gordon Rocks Lxr7
Gordon Rocks is a dive site located in the Galapagos Islands, featuring an eroded volcanic crater with three pinnacles and a central pinnacle. Depth ranges from 5 to 40 meters, providing opportunities to see black coral gardens, various shark species, and other marine life.
Mosquera Islet Q7Zk
Mosquera Islet is located between Seymour and Baltra Island with a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet). Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including garden eels, stingrays, eagle rays, mobula rays, sea turtles, barracudas, white tip reef sharks, and sea lions. The site offers good visibility and mild currents, making it suitable for all divers.