Carawa Shipwreck
Why dive here
With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seals & sea lions, sea turtles and sperm whales - Carawa Shipwreck offers some of Galápagos Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 23-27°C, warmest February, March, April.
Diving the Carawa wreck is a trip back in time, a substantial piece of history sitting upright on the seabed. This Australian transport ship went down in 1920, and even after a century, its 100-metre frame remains impressive. We love exploring the bow and stern sections, especially where the hull has started to collapse, creating swim-throughs for the more adventurous. It’s a proper artificial reef now, with schools of snappers and grunts circling the superstructure, and the occasional whitetip reef shark patrolling the darker cargo holds. The Carawa is a fantastic dive for those who appreciate a wreck with a story, offering enough to explore without being overly complex.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 38 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Carawa Shipwreck
Dive shops near Carawa Shipwreck
Darwin
Alpha
Galápagos Fun Dive
Blue Evolution
Galaxy Expeditions Corp
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Carawa Shipwreck
Carawa Shipwreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Carawa Shipwreck, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
22.97°C
73°F
Current Speed
38.42 cm/s
Direction: SW (231.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.891 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
34.12 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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