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Diving Tour: Bartolome Island & Cousin Rock at the Galapagos Islands

$269.00per person
Duration: 480 minutes

Explore Bartolome Island and Cousin Rock on a private Galapagos diving tour. Enjoy two dives, discover sharks, rays, sea lions, seahorses, and vibrant marine life.

Overview

Discover Bartolome Island & Cousin Rock Experience the extraordinary underwater world of the Galapagos Islands on a private diving tour to Bartolome Island and Cousin Rock. These two spectacular dive sites offer volcanic underwater landscapes, vibrant reef ecosystems, and opportunities to encounter remarkable marine wildlife. At Bartolome, explore a submerged platform and a deeper submarine canyon where pelagic species may appear. At Cousin Rock, discover sloping reefs decorated with endemic black corals and marine life gathering around natural cleaning stations. With two dives, professional bilingual guidance, diving equipment, and meals included, this adventure is ideal for divers looking to explore the rich biodiversity of the Galapagos Marine Reserve.

Highlights

  • Bartolome Island: Explore underwater platforms and a submarine canyon with opportunities to encounter pelagic species.
  • Cousin Rock: Discover sloping reefs and endemic black corals.
  • Amazing Marine Life: Look for white-tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks, barracudas, sea lions, sea turtles, seahorses, and different species of rays.
  • Two Scuba Dives: Experience two distinctive underwater environments during one full-day excursion.
  • Professional Guidance: Dive with a bilingual guide authorized to operate in the Galapagos 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

    Begin your journey toward Bartolome Island and Cousin Rock. Transportation may be by vehicle or boat, depending on the arrangements.

  3. 3
    Arrival and Equipment Check

    Arrive at the dive site, prepare your equipment, and complete the necessary weight and safety checks.

  4. 4
    First Dive

    Explore the underwater landscape of Bartolome Island, where reef fish, white-tip reef sharks, turtles, rays, and other marine species may be encountered.

  5. 5
    Surface Interval and Snacks

    Enjoy a break between dives, have some snacks, and prepare for your next underwater exploration.

  6. 6
    Second Dive

    Continue your adventure at Cousin Rock, exploring its sloping reef and black coral formations. Look for seahorses, sea lions, sharks, rays, and schools of reef fish.

  7. 7
    Return to Puerto Ayora

    Enjoy the navigation back to port, arriving at the dive center at approximately 2:30 PM.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Two scuba dives.
  • Complete 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.
  • Breakfast, 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

  • • Bartolome conditions: Moderate currents, a platform around 10 meters deep, and a submarine canyon beginning at approximately 15 meters.
  • • Cousin Rock conditions: Currents are generally not strong under normal conditions; the site features a sloping reef and endemic black corals.
  • • Wildlife: Sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

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October 2026
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