Galapagos Dive Training & Conservation - Galápagos Islands
The team at Galapagos Dive Training & Conservation are exactly who you want to learn with when you’re in a place as wild as the Galápagos. They specialise in taking new divers, or those looking to expand their skills, and giving them real confidence in some genuinely challenging conditions. We love that they focus on responsible diving from the get-go, weaving conservation into every PADI course they teach. This is a brilliant choice for divers who want to understand the unique ecosystem they’re diving in, not just see it. Forget placid pools; your open water dives here are likely to involve curious sea lions buzzing past, maybe a marine iguana munching algae on the rocks, and currents that keep you on your toes. It’s hands-on, exhilarating stuff. We’d suggest anyone thinking about their Advanced Open Water or even a specialty like Drift Diver considers doing it here – the real-world application is immediate. The guides are incredibly patient, always pointing out the subtle behaviours of the wildlife, explaining why a particular cleaning station is important, or how to spot a camouflaged seahorse. It’s more than just a certification; it's an education in how to be a better, more aware diver.
- Location
- Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
- Coordinates
- 0.739114, -90.315060
- Phone
- +593 98 295 7768
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://galapagosdivetraining.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:29755]
- Address
- Juan Leon Mera Y San Cristobal, Puerto Ayora, 20104, Galapagos, Ecuador
Dive Sites Near Galapagos Dive Training & Conservation
Galapagos Dive Training & Conservation provides access to 15 dive sites in Galápagos Islands.
- Albany Rock
- Bainbridge Rocks
- Barranco Cave - 23-34m (cave)
- Bartolome and Cousins Rock - 30-40m
- Beagle Rocks - 12-60+m
- Cabo Marshall
- Café Scuba
- Cape Douglas
- Cape Marshall
- Carawa Shipwreck (wreck)
- Champion
- Champion Islet
- Champion Rock
- Channel (drift)
- Coamaño
Other Dive Centres in Galápagos Islands
Best Time to Dive in Galápagos Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Galápagos Islands occur in March, averaging 27.3°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 22.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 25.2°C
- February: 27.0°C
- March: 27.3°C
- April: 26.9°C
- May: 25.4°C
- June: 24.3°C
- July: 23.8°C
- August: 23.0°C
- September: 22.7°C
- October: 23.1°C
- November: 23.6°C
- December: 23.9°C
Marine Life in Galápagos Islands
Home to 141 recorded species including 108 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 hard corals, 3 sea cucumbers.
Notable Marine Life
- Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Brown Sea Cucumber (Isostichopus fuscus) - Sea Cucumbers
- Green Spiny Lobster (Panulirus gracilis) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Mangrove (Mycteroperca olfax) - Reef Fish
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Sea Bass (Epinephelus labriformis) - Reef Fish
- Barracuda (Acanthocybium solandri) - Reef Fish
- Mexican hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia) - Reef Fish
- Galapagos ringtail damselfish (Stegastes beebei) - Reef Fish
- Chameleon wrasse (Halichoeres dispilus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Galápagos Islands
Based on average water temperature of 24.7°C, currents 34 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
- 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