World dive sites

Ecuador Diving

Land Temperature:
For Galapagos the climate is tropical. January to June is warm and wet. June to December is cooler and drier and the sea can be choppy.

Water Temperature:
18-27°C (65-80°F)

When to go:
December, January, May, June. Whale sharks are most frequently seen in May and June.

Wetsuit required:
5-7mm

Visibility:
15-30m in December, January, May, June. Lower in other months.

Diving types:
Reefs, walls, drop offs, pinnacles. Drift diving. Deep diving.

Experience Level:
Intermediate to Experienced.

Marine life: Scalloped ammerhead sharks, galapagos sharks, whale sharks, reef sharks, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, turtles, manta rays, humpback whales, tuna. Many endemic marine species.

After diving:
Galapagos land tour. Ecuador rainforest tour.