Sea Diving in the Galapagos Islands

One of the main attractions offered by the Galapagos Islands is that of the diving trips that you can go on. There are many different diving companies which will take you and your family out into the ocean and let you swim with the fish for a few hours in a perfectly safe and controlled environment. These diving trips are often fairly costly, but will provide you and your family with memories that you won't soon forget. The opportunities offered in this area are vast, and you won't have any trouble finding a place that you can pay to take you on a diving trip. Just keep certain things in mind when you are heading out on one of these expeditions.

Galapagos Islands scuba diving is not recommended for beginning divers. The tour guides recommend it for mid-level to advanced divers, especially for certain areas such as the deeper parts of the ocean and areas that may have dangerous animals. Dive shops, tour guides, and diving instructors will advise you on the weather and sea conditions at that time and can suggest areas to dive that requires less experience and skills for beginners. Beginners may encounter difficulties with currents, depth and shape of the dive sites, water temperatures, and what wildlife lingers in the water.

However, for those who want to get their PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certificate, there is no better place to go than the Galapagos Islands. The ocean surrounding the islands will give you the chance to swim with all different kinds of sea creatures such as sea lions, mantas, flounders, and many other kinds of colorful fish. Make sure to avoid animals searching for food, as they may mistake you for lunch.

Make sure you go diving in the Galapagos islands during the warm and sunny part of the year, from December to May. It is cold from June to November. During the warmer season there is usually no wind whatsoever so the sea will be fairly calm during all 6 months and visibility tends to be much better than during the colder season. Diving in the warmer seasons can get you experience enough to be a newly certified diver. Becoming an advanced diver requires over 100 dives in cold water and wall climbing experience as well.

These things should be looked over before going on a diving trip in the Galapagos Islands. Once you know of the requirements and precautions, you will be prepared enough to go on your trip, have a great time, and become a licensed diver in the process.