Marenostrum Expediciones - Juan Fernandez Islands

Diving the Juan Fernandez archipelago feels like stepping into a cold-water Galapagos, and Marenostrum Expediciones is your gateway to its endemic wonders. Based on Robinson Crusoe Island, they’re one of the few operations exploring these remote waters. Think sea lions playing in kelp forests, fur seals curious about your bubbles, and a host of fish found nowhere else on earth. If you’re a PADI certified diver looking for a true frontier experience, keen to trade tropical heat for something wilder and more unique, this is definitely one to consider. They'll sort you out for local dives, offering a rare chance to see what lies beneath this remote Chilean outpost.

Location: Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile, South America
Coordinates: -33.637493, -78.834230
Website: https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/chile/marenostrum-expediciones/
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI Resort [padi:27389]
Address: Archipielago De Juan Fernandez, Chile

Dive Sites Near Marenostrum Expediciones

Marenostrum Expediciones provides access to 3 dive sites in Juan Fernandez Islands.

Best Time to Dive in Juan Fernandez Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Juan Fernandez Islands occur in January, averaging 18.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 18.1°C (air: 15.2°C)
February: 18.1°C (air: 16.1°C)
March: 18.1°C (air: 15.9°C)
April: 18.1°C (air: 14.9°C)
May: 18.1°C (air: 13.3°C)
June: 18.1°C (air: 12.5°C)
July: 18.1°C (air: 11.2°C)
August: 18.1°C (air: 10.5°C)
September: 18.1°C (air: 10.4°C)
October: 18.1°C (air: 10.6°C)
November: 18.1°C (air: 12.0°C)
December: 18.1°C (air: 13.6°C)

Marine Life in Juan Fernandez Islands

Home to 24 recorded species including 21 reef fish, 2 whales & dolphins, 1 octopus & squid.

Notable Marine Life

Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
California Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) - Reef Fish
Jack Mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) - Reef Fish
Boa Dragonfish (Stomias boa) - Reef Fish
pearl-side (Maurolicus muelleri) - Reef Fish
Blue Antimora (Antimora rostrata) - Reef Fish
Lanternfish (Diogenichthys atlanticus) - Reef Fish
South Atlantic Elephant-seal (Mirounga leonina) - Whales & Dolphins
Bristlemouth (Cyclothone microdon) - Reef Fish
Viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Juan Fernandez Islands

Based on average water temperature of 18.1°C.

Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°C water
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories