Diving in Galapagos You may see dolphins in some other parts of the world. You may also see sharks or whales. You may well, if you are lucky, see giant mantas. But where else in the world can you see them all in the same area ? Where else in the world can you find such a variety of reef fish, corals, invertebrates, pelagic fish ? Where else in the world can you get so close to a sea lion that you could touch it, without it being frightened and dashing away ? Where else in the world can you dive surrounded by sharks, being sure none of them, nor any of the inhabitants of this extraordinary submarine world, will feel threatened by you? It is therefore no real surprise that Galapagos has been elected one of the Seven Wonders of Marine World by the prestigious oceanographic organization Cedam International. No real surprise either that is it the top destination among the divers’ favorites, according to a poll realized by the Rodale’s scuba diving magazine. The Galapagos Islands marine reserve is home to a wide variety of species, but is better known for its bigger fish. Amongst the most important species are: • Whale sharks • Hammer Head sharks • Galapagos Sharks • White tipped reef sharks • Black tipped reef sharks • Giant Manta Rays • Sunfish • Orcas • Bottle nosed dolphins • Sperm whales   Diving in Galapagos is permitted in specific areas of the Marine Reserve and around the main islands of the archipelago (San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, Santiago, Santa Fe, etc.). It is however submitted to strict regulations and only authorized under the supervision of a National Park naturalist divemaster guide. The best time to dive in Galapagos is during the hot season, which is from December to May. At this time of year, the sea is calm and the visibility is better, even if it rarely exceeds 25 meters (average is between 12 and 18 meters). The water also tends to be a bit warmer (between 20 and 25° Celsius).   Please select the alternative that better fits your needs from our selection of yachts Agressor I & II  Some of the most reputed live-aboards operating in Galapagos  Sky_Dancer  One of the newest and best-equipped vessel for scuba diving in Galapagos  Land_Based_Diving  Daily diving trips with highly trained personnel and the most modern equipment  Deep Blue  An excellent local-operated option for a fantastic diving experience in Galapagos

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