Bartolome and Cousins Rock

Best months: Jan–May, Dec

Protected Area

Galápagos

Why dive here

With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Bartolome and Cousins Rock offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 23-27°C, warmest February, March, April.

Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Seals & Sea Lions, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 131+ species recorded

Water23-27°C · warmest February, March, April

Charactermax 30-40m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Bartolome and Cousins Rock is a good spot for a few reasons. We usually drop onto a series of terraced steps here, descending to about 30 meters, then it slopes to a sandy bottom at 40. The soft black coral is a real highlight, giving you plenty of chances to find Pacific seahorses tucked away. Keep an eye out for whitetip reef sharks resting on the sand, green sea turtles cruising past, and big moray eels peeking from the cracks. If you drift off the steps a bit, you might catch a glimpse of a manta ray or a hammerhead shark passing through. It's a relaxed dive, good for taking your time and spotting the smaller stuff as well as the larger pelagics.