Darwin Island

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Sports

  • Freediving
  • Scuba Diving
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Best season

  • December
  • -
  • May
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Level of riding

  • Advanced
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Diving styles

  • Drift (current)
  • Wall

Darwin Island is super well-known for its schooling hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and other large pelagic species. If you’re looking to dive with some incredible ocean life, this is the spot you won’t want to miss!

Information

Scuba Centers Nearby — 10 to 15

Given the remote location of Darwin Island, direct access is limited. Engaging with specialized operators will provide the most comprehensive and safe freediving experiences in the vicinity.

Access to Darwin Island is mainly provided through liveaboard diving expeditions. These trips are usually arranged by specialized diving operators, who offer guided freediving experiences at Darwin Island as well as other nearby dive locations.

Visibility Range — From 10 to 30 meters 

Water Temperature — 22°C to 27°C

Bodywear — Year-round: Typically a 5mm wetsuit

Galápagos Sea Lion
Marine Iguana
Galápagos Pengin
Galápagos Green Sea Turtle
Hammerhead Shark
Whale Shark
Manta Ray
Eagle Ray
Parrotfish
Waved Albatross

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