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Diving in Daphne Minor & Mosquera – Galapagos Islands

$269.00per person
Duration: 480 minutes

Explore Daphne Minor and Mosquera on a Galápagos diving tour. Enjoy two dives, discover sharks, rays, sea lions, turtles, and vibrant underwater ecosystems.

Overview

Dive into the extraordinary marine world of the Galápagos Islands with a full-day scuba diving adventure to Daphne Minor and Mosquera. These two remarkable dive sites offer unique underwater landscapes, diverse marine life, and unforgettable encounters with some of the ocean’s most fascinating species. Explore rocky walls, sandy seabeds, and areas where reef sharks rest, while keeping an eye out for hammerhead sharks, rays, sea lions, turtles, and colorful reef fish. This approximately 8-hour diving tour includes two dives, professional bilingual guidance, diving equipment, snacks, and lunch.

Highlights

  • Daphne Minor: Explore an eroded volcanic formation with a dramatic underwater drop-off and rocky seabed.
  • Mosquera Islet: Discover sandy bottoms, underwater walls, and diverse marine ecosystems.
  • Marine Wildlife: Look for white-tip reef sharks, Galápagos sharks, hammerheads, sea lions, turtles, and different species of rays.
  • Two Scuba Dives: Enjoy two dives at these distinctive Galapagos sites.
  • Professional Guidance: Dive with a bilingual guide authorized to operate in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Meeting at the Dive Center

    Meet the team at the dive shop near the main port for check-in and final preparations.

  2. 2
    Departure to the Dive Sites

    Travel toward the diving locations by boat or vehicle, depending on the day's arrangements.

  3. 3
    Arrival and Equipment Check

    Arrive at the dive site, prepare your equipment, and complete the weight check before entering the water.

  4. 4
    First Dive

    Explore the underwater landscapes of Daphne Minor or Mosquera, observing marine life and the unique formations beneath the surface.

  5. 5
    Surface Interval and Snacks

    Take a break between dives, enjoy snacks, and prepare for the next underwater experience.

  6. 6
    Second Dive

    Continue exploring the marine environment at the second dive site, looking for sharks, rays, turtles, and reef fish.

  7. 7
    Return to Puerto Ayora

    Navigate back to port and return to the dive center, arriving at approximately 2:30 PM.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Two scuba dives.
  • Diving equipment: wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, hood, gloves, weight belt, and tank.
  • Bilingual guide authorized for the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
  • Transportation to the dive sites.
  • Snacks and lunch.

Not Included

  • Dive computer.
  • Personal expenses

Practical Information

Tour Type

Group

Difficulty

Medium

Minimum Participants

2

Tour Languages

en, es

What to Bring

  • Diving certification card and logbook.
  • Swimsuit and a change of clothes.
  • Sunscreen suitable for marine environments.
  • Sunglasses and a hat.
  • Reusable water bottle.
  • Waterproof bag for personal belongings.
  • Underwater camera, if available.

Restrictions

  • • Daphne Minor conditions: Moderate currents and drift diving along a sloping underwater wall.
  • • Mosquera conditions: Generally calmer currents, sandy seabeds at approximately 15–18 meters, and an underwater wall beginning around 18 meters.
  • • Wildlife: Sightings of specific species cannot be guaranteed.

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