Daphne Minor Diving
Details of the Tour
The diving site Daphne Minor is one of the most spectacular and less crowded places of the archipelago, ideal for those who seek an authentic experience between the marine life of Galapagos. This impressive rock formation, located north of the Santa Cruz Island, offers a unique natural environment with vertical walls covered with soft corals, sponges and tropical fish cardums.
During dives, divers can observe Galapagos sharks, white-pointed sharks, Eagle stripes and large banks of salemas that move in perfect synchrony. In addition, Daphne Minor is recognized as a natural sanctuary of mandarrayaswhich at certain times of the year swim majestic around the rock, reaching up to two meters in diameter.
The currents in this area often vary from moderate to strong, making the site an exciting challenge for experienced divers, always accompanied by professional PADI guides. Marine visibility and wealth make each dive different and full of surprises.
The diving site Daphne Minor is one of the most spectacular and less crowded places of the archipelago, ideal for those who seek an authentic experience between the marine life of Galapagos. This impressive rock formation, located to the north of Santa Cruz Island, offers a unique natural environment with vertical walls covered with soft corals, sponges and tropical fish cardosum.
Complete Description
During dives, divers can observe Galapagos sharks, white-pointed sharks, Eagle stripes and large banks of salemas that move in perfect synchrony. In addition, Daphne Minor is recognized as a natural sanctuary of mandarrayaswhich at certain times of the year swim majestic around the rock, reaching up to two meters in diameter.
The currents in this area often vary from moderate to strong, making the site an exciting challenge for experienced divers, always accompanied by professional PADI guides. Marine visibility and wealth make each dive different and full of surprises.
Itinerary:
Time of departure: 7: 00 a.m.
Output: Puerto Ayora.
Difficulty: Easy - Intermediate.
2 dives: Open water divers, advanced, master.
Duration of each dive: About 45 minutes.
Navigation: 40 minutes.
Total time: 8 hours.
Includes:
Complete equipment: Wetsuit 5mm, BCD, boots, fins, regulator, tanks, mask.
Towels on board.
Snacks and water.
Guide service: PADI Instructors & Adventure Guide - bilingual.
Snorkel equipment: (mask and tube).
Includes 12-litre tank.
Not including:
- Gaseous
- Alcohol drinks
- Forecast
Av. Baltra and Charles Binford
