Water Temperature - 19-23 degrees C
Experience Level - Intermediate - Advanced

Situated some 600 miles of the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands enjoyed total isolation from the rest of the world for countless millennia. It was not until HMS Beagle happened across the islands in 1835 that the outside world became aware of the richest and most varied eco systems on the planet. Onboard was Charles Darwin, and his observations eventually lead to the publication of “Origin of Species”, and changed mankinds perception of the creation for ever. Today the actively volcanic islands still host very distinctive flora and fauna, including some species of animals that can be found no where else on earth. The Galapagos Islands are part of the Ecuadorian National Park and are a world heritage site in their own right. The wealth of unique wildlife on the islands is more than matched in the surrounding ocean.

Several oceanic currents meet in these island groups bringing a wealth of marine life. Large sharks can be seen in schools of up to hundreds - wall to wall shark action is hard to miss. However its not just the sharks that attract divers to Galapagos, here divers have a rare opportunity to dive with some fantastic creatures including sea lions, penguins, and endemic marine iguana’s that have adapted to local conditions. The Galapagos is one of the only places in the world where divers can experience a mix of tropical and temperate species. Between the months of May to November numerous species of whales are seen, the most common being the Melon Headed, Humpbacked and Pilot whales that migrate to Equadors coastline. The giant plankton feeder, the Whale shark, is often present in large numbers, and divers encounter these magnificent creatures on a regular basis. Darwin and Wolf are situated 15 hours north of the main island groups and are a must to visit when diving in the Galapagos. Schools of Hammerheads, Rays, Whale sharks and Dolphins make these two islands one of the highlights of your holiday.