Dive-site story
Situated north of Baltra, the dive sites along North Seymour Island feature a sloping volcanic boulder shelf that gives way to a wide sand channel. Divers commonly drift along the reef edge where pelagic predators patrol the blue, while sandy flats harbor dense colonies of garden eels and resting rays. Currents can sweep through the channel, bringing schools of hammerheads and inquisitive Galápagos sea lions.
Cruising hammerhead and whitetip reef sharks patrolling along the outer reef drop-off
Playful interactions with resident Galápagos sea lions in the shallows
Expansive sandy channel beds populated by garden eels and foraging eagle rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is productive year-round; the warm season from December to May brings calmer seas and higher water temperatures, while the cooler months from June to November bring stronger currents and richer
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Galapagos Sea LionZalophus wollebaeki | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common |
Marine forecast
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