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Galapagos Islands diving holidays, with the Galapagos and Ecuador experts.
Going on a scuba diving trip to the Galapagos Islands is a dream for many people who love diving.
The Galapagos Islands season at a glance
The best months to dive Galapagos Islands are highlighted below, based on our own dives here.
Why you'll love diving in Galapagos Islands!
Diving Holidays In The Galapagos Islands
Going on a scuba diving trip to the Galapagos Islands is a dream for many people who love diving. The good news is, because of its location near the equator and its warm tropical climate, any time is a good time for a Galapagos scuba diving vacation. When you choose to go depends on what you want to see. If you want to see schools of hammerhead sharks and Galapagos sharks, which the Galapagos Islands are famous for, you need to go to the remote Wolf and Darwin Islands. These islands can only be reached by a Galapagos liveaboard.
If you don't want to stay on a liveaboard, there are still good options for diving from the land. You can stay on one island or do some island hopping. If you have more time or are travelling with someone who doesn't dive, it's a good idea to spend a few extra days on the main islands like Santa Cruz, Isabella, and Floreana. That way, you can also experience the amazing wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
The Galapagos diving seasons are split into two: December to May (wet) and June to November (dry). Each season has its own highlights. The latter part of the year, especially from July to October, is considered the best time because there's a good chance to see the magnificent whale shark. However, it can be cooler during these months, and the seas might be a bit rough. You should wear a 5mm to 7mm wetsuit, and if you get cold easily, a dry suit might be more comfortable.
The dry season (June to November) is cooler but less rainy. It's the best time to see whale sharks and the busiest time for Galapagos scuba diving. The dry season is also a good time to visit the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru in the Andes Mountains.
On the other hand, the wet season (December to May) has calmer waters and warmer temperatures (20-25°C or 68-77°F), and is known as "manta season." It's a great time to see hammerhead sharks and manta rays. Even though it's called the rainy season, there are usually only short but heavy rains each day. Divers often find they can enjoy the excitement of Galapagos dive sites with a short wetsuit during this time.
Speak to a Galapagos and Ecuador expert
We've dived Galapagos Islands ourselves and stayed in the hotels we sell in Galapagos and Ecuador. Send us your dates and your certification, and we'll say if it's the best fit.
Skill level match
How Galapagos Islands suits divers at each level, new or experienced.
50 dives or more 100%
Technical Diver 100%
Galapagos Islands in pictures
Recommended hotels in Galapagos Islands
We've stayed in these hotels and checked the diving that goes with them. They're the ones we'd book in Galapagos Islands.
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Finch Bay Eco Hotel
- The only beach front hotel on the island
- Prime location outside Puerto Ayora
- Fantastic eco hotel that aims to protect its environment
We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. Here's what happens after you book a dive trip with us, before you fly and while you're away.
Your money stays in trust
Your payments go into a trust account, not our bank, and stay there until after your trip. If we ever stopped trading, the money would come back to you.
Your diving booked before you fly
Your dives with the centre or the boat, the flights, the transfers and the room you chose are all confirmed before you leave home. The driver who meets you will be there and will speak English.
A call before you go
Documents, visas, your certification card and insurance that covers your diving. We go through it on the phone, and you can ask anything else while we're talking.
On WhatsApp the whole trip
Wherever you are and whatever the time, there's one number to message or call. Flight delayed, room not right, a problem at the dive centre: the person who answers already knows your booking.
Plan your trip with people who dive.
Tell us when you can travel, your certification level and what you'd like to see underwater. We'll send a shortlist of resorts or liveaboards, usually within one working day.
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