| Underneath the surface of the water lies a carefully | | | | through April are the warmest months, making the |
| constructed world of great diversity and great | | | | Galapagos a wonderful winter retreat with their |
| beauty. A diver is left with unlimited options, which | | | | eighty degree waters. This also tends to be |
| can make choosing a single destination difficult. Do | | | | somewhat of an "off" time for the Islands. |
| you want to observe sea turtles? Hammerhead | | | | September through November are the coolest |
| sharks? Angelfish? Whales? Stingrays? What about | | | | months, and water surface temperatures dip into the |
| penguins? You could go to a world class aquarium to | | | | mid-sixties. |
| see all of this variety, or you could go diving in the | | | | What can you see and where should you go? There |
| Galapagos. | | | | is no shortage of diving tours available in the |
| The Galapagos Islands are renowned for the | | | | Galapagos Islands. A wonderful way to see the area |
| incredible diversity of their wildlife and marine life. | | | | and experience as much diving as you can is to take |
| Scientists and nature lovers have long been drawn to | | | | a live-aboard cruise, or a yacht on which you board. |
| this archipelago, fascinated by its various endemic | | | | From here, you will travel to the best dives the |
| species. The confluence of warm, cold, and hot | | | | Islands have to offer. |
| currents brings outstanding variety to the Galapagos | | | | Those with less experience will find dives off Santa |
| waters, treating divers to some of the best | | | | Cruz Island to be exciting but without those strong, |
| underwater vistas in the world. | | | | challenging currents. The Island is known for its sea |
| The Galapagos is universally recognized as one of the | | | | lions, so this is your chance to get up close with |
| best areas for SCUBA diving, as well as one of the | | | | these beautiful beasts. Novices can also spot |
| most difficult. If you are a novice, it may be a good | | | | Galapagos and hammerhead sharks and black coral at |
| idea to gain some experience first - or at least avail | | | | Beagle Island, another gentle current locale. |
| yourself of some of the Islands' more friendly | | | | Experienced divers may opt for the challenge of |
| currents. Strong currents, cold water, and surges can | | | | visiting Cousins Rock, with its fur seals, sea horses, |
| challenge even an experienced diver. Divers are | | | | frogfish, black coral, and hammerhead sharks. Try |
| required to be certified so make sure you have your | | | | Gordon Rocks, Floreana Island, Pinzon Island, |
| PADI or NAUI card with you on your journey. | | | | Seymour Island, or the dramatic Daphne. |
| The Galapagos Islands enjoy a temperate climate | | | | A whole world of wonder is waiting for you beneath |
| year-round, and there is really no bad time to visit. | | | | the waters of the Galapagos Islands. Treat yourself |
| There are, however, warmer times to visit. February | | | | to an experience you will never forget. |