Caribbean Pro Dive Center - Malpelo Island
Let’s be clear, Malpelo isn’t for the faint of heart, and that’s precisely why we love Caribbean Pro Dive Center. These guys specialize in the kind of serious diving that Malpelo demands, taking you to the island's legendary sheer walls and seamounts. If you’re a diver who lives for pelagics, strong currents, and a healthy dose of adrenaline, they’re your crew. Forget gentle reef dives; this is where you go to feel the ocean’s raw power and see some truly epic animal encounters. The team at Caribbean Pro Dive Center know Malpelo like the back of their hand, which is crucial when you’re dealing with the currents here. We’ve been out with them and felt completely confident, even when the surge was doing its best to reposition us. They’re PADI pros, offering everything from Advanced to Dive Master, but frankly, you’re coming here for the big stuff. We’d suggest you’re already comfortable in varied conditions before you book your trip. Our favourite tip for Malpelo? Keep your eyes peeled for those massive schools of hammerheads that often appear out of the blue, sometimes hundreds strong. And don’t forget to look out into the blue, because the silky sharks are always lurking. Visibility can vary, but when it's good, seeing a wall of fish stretching into the distance is something else entirely.
- Location
- Malpelo Island, Colombia, South America
- Coordinates
- 11.243040, -74.213680
- Phone
- +57 301 5515886;+57 318 3898967
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://CaribbeanProDive.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- PADI Open Water, PADI Open Water Premium, PADI Advanced, PADI Rescue Diver, PADI EFR, PADI Dive Master, Snorkel, Specialty certifications, Refresher courses, Mini Scuba Diving Course
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 2-0, Calle 18
Dive Sites Near Caribbean Pro Dive Center
Caribbean Pro Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Malpelo Island.
- Alice-Agnes Rocks (reef)
- Aquamarina
- Aquarius
- Archies Rock (reef)
- Arrecife Edinburgh (reef)
- Arthur Jackson Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Asmalera Rocks (reef)
- Auiapuni Reef (reef)
- Auikera (reef)
- Bajo Bonito (reef)
- Bajo Caribana (reef)
- Bajo del Anda (pinnacle)
- Bajo del Cholo (pinnacle)
- Bajo del Hospital
- Bajo del Junior (pinnacle)
Other Dive Centres in Malpelo Island
Best Time to Dive in Malpelo Island
The warmest water temperatures in Malpelo Island occur in October, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.2°C
- February: 28.0°C
- March: 28.3°C
- April: 29.0°C
- May: 29.7°C
- June: 29.9°C
- July: 29.4°C
- August: 29.4°C
- September: 29.9°C
- October: 30.2°C
- November: 29.4°C
- December: 28.7°C
Marine Life in Malpelo Island
Home to 72 recorded species including 68 reef fish, 2 other, 1 hard corals, 1 sea cucumbers.
Notable Marine Life
- Silver mojarra (Eucinostomus argenteus) - Reef Fish
- Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) - Reef Fish
- Kwab (Sparisoma radians) - Reef Fish
- Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
- Cola (Ocyurus chrysurus) - Reef Fish
- Banded Wrasse (Halichoeres notospilus) - Reef Fish
- Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis) - Reef Fish
- Fringed Filefish (Monacanthus ciliatus) - Reef Fish
- Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Malpelo Island
Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 14 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- 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