Refresh Dive in Darwin Bay and Carawa – San Cristóbal Day Tour

Refresh Dive in Darwin Bay and Carawa – San Cristóbal Day TourReinvest and refine your diving skills while exploring the vibrant marine life of Darwin Bay and the mysterious submerged history of the Carawa shipwreck. Designed for certified divers looking to refresh their techniques, build buoyancy control, and gain confidence in the world-class waters of the Galapagos archipelago.

Tour Details

• Duration: 1 Day (Approximately 5.5 hours)

• Difficulty Level: Challenging / Open Water Certification required

• Minimum Age: 12 years old

• Price: From $220.00 USD per person

Step-by-Step Itinerary

• Step 1: Meeting Point and Equipment Fitting (07:30 AM)

  Begin your day at the local office for gear sizing, fitting, and a brief orientation. At 08:00 AM, transfer to Acuario I Pier to board the boat and meet your certified PADI Instructor / Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide.

• Step 2: Dive Site 1 – Darwin Bay

  Arrive at Darwin Bay for your first dive site. Following a detailed safety briefing, enjoy a 45-minute dive (depth: 10–18 meters). Practice buoyancy control, mask clearing, and fundamental safety exercises alongside inquisitive local marine life.

• Step 3: Surface Interval and Snacks

  Take a mandatory 1-hour surface interval aboard the boat. Relax with complimentary fresh snacks, warm drinks, and water while taking in the surrounding coastal views.

• Step 4: Dive Site 2 – Carawa Shipwreck

  A quick 15-minute boat ride brings you to the Carawa, a century-old shipwreck transformed into a bustling artificial reef. Dive for 45 minutes (depth: 12–16 meters) exploring the remaining hull structure and its rich marine ecosystem.

• Step 5: Return to Port (13:00 PM)

  Navigate back to the main pier, completing your underwater experience. (Afternoon schedule available upon request: 13:00 PM to 17:30 PM).

Wildlife and Marine Life to Observe

• Underwater: Reef sharks, Galapagos sea lions, Pacific green sea turtles, rays, batfish, porcupinefish, barracudas, moray eels, spiny lobsters, octopuses, and sea stars.

• Seabirds: Blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, and brown pelicans.

Technical Site Conditions

Included

• Certified Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide / PADI Dive Instructor.

• Full sanitized scuba equipment (tanks, weights, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, and fins).

• 2 Guided dives (Darwin Bay and Carawa Shipwreck).

• Snacks and beverages served on board during the surface interval.

• Round-trip marine transportation on an equipped vessel.

Not Included

• Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee & Transit Control Card (TDT).

• Gratuities for the guide and boat crew.

• Personal expenses or services not listed in the itinerary.

Recommendations

• Bring biodegradable reef-safe sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle.

• Present a valid dive license (Open Water or higher) along with your logbook.

• If bringing personal diving equipment, you may submit it to the office one day in advance for preparation.