Whale Shark Dive Center - Galápagos Islands

Whale Shark Dive Center in the Galápagos Islands is one of the smaller operations, meaning they often offer more personalised trips. We’ve found their focus to be on day trips to the closer sites, rather than multi-day liveaboard options. If you're looking for a centre that keeps group sizes small and prioritises local dive knowledge, this could be a good fit. It suits divers who prefer intimacy over a large-scale setup.

Location
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Coordinates
-0.956678, -90.966896

Dive Sites Near Whale Shark Dive Center

Whale Shark Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Galápagos Islands.

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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

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